Since most graduate education courses are taught in the evenings and summer, part-time enrollment is possible. This accreditation enables graduates to be eligible for reciprocal certification agreements in most of the United States, as well as being recognized overseas for teaching in other countries. Accepted students have a range of opportunities to fund their education as well. Assistantships are available in teaching, supervision, and research. Doctoral students are mentored to develop research and advanced science teaching abilities.
Numerous opportunities are available to develop leadership abilities at state and national levels.
The University of Alabama offers a number of loans programs, scholarships and assistantships to graduate students.