Academics

The BSBA in Accounting with a Federal Contract Accounting concentration is a specialization that prepares students for careers in government contracting and accounting. It covers topics such as cost accounting, auditing, internal control, and federal acquisition regulation compliance

Generally, accounting career paths can be described as financial reporting, assurance, budget analysis, management accounting, tax accounting, and federal contract accounting. Accountants may find work for public accounting firms, public or private corporations, governments at all levels, or for themselves with a private practice.

An Accounting minor provides students with fundamental knowledge of financial reporting, managerial accounting, and taxation, equipping them with essential skills for analyzing financial data and making informed business decisions.

Aerospace Engineering gets students ready for careers in a fast-changing field. It focuses on four main areas: how air moves around objects (aerodynamics), the materials and structure of flight vehicles, the engines that make them move (propulsion), and how to control flight. Students in this program learn how to design and build high-performance flying systems like airplanes, helicopters, spacecraft, missiles, and rockets.

Majoring in analytics at UAH prepares students for a career solving critical business challenges. Analytics students become experts in designing, managing, and analyzing databases in order to make important business decisions.

The Analytics minor equips students with essential data analysis, visualization, and decision-making skills to interpret complex information and drive business insights.

The minor in Ancient and Medieval Studies allows students to appreciate ancient and medieval civilizations both as accomplishments worthy of study in their own right and for a better understanding of the modern world. This program provides an interdisciplinary framework for exploring topics that range from history of ideas and institutions to that of material culture and archaeology, literature, philosophy and languages.

The Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (M.S. in ABA) is intended to prepare individuals to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)® examination. The primary pool of potential candidates for this program will be individuals with undergraduate degrees in education, special education, psychology, nursing, counseling, social work and related fields. The program is ideal for those currently working in full- or part-time positions as teachers or registered behavior technicians.

A Bachelor of Arts in Art Education provides students with a broad background in digital and traditional art studio courses, in partnership with education courses, to help inspire a new generation of artists.

A Bachelor of Arts in Art History explores the development of art across cultures and time periods, analyzing styles, techniques, and the societal impact of visual art.

A Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts provides hands-on experience with various art disciplines, including painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, animation, and graphic design.

Learn to the process of creating moving computer-generated graphics. Classes cover storyboarding, concept art, modeling, texturing, shading, lighting, rigging, 2D and 3D animating, rendering, producing short films, and designing & developing games. A Bachelor of Fine Arts is considered a professional degree leading directly into creative arts careers.

Focus on developing technical and creative skills in traditional fine art practices. Graduates often pursue careers as professional artists or work in related fields such as illustration, art education, and gallery management. A Bachelor of Fine Arts is considered a professional degree leading directly into creative arts careers.

Learn to communicate visually to prepare for careers in branding, advertising, web design, and other creative industries. Learn typography, design, and layout for print and digital media. A Bachelor of Fine Arts is considered a professional degree leading directly into creative arts careers

Students will complete both digital and traditional darkroom classes to help them understand photography. Students can learn the artistic and technical aspects of capturing images, covering areas like composition, lighting, and digital editing. A Bachelor of Fine Arts is considered a professional degree leading directly into creative arts careers.

Students can create artwork through etching, screen printing, and lithography. Graduates often pursue careers in fine arts, graphic design, and publishing. A Bachelor of Fine Arts is considered a professional degree leading directly into creative arts careers

Students will learn the techniques and concepts behind creating three-dimensional artworks using metal, wood, clay, and digital media. Graduates often work as professional sculptors, exhibit in galleries, or pursue careers in public art, installation design, and arts education. A Bachelor of Fine Arts is considered a professional degree leading directly into creative arts careers.

An Art History minor explores the development of art across cultures and time periods, analyzing styles, techniques, and the societal impact of visual art.

An Art Studio minor will allow students to get hands-on experience with various art disciplines, including painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, photography, animation, and graphic design.

This minor program applies the laws of physics to seek to understand the universe and our place in it.

Students will study weather analysis, climate change, atmospheric circulation, air quality, and other atmospheric processes affecting the Earth.

Earth Systems Science understands the Earth as an interconnected system and support sustainability.

Students gain advanced skills in meteorology, preparing them for research, teaching, and industry.

Graduates have skills in environmental risk assessment, public policy, decision-making, sustainability, and geospatial analysis.

Classes include weather analysis and other atmospheric processes that affect us.

Graduates have expertise in weather and climate systems.

The minor provides knowledge of industry standards in studio recording techniques, live sound design, and essential equipment, hardware, and software related to the field of music technology. Students may select Audio Production and Sound Design as a supportive minor for programs such as Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Animation, Theatre, and Film and Media Arts, among other related fields.

The graduate certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is ideal for educators, interventionists, psychologists, pathologists, behavior analysts, and family members who want to enhance their preparation for working with children and adults who have ASD. UAH's online/hybrid ASD Graduate Certificate is a non-licensure program designed for teachers and human service agency staff to acquire these skills and expertise.

Biological Sciences focus on cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, physiology, ecology, and evolution.

The MS in Biology with a concentration in Education leads to Class A Teaching Certification and is open to teachers without an Alabama Class B Certificate.

The biochemistry concentration covers the core principles of modern biochemistry and the quantitative physical sciences.

Biology students can specialize in areas like research science, biochemistry, or medical, dental, or veterinary programs.

The ecology and evolution unravels the mysteries of how animals, plants, and microbes function in a changing world.

Students interested in careers in medicine or other health professions can complete pre-health prerequisites in this concentration.

The biology minor is versatile, and electives can be chosen to emphasize desired specializations.

Graduates are expected to make significant contributions to biotechnology in academia, government, and business.

A business minor provides students with foundational knowledge in key areas such as management, marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship, equipping them with versatile skills applicable to any career.

The graduate certificate in Business Analytics prepares graduates to employ contemporary business analytics techniques and systems in commercial and governmental environments, and provides students with an understanding of their importance in organizations and their power to enhance organizational performance.

Our program is designed to equip you with the knowledge necessary to identify meaningful patterns in business data, understand cause and effect, and help organizations reduce risk, make better decisions, and secure a competitive advantage.

The Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSCHEE) prepares students to handle changes in the chemical makeup or physical state of materials, with wide applications across various fields. With a focus on Biotechnology, which involves using living systems and organisms to develop products, students are trained for careers in biotech, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, diagnostics, and creating new food and energy sources.

The Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSCHEE) with a focus on Materials trains students for careers in researching, developing, and making advanced materials and specialty chemicals. These include products like lubricants, rubbery materials (elastomers), composites, fragrances, plastics (polymers), and substances that help liquids mix (surfactants).

Chemical Engineering prepares students to work with changes in the chemical makeup or physical state of materials, which can be used in many fields. Students learn how to create and design chemical processes for production and manufacturing using thermodynamics, transport phenomena, and chemical reaction kinetics to design safe, efficient, sustainable, and economic chemical processes.

This concentration prepares students for a careers in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

Students will explore physicochemical phenomena using atomic, molecular, and condensed matter physics techniques.

Experienced faculty emphasize hands-on laboratory and prepare students for careers in chemistry or related fields.

Students can specialize in the chemical and physiochemical processes and substances occurring within living organisms.

Students of pure chemistry focus on the facts and theories of chemistry in their scientific context.

Students will study chemical species in the air, soil, and water environments.

A minor in chemistry is for students who want to learn fundamentals alongside biology and physics.

This program offers three paths: academic, executive, and entrepreneur.

Child, Family & Community Development (CFCD) provides opportunities for students who wish to work with young children and their families in a community setting outside of a formal public or private school setting (meaning without a state-issued teaching certification). This program will develop leaders in the field who focus on improving the lives of young children and families whether that be through high-quality early care and education programs, non-profits, children’s museums, recreation centers or similar specialized programming, etc.

Child, Family & Community Development (CFCD) provides opportunities for students who wish to work with young children and their families in a community setting outside of a formal public or private school setting (meaning without a state-issued teaching certification). This program will develop leaders in the field who focus on improving the lives of young children and families whether that be through high-quality early care and education programs, non-profits, children’s museums, recreation centers or similar specialized programming, etc.

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) with an Environmental focus gives students a solid understanding of managing and improving the environment. Students study topics like water quality, air pollution, water movement (hydrology), environmental systems, and how to collect environmental samples.

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) focuses on the design, construction, and upkeep of structures like roads, bridges, buildings, and water systems, as well as managing natural environments. The program covers key topics such as how forces affect structures (mechanics), how fluids like water behave (hydraulics), transportation systems, the properties of building materials, soil behavior, and the design and analysis of structures to ensure they are safe and efficient.

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) with a Structural focus gives students a strong background in designing and analyzing different types of structures. This includes learning how to work with foundations that support buildings, reinforced concrete used in construction, steel structures, and designing bridges. The program also covers advanced topics to help students tackle complex structural engineering challenges.

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) with a focus on Transportation equips students with skills to address future transportation and data management challenges. The program covers how to create models and simulations for transportation systems, use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to solve transportation issues, analyze traffic crash data, and plan transportation systems for urban areas.

Civil Engineering focuses on the design, construction, and upkeep of structures like roads, bridges, buildings, and water systems, as well as managing natural environments. The program covers key topics such as how forces affect structures (mechanics), how fluids like water behave (hydraulics), transportation systems, the properties of building materials, soil behavior, and the design and analysis of structures to ensure they are safe and efficient.

Civil Engineering focuses on the design, construction, and upkeep of structures like roads, bridges, buildings, and water systems, as well as managing natural environments. The program covers key topics such as how forces affect structures (mechanics), how fluids like water behave (hydraulics), transportation systems, the properties of building materials, soil behavior, and the design and analysis of structures to ensure they are safe and efficient.

Open to individuals from any department on campus, this program is designed for those interested in sport coaching. The purpose of the program is to provide students with a general framework of knowledge and the skills to be effective coaches in school, recreational, and adult league settings. The program blends coursework in the fields of Sport Pedagogy, Exercise Science, and Sport Management to give students a well-rounded, cross-disciplined approach to athletic coaching. It consists of 6 classes for 18 hours of coursework.

Communication Arts equips students with skills in media production, public speaking, and writing for various platforms. Students blend theory with practice to help them become better communicators, thinkers, writers, and content creators in preparation for professional work in public relations organizations. Students gain hands-on experience through a public relations-focused internship completed during the senior seminar course.

The Public Relations concentration is designed to prepare students for professional work in the area of public relations through a mix of journalism, media, and public relations coursework. Students blend theory with practice to help them become better communicators, thinkers, writers, and content creators in preparation for professional work in public relations organizations. Students gain hands-on experience through a public relations-focused internship completed during the senior seminar course.

A minor in Communication Arts equips students with skills in media production, public speaking, and writing for various platforms.

Students learn numerical techniques for models using modern programming languages.

Computer Engineering covers both hardware and software aspects of electronic devices and systems, giving students a solid foundation in mathematical and computing skills. In their senior year, students tackle a comprehensive design project that challenges them to apply what they've learned, and they also select elective courses to dive deeper into their specific computing interests.

Computer Engineering covers both hardware and software aspects of electronic devices and systems, giving students a solid foundation in mathematical and computing skills. In their senior year, students tackle a comprehensive design project that challenges them to apply what they've learned, and they also select elective courses to dive deeper into their specific computing interests.

Computer Engineering covers both hardware and software aspects of electronic devices and systems, giving students a solid foundation in mathematical and computing skills. In their senior year, students tackle a comprehensive design project that challenges them to apply what they've learned, and they also select elective courses to dive deeper into their specific computing interests.

Computer Engineering covers both hardware and software aspects of electronic devices and systems, giving students a solid foundation in mathematical and computing skills. In their senior year, students tackle a comprehensive design project that challenges them to apply what they've learned, and they also select elective courses to dive deeper into their specific computing interests.

This minor is suitable for students who are majoring in a non-technical background with minimal mathematics.

Computer Science designs and analyzes algorithms to solve logical and mathematical computing.

Students are trained in identifying and remedying cybersecurity threats in the field.

Students focus on data analysis, mining, and related programming skills.

Students learn to create storyboards, models, animations, textures, lighting, and renderings.

This concentration includes web design, web publishing, and and database management.

Students majoring in a technical field to can apply code analysis techniques to their technical applications.

The MS in Computer Science examines the theory, design, development, and applications of computer systems and computer software.

This program combines theory and practice, with a focus on fields like AI, data analytics, and network security.

A Computer Science doctorate builds expertise, opening doors to high-level industry roles or research careers.

Students in fields like mathematics, biology, and engineering will learn a solid computing foundation for areas like data science and cybersecurity.

The Creative Writing minor gives students an opportunity to develop their creative writing talents by participating in writing workshops and studying literary works.

Through our program you'll learn how to secure and defend networks, recover from security failures, use computer forensics, and manage data security.

Students will be prepared for advanced roles, focusing on system vulnerabilities, applied cryptography, and specialized areas.

Graduates are prepared for careers in the forefront of national and commercial cybersecurity.

Students learn how to identify and mitigate computing system vulnerabilities.

Computer Engineering program covers both hardware and software aspects of electronic devices and systems, providing students with a strong foundation in mathematical and computing skills. The program offers a concentration in cybersecurity, where students learn how to protect computer systems from threats, alongside their core studies in hardware design, software development, and system testing.

Computer Engineering program covers both hardware and software aspects of electronic devices and systems, providing students with a strong foundation in mathematical and computing skills. The program offers a concentration in cybersecurity, where students learn how to protect computer systems from threats, alongside their core studies in hardware design, software development, and system testing.

Cybersecurity Engineering prepares students for careers in protecting computer systems and sensitive information from threats. The program starts with foundational knowledge in computer programming, hardware, software, and digital circuits, then covers advanced topics in cybersecurity such as investigating digital crimes, analyzing and reversing software, securing computer networks, and managing overall security measures.

The graduate certificate in Cybersecurity Studies is a specialized program that is designed to prepare students for a range of career opportunities within the cybersecurity field.

Students learn foundational skills to analyze data for various applications, such as business, cybersecurity, and logistics.

Students master computational and mathematical techniques for complex data analysis.

The Master of Education (M.Ed) program foscused on Differentiated Instruction will equip a teacher to meet the needs of diverse students, including students with disabilities. With concentrations in Elementary and Secondary Education, Autism Spectrum Disorders, English Speakers of Other Languages, and Instructional Leadership, students can focus coursework based on their individual interests and needs.

The minor in digital fabrication offers a plan of study in digital and sculptural studio art with an emphasis on the use of digital tools for making. It also provides vocational training for students from all majors by giving them practical, hands-on experience with traditional fabrication methods combined with digital modeling, prototyping and fabrication. When combined with an appropriate major, the program prepares students for work in a number of growing fields, such as manufacturing and technology, architectural design, furniture design, robotics, user experience, medical device development, fine arts, and more.

Students receiving a dual certification in Early Childhood and Early childhood development will learn about cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development of young children and best practices for collaborating with families and professionals who play an important role in children’s learning. Students will have unique immersive experiences through the Early Learning Center where they can observe, plan, and implement learning opportunities in a developmentally appropriate setting.

Students gain an understanding of the interactions between the natural environment and living organisms.

An economics minor provides students with a strong foundation in economic theory, analytical thinking, and data-driven decision-making. It complements a wide range of majors by equipping students with the skills to understand market dynamics, policy implications, and global economic trends.

The Economics and Computational Analysis degree program introduces students to advances in economic analysis that allows them to incorporate that system complexity into their decision-making. This program gives students a broad understanding of economic activities and specific quantitative skills to rigorously analyze economic, social, business, and/or public policy issues.

Electrical Engineering with a focus on Optics and Photonics Technology gives students special training in using light-based devices and systems. This includes applications in telecommunications, optical materials, satellite design, and medical imaging, preparing them for careers in these high-tech fields.

Electrical Engineering equips students with the skills needed for careers in various areas like designing electronic devices, managing power systems, working with communication networks, and developing control systems. Students start with a solid foundation in math, electromagnetism, electrical circuits, and electronic materials, and then apply this knowledge to more complex subjects and real-world projects focused on creating, analyzing, and testing electrical systems and devices.

Electrical Engineering with a focus on Optics and Photonics Technology gives students special training in using light-based devices and systems. This includes applications in telecommunications, optical materials, satellite design, and medical imaging, preparing them for careers in these high-tech fields.

Electrical Engineering equips students with the skills needed for careers in various areas like designing electronic devices, managing power systems, working with communication networks, and developing control systems. Students start with a solid foundation in math, electromagnetism, electrical circuits, and electronic materials, and then apply this knowledge to more complex subjects and real-world projects focused on creating, analyzing, and testing electrical systems and devices.

Electrical Engineering (BSEE) equips students with the skills needed for careers in various areas like designing electronic devices, managing power systems, working with communication networks, and developing control systems. Students start with a solid foundation in math, electromagnetism, electrical circuits, and electronic materials, and then apply this knowledge to more complex subjects and real-world projects focused on creating, analyzing, and testing electrical systems and devices.

The Elementary Education program will prepare you to earn a K-6 teaching certification. Throughout the coursework, teacher candidates will gain the professional knowledge and skills needed to become a highly effective educator, as well as 200 hours of hands-on classroom experience in their field placement prior to their semester-long classroom clinical internship.

The Engineering Technology program enables students to explore how engineering principles are integrated with modern technology.

A minor in English allows students to study literature, language, and writing while exploring diverse genres, historical periods, and cultural perspectives.

Students will study literature, language, and writing while exploring diverse genres, historical periods, and cultural perspectives. They will also learn critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills, preparing them for careers in writing, education, publishing, and various other fields requiring strong language proficiency.

The BA in English with a concentration in Language Arts asks students to engage in the cultural, theoretical, and rhetorical function of works of fiction and non-fiction. It also prepares students to teach middle and high school students about English.

The MA in English with a concentration in Education leads to Class A Teaching Certification. This concentration is open to teachers who do not hold the Alabama Class B Middle/Junior High or High School Certificate. Students should contact the Education Department for preliminary advisement on admission and general program requirements.

Students wishing to pursue graduate work in English have a number of choices. The English MA Program includes both a thesis and a non-thesis option. Additionally, we offer several certificates that prepare graduates to pursue professional opportunities in technical writing or user experience, and teaching in English.

The graduate certificate in Enterprise Resource Planning is designed for students who seek in-depth knowledge of enterprise systems — systems that provide solutions to an integrated business organization.

The minor in Entertainment Computing examines methodologies and tools to support entertainment related applications.

The Entrepreneurship minor equips students with the skills to identify opportunities, develop innovative solutions, and launch successful ventures. Through learning and mentorship, students gain practical experience in business planning, funding strategies, and market validation.

The graduate certificate in Federal Contracting and Procurement Management is designed to provide professional development for individuals pursuing careers in contract management with either the Federal government or with government contractors.

A Film and Media Arts minor offers a variety of subjects for students interested in video and media production technologies, including live event and broadcast studio production. The program is flexible in its structure, allowing students to engage in courses that combine skills and interests, such as sound and music technology or animation, with video production remaining the core focus.

Finance graduates find careers in banking, investments, corporate finance, and federal contract management. Graduates might advise investment clients in building and monitoring personal or corporate investment portfolios, oversee a bank office and all its personnel, originate multi-million dollar loans to corporations, take a private firm public so its stock can be traded on stock exchanges, or manage the budget of a multi-billion dollar federal project.

A Finance minor equips students with foundational knowledge in financial analysis, investment strategies, and risk management, preparing them to make informed financial decisions in business and personal contexts.

With a minor in a world language, students learn a language in addition to the culture, literature, and professional applications

With a minor in a world language, students learn a language in addition to the culture, literature, and professional applications.

Foreign Language International Trade (FLIT) is an interdisciplinary degree program that combines major coursework in German, Russian, or Spanish with coursework related to international trade. The program is designed to prepare students for a wide range of professional careers in governmental and corporate organizations.

With a minor in a world language, students learn a language in addition to the culture, literature, and professional applications

With a minor in a world language, students learn a language in addition to the culture, literature, and professional applications.

Students learn German in addition to the culture, literature, and professional applications of learning a foreign language.

Students learn Russian in addition to the culture, literature, and professional applications of learning a foreign language.

Students learn Spanish in addition to the culture, literature, and professional applications of learning a foreign language.

Game Design & Development is a multidisciplinary minor for students interested in exposure to the full video game production pipeline. Students will learn the technical tools, design, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and analytical skills necessary in the production of video games from faculty in Art, Art History, & Design, Computer Science, English, and Music, and will be able to understand and effectively communicate between disciplines.

The General Business program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of core business principles, including management, finance, marketing and entrepreneurship. It prepares graduates to lead and innovate in a variety of industries, equipping them with critical thinking and problem-solving skills to drive organizational success.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provides students with the knowledge and skills to create maps and to analyze and manage data in a geospatial framework.

This certificate equips students for careers in GIS, geospatial intelligence, or as a valuable technical skill for diverse fields.

This certificate provides a supplemental technical skillset with application across many disciplines and career fields.

The Global Professional Pathways Certificate (GPPC) allows you to combine your chosen field of study with a world languages program that is shorter than a major or minor. Students gain intermediate or higher language skills and cultural awareness.

Global Studies provides students with a multi- and interdisciplinary minor that helps them prepare for global-oriented careers in business, government, non-governmental organizations, international development organizations, and philanthropic agencies.

The Health and Nutrition minor is open to all UAH students looking to expand their knowledge of health and wellness. The goals of the program are to increase nutritional knowledge, expose individuals to the benefits of exercise, and help destigmatize mental health. Increased knowledge in all areas is beneficial to all students regardless of their major. The program consists of 7 courses for 21 hrs of course work.

The BA in History with a concentration in Education is designed to teach students to investigate questions about the past rigorously and critically, identify strong sources, critically assess information, analyze disparate threads of evidence, and identify and explain trends and patterns. In addition to history classes, students complete education courses, where they learn best practices for sharing their historical skills and knowledge with students.

A minor in history is designed to teach students to investigate questions about the past rigorously and critically.

The MA in History is designed to have students learn and practice skills used in a myriad of careers. Graduates learn to identify and track down legitimate sources, critically assess those sources, weigh different points of view and disparate pieces of information, and analyze their research as they identify trends and patterns. Students develop stronger skills in clearly presenting information orally and in writing. This program has students study regional histories, international relations, and comparative perspectives that give them insights into current issues and how policy decisions impact people, politics, economics, and cultures.

The MA in History with a concentration in Education leads to Class A Teaching certification. This concentration is open to teachers who do not hold the Alabama Class B Middle/Junior High or High School Certificate. Students learn historical skills along with best practices of teaching to prepare them to share their historical knowledge in the classroom. Interested students should contact the Education Department for preliminary advisement on admission and general program requirements.

The graduate certificate in Human Resource Management is focused on the value and development of human capital and is aligned with the standards set by the Society for Human Resource Management.

A Human Resource Management minor equips students with the skills to attract, develop, and retain talent in today’s dynamic workplace.

Designed for recent graduates and working professionals, the Human Resource Management program is a flexible online program that is focused on the value and development of human capital. It is aligned with the standards set by the Society for Human Resource Management.

Industrial and Systems Engineering (BSISE) trains students to improve and optimize complex systems involving people, money, information, equipment, and materials. Graduates gain skills in designing, implementing, and analyzing these systems using principles from math, science, and engineering to predict and evaluate how well they work.

(BSISE) trains students to improve and optimize complex systems involving people, money, information, equipment, and materials. Graduates gain skills in designing, implementing, and analyzing these systems using principles from math, science, and engineering to predict and evaluate how well they work

Industrial and Systems Engineering trains students to improve and optimize complex systems involving people, money, information, equipment, and materials. Graduates gain skills in designing, implementing, and analyzing these systems using principles from math, science, and engineering to predict and evaluate how well they work.

Industrial and Systems Engineering trains students to improve and optimize complex systems involving people, money, information, equipment, and materials. Graduates gain skills in designing, implementing, and analyzing these systems using principles from math, science, and engineering to predict and evaluate how well they work.

Industrial and Systems Engineering trains students to improve and optimize complex systems involving people, money, information, equipment, and materials. Graduates gain skills in designing, implementing, and analyzing these systems using principles from math, science, and engineering to predict and evaluate how well they work.

Industrial and Systems Engineering trains students to improve and optimize complex systems involving people, money, information, equipment, and materials. Graduates gain skills in designing, implementing, and analyzing these systems using principles from math, science, and engineering to predict and evaluate how well they work.

The BSBA in Information Systems with a Cybersecurity concentration prepares students to become information systems professionals who can protect and defend information systems from cyber threats, and focuses on the management and design of effective cybersecurity policies.

Students who major in information systems become experts in how to use computer technology to advance an organization’s goals. Information systems professionals help organizations design and use systems for conducting financial transactions, managing information about customers and suppliers, and ensuring the security of communications.

The Information Systems minor equips students with essential technical and analytical skills to manage, analyze, and optimize business processes using technology. This program provides a strong foundation in data management, cybersecurity, and systems analysis, preparing students to bridge the gap between business and IT.

Students who major in Information Systems become experts in how to use computer technology to advance an organization's goals. Information systems professionals help organizations design and use systems for conducting financial transactions, managing information about customers and suppliers, and ensuring the security of communications.

The graduate certificate in Intelligence and Security provides students who are working, seeking to work, or interested in the field of National Security. This certificate focuses on strategies and political forces that contribute to how policymakers define national interests and form policies to strengthen national security. Students complete the program with an enhanced understanding of the dynamics and methodologies that inform U.S. national security policymaking.

The minor in Interactive Media and Content Creation offers an interdisciplinary plan of study for students interested in innovative careers as interactive media specialists. Students may focus on content creation, design/development, or digital marketing.

The minor in Justice and Equity Studies focuses on a study of justice and equity that extends beyond the study of crime, law, and the criminal justice system, understanding that these are constitutive parts of larger issues of justice, conflict, and social change.

Exercise Science prepares students to work in human performance fields such as personal training, corporate wellness, strength and conditioning, or cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Students will study foundational sciences, such as anatomic kinesiology, biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor behavior, and the social psychology of physical activity.

In this program, a student’s learning experience will include instruction in the art of teaching as well as how to approach and manage a physically active classroom. Students will have the opportunity to spend time in schools through our expanded field experience placement and be licensed as a P-12 Physical Education teacher for employment at schools in Alabama.

The BSBA in Management with an Acquisition Management concentration is a program that prepares students to become contract managers who can plan, execute, and monitor contracts in various industries. The program also provides students with knowledge of legal, financial, and ethical issues related to contract management.

The BSBA in Management with a Human Resource Management concentration prepares students for careers in the human resources field. The program also provides students with knowledge of employee staffing, development, compensation, and employment law, and is suitable for students who want to pursue a career in human resource management or related fields.

The BSBA in Management with a Supply Chain Management concentration is a program that prepares students to become managers who can effectively plan, execute, and monitor the flow of goods and services from suppliers to customers. The program also provides students with knowledge of supply chain management systems, transportation and logistics, and data analytics.

Majoring in analytics at UAH prepares students for a career solving critical business challenges. Analytics students become experts in designing, managing, and analyzing databases in order to make important business decisions.

The MBA in Management with a Cybersecurity concentration prepares students to protect and manage information systems and networks from cyber threats.

The MBA in Management with an Engineering Management concentration prepares students to apply management principles and theory to engineering organizations and projects.

The MBA in Management with a Federal Contract and Procurement Management concentration prepares students to pursue careers in contract management with the federal government or government contractors.

This concentration prepares students to integrate business strategy with cutting-edge technology, equipping them to manage IT-driven innovation, cybersecurity and data analytics for competitive advantage.

This concentration prepares graduates for careers managing people and processes. Students can specialize in different areas, including human resource management, supply chain management, or contracts and acquisition management.

The MBA in Management with a Marketing concentration prepares students to develop and implement effective marketing strategies and tactics for various products and services.

This concentration equips students with the skills to optimize logistics, procurement and operations in global and dynamic markets.

The MBA in Management with a Technology and Innovation Management concentration prepares students to manage the development and commercialization of new technologies and innovations.

The Management and Leadership minor equips students with essential skills in decision-making, team dynamics, and strategic problem-solving to effectively lead in any organization.

The BSBA in Marketing with a Digital Marketing concentration provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue careers in corporate digital marketing, supply chain in marketing, and general marketing. The program focuses on marketing and analytical skills needed by industry and governments to develop effective, profitable social marketing strategies to interact with customers and partners.

In business, government, and not-for-profit organizations, marketing professionals work to align the organization with the needs and preferences of customers. Marketing graduates find careers as advertising and promotion managers, product line managers, marketing research directors, logistics managers, international sales managers, and as leaders of sales and merchandising teams.

The BSBA in Marketing with a concentration in Supply Chain in Marketing involves all areas of the supply chain, from planning to distribution. It prepares marketing students who are interested in business-to-business marketing to manage inter-organizational relationships that are necessary to integrate the transportation, logistics, purchasing, information technology, and operations across the network of firms.

A marketing minor provides students with foundational knowledge in consumer behavior, branding, digital marketing, and market research, equipping them with essential skills to promote products, services, and ideas effectively.

Secondary Education prepares students to earn a teaching certification for grades 6-12 with concentration options in sciences, English, foreign languages, history/social studies, and mathematics, while having the opportunity to earn a second degree in their content area. Throughout the coursework, teacher candidates will gain the professional knowledge and skills needed to become a highly effective educator, as well as 200 hours of hands-on classroom experience in their field placement prior to their semester-long classroom clinical internship.

Students explore the properties of matter and its applications to science and engineering.

The PhD is a tri‐campus offering from the University of Alabama.

Students are prepared for work in education, industry, and government.

The MA in Mathematical Sciences with a concentration in Education leads to Class A Teaching Certification and is open to teachers without an Alabama Class B Certificate.

The MA in Mathematical Sciences prepares students and professionals for mathematics-oriented careers in high-tech fields.

This minor strengthens key skills in mathematics.

The MS in Mathematical Sciences with a concentration in Education leads to Class A Teaching Certification and is open to teachers without an Alabama Class B Certificate.

The MA in Mathematical Sciences prepares students and professionals for mathematics-oriented careers in high-tech fields.

Students will apply mathematics to a science or engineering field.

Mechanical Engineering (BSME) covers the principles of physics and materials science to help students design, analyze, and manufacture mechanical and thermal systems. Graduates use fundamental concepts like mechanics, motion, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics, along with tools like computer-aided design (CAD), to create and improve machines, weapons, medical devices, and robotics.

Mechanical Engineering (BSME) covers the principles of physics and materials science to help students design, analyze, and manufacture mechanical and thermal systems. Graduates use fundamental concepts like mechanics, motion, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics, along with tools like computer-aided design (CAD), to create and improve machines, weapons, medical devices, and robotics.

Mechanical Engineering (BSME) covers the principles of physics and materials science to help students design, analyze, and manufacture mechanical and thermal systems. Graduates use fundamental concepts like mechanics, motion, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics, along with tools like computer-aided design (CAD), to create and improve machines, weapons, medical devices, and robotics.

A music minor offers students training in music theory, performance, composition, and history, helping them develop both technical and creative skills.

A Bachelor of Arts in Music with a concentration in Church Music offers courses in church music and administration and support courses in philosophy and psychology. This emphasis is designed to prepare students for careers in church music.

A Bachelor of Arts in Music with a concentration in Jazz offers additional instruction in jazz theory, jazz history, and jazz performance.

A Bachelor of Arts in Music with a concentration in Liberal Arts offers students comprehensive training in music theory, performance, composition, and history, helping them develop technical and creative skills.

A Bachelor of Arts in Music with a concentration in Music Business is designed for students who want to work in either the for-profit or non-profit sectors of the music industry.

A Bachelor of Arts in Music with a concentration in Music Education (choral or instrumental) integrates a strong base of liberal arts, music, and professional education courses. It leads to certification to teach at all levels, P-12 (Class B Professional Teacher's Certificate) in either choral or instrumental music.

A Bachelor of Arts in Music with a concentration in Music Technology focuses on using technology in music production, sound engineering, and audio design, blending creativity with technical expertise. It equips students with skills in recording, mixing, and producing music using modern digital tools, preparing them for careers in these fields.

A Bachelor of Arts in Music with a concentration in Music Performance offers additional in-depth music instruction focused on traditional performance skills.

A Bachelor of Arts in Music with a concentration in Piano Pedagogy is designed for pianists who want to prepare to open their own piano teaching studios. In addition to the standard music core, this emphasis offers piano pedagogy classes, internships, and courses in marketing and entrepreneurship.

The Music, Stage, and Screen Minor is an interdisciplinary program designed to enhance students' understanding and skills in the performing arts, music, and media production.

Students will explore the impacts of natural disasters and learn risk-benefit analysis.

This concentration prepares associate degree-educated nurses for career advancement, focusing on clinical judgment, leadership and the use of evidence to improve care. This pathway offers students clinical experiences in the community with streamlined entry to graduate studies.

UAH collaborates with Calhoun, Northeast Alabama and Motlow State community colleges to provide a pathway that allows students to take associate and bachelor's degree credits at the same time. This concentration enables students to complete in-person courses and clinicals at one of these community colleges and earn their BSN through online coursework at UAH.

Our Accelerated BSN pathway is a partnership between UAH and the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship to offer a three-semester nursing program for second-degree students. You can look forward to 1:1 clinical mentoring as a paid apprentice, employer-provided "Last Dollar" scholarship opportunities, and a 2-year job guarantee!

Our Traditional BSN pathway prepares you for the exciting field of nursing, where you play a key role in patient care and improving health outcomes. Throughout your studies, you will learn with peers, expert professors, and experienced nurses to become ready for a career in nursing.

Our Hybrid Nurse Practitioner pathways help experienced nurses become advanced practice providers. With a mix of in-person and online learning, we support your journey to become a Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

Our nurse practitioner pathways help experienced nurses become advanced practice providers. With a mix of in-person and online learning, we support your journey to become a Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

This concentration gives students the skills to lead healthcare organizations. This fully online, 30-credit hour degree can be completed in a year and is designed for working nurses aiming for executive leadership roles in nursing.

The concentration prepares future nurse educators with a flexible, online 33-credit M.S. degree or an 18-hour graduate certificate option. Upon completion, graduates can teach in academic, corporate and healthcare settings.

Our Hybrid Nurse Practitioner pathways help experienced nurses become advanced practice providers. With a mix of in-person and online learning, we support your journey to become a Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

The Nursing Education pathway prepares future nurse educators with a flexible, online 33-credit M.S. degree or an 18-hour graduate certificate option. Upon completion, graduates can teach in academic, corporate and healthcare settings.

Our Hybrid Nurse Practitioner pathways help experienced nurses become advanced practice providers. With a mix of in-person and online learning, we support your journey to become a Family Nurse Practitioner or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree prepares graduates to lead in clinical settings, focusing on evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and healthcare leadership. Students gain skills to improve patient outcomes, shape healthcare policy and create innovative solutions.

The Nursing Science Ph.D. is a research doctorate that prepares graduates to meet the critical need for nurse scientists, nursing faculty and administrators in academic and healthcare settings. Students can enter the Ph.D. program with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).

Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with a focus on Optics and Photonics Technology gives students special training in using light-based devices and systems. This includes applications in telecommunications, optical materials, satellite design, and medical imaging, preparing them for careers in these high-tech fields.

Students will explore applications like optical computing, communications, and space-based telescopes.

This minor is especially relevant for engineering majors.

Designed for students who want to pursue an advanced law degree, the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy with a Pre-Law concentration provides courses and skills needed to be successful in law school, including logical reasoning, critical thinking, analytical skills, and ethical reasoning.

Study the fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, ethics, and logic, encouraging critical thinking and analytical skills. Students will explore various philosophical traditions and theories, fostering deep reflection on human nature, society, and the universe.

With a minor in Philosophy, students will study the fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, ethics, and logic, which will encourage critical thinking and analytical skills

Students prepare for work in astrophysics, optics, biophysics, engineering, or medicine.

This program of study is designed specifically for the undergraduate student who wishes to pursue a graduate degree in physics.

Students will explore the Universe through astronomy, astrophysics, relativity, and cosmology.

Optics covers geometrical and physical optics, instruments, interference, diffraction, lasers, polarimetry, and optoelectronics.

The minor in Physics is intended to give students further exposure to this fundamental discipline

This degree is ideal for students with a physics background or those adding physics credits while studying optics.

The MS in Physics with a concentration in Education leads to Class A Teaching Certification and is open to teachers without an Alabama Class B Certificate.

This degree reflects a deep understanding of Physics and subspecialties like astrophysics or optics.

This degree indicates the ability to perform original research in physics.

Political Science is designed to introduce students to the study of government, politics, policies, and the state. The program covers subfields of political theory and philosophy, international relations, foreign governments and comparative politics, public law, research methods, public policy, and American politics.

Not sure why it says degree not provided when other minors are not listed this way. A minor in Political Science is designed to introduce students to the study of government, politics, policies, and the state.

The certificate in Pre-Law is designed to provide undergraduate students with skills that are required for law school and the practice of law: analytical reasoning, reading, and writing. It is also intended to provide a background on various perspectives on law from a variety of disciplines not often associated with legal studies, such as sociology, psychology, and history.

Professional Studies is an interdisciplinary degree that allows students to combine courses from areas such as business, information technology, natural sciences, humanities and social sciences to create a customized degree pathway.

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at UAH is designed to develop scientific thinking about the discipline of Psychology. The program is tailored to focus on the counseling dimension of the field. This program includes opportunities for meaningful hands-on learning activities through completing internships, working side by side with faculty doing research in labs, and engaging with industry/government partners to prepare students for life after UAH.

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology is designed to develop scientific thinking about the discipline of Psychology. The program is tailored to focus on the research-oriented aspects of Psychology. This program includes opportunities for meaningful hands-on learning activities through completing internships, working side by side with faculty doing research in labs, and engaging with industry/government partners to prepare students for life after UAH.

A minor in Psychology focuses on the scientific study of human behavior, emotions, and mental processes, exploring how individuals think, feel, and act. It covers cognitive, developmental, and abnormal psychology, preparing students to understand and analyze mental health, relationships, and human development.

The Master of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Industrial/Organizational Psychology is designed for students interested in applying psychology in business settings. The courses in this specialized sequence prepare students both for jobs in industry or for advanced study in a PhD program.

The Master of Science in Psychology emphasizes an understanding and appreciation of the scientific basis of behavior. The focus is general-experimental with coursework in applied experimental, biological, cognitive, developmental, human factors, industrial/organizational, psycho-legal studies and research-based courses in psychopathology. Students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on research experience working side by side with faculty members in their labs.

The PhD in Applied Experimental Psychology with a concentration in Psychology and Law focuses on Psychology as it applies to the legal system. In this concentration, students learn and develop prolific lines of research in human cognition, learning, memory, forensic psychology, and decision making, with foci on issues like eyewitness memory, competency to stand trial, investigative interviews, and even child witnesses.

The PhD in Applied Experimental Psychology with a concentration in Human Factors focuses on human interactions with technologies. In this concentration, students learn about human cognition, decision making, system design principles, ergonomics, and much more as it relates to interactions with technologies such as automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, computers, or any other widely adopted technologies.

The minor in Public History is an interdisciplinary minor designed for students who want to pursue public history jobs in historic preservation, museums, historic houses or historic sites, archives, libraries, art galleries, local historical museums, or in local or state government

Secondary Education prepares students to earn a teaching certification for grades 6-12 with concentration options in sciences, English, foreign languages, history/social studies, and mathematics, while having the opportunity to earn a second degree in their content area. Throughout the coursework, teacher candidates will gain the professional knowledge and skills needed to become a highly effective educator, as well as 200 hours of hands-on classroom experience in their field placement prior to their semester-long classroom clinical internship.

Sociology examines the structure and dynamics of societies, exploring how individuals, groups, and institutions interact and shape social behavior. It covers social inequality, culture, and globalization, equipping students with tools to analyze societal issues and influence social change.

The BA in sociology with a Criminology and Intelligence concentration provides students with a foundation in the theories and methods used in criminology and sociology, as well as the concrete skills needed for careers in risk assessment and analysis, open-source intelligence, and law enforcement at the state and federal levels.

A minor in Sociology examines the structure and dynamics of societies, exploring how individuals, groups, and institutions interact and shape social behavior.

Advanced computer engineering theory provides a focus on computer-based engineering.

This degree offers research in collaboration with UAH and Marshall Space Flight Center.

The PhD provides opportunities for independent researchers to engage in cutting space science edge theory.

Sport and Fitness Management (SFM) prepares students for careers in the administrative aspect of sport and fitness. Students are prepared for both graduate studies and entry into management, marketing, and administrative positions in educational and sport business settings.

The graduate certificate in Supply Chain Management equips students with the skills to optimize logistics, procurement and operations in global and dynamic markets.

The Supply Chain Management program equips students with the skills to optimize logistics, procurement and operations in global and dynamic markets. Through data-driven decision-making and strategic problem-solving, students learn to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and drive sustainable business growth.

The TESOL certificate is a 100% online program that prepares educators to deliver instruction for students who are nonnative speakers of English and for whom learning includes not only core content but also the English language itself. In this program, you will get real-world experience analyzing language, designing lessons, and teaching classes, be prepared to teach in multiple contexts - from schools and universities to corporations and nonprofits, and build a professional network through our cohort model.

The graduate certificate in Technical Communication prepares students for careers in technical communication, technical editing, proposal writing, and user experience. In preparation for future employment, certificate students get exposure to real-world documents and writing opportunities in class and through optional internships

The minor in Technical Writing prepares students for a career in technical writing by combining intensive writing training with practical experience and fundamental technical skills.

This certificate provides insight into the processes of product development, human resource management, marketing, and technical project management within high tech environments.

Technical Theatre focuses on the behind-the-scenes aspects of theatrical production, including lighting, sound, set design, costume design, and stage management. It equips students with practical skills in the technical execution of performances, preparing them for careers in theatre production, event management, and entertainment technology.

Performance is designed to prepare students for a smooth transition into professional theatre through courses exploring various performance styles, hands-on participation in theatre productions, and personalized attention to their performance strengths.

Film and Media Arts combines the study of film production, theory, and media technologies, focusing on storytelling through visual and digital mediums. It equips students with practical skills in directing, editing, cinematography, and screenwriting while also exploring the media's cultural and societal impact.

A Theatre minor immerses students in studying performance, production, and the history of dramatic arts, combining both creative and technical aspects. It includes acting, directing, set design, and script analysis, fostering skills in storytelling, collaboration, and live presentation.

The graduate certificate in User Experience prepares students for careers in user experience (UX), which involves understanding users and designing better technologies, products, and services to meet users’ needs. UX professionals conduct research, design prototypes, test products, and organize information, all to ensure that users’ needs are met.

The minor in User Experience brings together several different disciplines to create a robust, rigorous, and multifaceted program. User experience (UX) refers to a user’s engagement with a product, technology, or service

The minor in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program brings together courses and faculty from several colleges of the university to provide an interdisciplinary experience. As an area of scholarship, the principal focus is on the contributions, perspectives, and experiences of women in all areas of human endeavor, including the status, portrayal, or achievements of women in areas such as art, history, literature, science, business, engineering, and medicine.

The Bachelor of Arts in English with a Customized Writing concentration prepares students for careers in writing-related fields—such as technical writing, publishing, social media consulting, and public relations—or graduate studies in rhetoric and composition, communication, creative writing, education, or law.

The Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in Creative Writing allows students to focus on creative writing. It is designed for students who are passionate about storytelling, literature, and the written word. This program focuses on developing students' skills in crafting original works across a variety of genres, including fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, screenwriting, and more.

The Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in Rhetoric & Composition Writing allows students to explore the art and science of effective communication. Grounded in the study of language, argumentation, and the principles of persuasion, this program prepares students to analyze, construct, and refine written and spoken discourse for a variety of audiences and purposes.

The Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in Technical & Professional Writing prepares students to excel in crafting clear, concise, and user-focused documents that bridge the gap between complex information and diverse audiences. This interdisciplinary program focuses on developing expertise in writing, editing, and designing professional content for industries such as technology, healthcare, government, business, and media.