University of Alabama in Huntsville

Accounting (BSBA)

The BSBA in Accounting prepares students to become accounting professionals. Students can obtain this BSBA through one of the two concentrations available (described below). For further information, please refer to the department website at https://www.uah.edu/business/undergraduate/accounting.

Aerospace Engineering (BSAE)

The BSAE in Aerospace Engineering prepares students for careers in a diverse and rapidly changing field that consists of four fundamental technical disciplines: aerodynamics, structures and materials, propulsion, and flight mechanics and control. This program prepares students to design and develop high performance flight systems such as aircraft, rotorcraft, spacecraft, missiles and rockets. It is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Aerospace Systems Engineering (MS)

The MS in Aerospace Systems Engineering prepares students for doctoral study or industrial positions specializing in research, project management and product innovation in aerospace engineering. The program stresses a sound foundation in technical fundamentals, communication and professionalism. Students pursuing a master’s degree gain additional skills and knowledge to advance their career. For further information, please refer to the department web site at https://www.uah.

Aerospace Systems Engineering (PhD)

The PhD in Aerospace Engineering produces graduates that can become leaders in the aerospace design field. This advanced degree is one of the highest academic achievements one can get and a great choice for anyone with a deep interest in aircraft and spacecraft design, dynamics, and development. For students interested in research and development, having a PhD gives them a great advantage for a leadership position in R&D.

Analytics (BSBA)

The BSBA in Business Analytics prepares students to solve business challenges using data-driven insights. The program covers key areas such as data mining, machine learning, statistical modeling, and data visualization, with hands-on training in R and Python. Graduates are equipped for careers in analytics, business intelligence, and consulting, as well as for further academic pursuits.

Applied Behavior Analysis (MS)

The MS in Applied Behavior Analysis consists of coursework approved as a Verified Course Sequence through the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). This program produces scientist-practitioners who meet the coursework requirements needed to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and provide our students with the knowledge that will prepare them to serve individual clients, the community, and the field of behavior analysis as a whole through research and practice.

Applied Statistics and Data Science (Undergraduate Certificate)

The Undergraduate Certificate in Applied Statistics and Data Science will combine interdisciplinary science with more practical aspects of data analysis. Students will develop skills not only to apply the available data analysis methods, but also to understand its mathematical backgrounds.

Art (BA)

The BA in Art prepares students for the important role that artistic and intellectual pursuits play in their lives and throughout our culture. It is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and provides an inclusive learning environment where creative expression, critical thinking, and collaboration are fundamental. The program embraces exploration and innovation, traditional and new technologies, and the complex history of art and design.

Art (BFA)

The BFA in Fine Arts develops the skills, concepts, and professional practices to pursue a career as an artist and is the primary professional degree in Art Studio. It is also the preferred degree for students who plan to go on for a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). This major requires more studio courses than the BA and does not require a minor. Students must pass a portfolio review as rising juniors.

Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (Certificate)

The certificate in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science equips students with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to analyze large quantities of structured and unstructured data using computation and mathematics. By exploring diverse data sources, students learn how to uncover insights and interpret data, which can be applied across various domains. For instance, in business, these skills enable targeted advertising to reach the most interested audience.

Atmospheric & Earth Science (BS)

The BS in Atmospheric & Earth Science provides students with knowledge and analytical skills in topics related to atmospheric chemistry, aerosols, clouds, climate, lightning, severe weather, radar, hydrology, geographic information systems, satellite remote sensing, land use, land cover change, public policy and environmental sustainability. Graduates will be well prepared to pursue a graduate degree or enter their selected career field.

Atmospheric & Earth Science (MS)

The MS in Atmospheric and Earth Science is devoted to providing high-quality education and to contributing international-caliber research in the areas of remote sensing, atmospheric chemistry and air pollution, radiative transfer, microwave radiometry, severe storms, numerical modeling, and climate-change modeling and measurements.

Atmospheric Science (PhD)

The PhD in Atmospheric Science provides students opportunities to contribute to innovative, internationalcaliber research in the areas of radar and satellite remote sensing, atmospheric chemistry and air pollution, radiative transfer, microwave radiometry, cloud processes and microphysics, mesoscale meteorology, severe storms, tropical cyclones, numerical modeling, machine learning, and climate-change modeling and measurements.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (Graduate Certificate)

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 (BS)

The BS in Biological Sciences prepares students for hands-on, applied, or basic work in the life sciences. This degree is extremely versatile, and electives can be chosen to emphasize desired specializations, such as attending graduate school to study biology, experiment with materials as a research scientist or biochemist, or advance to a medical, dental, or veterinary program.

Biological Sciences (MS)

The MS in Biological Sciences provides students with personalized research programs that prepare them for careers in research, education, health professions, and business. Coursework includes cell biology, genetics, genomics, molecular biology, microbiology, physiology, ecology, computational biology, and evolutionary biology. For further information, please refer to https://www.uah.edu/science/departments/biology/bys-graduateprograms

Biotechnology Science and Engineering (PhD)

The PhD in Biotechnology Science and Engineering is a multidisciplinary field concerned with the practical application of biological organisms and their subcellular components to industrial or service manufacturing, to environmental management, health and medicine. Graduates of the program are expected to be able to make significant contributions to biotechnology in academic, governmental, and business settings.

Business Analytics (Graduate Certificate)

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. Because it is a graduate program, some of the credit hours earned in the business analytics certificate program can also be applied toward a master's degree.

Business Analytics (MS)

The MS in Business Analytics prepares students for a career that applies and manages modern data science to solve critical business challenges. It consists of courses that cover topics such as data mining, machine learning, statistical methods, and business problem solving using R and Python. The program is designed to provide students with real-world experience and industry connections through strong community partnerships and faculty expertise.

Chemical Engineering (BSCheE)

The BSCHEE in Chemical Engineering prepares student to deal with any situation in which changes in the chemical composition or the physical state of matter (or both) are involved and, hence, finds unusually wide application. Heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, chemical reaction kinetics, and process control constitute the heart of chemical engineering. This program has two concentrations; Biotechnology or Materials.

Chemical Engineering (MSE)

The MSE in Chemical Engineering provides students a deep understanding of the various advanced concepts and techniques of chemical engineering. It helps them develop a critical attitude which can be used to solve various technical problems. For further information, please refer to the department web site at https://www.uah.edu/eng/departments/cme.

Chemistry (BS)

The BS in Chemistry provides students the fundamentals of chemistry while also exploring courses in other disciplines. It is well suited for students who want to work in a chemical industry or related industries where only a basic understanding of chemistry is required. The program of study for this degree has the advantage of providing students with flexibility to choose a large number of non-chemistry classes to broaden their education.

Chemistry (MS)

The MS in Chemistry includes advanced lectures and laboratory work in organic chemistry, physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and a choice of either a biochemistry, polymer chemistry, or materials chemistry specialization. Students will gain leadership experience either as a graduate teaching assistant or supervision of undergraduate students as a graduate research assistant.

Chemistry (PhD)

The PhD in Chemistry provides students with three pathways: 1) academic, 2) entrepreneur, and 3) executive. The academic path provides students a traditional PhD experience with flexibility through a choice of core chemistry courses and individual, mentored courses. The proposed paths within this PhD program are not a simple PhD + MBA combination as found in a few other universities nationally; rather, the chemistry research is integrated within the non-chemistry coursework.

Child, Family, Community Development (BS)

The BS in Child, Family & Community Development (CFCD) degree 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).

Civil Engineering (BSCE)

The BSCE in Civil Engineering deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment. This program is designed to provide foundational depth in mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, transportation, materials, structural design and analysis, soil mechanics, environmental systems, and structural design and analysis. This program has four concentrations; general breadth, structural, transportation, and environmental engineering.

Civil Engineering (MSE)

The MSE in Civil Engineering enables students to dive deeper into the principles of the field while putting them on an upward trajectory in their engineering career. It helps to develop a deep understanding of the various advanced concepts and techniques of civil engineering. Students will start to develop a critical attitude which can be used to solve various technical problems. For further information, please refer to the department web site at https://www.uah.edu/eng/departments/cee.

Civil Engineering (PhD)

The PhD in Civil Engineering provides students with the opportunity to work with emerging technology and industrial partners, and engage in research that has a direct impact on society. It is beneficial for students to develop a center of excellence in civil engineering, and to carry out research in the areas of infrastructure and eco-friendly technologies. Benefits to students include better job opportunities, higher salaries, research opportunities, and specialized skills.

Communication Arts (BA)

The BA in Communication Arts is an intersectional program that prepares students for today’s communicatively intense world. Students examine and practice message construction and meaning through rhetorical, written, and mediated forms. The major offers an array of courses that enhance students’ speaking, writing, research, and critical thinking skills. For further information, please refer to the department website at https://www.uah.edu/ahs/departments/communication-arts/programs/undergraduate.

Computational Physics (Graduate Certificate)

Computational science is one of the cornerstones of modern research. Challenges facing today's scientists and engineers demand full command of both mathematical methods and advanced supercomputing techniques. This program teaches a variety of numerical computation techniques for continuum models, particle-mesh models, and stochastic models using modern programming languages. The program promotes hands-on learning experience and features highly interactive classroom sessions.

Computer Engineering (BSCPE)

The BSCPE in Computer Engineering teaches students about hardware, software, and computing principles in the context of electronic devices and systems. Computer engineering majors develop a broad set of mathematical and computing skills that provides a strong foundation for hardware and software design, construction, and testing. Seniors participate in an open-ended, design oriented capstone project as well as electives to explore their computing interests.

Computer Engineering (MSE)

The MSE Computer Engineering challenges students who want to improve the world around them through continuous technological advancement. Graduate students expand on their computer architecture foundation by advancing their math and science skills and improving their ability to articulate why their work matters. A master’s degree offers a strong theoretical background to complement hands-on learning.

Computer Engineering (MSSE)

The MSSE - Computer Engineering Track provides a solid background in software engineering principles and practice as applied to large and complex systems. The curriculum also allows students to focus in depth in specialized areas of interest to many software engineers: Big Data and Data Mining, Project Management, Parallel Programming, Embedded Systems, and Advanced Cybersecurity.

Computer Engineering (PhD)

The PhD in Computer Engineering is a research-oriented degree that allows students to explore the depths of computer engineering and develop new technologies. It is ideal for those who want to pursue a career in academia or research and development and is a shared program with the University of Alabama at Birmingham. For further information, please refer to the department web site at https://www.uah.edu/eng/departments/ece.

Computer Science (BS)

The BS in Computer Science prepares students to solve problems using the logical foundations of computing that examines the theory, design, development, and applications of computer systems and computer software. It is fully accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET .

Computer Science, Intensive Core (Certificate)

Persons working in numerous disciplines can require substantial knowledge of computing, including computer programming as well as computer theory, and the basics of computer hardware and operating systems. For example, persons working in graduate degree programs in mathematics, biology, mechanical engineering, and many others may need extensive computing background.

Computer Science (MS)

The MS in Computer Science examines the theory, design, development, and applications of computer systems and computer software. The focus is on problem solving through the logical foundations of computing. The program encompasses teaching and research in advanced areas including: cybersecurity, machine learning and artificial intelligence, cloud computing, databases, data science, gaming and entertainment computing, computer theory, and software engineering.

Computer Science (MSSE)

The MSSE - Computer Science Track provides a solid background in software engineering principles and practice as applied to large and complex systems. The curriculum also allows students to focus in depth in specialized areas of interest to many software engineers: Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Project Management, Parallel Programming, Embedded Systems, and Advanced Cybersecurity.

Computer Science (PhD)

The PhD in Computer Science prepares students to do independent research resulting in advancements to the state of the art in computing. Students in the program examine the theory, design, development, and applications of computer systems and computer software.

Cybersecurity Engineering (BS)

The BS in Cybersecurity Engineering program enables students to pursue careers in the cybersecurity and information assurance fields. The program provides a foundation in computer programming, computer hardware and software, and digital circuits before delving into cybersecurity topics such as digital forensics, software reverse-engineering, network security and cybersecurity management. It is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Cybersecurity (Graduate Certificate)

Cybersecurity (MS)

The MSCBS in Cybersecurity teaches students how to manage information systems security effectively and efficiently. Courses cover topics such as network security, computer forensics, data security, and security failures. The program is accredited by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and provides students with opportunities for real-world experience with leading companies and agencies in Huntsville.

Cybersecurity Studies (Graduate Certificate)

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. UAH is certified as a national Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense Education. The certificate program covers topics including cryptography, data and information security, network defense, and digital forensics.

Cybersecurity (Undergraduate Certificate)

Data Science (Graduate Certificate)

The graduate Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Certificate provides an advanced and in-depth exploration of the computational and mathematical aspects of data analysis. Students delve into sophisticated techniques to analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data, extracting valuable insights and interpreting complex information. This certificate emphasizes the development of advanced skills in statistical modeling, machine learning, and data manipulation.

Differentiated Instruction (MEd)

The MEd in Differentiated Instruction is an advanced graduate program for certified professional educators seeking to become better equipped to meet the ever-evolving needs of diverse students. The degree has twelve unique concentrations of focus with eleven of the concentrations approved by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Alabama State Department of Education to lead to a Class A teaching certificate.

Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education PK-3 (BS)

The BS in Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education focuses on preparing candidates to serve young learners from birth to age 8 in both general education preschools, special education preschools, and/or intervention services. The program is approved by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE).

Economics & Compututational Analysis (BS)

The BS in Economics & Computational Analysis teaches students how to think critically and analytically about complex issues and problems in the world. It combines economic models, computational tools, and quantitative methods to improve decision-making, evaluate strategies, identify opportunities, and analyze public policy.

Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

The BSEE in Electrical Engineering enables students to pursue careers in any of the many diverse facets of electrical engineering such as electronics, networks, power systems, instrumentation, communications, and controls. Electrical engineering majors develop a broad set of foundational knowledge in mathematics, electromagnetism, electrical circuits and systems, electronic materials and signals.

Electrical Engineering (MSE)

The MSE in Electrical Engineering is a great choice for students to build on their BSEE and learn how to design and develop electrical systems. The program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to design and implement electrical systems and networks. It also prepares students for leadership roles in the field of electrical engineering. For further information, please refer to the department web site at https://www.uah.edu/eng/departments/ece.

Electrical Engineering (PhD)

The PhD in Electrical Engineering is one of the most desired as well as globally recognized degrees. It provides students with an opportunity to explore electrical engineering in a deeper manner and formulate a thorough well-written dissertation. Graduates are likely to be offered lucrative salaries as they possess expert insight which is fundamental to research centers. For further information, please refer to the department web site at https://www.uah.edu/eng/departments/ece.

Elementary Education (BA)

The BA in Elementary Education focuses on preparing candidates to serve students from kindergarten through the 6th grade. The program prepares candidates in pedagogy, classroom and behavior management, assessment, and working with students from diverse backgrounds.

Elementary Education (MAT)

The MAT in Elementary Education prepares individuals who have completed a non-education baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution areas for careers in elementary education. The program is approved by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE).

Engineering Technology (BS)

The BS in Engineering Technology degree is an applied program that allows students to explore the integration of engineering principles and modern technology. Graduates will use their math, science and engineering skills to design products and systems, install and maintain products, and provide a wide range of services such as implementing designs, testing, calibrating and supervising operations.

English (BA)

The BA in English program is designed to advance careful, sophisticated reading practices and complex analytical and research skills. The curriculum prepares students for a wide array of professional endeavors, including law, teaching, publishing, technical communication, advertising, media, and business, as well as the pursuit of advanced degrees. For further information, please refer to the department web site at https://www.uah.edu/ahs/departments/english/programs/undergraduate.

English (MA)

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. Students are encouraged to consult with the Director of Graduate Studies to select the program that best meets their needs.

Enterprise Resource Planning (Graduate Certificate)

The graduate certificate in Enterprise Resource Planning is designed for students who want a more in-depth knowledge of enterprise systems, systems that provide solutions to an integrated business organization. As a member of the SAP University Alliance, students will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience using SAP - an industry leading enterprise system. Students completing the certificate will also be well positioned to obtain certification as an SAP Business Associate (TERP 10).

Federal Contract & Procurement Management (Graduate Certificate)

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. The program is designed for individuals possessing a bachelor degree in a field other than federal contracting, acquisition or procurement management.

Finance (BSBA)

The BSBA in Finance provides students with a solid foundation in financial theory and practice. It covers topics such as financial markets, investments, corporate finance, and risk management. It equips students with the analytical skills and tools to make sound financial decisions and solve real-world problems. It also offers courses in topics such as banking, financial analysis, and federal contract accounting, to suit different career interests and goals.

Foreign Languages (BA)

The BA in Foreign Language engages majors with the language, culture, literature, and professional applications of the chosen language. Majors can complete a degree with an education concentration, a language concentration (French, German, Russian, or Spanish), or an international trade concentration (French, German, Russian, or Spanish). For further information, please refer to the department web site at https://www.uah.edu/ahs/departments/world-languages.

General Business (BSBA)

The BSBA in General Business provides students with a broad and flexible education in the various aspects of business. It covers topics such as accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, and information systems. The program allows students to customize their degree by choosing electives from different business disciplines or other colleges, and prepares students for a variety of career opportunities in the public and private sectors.

Geographical Information Systems & Remote Sensing (Certificate)

The certificate in GIS & Remote Sensing introduces students to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and prepares them for careers directly in the GIS field, geospatial intelligence with remote sensing or gives them GIS experience as a supplemental technical skillset for application across many disciplines and career fields. For further information, please refer to the department web site at https://www.uah.edu/science/departments/atmospheric-earth-science/aes-undergraduate-programs.

Geographical Information Systems & Remote Sensing (Graduate Certificate)

The graduate certificate in GIS & Remote Sensing provides an advanced background in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and prepares students for careers directly in the GIS field, geospatial intelligence with remote sensing, or gives them GIS experience as a supplemental technical skillset with application across many disciplines and career fields.

Global Professional Pathways (Certificate)

The certificate in Global Professional Pathways (GPP) provides students a clear path to combine foreign language study with experiential learning abroad opportunities such as internships, co-ops, and research opportunities. This combination will help students build the competency and confidence to be effective in their chosen career fields and to contribute to the performance of companies and employers in a global context.

Gulf Scholars Program (Undergraduate Certificate)

The Gulf Scholars Program (GSP) at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), in collaboration with Calhoun Community College (CCC), will prepare the next generation of professionals, scholars, and advocates, “change agents,” to address critical challenges in the Gulf of Mexico region. The program will establish a certificate program based on the General Education College at UAH, which consists of 12 credit hours (humanities 101, Human Geography, Research methods, and Capstone project).

History (BA)

The BA in History is designed to have students learn to investigate questions about the past rigorously and critically. They identify strong sources, critically assess information, analyze disparate threads of information, weigh different interpretations, and identify and explain trends and patterns. The program provides grounding in our national past and patterns alongside world and regional histories that provide transnational and cosmopolitan perspectives.

History (MA)

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.

Human Resource Management (Graduate Certificate)

The graduate certificate in Human Resource Management prepares graduates to employ contemporary Human Resource Management systems and practices in commercial and governmental environments, and provides students with an understanding of their importance in organizations and their power to enhance organizational performance through Human Resource Management. All credits hours earned in this certificate program can also be applied towards the MSM – Human Resource Management.

Human Resource Management (MSM)

The MSM in Human Resource Management program is a fully online program that provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to become effective and strategic HR business partners. Designed for recent graduates and working professionals, our flexible, online program is focused on the value and development of human capital and is aligned with the standards set by the Society for Human Resource Management.

Individualized Studies (BS)

The BS in Individualized Studies allows a student to create a specialized degree program appropriate for their individual educational career goals that does not otherwise fit into the currently structured degree program. Examples of this include students who want to combine aspects of two different programs or who wish to earn a degree for which there is no formal program.

Industrial & Systems Engineering (BSISE)

The BSISE in Industrial & Systems Engineering prepares students to optimize complex processes or systems.

Industrial & Systems Engineering (MSE)

The MSE in Industrial and Systems Engineering provides students with a comprehensive skill set that qualifies them to break into industrial engineering or earn a promotion if they’re already employed.

Industrial & Systems Engineering (PhD)

The PhD in Industrial & Systems Engineering provides students with an opportunity to explore industrial and systems engineering in a deeper manner and formulate a thorough well-written dissertation. Candidates with a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering are likely to be offered lucrative salaries as they possess expert insight which is fundamental to research centers. For further information, please refer to the department web site at https://www.uah.edu/eng/departments/iseem.

Information Systems (BSBA)

The BSBA in Information Systems prepares students to become administrators or designers of information systems that utilize computers in business or administrative environments. Students can obtain the BSBA IS through one of the two concentrations available (described below). For further information, please refer to the department website at https://www.uah.edu/business/undergraduate/information-systems.

Information Systems (MSIS)

The MSIS in Information Systems is a fully online 30-credit hour program that prepares students for careers in the information systems field. The program offers a flexible online format that allows students to learn at their own pace. Students in the MSIS program develop the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in a managerial or executive IS role. For further information, please refer to the department web site at https://www.uah.edu/business/grad/degrees/ms-is.

Intelligence and Security (Graduate Certificate)

The graduate certificate in Intelligence and Security provides students who are working, seeking to work, or interested in the field of National Security with a credential that may be applied to the MA program in Public Affairs and Policy. This certificate focuses on strategies and political forces that contribute to how policymakers define national interests and form policies to strengthen national security.

Kinesiology (BS)

The BS in Kinesiology at UAH offers concentrations in Exercise Science and Physical Education. The areas of study provide classroom education, practical experiences, internship opportunities, and research experience for students seeking career opportunities in healthcare, human performance, and education.

Kinesiology (MS)

The MS in Kinesiology program is aimed to further the education and practical experiences of individuals in health and human performance-related fields. It positions students for expanded roles in the fields of health and human performance.

Management (BSBA)

The BSBA in Management provides students with a broad and flexible education in the various aspects of business. Students can obtain this BSBA through one of the four concentrations available (described below). For further information, please refer to the department website at https://www.uah.edu/business/undergraduate/management.

Management (MBA)

The MBA in Management program offers students a high-quality education in business administration and prepares them for various careers in the global economy. The program offers a flexible format that allows students to learn at their own pace, and has eight optional concentrations: Business Analytics, Cybersecurity, Engineering Management, Federal Contracting and Procurement Management, Information Systems, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Technology and Innovation Management.

Marketing (BSBA)

The BSBA in Marketing prepares students to pursue careers in corporate digital marketing, supply chain in marketing, and general marketing. Students can obtain this BSBA through one of the three concentrations available (described below). For further information, please refer to the department website at https://www.uah.edu/business/undergraduate/marketing.

Materials Science (MS)

The MS in Materials Science - Engineering Track provides an interdisciplinary approach to the education and enhancement of student skill sets so that they can participate in meaningful research that supports the research, education, policy, and manufacturing sectors. Students may receive their masters as a precursor to their doctoral program.

Materials Science (PhD)

The PhD in Materials Science - Engineering track is part of a program offered jointly by the three University of Alabama system campuses. In this program, faculty members from various departments on each campus constitute the materials science faculty. Students pursue topics related to the science of materials, placing special emphasis on materials processing, the production of new materials, and on the application of materials to the needs of technology.

Mathematical Sciences (BS)

The BS in Mathematical Sciences is designed to prepare students for careers in government, industry, teaching in secondary education, and/or for graduate study in mathematics. Students will develop time management, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, while gaining knowledge in mathematics. For further information, please refer to the department Web site at: https://www.uah.edu/science/departments/math/ma-undergraduateprograms.

Mathematical Sciences (MA)

The MA in Mathematical Sciences prepares college students planning a mathematics-oriented career in a hightech environment, or a professional seeking to better understand the mathematics underlying their field. It qualifies graduates to work in fields such as actuarial science, computer science, data science, among others. For further information, please refer to the department web site at https://www.uah.edu/science/departments/math/ma-graduate-programs.

Mathematical Sciences (MS)

The MS in Mathematical Sciences prepares students planning a mathematics-oriented career in a high-tech environment, or a professional seeking to better understand the mathematics underlying their field. It qualifies a student to work in fields such as engineering, computer science, data science, among others, and can also serve as a stepping stone toward a PhD in Mathematics or in Applied Mathematics. For further information, please refer to the department web site at:

Mathematics, Applied (PhD)

The MS in Mathematical Sciences is designed to enable students to master a significant body of mathematics, including a specialty in Applied Mathematics; to relate this knowledge to a coherent area of science or engineering other than mathematics; and to carry on fundamental research in Applied Mathematics.

Mechanical Engineering (BSME)

The BSME in Mechanical Engineering teaches students the principles of physics and materials science for design, analysis and manufacturing of mechanical and thermal systems. Graduates use core concepts: mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics and tools: computer-aided design and modeling to design and build machines, weapons, medical devices, and robotics. It is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Mechanical Engineering (MSE)

The MS in Mechanical Engineering helps students increase their earning potential, grow alongside the engineering field, find a rewarding career, and prepares them to take advantage of new opportunities. It does this by immersing them in advanced topics in Mechanical Engineering and introducing students to various research projects conducted by MAE faculty. For further information, please refer to the department web site at https://www.uah.edu/eng/departments/mae.

Mechanical Engineering (PhD)

The PhD in Mechanical Engineering provides students entree to senior-level positions and an edge in the job market. Graduates develop a specialty within mechanical engineering and conduct research. Research findings are published both in a dissertation and in archival periodicals. For further information, please refer to the department web site at https://www.uah.edu/eng/departments/mae.

Music (BA)

The BA in Music is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and is designed to For further information, please refer to the department web site at https://www.uah.edu/ahs/departments/music/degrees/undergraduate

Nursing Adult Gerontology Acute Care (Graduate Certificate)

Nursing (BSN)

The BSN in Nursing prepares students for the dynamic field of nursing where they are instrumental in patient care and positive medical outcomes. Students can obtain the BSN through one of the four concentrations available (described below).

Nursing Education (Graduate Certificate)

The post-graduate certificate in Nursing Education prepares nurses to teach in post-secondary education and health care settings. Courses are open to current graduate students enrolled in any of the masters or doctoral tracks offered by the College of Nursing as well as to nurses already holding a master’s degree in nursing.

Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner (Graduate Certificate)

The certificate in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner gives students already possessing an MSN the opportunity to pursue a family nurse practitioner certificate. Students are admitted to the family nurse practitioner certificate program for the fall semester and complete the requirements in four semesters.

Nursing (MSN)

The MSN in Nursing gives students with a BSN advanced training in nursing specialties through one of the four concentrations available (described below). It is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://ccneaccreditation.org/)

Nursing Practice (DNP)

The DNP in Nursing Practice has two pathways, post-masters and post-bachelors. It provides advanced practice specialty education at the doctoral level to address the growing complexity of patient care and healthcare systems.

Nursing Science (PhD)

The PhD in Nursing Science prepares nurse scholars who will advance nursing science by generating new knowledge. It is a joint program between The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and The University of Alabama (UA).

Operations Research (MSOR)

The MSOR in Operations Research provides students with the knowledge and skills to apply mathematical and computational methods to solve complex problems in business, engineering, and other fields. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in research and development, engineering, and management. For further information, please refer to the department web site at https://www.uah.edu/eng/departments/iseem.

Optical Science & Engineering (PhD)

The PhD in Optical Science and Engineering is an interdisciplinary graduate program between the Colleges of Science and Engineering. Optics stands today as an area of major scientific and technological importance. It is not only an enabling technology for multi-discipline work but is also widely recognized as a discipline in its own right.

P-12 Education (MAT)

The MAT P-12 focuses on educating individuals who already possess an undergraduate degree but wish to pursue teacher education to prepare leaders of tomorrow. It provides a unique opportunity for individuals with diverse backgrounds to earn a graduate degree while simultaneously achieving initial certification to teach students in multiple concentrations, including Music (Instrumental and Choral) and Physical Education.

Philosophy (BA)

The BA in Philosophy provides a well-rounded educational foundation that prepares graduates for rewarding, successful in a plethora of fields, including law, medicine, business, and government. The program teaches students to articulate ideas intrinsic to humanity, evaluate them, and propose and defend alternatives.

Physics (BS)

The BS in Physics teaches students the basic laws of nature and the universe and imparts critical thinking skills. Graduates find ready employment in physics, astronomy, engineering, physics-based computer modeling, medicine, intellectual property law, and mathematics or continue on to graduate study. Students may choose a concentration, a minor in another college subject, or a mixture of the two.

Physics (MS)

The MS in Physics is designed for students who want to extend their knowledge of physics beyond a BS and obtain an advanced degree. It provides in-depth content knowledge and analytical skills. The thesis option is especially attractive for private-sector employment and many students incorporate this option into full-time employment. For more information, please visit the department web site at https://www.uah.edu/science/departments/physics/ph-graduate-programs.

Physics (PhD)

The PhD in Physics educates students to become independent researchers in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics, using a methodology that is either experimental, theoretical, computational, or hybrid. Research areas include general optics, biophysics, nanophotonics and materials, solar physics, and galactic to cosmological astrophysics.

Political Science (BA)

The BA in 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. A particular strength is a focus on skills for creating, reviewing, and evaluating public policy.

Pre-Law (Certificate)

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. A student who chooses to pursue a certificate in Pre-Law may choose any major or minor in any college at UAH.

Professional Studies (BA)

The BA in 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. Students can choose from three concentrations: Leadership and Organizational Studies; Science, Technology, and Society; and General Studies.

Psychology, Applied Experimental (PhD)

The PhD in Applied Experimental Psychology is designed to prepare students to solve complex real-world problems by utilizing knowledge of scientific theory and the skills involved in conducting high-quality research. The program will develop professionals who can tackle important issues facing the Huntsville business and government community, the state of Alabama, and the nation.

Psychology (BA)

The BA 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 engagement with industry/government partners to prepare students for life after UAH.

Psychology (BS)

The BS in Psychology at UAH 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 engagement with industry/government partners to prepare students for life after UAH.

Psychology (MS)

The MS 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.

Public Affairs and Policy (MA)

The MA program in Public Affairs & Policy serves the needs of students who are employed in public or private sector organizations in which the principles and practices of public policy formation, implementation, and evaluation, as well as the political dynamics that shape domestic or international policies, are relevant.

Secondary Education (BS)

The BS in Secondary Education prepares candidates as professional educators to teach students in grades 6-12. Candidates combine professional education courses with upper-level coursework within a specific content area. The program is accredited by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) and leads to a Class B teaching certificate within the content field.

Secondary Education (MAT)

The MAT in Secondary Education prepares individuals who have completed a non-education baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution within one of the listed content areas for careers in education. The program is approved by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) to lead to a Class A teaching certificate.

Sociology (BA)

The BA in Sociology provides a broad foundation for further studies in law, social work, social policy, psychology, criminology, or public health. Analytical and social science research skills prepare students for careers in market research, human services, government, health care, and law. The program emphasizes the development of both academic and applied skills that can be useful in a wide range of work settings.

Software Engineering (Graduate Certificate)

The graduate certificate in Software Engineering provides a solid background in advanced software engineering principles and practice as applied to large and complex systems. In addition, it allows students to focus further in specialization areas of interest to many software engineers: technology management, cybersecurity, and statistical analysis. For further information, please refer to the department website at https://www.uah.edu/science/departments/computer-science/cs-graduate-programs

Space Science (MS)

The MS in Space Science provides opportunities for students to be introduced to and engage in innovative research in solar physics, heliospheric science, cosmic ray physics, and high-energy astrophysics with faculty from the Department of Space Science and with our research partners: The UAH Center for Space Plasma and Aeronomic Research and Marshall Space Flight Center. The department provides a unique unified Space Science graduate program under the umbrella of a single university department.

Space Science (PhD)

The PhD in Space Science provides opportunities for students to become independent researchers that engage in cutting edge theory, modeling, observational, and experimental research in solar physics, heliospheric science, cosmic ray physics, and high-energy astrophysics with faculty from the Department of Space Science and with our research partners: The UAH Center for Space Plasma and Aeronomic Research, Marshall Space Flight Center, and the CFD Research Corporation.

Sport & Fitness Management (BS)

The BS in Sports and Fitness Management program prepares students for both graduate studies and entry into management, marketing, and administrative positions in educational and sport business settings.

Supply Chain Management (Graduate Certificate)

The graduate certificate in Supply Chain Management is designed to provide professional development for individuals pursuing careers in logistics and supply chain management with the federal government, government contractors, manufacturers, or service organizations. The program is designed for individuals possessing a bachelor’s degree in a field other than supply chain management.

Supply Chain Management (MS)

The MS in Supply Chain Management is a fully online program that offers students a comprehensive education in supply chain management and logistics. The program covers topics such as supply chain management systems, contract management, operations management, analytics, and strategy. The program also includes a capstone course that involves a practicum project with a local organization.

Teaching English as a Second Language (Graduate Certificate)

The graduate certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) combines foundational courses that ground you in the components and analysis of human languages with advanced courses that prepare students to design and deliver instruction across a range of settings.

Technical Communication (Graduate Certificate)

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, both in class and through optional internships. Graduate certificate courses may also count toward an MA in English if the student meets admission requirements.

Technology, Innovation Management, and Entrepreneurship (Graduate Certificate)

The graduate certificate in Technology, Innovation Management, and Entrepreneurship introduces participants to the role technology and innovation play in transforming industries, organizations, and work. It provides insight into the processes of product development, human resource management, marketing, and technical project management within high tech environments.

Theatre (BA)

The BA in Theatre is designed to help students master the skills that employers value most, from public speaking and problem solving to creative thinking and collaboration. The end result is a diverse, well-rounded educational foundation that gives students a competitive edge no matter what career path they choose to pursue. The program has three areas of specialization: Performance, Technical, and Film and Media Arts.

User Experience (Graduate Certificate)

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.

Writing (BA)

The BA in Writing 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.