Degree Programs
African American Studies
Department of Gender & Race Studies ba minor
Examine issues of race and gender in depth in a region rich with history. Conduct and present original research on under-studied topics while serving surrounding communities within Alabama’s Black Belt.
American Studies
Department of American Studies ba minor ma
Study the full scope of American culture — including music, movies, literature, art, history, and politics — in the largest American studies program in the Deep South. Work closely with faculty as you research topics like popular culture, the media, and social activism, and gain firsthand experience through internships and community service.
Anthropology
Department of Anthropology ba minor ma phd
Explore human society — from cultural, linguistic, archaeological, and biological perspectives — at the bachelor’s and master’s level. Focus your doctoral studies on biocultural medical anthropology or archaeology of the complex societies of the Americas. Study under top-ranked professors and work with UA’s museums, including Moundville Archaeological Park, one of the nation’s premiere Native American Heritage sites.
Art (Studio)
Department of Art & Art History ba bfa minor ma mfa
Join a community of artists that encourages creative thinking, innovation, and intellectual inquiry. Choose a concentration in drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, digital media (undergrad only), printmaking, or sculpture while meeting guest artists and exhibiting your work at local galleries. Become a practicing artist, teacher in higher education, or professional in another art-related field.
Art History
Department of Art & Art History ba minor ma
Study the major masterpieces of world art and learn how to distinguish different periods and styles. Explore the legacy of American artists at the Paul R. Jones Museum, home to one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of 20th-century African-American art in the world.
Asian Studies
Interdisciplinary minor
Explore Asia’s critical role in the world while preparing for a dynamic career in politics, international business, academia, journalism, and more.
Astronomy
Department of Physics & Astronomy bs minor ms phd
Explore the universe, from stars and planets to black holes and galaxies. Apply knowledge in physics, computer science, and engineering to big questions about space and the Earth. Study extragalactic astronomy and particle astrophysics alongside internationally recognized faculty — including members of the international team that discovered neutrinos.
Biochemistry
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry bs bch msc phd
Study the chemistry of living organisms while working with top-of-the-line equipment in newly renovated research labs. Get involved with faculty research projects on materials science, biomolecular products, green chemistry, and more.
Biology
Department of Biological Sciences bs minor ma ms phd
Get hands-on experience studying land, marine, and microscopic life while utilizing UA’s 60-acre arboretum, 480-acre nature preserve and research facility, and Gulf Coast sea lab. Get prepared for careers in research, medicine, education, conservation, and more.
Blount Liberal Arts Minor
Blount Scholars Program minor Special
Join a community of scholars through the Blount Scholars Program and experience the atmosphere of a small liberal arts college in the midst of a major research university.
Ceramics
Department of Art & Art History ba bfa ma mfa
Discover what you can make with clay. Master forming techniques, glaze calculations, kiln construction, and kiln-firings all in our large, fully equipped ceramics facility. Our 7,000-square-foot facility is the most advanced in the state, with a digital fabrication laboratory with two clay printers, a complete inventory of clay and glaze materials, and a variety of kilns.
Chemistry
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry bs bch minor msc phd
Study general chemistry in our specialized research facilities. Discover the process for scientific inquiry, learn modern laboratory procedures, and get involved in faculty research projects on materials science, biomolecular products, green chemistry and more.
Chinese
Department of Modern Languages and Classics minor
Expand your career opportunities in business, translation, communication, and international affairs. Study abroad in one of the oldest and most populous countries in the world.
Civic Engagement and Leadership
New College minor
Develop your leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through this interdisciplinary minor from New College. Choose the general or ROTC track, and focus on an area of interest, such as politics, conflict resolution, organizational leadership, or human relations.
Classical Civilization
Department of Modern Languages & Classics ba minor
Learn to read and translate classical works from Homer through the medieval period. Travel to Greece to learn about Greek history, mythology, and archaeology through the department’s study abroad programs.
Communicative Disorders
Department of Communicative Disorders ba minor ms
Take the first step in launching a career in speech-language pathology or audiology. Study under the faculty leading one of the best speech pathology graduate programs in the nation.
Creative Writing
Department of English minor mfa
Learn to write fiction, poetry, and non-fiction from faculty leading one of the top 20 creative writing graduate programs in the nation.
Criminology & Criminal Justice
Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice ba minor ms
Study crime and law enforcement, and dive into the world of cybercrime with unique internship and research opportunities with local and national law enforcement.
Cyber Criminology
Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice minor
Learn about cybersecurity, digital forensics, and criminal motivations through courses in criminal justice, psychology, accounting, and management and information systems.
Dance
Department of Theatre and Dance ba mfa
Perfect your technique and choreography in the 15th-ranked dance program in the country, home of the first American Ballet Theatre Summer Intensive. Help choreograph the student showcase, Dance Alabama!, or participate in the department’s pre-professional company, Alabama Repertory Dance Theatre.
Digital Media
Department of Art and Art History ba bfa
Launch your creative career in graphic design or digital art. Learn design principles, tell visual stories, and develop your signature style, all while preparing for careers in advertising, packaging, publishing, branding, and more.
Digital, Public, and Professional Writing
Department of English minor
Get hands-on experience in public and professional writing and build a flexible toolkit for careers in content strategy, nonprofit and public advocacy, technical writing, and the legal profession.
Drawing
Department of Art & Art History ba bfa
Develop your personal drawing style and technique, and learn to express your design perspective through discussion, critique, and collaboration with faculty and other students.
Economics
Interdisciplinary ba
Study how people and societies use their resources. Learn to interpret data, and develop analytical skills that are useful in a variety of fields, like economics, business, law, public policy, and public administration.
English
Department of English ba ma phd
Improve your writing skills as you study classic and modern literature and poetry. Present your writing at international conferences, get published, produce a literary journal, and compete for awards through the award-winning English honor society.
Environmental Science
Interdisciplinary bs
Gain hands-on experience in environmental research and natural resource conservation while preparing for an exciting career in environmental science and management.
Environmental Studies
Interdisciplinary minor
Study environmental problems and develop your problem-solving skills through hands-on field experiences and courses in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
Ethics
Department of Philosophy minor
Students will learn how to analyze and respond to ethical questions and problems in specialized contexts: business, medicine, governance, the law, the arts, and even sports.
Evolutionary Studies
Department of Anthropology minor
Study modern evolutionary science with experts in biology, anthropology, psychology, philosophy, history, and geological sciences. Learn about evolutionary principles and the latest discoveries through the popular ALLELE lecture series.
Foreign Languages and Literature
Department of Modern Languages and Classics ba ma phd
Become fluent in any language in the world and explore new places and cultures through study abroad programs in more than 30 countries.
French
Department of Modern Languages & Classics ba ma phd
Study French language and culture at home and abroad through the UA in France program. Teach local elementary school students through the department’s outreach program. Earn a dual major in French and business as you prepare to succeed in a globalized world.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Department of Geography Cert
Launch a career in city and regional planning, emergency management, environmental protection, and more by earning a highly sought-after certificate or minor in geographic information systems (GIS).
Geography
Department of Geography ba bs ms phd
Learn to protect natural resources and solve environmental problems. Intern with the Geological Survey of Alabama and local planning agencies and get certified in geographic information systems (GIS).
Geology
Department of Geological Sciences ba bs bsg ms phd
Make the world your laboratory as you answer fundamental questions about the origin, development, and future of the Earth. Explore the great outdoors receiving class credit through the department’s field course in the mountains of northern New Mexico. Contribute to dynamic faculty research projects in energy, tectonics, planetary science, and more.
German
Department of Modern Languages and Classics ba ma
Expand your career opportunities by learning German language, history, and culture. Immerse yourself in the German language through the German House, a living-learning community for German majors. See German automotive engineering technology up close through the student exchange program.
Global Health
Department of Anthropology minor
Learn to look at health from a community level, taking into account politics, economics, cultures and religions of a population while evaluating health concerns.
Graphic Design
Department of Art & Art History ba bfa
Learn to create for print and digital applications in advertising, packaging, publishing, branding and more, preparing yourself for a career in an exciting and continually evolving field.
Greek
Department of Modern Languages and Classics ba
Round out your education by studying the literature, history, philosophy, art, and religion of Ancient Greece. Experience Greek history and mythology at sites like the Parthenon, Agamemnon’s palace, Heracles’ birthplace, and Apollo’s oracle through the department’s study abroad programs.
History
Department of History ba ma phd
Explore past events and their consequences to find solutions to contemporary problems. Choose an undergraduate concentration in legal history or public history as you prepare for a career in law, museums, government, and more.
Through internships, our students have curated oral history exhibits, helped establish civil rights trials, and more.
Interdisciplinary Studies
New College ba bs
Design your own major to complement your future goals. Work closely with faculty advisers to gain the skills and knowledge you’ll need, and feel confident about your decisions every step of the way.
International Studies
Department of Political Science ba
Explore the global community, from politics and the economy to the complex social and intercultural relationships that exist among nations. Experience these issues first-hand by studying abroad.
Italian
Department of Modern Languages and Classics ba
Explore Italian language, literature, film and civilization from the middle ages to contemporary times. Study Italian language and culture through the longstanding UA in Italy program.
Japanese
Department of Modern Languages and Classics minor
Study Japanese language and culture through our minor program, and connect with other students through Japanese clubs, such as the weekly Conversation Cafe.
Judaic Studies
Department of Religious Studies minor
Explore the rich history and practices of Judaism, and learn from renowned scholars through the department’s Aronov Lecture Series.
Latin
Department of Modern Languages & Classics ba
Learn to read, analyze, and discuss Latin, a foundational language for many fields, including law, philosophy, and medicine.
Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies
Department of Modern Languages & Classics minor
Discover the vibrant cultures, languages, and traditions of Latin America and the Caribbean through this interdisciplinary minor program.
Linguistics
Interdisciplinary minor
Take a scientific approach to language, studying sound, meaning, words, and sentences, and learn how these patterns vary over time. Gain valuable insights into the diversity of human languages.
Marine Science
Department of Biological Sciences bs minor ms
Dive into the world of marine science at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, where you’ll gain hands-on experience in marine geology, marine biology, marine technical methods, oceanography, and more.
Mathematical Statistics
Department of Mathematics minor
Learn how to analyze and interpret data as you prepare for a career in actuarial science, business analytics, statistics, and other data-related fields.
Mathematics
Department of Mathematics bs minor ma phd
Study pure and applied mathematics, statistics, and math education in a program that’s among the nation’s top producers of female mathematicians.
Mathematics Education
Department of Mathematics minor
Develop the skills needed to teach math at the secondary level. Learn about pedagogy and learning theory as you hone your abilities in math.
Medical Ethics
Department of Philosophy minor
The practice of medicine raises many ethical concerns from the beginning of life to the end of life, and relative to abortion, stem cell research, cloning, the allocation of limited resources, animal experimentation, genetic engineering, patient autonomy, assisted euthanasia, medical enhancement and more.
Medicine (Interdisciplinary Minor)
McCollough Institute for Pre-Medical Scholars minor Special
Join a small cohort of fellow aspiring physicians in the McCollough Institute for Pre-Medical Scholars. Through the McCollough Program's interdisciplinary medical studies minor, become part of a living-learning community investigating big picture questions about the art of medicine.
Medieval & Early Modern European Studies
Interdisciplinary minor
Trace the transformation of society, from politics and law to culture, science, and religion, through the literature, art, history, and theatre of medieval and early modern Europe.
Microbiology
Department of Biological Sciences bmb minor
Research microscopic organisms such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses while preparing for a rewarding career in clinical and public health fields, industrial research and development, biotechnology, and more.
Museum Studies
University of Alabama Museums Cert
Take the first step toward a career in museum education, collections management, exhibit planning and development, or museum administration. Study all aspects of museum operations, and gain practical experience through internships with local museums.
Music
School of Music ba bm minor mm dma
Perform with renowned choirs, symphonies, and bands while learning from world-class musicians. Newly renovated facilities include a state-of-the-art recording studio and dedicated marching band rehearsal space.
Music Composition
School of Music bm mm dma
Master the art of music composition and hear your work performed on stage. Learn about the latest music technology in our state-of-the-art electronic studio.
Music Performance
School of Music bm minor mm dma
Study with the region’s finest musicians. Perform in instrumental ensembles, orchestras, and bands. Work toward a variety of music professions: soloist, opera and concert vocalist, orchestral and band musician, conductor, chamber musician, recording artist, church musician, and more.
Music Theory
School of Music bm mm dma
Immerse yourself in the study of musical structure as you prepare for a career as a full-time musician, licensed music therapist, educator, and other positions within the music industry.
Music Therapy
School of Music bm
Join the state’s only music therapy degree program and discover how music engages the brain, enhances learning, and promotes mental and physical wellbeing. Gain hands-on experience through a six-month internship during your senior year.
Music, Arts Administration Concentration
School of Music ba
Take the first step toward a career in arts administration. Learn how to manage concerts, from backstage to the box office. Explore arts development and fundraising, careers in concert and commercial music, and legal issues in the arts, and gain firsthand experience through an internship with a local arts organization.
Musical Audio Engineering
Interdisciplinary bsmae
Dive into the world of audio engineering. Explore all aspects of studio recording, from the equipment used in the studio and live recording environments to equipment design, maintenance and operations.
Natural Resources Management
Interdisciplinary minor
Study the ecological diversity of Alabama and learn to manage and protect natural resources while preparing for a career in land use policy and laws.
Neuroscience
Department of Psychology minor
Study the structure and function of the brain and nervous system while preparing for an exciting career in research, medicine, and other health-related disciplines.
New College
New College ba bs
Create your own major to craft the perfect academic complement to your future goals. Work closely with faculty advisors to gain the skills and knowledge you’ll need and feel confident about your decisions every step of the way.
Painting
Department of Art & Art History ba bfa ma mfa
Turn your passion for painting into a career in fine art and new media. Explore all aspects of the painting medium in the studio, work alongside distinguished faculty artists, and exhibit your work in the Sella-Granata Art Gallery.
Philosophy
Department of Philosophy ba minor
Explore life’s ultimate questions, and develop your ability to analyze and understand arguments, think critically, and write precisely. Focus your studies on law, medicine, or the mind as you prepare for graduate or professional school. Hear from leading scholars in the department’s Philosophy Today lecture series.
Photography
Department of Art & Art History ba bfa ma mfa
Develop your personal vision and gain hands-on experience in the technology, history, aesthetics, and theory of photography. Advance your technical skills in the department’s facilities, which include latest in digital processing and wide-format printing, a traditional darkroom, non-silver and alternative process, a lighting studio and a graduate studio space.
Physics
Department of Physics & Astronomy bs minor ms phd
Study the laws of the universe with internationally recognized faculty — including members of the international team that discovered neutrinos. Conduct groundbreaking research, and find answers to some of the world’s most pressing questions. Investigate the physical nature of the universe, from subatomic elementary particles to the observable universe.
Political Science
Department of Political Science ba minor amp ma mpa phd
Launch a career in public service or law while participating in our award-winning mock trial team, active student government, and internships in our state and nation’s capitals.
Pre-Health Professions
Pre-Health Program Special
Build a foundation for professional school while majoring in an area of interest. Dedicated advisors help you navigate the requirements and application processes for professional programs in medicine, dentistry, physical and occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, and more. We connect you with opportunities and coach you to help you find the best program for you, and stand out in a competitive field.
Pre-Law
Pre-Law Program Special
Determine whether law school is the right path for you, and maximize your chances of success through our program focused on equipping you with opportunities, information, and new skills. Attend law school fairs, take practice LSATs, participate in on-campus interviews, and more.
Printmaking
Department of Art & Art History ba bfa ma mfa
Discover the various types of printmaking, from traditional processes to new methods. Explore your own ideas in our printmaking facilities, and present your work at exhibits, conferences, and workshops.
Psychology
Department of Psychology ba bs ma phd
Explore the complex world of the mind and brain, from thinking and memory to social and abnormal behaviors. Focus your graduate studies on experimental or clinical psychology. Become a skilled researcher and practitioner through classroom discovery, scientific research, and hands-on experience in our training facilities.
Public Policy
Department of Political Science minor
Study public policy and learn how you can make a difference in the world. Discover how policy affects all aspects of society, from education and healthcare to technology, law, and international relations.
Religious Studies
Department of Religious Studies ba minor ma
Study history and human behavior through the lens of religion. Develop the cultural literacy and critical thinking skills required of 21st-century citizens.
Russian
Department of Modern Languages and Classics minor
Explore Russian language, culture, folklore, and literature while preparing for a variety of careers, including business, technology, teaching, and translation.
Sculpture
Department of Art and Art History ba bfa ma mfa
Explore all aspects of three-dimensional problem-solving in the studio and in the department's metal fabrication shop, foundry, and woodshop. Join the team that built the city’s bicentennial sculptures, and participate in public arts projects all over the state.
Sociology
Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice minor
Develop a deep understanding of how the world works, and gain the skills needed to change the world. Sociology offers a foundation for many career fields, including business, government, academia, and community agencies.
Spanish
Department of Modern Languages & Classics ba minor ma phd
Learn one of the world’s most-spoken languages, and take advantage of the many opportunities for students, including a study abroad program in Spain and the popular Spanish Outreach Program.
Student-Designed
New College minor
Design your own interdisciplinary minor to meet your professional and academic goals.
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
Department of English ma
Study applied linguistics and TESOL and join an exciting field with post-graduate opportunities around the world. Explore language and culture, and develop the specialized knowledge, cultural understanding, and teaching skills necessary for a successful career.
Theatre
Department of Theatre and Dance ba bfa minor mfa
Work with award-winning faculty to bring classic and modern works to life on stage in our on-campus theatres. Travel to New York to perform before casting directors and work alongside professionals on theatrical productions. Our graduates pursue careers in TV and film, with touring companies and cruise lines, and with magazines and studios.
Women’s Studies
Department of Gender and Race Studies minor ma Cert
Study the role and status of women over time, and examine their achievements and the many forces shaping their lives
World Literature
Department of English minor
Read across geographic and cultural boundaries. Study and compare the literature of different regions, languages, genres, and traditions.