Maybe you know exactly what you want to major in, or maybe you just know what you excel in and enjoy. Or maybe you're at the point where all the options are open and you want to explore a bit before you decide. With over 50 undergraduate majors and a wide variety of minors and concentration areas, UAB is certain to meet your academic needs.
From accounting to sociology and everything in between, UAB provides the course work, the faculty and the hands-on environment to insure that you'll find a major that takes into consideration what you enjoy doing as well as your academic abilities.
School of Arts and Humanities Majors- African-American Studies
- Art: Art History*
- Art: Art Studio*
- Art: Art Education*
- Fine Art: Art Studio*
- Communication Studies:Communication Management
- Communication Studies: Mass Communication Broadcasting
- Communication Studies: Mass Communication Journalism
- Communication Studies: Mass Communication Public Relations
- English*
- English: Creative Writing
- English: Linquistics
- English: Professional Writing and Public Discourse
- Foreign Languages: French*
- Foreign Languages: Spanish*
- Music*
- Music: Music Technology
- Music: Music Education (Instrumental)
- Music: Music Education (Vocal)
- Philosophy*
- Philosophy: Political Economy
- Theatre: General Theatre*
- Theatre: Professional Design and Technology
- Theatre: Pre-Professional Performance
Minors- African American Studies
- American Studies
- Art History
- Art Studio
- Chinese
- Communication Management
- English
- Film
- French
- German
- Japanese
- Linguistics
- Mass Communication
- Music
- Music Technology
- Philosophy
- Philosophy and Law
- Professional Writing
- Spanish
- Theatre
*majors with honors tracks
School of BusinessMajors- Accounting
- Economics: Economic Analysis and Policy
- Economics: Philosophy and Political Economy
- Economics: Quantitative Methods
- Finance: Financial Management
- Finance: Investments and Institutions
- Industrial Distribution
- Industrial Distribution: Medical Equipment & Supplies Distribution
- Information Systems
- Management: General Management
- Management: Human Resource Management
- Marketing
Minors- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Economic Analysis & Policy
- Economics: Quantitative Methods
- Finance
- International Business
- Information Systems
- Management
- Marketing
School of Education Majors- Early Childhood and Elementary Education
- Health Education: Teacher Certification
- Health Education: Community Health
- High School Education/Biology Double Major
- High School Education/Biology Double Major - General Science
- High School Education/Chemistry Double Major
- High School Education/Engligh Double Major
- High School Education/French Double Major
- High School Education/Spanish Double Major
- High School Education/History Double Major
- High School Education/Mathematics Double Major
- High School Education/Physics Double Major
- Physical Education: Teacher Certification
- Physical Education: Exercise Science
- Physical Education: Fitness Leadership
- Special Education
Minors
- Secondary Education
- Health Education
- Physical Educatioin
- Physical Education: Athletic Coaching
School of Engineering Majors
- Biomedical Engineering*
- Civil Engineering*
- Electrical Engineering*
- Materials Engineering*
- Mechanical Engineering*
Minors
- Applied Mechanics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Science
- Environmental Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering: Thernal Systems
- Mechanical Engineering: Mechanical Systems
- Software Engineering
Certificate Programs
- Engineering Management
- Environmental Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
*majors with honors tracks
School of Health ProfessionsMajors
- Cytotechnology
- Health Information Management
- Health Sciences
- Medical Technology
- Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Radiologic Sciences/Advanced Imaging (no new admissions effective January 2009)
- Radiologic Sciences/Radiation Therapy (last admissions Fall 2009, no new admissions effective January 2010)
- Respiratory Therapy
School of Natural Sciences and MathematicsMajors
- Biology: General*
- Biology: Marine Science
- Biology: Molecular Biology
- Chemistry*
- Chemistry: Biochemistry
- Chemistry: Forensic Chemistry
- Chemistry: Chemical Education
- Chemistry: Polymer Chemistry
- Computer and Information Sciences*
- Mathematics*
- Mathematics: Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computation
- Mathematics: Mathematical Reasoning
- Natural Science
- Physics*
- Physics: Biophysics
- Physics: Physics Education
Minors
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Environmental Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
*majors with honors tracks
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Anthropology*
- Criminal Justice*
- Economics*
- History*
- International Studies*
- Neuroscience
- Political Science*
- Psychology*
- Social Work*
- Sociology*
- Sociology: Social Psychology
Minors
- Anthropology
- Criminal Justice
- Digital Community Studies
- Economics
- Environmental Studies
- Gerontology
- History
- International Studies
- Legal Affairs
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Sociology
- Medical Sociology
- Social Work
- Urban Affairs
- Women's Studies
*majors with honors tracks
Individually Designed Majors: Students may design a major tailored to unique career goals or academic objectives.
Interdisciplinary Minors: African-American Studies, American Studies, Environmental Studies, Film, Gerontology, Urban Affairs, Women’s Studies