Program Overview

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University Program Information

The University of Alabama in Huntsville offers a range of academic programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Academics

The university is composed of several colleges, including:

• Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
• Business
• Education
• Engineering
• Nursing
• Science
• Honors
• Graduate School

Each college offers various programs and courses, such as:

• Course Listings: search and explore all courses offered by UAH
• General Education Requirements: find out more about the courses for Charger Foundations
• Online Learning: explore UAH's offering of online courses
• Certificate Programs: learn about the certificate programs offered by each college

Research

The university features 17 research centers and offices that have performed over $400 million in contracts and grants in the past 5 years. Research areas include:

• Research Centers & Institutes
• Research by College: College of Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College of Engineering; College of Nursing; College of Science; Graduate School; Honors College
• Research Administration and Support
• Technology Commercialization: UAH generates $1 million per year from intellectual property developed through our research programs
• Research Performance: get information on total annual funding for sponsored programs in research and development
• Research News: the latest UAH news on a variety of research-related topics
• Undergraduate Research: get involved in research projects as an undergraduate student at UAH

Campus Life

The university offers various resources and services to support students, including:

• Student Involvement: student organizations, community service, leadership programs, student government, sports & recreation, fraternity & sorority life, Charger Union
• Student Events: our Student Events Calendar is packed with fun and engaging events, including Homecoming, Family Weekend, and those planned by the Association for Campus Entertainment
• Health & Wellness: we have great resources available to assist students with their physical and mental health, like a student health center, counseling center, and fitness center
• Transition Programs: we support students in their transition with programs like orientation, first-year experience, second-year experience, transfer student services, veteran student services, out-of-state student services
• Living at UAH: we promote a safe and engaging environment with a range of on-campus housing, dining options, and an emphasis on safety and security

Computer Science Program

Program Description

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. Students pursuing the BS in Computer Science can specialize in areas such as cybersecurity, machine learning and artificial intelligence, cloud computing, computer graphics, database, data science, gaming and entertainment computing, computer theory, software engineering, and web programming.

Concentrations

• Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• Computer Science, General
• Cybersecurity
• Entertainment Computing
• JUMP: BS CS, Computer Science (MS)
• JUMP: BS CS, Cyber Security - Computer Science Track (MSCBS)
• JUMP: BS CS, MSCBS in Cyber Security - Business Track
• JUMP: BS CS, MSIS
• JUMP: BS CS, Software Engineering - Computer Science Track (MSSE)
• Web Programming

Number of Credit Hours

120

General Education (Charger Foundations) Requirements

The program requires students to complete general education requirements as part of the Charger Foundations program.

Major Requirements

The program has specific major requirements that students must complete to graduate.

Resources

The university offers various resources to support students, including the Student Success Center, International Engagement & Support, Disability Support Services, and the M. Louis Salmon Library.