Program Overview

University Program Information

The University of Alabama in Huntsville offers a variety 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

Research

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

• Research Centers & Institutes
• Research by College, including:
  • 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, generating $1 million per year from intellectual property

Campus Life

The university offers various resources and services, including:

• Student Involvement, with opportunities for:
  • Student organizations
  • Community service
  • Leadership programs
  • Student government
  • Sports & recreation
  • Fraternity & sorority life
  • Charger Union
• Student Events, with a calendar of events including Homecoming, Family Weekend, and more
• Health & Wellness resources, including:
  • Student health center
  • Counseling center
  • Fitness center
• Transition Programs, supporting students with:
  • Orientation
  • First-year experience
  • Second-year experience
  • Transfer student services
  • Veteran student services
  • Out-of-state student services

Psychology Program

The BS in Psychology is designed to develop scientific thinking about the discipline of Psychology, with a focus on research-oriented aspects. The program includes:

• Opportunities for hands-on learning through internships, research in labs, and engagement with industry/government partners
• A total of 120 credit hours
• General Education (Charger Foundations) Requirements
• Area V (Pre-Professional) Requirements
• Major Requirements
• Minor Requirements
• A 4-Year Plan