Program Overview

University Program Information

The University of Alabama in Huntsville offers a variety of academic programs and research opportunities.

Academics

The university is composed of several colleges, including:

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

Academic Programs

The university offers various academic programs, including:

• Foreign Language programs with concentrations in:
  • Arabic
  • French
  • German
  • Japanese
  • Russian
  • Spanish
• Certificate programs, such as the Global Professional Pathways (GPP) certificate, which combines foreign language study with experiential learning abroad opportunities.

Global Professional Pathways (GPP) Certificate

The GPP certificate provides students with a clear path to combine foreign language study with experiential learning abroad opportunities, such as internships, co-ops, and research opportunities. This combination helps students build the competency and confidence to be effective in their chosen career fields and contribute to the performance of companies and employers in a global context. The GPP certificate is available in French, German, Russian, and Spanish.

Program Requirements

The Foreign Language - Arabic (Concentration) program requires 16 credit hours.

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, 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, which generates $1 million per year from intellectual property developed through research programs.
• Research Performance, which provides information on total annual funding for sponsored programs in research and development.
• Research News, which includes the latest news on research-related topics.
• Undergraduate Research, which allows undergraduate students to get involved in research projects.

Campus Life

The university offers various campus life opportunities, including:

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