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The objective of the major in accounting is to provide conceptual accounting and business knowledge as a foundation for professional careers in public accounting, private or industrial accounting, and governmental or not-for-profit accounting, or for pursuing a student at the graduate level.

Biomedical Engineering is the application of engineering principles and problem-solving techniques to biology and medicine. BME knowledge and skills play essential roles in modern healthcare, from diagnosis and analysis to treatment and recovery and from the proliferation of implantable medical devices to more futuristic technologies. Biomedical engineers differ from other engineering disciplines that influence human health. Biomedical engineers use and apply an intimate knowledge of modern biological principles in their engineering design process. Subdisciplines in BME include the design and development of active and passive medical devices, orthopedic implants, medical imaging, biomedical signal processing, tissue and stem cell engineering, and clinical engineering, to name a few.

The B.S. in Biomedical Sciences program curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry into the biomedical science workforce or for graduate and professional study in the health professions. Many of the prerequisites for admission to identified graduate programs can be incorporated into the student's program of study. This allows students to create a tailored undergraduate educational experience to prepare for further study in an area of choice such as physician assistant studies, medicine, dentistry, optometry, physical therapy, biotechnology, clinical laboratory science, genetic counseling, and many more.

The Master of Science in Biomedical and Health Sciences Program is an 11-month program that is designed to provide coursework and experiences that can help you make the transition from undergraduate to medical, dental, optometry, physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other health science professional programs.

The Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering offers a broad education in civil engineering, covering mechanics and structures, soils, surveying, transportation, water resources, environmental engineering, and construction engineering management. Computer applications are emphasized in all areas. The program is based on a solid foundation of mathematics, physical sciences, humanities, and social sciences and is supported by a series of introductory courses from other engineering disciplines. The primary objective is to prepare students for entry into the civil engineering profession as design engineers.

The Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy program is designed to provide entry-level or advanced educational and clinical opportunities in occupational therapy to develop knowledge and skills to improve health care for persons with functional limitations that influence their occupational performance or everyday living skills, and to improve the health, well being, and quality of life for all people, populations, and communities.

The faculty of the Clinical Pathologist Assistant program is committed to service to the community and to providing high-quality education to prepare students with a solid educational background and a set of skills translatable to a variety of laboratory settings, including hospital laboratories, industry, research laboratories, and many more.

Our Master of Arts (MA) degree in Communication Management is specifically targeted at professionals in communication-related fields and students seeking an advanced degree in communication.

In our department you will find a wide variety of options, whether you're interested in majoring in communication, adding a communication minor to your program of study, or even just taking a few classes. We have concentrations in Communication Management, Mass Communication, and Sports Communication.

The Community Health and Human Services program at UAB is designed to prepare students to work in professional health settings including national/state health organizations, clinical-based programs, and community-based non-profit agencies. In addition to studying contemporary health content, students are guided in the process of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating health related programs and interventions which correspond to the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing professional standards. Students are provided numerous opportunities to practice advanced health education specialist tasks via Instructor lead community-based projects and purposefully designed service learning experiences. This program of study has been developed to include the knowledge and competencies needed to prepare students for either the Certified or Master Certified Health Education Specialist examination.