11 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

When you study Sociology, you learn all about people, relationships, and why we behave the way we do. And your degree will open lots of doors. Our grads at The University of Alabama at Birmingham go on to careers in medicine, business, law, marketing, politics, communications, social services, and public relations.

Do you want to make a difference in the world? With the Human Rights program at The University of Alabama at Birmingham, you can gain the knowledge and skills to turn your passion for justice into a profession and promote a more equitable future for all.

Medical Sociology looks at how a person's culture, feelings, and other social factors play a role in their health-care choices. A Medical Sociology degree at The University of Alabama at Birmingham can help prepare you for a career in health care, research, government data analysis, or other industries.

Communication, whether verbal or nonverbal, is one of the most important skills prized by employers today. It can be an essential tool for success in a wide range of fields, including sales, emergency management, client service, public relations, and much more. The Communication Studies program is offered at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

If you study Economics, you'll find there's actually a science behind how and why money gets spent in a society. At The University of Alabama at Birmingham, we'll get you ready for a career in research, consulting, or other industry.

International Studies will give you an in-depth knowledge of what's happening around the world, letting you focus your courses on specific areas that interest you. At The University of Alabama at Birmingham we'll help prepare you for a career in a variety of fields, including international relations, business, journalism, economics, politics, diplomacy, and much more.

In Political Science at The University of Alabama at Birmingham, we teach you how American government and politics compare with the rest of the world. This major is an excellent option if your career interests are either political campaigns, nonprofit advocacy, political research, foreign diplomacy, law, journalism, or education.

A healthy community doesn't just happen—it takes education, coaching, program development, and, most important, people who care to make a difference. At The University of Alabama at Birmingham through this Community Health and Human Services program, you'll gain a full understanding of the human body and prepare for a career helping others live healthy lives.

Want to know more about the history, culture, and experience of Black Americans from the African diaspora all the way through today?  In this African American Studies program from The University of Alabama at Birmingham, we can give you multicultural perspectives valued by employers in education, government, and business.

Psychology is the science of mind and behavior. With a thorough knowledge of psychology, you can offer great value in a wide variety of fields, including business, advertising, politics, law, education, and mental health counseling. The Psychology program is offered at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Anthropology—the study of humankind, past and present—has the widest scope of all the social sciences. The Anthropology program is offered at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.