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Graduate Certificate in Medical Signal Image Analysis

Approved 6/13/2025

RequirementsHours
EE 623/723Computer Vision3
EE 643/643Numerical Methods in Engineering3
EE 660/660Medical Signal Processing3
Elective Options6
Choose two of the following:
Medical Image Analysis
Random Variables and Processes
Digital Image Processing
Introduction to Neural Networks
Neural Time Series Data Analysis
Cloud Computing
Introduction to Big Data Analytics
Machine Learning in Engineering
Total Hours15


Graduate Certificate in Applied Data Analytics and AI Engineering

Approved 9/12/2025

RequirementsHours
EE 655/755Cloud Computing3
EE 656/756Introduction to Big Data Analytics3
EE 658/758Machine Learning in Engineering3
Elective Options6
Choose two of the following:
Introduction to Neural Networks
Object-Oriented Design
Intelligent Systems
Numerical Methods in Engineering
Software Engineering
Software Engineering Large Systems - I
Mobile Computing
Large Language Models: Theory and Practice
Total Hours15


Graduate Certificate in Learning Design and Learning Sciences

Approved 9/12/2025

RequirementsHours
LDLS 600Foundations of the Learning Sciences and Learning Design3
LDLS 610Learning Experience Design I3
LDLS 620Learning Design Research Methods3
LDLS 640Learning Theories for Learning Design3
Elective Options (choose one):3
Game-Based Learning
Learning Design With and For Augmented Intelligence
Complex Systems
Designing for Creativity in Learning
Total Hours15


Master of Arts in Psychology

Reinstated Fall 2025

Plan I ²,³ 

RequirementsHours
PY 716
& 716L		Introduction to Statistics and Measurement
and Lab for Introduction to Statistics and Measurement		4
Statistics Elective3-4
Applied Statistical Methods
and Lab for Applied Statistical Methods
Advanced Research Design
Thesis Research9-12
Premaster's Degree Graduate Research
Master's Level Thesis Research
Program Electives 110-14
Total Hours26-34

Plan II ²,³ 

RequirementsHours
PY 716
& 716L		Introduction to Statistics and Measurement
and Lab for Introduction to Statistics and Measurement		4
PY 796Practicum in the Teaching of Psychology3-9
Program Electives 117-23
Total Hours24-36
1

PY 520, PY 561, PY 580, PY 619, PY 620, PY 635, PY 653, PY 683, PY 687, PY 693, PY 704, PY 707, PY 708, PY 712, PY 717, PY 717L, PY 718, PY 719, PY 719L, PY 729, PY 731, PY 742, PY 785, PY 791, PY 796

2

A minimum of 30 hours is required to complete a M.A. degree in Pscyhology under Plan I or Plan II.  Students will need to complete program electives until the minimum requirement is reached. 

3

While some courses may be available online in person attendance is required to complete the degree.

Graduate Certificate in Cultural Resource Management for Archaeology

Approved March 2025

RequirementsHours
ANTH 611Field Archaeology3
or ANTH 636 Anthropology Internship
Analytical Methods6
Archaeological Laboratory Methods
Museum Studies
Special Topics in Anthropology
Landscape Archaeology
Historical Archaeology
Archaeology of Alabama
Technical Writing for Archaeology
Real World Remote Sensing App
Observing the Earth from Space
Memory and Memorialization
Ethics and History6
Archaeological Ethics and Theory
NAGPRA, Repatriation, and Indigenous Rights
The Law of Historical and Cultural Resources
Current Issues in Cultural Heritage
Total Hours15

Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management for Social Work Professionals

Approved December 2024 for students pursuing the Master of Social Work Degree

RequirementsHours
MPA 672Nonprofit Management3
SW 630Research with Health and Behavioral Health Populations I3
SW 631Research with Health and Behavioral Health Populations II3
Electives6
Crisis Management
Marketing and Fundraising
Nonprofit Health
GIS for Managers
Equity in Public Administration
Strategic Planning
Economic Development
Public Managerial Economics
Grants Management
Data Management
Resource Management
Global Public Administration
Program Evaluation
Special Topics in Public Administration
Total Hours15

Graduate Certificate in Climate and Health

RequirementsHours
ENH 607Fundamentals of Climate Change and Health3
ENH 615Environmental Justice and Ethics3
Electives9
Introduction to GIS in Public Health
Climate, Water Resources, and Public Health
Environmental Disasters
Fundamentals of Global Health
Immigrant, Migrant, Refugee Health
Environmental Health in Resource Limited Settings
Examining Health Inequities in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Total Hours15

Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence in Health Services

Approved June 2025, previous approval from FSCC

RequirementsHours
HI 634Foundations - Artificial Intelligence in Health Services3
HI 633Artificial Intelligence Methods in Health Services3
HI 635Data Mining, Management, and Modeling for Artificial Intelligence in Health Services3
HI 636Human Factors Considerations for Artificial Intelligence in Health Services3
HI 620Security and Privacy in Health Care3
Total Hours15

Biomedical and Health Informatics PhD Program

Approved 9/1/2025

RequirementsHours
Core Courses18
Statistical Methods I
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
Research Methods
Security and Privacy in Health Care
Bioinformatics Track Courses 120
Introduction to Bioinformatics
Biological Data Management
Next-generation Sequencing Data Analysis
Algorithms in Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics Seminar I
Bioinformatics Journal Club
Principles of Scientific Integrity
Clinical and Health Informatics Track Courses 120
Clinical Informatics Journal Club
Principles of Scientific Integrity
Bioinformatics Seminar I
Artificial Intelligence In Medicine Courses 120
Artificial Intelligence for Medical Imaging
Artificial Intelligence for Biomedical Signals and Critical Care Systems
Integration of Artificial Intelligence into Clinical Workflow
Principles of Scientific Integrity
Bioinformatics Seminar I
INFO 799Bioinformatics Research for Dissertation24
Program Electives12
Visual Analytics for Bioinformatics
Systems Biomedicine of Human Microbiota
Biomedical Applications of Natural Language Processing
Natural Language Processing
Big Data Programming
Artificial Intelligence
Data Mining
Deep Learning
Machine Learning
Computer Vision
Advanced Molecular Genetics and Medicine
Basic Biochemistry and Metabolism
Basic Genetics and Molecular Biology
Basic Biological Organization
Core Concepts in Research: Critical Thinking & Error Analysis
Engineering Analysis
Statistical Methods II
Statistical Methods I
Programming with Biological Data
Grantsmanship and Scientific Writing
Grant Writing- Crafting a Research Proposal
Science Communication & Review
Writing Fellowships
Total Credit Hours74
1

At least one course track is required for completion of this program. Total credit hours required for completion of this program is 74.

Graduate Courses Allowed for Credit Sharing

Approved 8/5/25 as a correction item to the Graduate Business Administration page
(https://current.catalog.uab.edu/graduate/schoolofbusiness/businessadministration/)

MBA 603: BUS 202
MBA 610: BUS 215
MBA 611: IS 300/400 level major elective
MBA 630: MG 302 or MG 401 or MG 425
MBA 638: BUS 350 or BUS 351
MBA 639: BUS 306
MBA 640: EC 210 or EC 310
MBA 650: MK 450
MBA 693: BUS 450

Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence in Nursing

Approved 7/31/2025 (courses awaiting approval)

RequirementsHours
NAI 611 Foundations of AI in Nursing3
NAI 612 Integration of AI Technologies into Nursing Practice3
NAI 613 Application of AI in Nursing3
NAI 614 Responsible use of AI in Nursing3
NAI 615 Capstone Project: AI in Nursing3
Total Hours15

Coordinated Master of Public Health & Doctor of Physical Therapy Requirements

Approved 12/24/2024

RequirementsHours
MPH Core Curriculum (14 hours)
PUH 601This is Public Health1
PUH 602Community Assessment3
PUH 603Quantitative Methods in Public Health3
PUH 604Programs and Policies3
PUH 605Public Health Management and Evaluation3
PUH 606Leadership for Evidence-Based Public Health1
MPH Degree Requirement (1 hour)
ENH 690Environmental Health Perspectives1
Population Health Degree Requirement (3 hours)
PUH 610Population Health3
Applied Practice Experience (3 hours)
PUH 688Public Health Internship3
MPH Electives (7 hours) 17
Integrative Learning Experience (2 hours)
HB 689Health Behavior Integrative Learning Experience2
or HPO 689 HPO Integrative Learning Experience
or ENH 689 Environmental Health Sciences Integrative Learning Experience
Total SOPH Hours: 30
Shared Hours from DPT Curriculum (12 hours)
PT 761PT Professional Practice II3
PT 762PT Professional Practice III3
PT 763PT Professional Practice IV2
PT 790Scientific Inquiry I2
PT 791Scientific Inquiry II2
Total Hours for both MPH and DPT:42

Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Approved June 2025

RequirementsHours
TLHE 600 Theory of Learning3
TLHE 610 Interdisciplinary Teaching3
TLHE 620 Assessment of Teaching and Learning3
TLHE 640 Teaching Practicum3
Elective (choose one)3
TLHE 630
TLHE 631
TLHE 632
TLHE 633
Total Hours15

Master of Science in Engineering Management MBA Course Options

9/3/2025

RequirementsHours
MBA Options (Choose 3)9
Essential Skills in Financial Reporting & Analysis (MBA 610 as pre/co-req)
Internal Tools for Investment, Risk, and Profitability (MBA 602 as pre-req)
Business Analytics and AI
Managing Disruptive Technologies
Leadership of People & Organizations
Navigating the Complex Economic Environment (MBA 610 as pre/co-req)
From Idea to IPO
Leading Innovation