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Guide for International Students
Why Choose the University
of Alabama at Birmingham?
Knowledge That Will Change Your World
45M+ Top 20
Invested in Hill Student Center Research University
in the US
(Best College Reviews 2017)
10 Programs in the top 25
(U.S. News & World Report 2018)
5.079 hectares #168
of newly built facilities Best Universities in the World
(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2017-18)
1 of 81 #1
Public Universities with Carnegie Foundation’s School of Health Professions
Tier 1 Highest Research Activity in NIH Funding
(Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education) (2016)
Employability at the University of Alabama at Birmingham
UAB graduates have been hired by:
Apple Eli Lily & Co. Lab Corp
15
AT&T Google Microsoft
BBVA Compass Goldman Sachs & Co. PwC
Boeing Honda Visa Student CEOs at the UAB iLab
Deloitte IBM Wells Fargo & Co. at Innovation Depot in 2016
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Top Programs
GRADUATE*
#2 #13 #16 #19
Health Care Nursing School Physician Public Health
Management Assistant
#20 #25 #46 #56
Physical Therapy Occupational Part-time MBA Biomedical
Therapy Engineering
UNIVERSITY
#159 #10 #66 $528M
in National NIH funding among Worldwide for US Total research
Universities public universities utility patents expenditures
(U.S. News & World Report 2018) (National Academy of Inventions 2016)
*U.S. News & World Report 2018
“What makes UAB special is the
diversity here. There are so many
different people from different
parts of the world.”
Gabriel Okafor, Nigeria
Master’s in Mechanical Engineering
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About the University
UAB is a place for dreamers and doers, artists and scientists, idealists and realists.
As an internationally-renowned, public research university and academic health
center, our reach stretches across classes, cultures and continents into inner-city
classrooms, rural clinics and far corners of the globe.
The University of Alabama at The INTO UAB Advantage
Birmingham From the moment you step on campus you will
If you are seeking “knowledge that will change be a Blazer and a member of our UAB family.
your world,” the University of Alabama at You’ll meet new friends, have access to all of
Birmingham is for you. We’re a university the academic, social and campus resources and
without walls, where no one is worried about begin earning credits for your degree program.
fitting in—just standing out. Here you will be a • Take the first steps toward earning your
part of a diverse campus population, take part in degree from one of America’s leading
world-class research and serve your global and research institutions.
local community while receiving an education
• Study on a safe and friendly campus that
that will prepare you for a bright future. As a
offers more than 150 student organizations.
nationally-recognized academic health science
center in the state’s most populous metropolitan • Live, learn and have fun with students from
area, UAB is the largest employer in Alabama, across the US and around the globe.
enriching the city and state with a $5 billion • Enjoy full access to all university resources,
economic impact each year on the city of services and facilities. “Our University’s
Birmingham and the state of Alabama. • Learn in small classes taught by highly
qualified university instructors.
goal is to establish a
Education and Research
Our research faculty rank among the nation’s • Earn academic credits that apply toward your presence around the
best funded and are noted for exceptional
mentoring and training. You will have
degree program at UAB.
world, while bringing
• Progress to a UAB degree program upon
opportunities to directly interact and receive successful completion of a Pathway program. the world to UAB.”
mentoring from some of the top researchers Ray L. Watts, MD
in their fields such as Dr. Sarah Parcak, winner Student Services President
of the $1 million TED prize, and Dr. James As an international student at UAB, you
McClintock, a leading authority on the effects will have access to a range of programs
of climate change in Antarctica. Our goal is to and services promoting social, personal and
ensure you receive the best education possible academic well-being.
while helping solve global problems. We provide the following:
• Orientation program
• International mentors program
• Language advisors
• Visa and immigration support
• Learning Resource Center
• Friendship Partners program
• Trips and activities
Find out more about UAB
www.uab.edu
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Living in Birmingham
Birmingham is a metropolitan area of more than 1.1 million people
and a thriving center of medicine, banking, business, research and
development. Our dynamic and diverse city is filled with up-and-coming
1,000+
Birmingham-area employers offer
areas with an eclectic mix of restaurants, cafés and live music venues. student internship opportunities
1 of 52
Places to Go in 2017
(The New York Times)
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Seattle
Portland
Chicago Detroit
New York
Denver Washington, DC
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Dallas
Atlanta
Birmingham 2 hours
by plane to New York City or Miami
Miami
City of Birmingham
Once you arrive in Birmingham, you’ll find that
our vibrant downtown, world-class culinary
Creative Outlet
scene and 99 historic neighborhoods with
Thinking of creating your own business?
countless places to eat, shop and visit make our
The Innovation Depot is a business
city one of the most livable in the nation. Named
incubator for creative entrepreneurs that
the “Magic City” during its days as a bustling
provides a flexible and affordable work
steel town, Birmingham has transformed into an
space along with in-house expertise to
international hub of medical research, business
help guide the progression of your idea.
and technology with over 40,000 businesses.
The Innovation Depot will help to shape
Must-See Locations your growth and success.
Influenced by its rich Southern culture,
Birmingham is known for its food scene,
industry connections and outdoor access.
• Listen to live music at the historic Alabama
Theatre or at SlossFest, one of the nation’s Major Employers in Birmingham
newest music and art festivals. • Alabama Power Company
• Learn about the history of auto racing and • American Cast Iron Pipe Co. Inc.
see the world’s largest motorcycle collection • AT&T Telecommunications, Inc.
at the Barber Motorsports Museum.
• BBVA Compass Bank
• Visit the nation’s second-largest urban nature
• Birmingham Board of Education
preserve, Ruffner Mountain, only 10 minutes
from campus. • Children’s Hospital
• Take a breath of fresh air at Railroad Park, • Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC
a 19-acre greenspace with food-truck rallies, • Mercedes Benz Manufacturing/
a bike-share program with solar-powered USA International
docking stations and running trails. • Regions Bank
• Catch a breathtaking Alabama sunset • University of Alabama at Birmingham
overlooking downtown Birmingham at
• US Government
Vulcan Park and Museum, home to the
largest cast-iron statue in the world.
Local Flavor
On campus or off, you won’t have to go far
to find all the food you are craving. Thanks to
Southern traditions and James Beard award-
winning chefs, Birmingham’s food scene has
earned worldwide press from food critics. In the
past year, the prestigious Food & Wine magazine
relocated its headquarters to Birmingham from
New York City. Whatever your tastes, you are
sure to find delicious food options near campus.
Find out more about Birmingham
www.intostudy.com/uab/
birmingham
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Housing and Dining
Living on campus will put you in a central location, with easy
access to idyllic downtown Birmingham. You can walk to
classes while also living near restaurants, fine arts displays
and entertainment districts.
Residence Hall Communities Living on Campus
Find additional areas of support while Living on campus for your first two consecutive
living in UAB’s residence halls: semesters is required if you are an International
Year One student. If you are a Graduate Pathway
Academic Success: Living on student, you may live in the residence hall if
campus typically allows you to space is available. All students will be residing in
achieve a higher grade point double occupancy residence halls, and no single
average than those who live options are available.
off campus. Every attempt will be made to house you with
Community: Residence halls American roommates, which will help you better
host a variety of educational integrate into American culture and provide you
and social activities with the a great opportunity to practice your English
goal of building community language skills.
among students, the Safety and Security
institution and the greater The safety and security of UAB students is a top
Birmingham community. priority. Exterior building doors are monitored by
Diversity: Each residence an online electronic access control system 24
hall is a diverse, multicultural hours per day. Each residence hall is staffed all
community of different day and night at the front desk, and all residents
backgrounds, beliefs and guests must check with desk staff before
and orientations where entry. UAB police officers routinely patrol
students can learn from one all areas.
another in an inclusive and
Campus Dining
open environment.
Dining on campus gives you the advantage
Guidance and Support: of never having to worry about keeping cash
Residence hall staff are on hand. At UAB there are 10 restaurants on
available 24 hours per day to campus, all of which accept the UAB ONE Card
help guide students personally for payment. There is also a convenience store
and academically. on campus located in Camp Hall.
Leadership: Opportunities
Meal Plan Options
for involvement include Hall
All students living on campus while enrolled
Council and the Residence
in INTO UAB programs are required to have a
Hall Association.
dining plan. You will use your UAB ONE Card
Living Green: All residence halls to purchase meals and use Dining Dollars,
are committed to recycling and a declining balance account, to purchase
other sustainable practices. food and drinks at all UAB dining facilities.
Undergraduates will receive Meal Plan Blazer 1
with unlimited meals at the Commons. Graduate
students will receive Meal Plan Green 6 with “UAB is a great place to
25 meals per semester. For more details, live and study. I’ve met so
visit uab.edu/dining/meal-plans.
many people from other
Please note, meal plans cannot be changed or
Find out more about countries and I love the
added while you are in the INTO UAB program,
living on campus
but you can always add more BlazerBucks on pace of life here.”
uab.edu/housing your UAB ONE Card. Jinrui Ma, China
Academic English
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Double Room in Denman Hall
Suite-Style Room in Blazer Hall
BlazerBucks
Reloadable debit account on your UAB ONE
Card that can be used at several on- and
off-campus locations including:
• Dreamland Bar-B-Que
• Sitar Indian Restaurant
• Subway
• Hungry Howie’s Pizza
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Ways to start your academic studies
Undergraduate Admissions
UAB offers three different paths to begin your undergraduate studies.
With more than 50 bachelor’s degrees and multiple start dates throughout
the year, we’ll help you find the option that’s right for you.
Direct Entry
If you meet the specified language and academic criteria you may
Undergraduate Degree Program
apply directly to UAB. Get started on page 34.
High School
Entry Requirements Diploma
• Satisfactory completion of a secondary/high school diploma with an overall (or equivalent)
GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
• SAT or ACT may be required for some programs or if English is your native
language What are your scores?
• The degree program you select may have additional requirements with
which you must comply
• TOEFL iBT 77 or
• IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 on each section or
• PTEA 51 2.75+ GPA 2.0 GPA 2.0 GPA 2.0 GPA No TOEFL
TOEFL 77 TOEFL 77 TOEFL 60 TOEFL 50 or IELTS
Note: Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to some
specific programs. IELTS 6.0 IELTS 6.0 IELTS 5.5 IELTS 5.0 Scores
International Year One
English
International Year One allows you to begin earning credits toward
Language
your degree even if you don’t meet the academic and English Program
(See page 29)
requirements for direct entry. You’ll receive additional support to
move you successfully through your first year at UAB and graduate in
Direct Entry International Year One
the same amount of time as domestic students. Depending on your
Year 1
English language scores, you’ll enter International Year One through a Freshman 1-Semester 2-Semester 3-Semester
Pathway Pathway Pathway
1-Semester, 2-Semester or 3-Semester Pathway program.
Entry Requirements
• High school diploma First semester
• Minimum 2.0 GPA of this Pathway
program begins
1-Semester Pathway before Year 1/
Freshman
• TOEFL 77 iBT or Year 2
• IELTS 6.0 or Sophomore
• PTEA 51
2-Semester Pathway
• TOEFL iBT 60 or
• IELTS 5.5 or
• PTEA 44+ or
• Completion of Academic English Level 4 or
• Password overall Level 6 Year 3
Junior
3-Semester Pathway
• TOEFL iBT 50 or
• IELTS 5.0 or
• PTEA 41+ or
• Completion of Academic English Level 3 Year 4
Senior
English Language Program
Our Academic English program is designed to improve your English and
prepare you for university studies. Once you have achieved the required
language level, you can progress to International Year One or enter your
undergraduate degree program directly. Learn more on page 29.
Entry Requirement
• High school diploma
10 | INTO University of Alabama at Birmingham 2018–2019Graduate Admissions
UAB offers 90 graduate degree programs, including nine that are ranked
among the top 20 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. There are
three ways you can begin your graduate studies.
Direct Entry
If you meet the specified language and academic criteria you
may apply directly to UAB. Get started on page 34.
Entry Requirements
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Minimum GRE or GMAT, if required by desired degree program
• The degree program you select may have additional requirements
with which you must comply
• TOEFL iBT 80 or
• IELTS 6.5 or
• PTEA 53 or
• Completion of Academic English Level 5, may vary by program
Note: Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee
admission to the University of Alabama at Birmingham or any specific program.
Admission decisions may be based on such factors as the suitability of the
applicant’s research interests, the availability of professors in a particular field
of research and the number of qualified applicants.
Graduate Pathway Programs
Our Graduate Pathway program will give you the academic
foundation and essential language skills to successfully
move on to your master’s or doctoral degree. You’ll receive
the highest level of personal care and support throughout
your program. We offer a 1-Semester and 2-Semester option,
depending on your English language level.
Entry Requirements
• Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent
• 2.5 undergraduate GPA
1-Semester Pathway
• TOEFL iBT 80 or
• IELTS 6.5 or
• PTEA 53
2-Semester Pathway
• TOEFL iBT 65 or
• IELTS 5.5 or
• PTEA 44 or
• Completion of Academic English Level 4 or
• Password overall Level 6
English Language Program
Our Academic English program is designed to improve your
English and prepare you for university studies. Once you have
achieved the required language level, you can progress to a
Graduate Pathway program or enter your graduate degree
program directly. Learn more on page 29.
Entry Requirement
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Admissions | 11Academic Programs
B M D
College of Arts and Sciences (continued)
B = Bachelor’s M = Master’s D = Doctorate
Mathematics
International Year One may lead to any bachelor’s degree listed below. [BS concentrations in Applied Math and Scientific Computation, ●
Mathematical Reasoning]
Graduate Pathway programs leading to master’s degrees are listed
below in green.
Medical Sociology ●
A Pathway program can lead to this degree and this UAB degree is available Music
through direct entry. [BA* concentrations in Music Education Vocal/Choral, Music Education
● This UAB degree program is available through direct entry. Instrumental, Music Technology]
Designated STEM degree by the US Department of Homeland Security
Musical Theatre [BFA]
* Stipulations apply for admission to this bachelor’s program, please visit
department website for more information. Neuroscience*
Philosophy [BA concentration in Ethics]
Physics
B M D [BS concentration in Advanced Physics, Applied Physics, Biophysics, ● ●
Computational Physics]
College of Arts and Sciences
Political Science
African-American Studies [BA concentrations in American Government and Political Theory,
Comparative Politics and International Relations]
Anthropology [MA concentration in Peace and Human Rights] ●
Psychology
[PhD concentrations in Behavioral Neuroscience, Developmental ●
Applied Mathematics ● Psychology, Medical and Clinical Psychology]
Art
[BFA concentration in Art Studio]
Public Administration
[BA concentrations in Art Studio and Art History]
Social Work [MSW concentration in Clinical/Medical Social Work] ●
Art History ●
Sociology
●
Biology [BA concentration in Social Psychology]
[BS concentrations in Integrative Biology, Marine Science and ● ●
Molecular Biology] Theatre
[BA concentrations in General Theatre, Pre-Professional Design and
Chemistry Technology, Pre-Professional Performance]
[BS concentrations in Biochemistry, Chemical Education, ● ●
Forensic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry] Collat School of Business
Communication Management ● Accounting
●
[BS concentration in Forensic Accounting/Information Technology Auditing]
Communication Studies
[BA concentrations in Communication Management, Mass Communication Business Administration
Broadcasting, Mass Communication Journalism, Mass Communication [MBA concentrations In Finance, Health Services, Management
Public Relations] Information Systems, Marketing]
Computer Forensics and Security Management Economics
[BS concentrations in Analysis and Policy, Mathematical Economics,
Computer Science Philosophy, Politics and Economics]
[BA and BS concentration in Computer Networking]
[MS concentrations in Bioinformatics, Graphics, Parallel and
● Finance
Distributed Computing, and Software Engineering] [BS concentrations in Financial Management, Investments and Institutions,
Real Estate]
Criminal Justice
[BS concentrations in Corrections, Policing, Criminology, ● Human Resource Management
Forensic Science, Juvenile Justice]
Industrial Distribution
Digital Forensics [BS concentration in Medical Equipment and Supplies Distribution]
English Information Systems
[BA concentrations in Creative Writing, Linguistics, Literature,
Professional Writing] ● Management
[MA concentrations in Literature, Composition and Rhetoric, [BS concentrations in Business Administration, General Management,
Creative Writing] Operations Management]
Foreign Language [BA concentrations in French, Spanish] Marketing
[BS concentrations in Marketing Management, Professional Sales
Forensic Science ● Management, Retail Marketing Management, Social Media Marketing]
General Studies School of Education
Arts Education
Genetics & Genome Sciences [MAEd concentrations in Music Education Choral, Music Education ●
Instrumental, Visual Arts]
History ●
Community Health and Human Services
[BS concentrations in Community Health]
Immunology
Counseling
International Studies [MA concentrations in Clinical Mental Health, Marriage, Couple and Family ●
Counseling, School Counseling]
12 | INTO University of Alabama at Birmingham 2018–2019B M D B M D
School of Education (continued) School of Health Professions (continued)
Early Childhood and Elementary Education ● Physical Therapy ●
Educational Studies in Diverse Populations Physician Assistant Studies ●
[PhD concentrations in Health Disparities with Diverse Populations, ●
Metropolitan Education Studies, Pedagogical Studies for Diverse Populations] Rehabilitation Science ●
Educational Leadership and Administration [MAEd, EdS, EdD] ● ● Joint Health Sciences
Health Education and Health Promotion ● Basic Medical Sciences ●
Kinesiology Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics ●
[BS concentrations in Exercise Science, Fitness Leadership] ●
[MS concentration in Exercise Physiology] Cell Biology ●
Reading ● Cellular and Molecular Physiology ●
Special Education Genetics ●
[MAEd concentrations in Collaborative Teaching, Early Childhood Special
Education, Visual Impairments] Microbiology ●
[EdS concentrations in Collaborative Teacher Autism Spectrum Disorders,
Collaborative Teacher Reading] Neurobiology ●
Teaching English as a Second Language Pathology ●
[MAEd concentrations in English as a Second Language, French and
English as a Second Language, Spanish and English as a Second Pharmacology and Toxicology ●
Language, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages]
[EdS concentration in English to Speakers of Other Languages] School of Nursing
School of Engineering Nursing [BSN*, DNP, PhD] ● ●
Biomedical Engineering
● ● School of Public Health
[BSBME* concentrations in Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, Biomechanics]
Biostatistics ● ●
Civil Engineering
[BSCE* concentration in Design and Construction, Sustainable Engineering] Environmental Health Science ●
●
[MSCE specializations in Environmental Engineering, Structural
Engineering and Structural Mechanics, Transportation Engineering] Epidemiology ●
Computer Engineering ● Health Education and Promotion ●
Electrical Engineering* Public Health
[BS concentrations in Environmental Health Sciences, General Public
Materials Engineering Health, Global Health Studies]
● [MPH concentrations in Environmental and Occupational Health,
[BSMtE* concentrations in Biomaterials, Metallurgy, Polymer Matrix Composites]
Epidemiology, Health Behavior, Health Behavior-Nursing, Health
Mechanical Engineering* Behavior-Psychology, Health Care Organization Policy, Health Policy,
Industrial Hygiene, Maternal and Child Health Policy/Leadership,
Public Health-Physician Assistant, Public Health-Business Administration,
School of Health Professions Public Health-Public Administration, Public Health-Sociology]
●
Administrative Health Services [DSc, PhD] ● [MSPH concentrations in Applied Epidemiology, Clinical and Translational
Science-Epidemiology, Clinical and Translational Science-Health Behavior,
Biomedical and Health Sciences ● Environmental Health and Toxicology, Environmental Health Research,
Industrial Hygiene, Pharmacoepidemiology and Comparative Effectiveness
Biomedical Science Research, Public Health Psychology]
[MS concentrations in Biochemistry, Structural, and Stem Cell Biology [DrPH concentrations in Environmental Health, Health Care Organization
Cancer Biology Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology Genetics, ● Policy, International Health, Maternal and Child Health, Outcomes Research]
Genomics, and Bioinformatics Immunology Microbiology Neuroscience
Pathobiology and Molecular Medicine]
Biotechnology
Clinical Laboratory Science ●
Genetic Counseling ●
Health Administration ●
Health Physics ●
Healthcare Management
[BS concentrations in Clinical Manager, General Manager, Long Term Care
Administration, Pre-Professional Program]
Healthcare Quality and Safety ●
Nuclear Medicine Technology ●
Nutrition Sciences
[MS tracks in Dietetic Internship/Clinical, Research, Lifestyle Management ● ●
and Disease Prevention]
Occupational Therapy
[Programs in Post-Professional Occupational Therapy, Post-Professional ●
Low Vision Rehabilitation]
Academic Programs | 13Unique Programs at UAB Academic Colleges
To learn more about the academic colleges
Did you know that the University of Alabama at Birmingham is at the University of Alabama at Birmingham,
ranked as one of the top 15 up-and-coming universities in the US? please visit the websites listed below:
Unique programs are a big reason why. College of Arts School of Health
and Sciences Professions
uab.edu/cas uab.edu/shp
Collat School Honors College
of Business uab.edu/
Nursing Biotechnology
uab.edu/business honorscollege
As a student in the UAB School of Nursing UAB’s biotechnology program trains students
you will work alongside internationally-known to find solutions and develop scientific research School of Education School of Nursing
uab.edu/education uab.edu/nursing
faculty and researchers. Our students have and improve it for the commercial market. Using
exposure caring for complex patients, with a “learn by doing” approach, classroom and School of School of Public
in-depth exposure to interprofessional clinical laboratory skills are honed through an internship Engineering Health
uab.edu/engineering soph.uab.edu
experiences and simulations in brand-new $32 at one of more than 550 biotech enterprises.
million state-of-the-art facilities. Our students Graduates are uniquely qualified for high-quality
are trained in a nursing school that is ranked jobs and achieve an annual post-graduate
No. 13 in the nation (U.S. News & World Report employment rate of 95% or better.
2018)—the most affordable nationally-ranked
UAB Honors College
program—with most clinical sites within walking Fellowships
The UAB Honors College is a place where you
distance to one of the nation’s largest hospitals During a two-year span, ending in 2015, UAB
can become who you were meant to be. Honors
and highly-ranked academic medical centers. students earned 31 national and international
College students enjoy the benefits of small
fellowships. Most recently, 27 students
Public Health class sizes, personalized, customized curriculum,
were selected for the 2018 Clinton Global
The School of Public Health is committed to innovative honors seminars looking at unique
Initiative University.
inspiring people who will change the world. topics, opportunities for hands-on service
Ranked No. 19 in the US and No. 4 in NIH learning, undergraduate research, honors- The Green and Gold Fund
funding (U.S. News & World Report 2018), UAB specific academic advising, special speakers Led by students in the Collat School of Business,
has the most innovative school of public health series and priority course registration. the Green and Gold Fund manages more than
in the country—a place where big ideas are $500,000 in assets, a number that has grown
Research
solving even bigger problems. Specializations each year of its existence.
Our research faculty ranks among the nation’s
span from epidemiology to health care The fund allows students to perform actual
best funded and is noted for exceptional
organization and policy. The School of Public investment portfolio management with real
mentoring and training—from post-doctoral
Health’s collaborative teams work to solve our money, providing them with valuable experience
fellows to undergraduate researchers. Our
communities’ hardest problems and conduct for their future careers. All Green and Gold
total expenditures exceeded $528 million
fundamental research that helps to create the Fund members are certified and have access to
in 2016, including $238 million from the
foundation for future learning. Bloomberg terminals any time of the day.
National Institutes of Health, ranking us 10th
Computer Science among public universities in NIH funding.
Students in the CS program gain firsthand For more information about research at UAB,
experience working directly with top security visit uab.edu/home/research.
personnel on projects at Facebook, Google,
PayPal, eBay and law enforcement agencies in
the war against cybercrime. When UAB helped
track down the international criminals behind
a malware attack on Facebook in 2013, the
company personally thanked UAB by donating
the Facebook Suite, a replica of the company’s
Silicon Valley headquarters.
iLab
In partnership with the Collat School of Business
and Innovation Depot, an international award-
winning start-up incubator, the UAB iLab
provides students with the hands-on learning
and mentorship needed for success in the
workplace and is designed to support and
accelerate their start-up companies.
UAB School of Nursing
14 | INTO University of Alabama at Birmingham 2018–2019“The way they teach us is absolutely impressive
because they give us practical examples that are
actually happening around the city or the country.
In the United States, they make sure everything we
study is performed hands on so we are exposed to
the practical training of what we are studying. That
will help us a lot in the future.”
Veena Krishna Boppana, India
Master’s in Computer Science
Learn more about Veena’s journey to success at UAB:
www.myin.to/VeenaUAB
Scholarships
Undergraduate International Scholarships - First-Year Students
Scholarship Award/Benefits Requirements Application Dates
• Letter of Offer
• Latest academic transcript
INTO UAB Regional Scholarship $1,000-$5,000 • Evidence of English proficiency First come, first served
• 300-400 word personal statement*
• Scholarship interview*
UAB International Scholarship $5,000/year 3.0+ GPA First come, first served
Fully admitted to UAB as a freshman undergraduate student before March 1
UAB IB Scholarship $1,000-$2,500/year March 1
Completion of the international baccalaureate diploma with a score of 24 or higher
• International Year One must be completed, and all progression requirements met
• Student must matriculate to UAB the academic term immediately following International
UAB Continuing Success Scholarship $3,000/year Year One completion. Students completing the International Year One at the end of Spring
semester must matriculate by the Fall semester
• Cumulative 3.75 GPA must be achieved and maintained throughout International Year One
Scholarship amounts and eligibility requirements are subject to change. *May be required for certain regions.
UAB’s Facebook Suite
www.intostudy.com/uab | 15Progression Routes
Students who successfully complete International Year One
can progress to the following degree programs.
Business General Studies Pre-Nursing
Accounting African American Studies Nursing
Economics Anthropology Public Health
Finance Art Public Health
Industrial Distribution Chemistry Science
Information Systems Communication Studies Biology
Management Criminal Justice Biomedical Sciences*
Marketing Digital Forensics Chemistry**
Computer Science Education Genetic and Genome Sciences
Computer Science English Immunology
Engineering French Neuroscience*
Biomedical Engineering General Studies Physics
Civil Engineering History
*Highly competitive entry requirements
Electrical Engineering International Studies **Some chemistry courses may require upper-level
prerequisite courses.
Materials Engineering Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering Music
Musical Theatre
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre
The courses listed in the following tables are examples and are subject to change.
16 | INTO University of Alabama at Birmingham 2018–2019International Year One
3-Semester Pathway Program
Available in the fall, spring and summer semesters, our 3-Semester Pathway program offers more focus on English language
preparation than our 1- or 2-Semester Pathway programs. This option applies to all International Year One and allows you to
start earning credits toward your bachelor’s degree at UAB. The sample course schedule below is for the first semester of the
3-Semester Pathway program. Additional course samples for subsequent semesters are on the following pages.
Sample 3-Semester Pathway Program (All Majors)
3-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information
Fall: August 21, 2018 4 credit hours apply from Pathway
Spring: January 2, 2019
Summer: May 1, 2019
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours These courses are generally delivered through
the INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway
•• High school diploma ELI 041 Academic Reading 0 students only.
•• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent
ELI 042 Speaking/Listening 0
•• Language requirement: Students are tested upon arrival and may have
ELI 043 Using English Accurately 0 an additional semester of AE added based on
•• TOEFL iBT 50 or testing at INTO UAB.
ELI 044 Academic Writing 0
•• IELTS 5.0 or
•• PTEA 41+ or MA 105 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3
•• Completion of AE Level 3 or UASC 101 Exploring UAB 1
•• Password overall Level 5 Total 4
Business
2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information
Fall: August 21, 2018 120 credit hour program
Spring: January 2, 2019 32 credit hours apply from Pathway
Summer: May 1, 2019 88 credit hours remaining toward degree
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements
•• High school diploma •• Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA
ELI 101 Academic Writing 3
•• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent •• C or better in all courses
•• Language requirement: ELI 102 Academic Reading 3 •• No grades I or W permitted
•• TOEFL iBT 60 or ELI 203 Academic English Listening and Speaking 3 Notes:
These courses include labs specific to the course of study
1
•• IELTS 5.5 or ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3 and are dedicated to Pathway students. Students will
•• PTEA 44 or MA 105 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3 also need to register for Chemistry (CH 106) and Biology
labs (BY 102).
•• Completion of AE Level 4 or
Total 15
•• Password overall Level 6 These courses are generally delivered through the
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only.
ELI 205 English Skills for Academic Success 4
CMST 101 Public Speaking 3
BUS 101 Introduction to Business 3
CH 1051 or Introduction to Chemistry 1 or
4
BY 1011 Contemporary Biology
BUS 110 Essentials of Financial Literacy 3
Total 17
1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components
Fall: August 21, 2018 120 credit hour program
Spring: January 2, 2019 16 credit hours apply from Pathway
Summer: May 1, 2019 104 credit hours remaining toward degree
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
•• High school diploma EH 101 Composition I 3
•• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent
ELI 206 Accelerated English Skills for Academic Success 4
•• Language requirement:
•• TOEFL iBT 77 or ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3
•• IELTS 6.0 or MA 105 Pre-Calculus Algebra 3
•• PTEA 51 BUS 101 or Introduction to Business or
3
BUS 102 Foundations of Business
Total 16
uab.edu/business
International Year One | 17International Year One
Computer Science
2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information
Fall: August 21, 2018 120 credit hour program
Spring: January 2, 2019 32 credit hours apply from Pathway
Summer: May 1, 2019 88 credit hours remaining toward degree
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements
•• High school diploma ELI 101 Academic Writing 3 •• Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA
•• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent •• C or better in all courses
•• Language requirement: ELI 102 Academic Reading 3 •• No grades I or W permitted
•• TOEFL iBT 60 or ELI 203 Academic English Listening and Speaking 3 Notes:
This course includes a lab dedicated to Pathway
1
•• IELTS 5.5 or ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3
students. Students will also need to register for
•• PTEA 44 or MA 125 Calculus I* 4 Chemistry lab (CH 116).
•• Completion of AE Level 4 or
Total 16 *Depending on Math Placement test
•• Password overall Level 6
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours These courses are generally delivered through the
INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only.
ELI 205 English Skills for Academic Success 4
CMST 101 Public Speaking 3
CAS 112 Success in College 1
CH 1151 General Chemistry I 4
CS 103 Introduction to Computation 4
Total 16
1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components
Fall: August 21, 2018 120 credit hour program
Spring: January 2, 2019 15 credit hours apply from Pathway
Summer: May 1, 2019 105 credit hours remaining toward degree
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
•• High school diploma EH 101 Composition I 3
•• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent
•• Language requirement: ELI 206 Accelerated English Skills for Academic Success 4
•• TOEFL iBT 77 or ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3
•• IELTS 6.0 or MA 125 Calculus I* 4
•• PTEA 51 CAS 112 Success in College 1
Total 15
cis.uab.edu/academics/undergraduates
Engineering
2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information
Fall: August 21, 2018 128 credit hour program
Spring: January 2, 2019 20 credit hours apply from Pathway
Summer: May 1, 2019 108 credit hours remaining toward degree
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements
•• High school diploma ELI 101 Academic Writing 3 •• Minimum 2.2 cumulative UAB GPA (3.2 UAB
•• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent GPA for Biomedical Engineering)
•• Language requirement: ELI 102 Academic Reading 3 •• C or better in all courses
•• TOEFL iBT 60 or ELI 203 Academic English Listening and Speaking 3 •• No grades I or W permitted
•• IELTS 5.5 or ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3 Notes:
This course includes a lab dedicated to Pathway
1
•• PTEA 44 or MA 125 Calculus I* 4 students. Students will also need to register for
•• Completion of AE Level 4 or Chemistry lab (CH 116).
Total 16
•• Password overall Level 6 Students must test into at least MA 105
2
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
*Depending on Math Placement test
ELI 205 English Skills for Academic Success 4
CMST 101 Public Speaking 3 These courses are generally delivered through the
INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only.
EGR 200 Introduction to Engineering 2
CH 1151 General Chemistry I 4
MA 126 Calculus II* 4
Total 17
1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components
Fall: August 21, 2018 128 credit hour program
Spring: January 2, 2019 12 credit hours apply from Pathway
Summer: May 1, 2019 116 credit hours remaining toward degree
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
•• High school diploma EH 101 Composition I 3
•• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent
•• Language requirement: ELI 206 Accelerated English Skills for Academic Success 4
•• TOEFL iBT 77 or ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3
•• IELTS 6.0 or MA 125 Calculus I* 4
•• PTEA 51 EGR 2002 Introduction to Engineering 2
Total 16
https://www.uab.edu/engineering/home/departments-research
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2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information
Fall: August 21, 2018 120 credit hour program
Spring: January 2, 2019 32 credit hours apply from Pathway
Summer: May 1, 2019 88 credit hours remaining toward degree
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements
•• High school diploma •• Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA
ELI 101 Academic Writing 3
•• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent •• C or better in all courses
•• Language requirement: ELI 102 Academic Reading 3 •• No grades I or W permitted
•• TOEFL iBT 60 or ELI 203 Academic English Listening and Speaking 3 Notes:
These courses include labs specific to the course of study
1
•• IELTS 5.5 or ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3 and are dedicated to Pathway students. Students will
•• PTEA 44 or MA 105 Pre-Calculus Algebra* 3 also need to register for Chemistry (CH 106) and Biology
labs (BY 102).
•• Completion of AE Level 4 or
Total 15
•• Password overall Level 6 *Depending on Math Placement test
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
These courses are generally delivered through the
ELI 205 English Skills for Academic Success 4 INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only.
CMST 101 Public Speaking 3
CAS 112 Success in College 1
CH 1051 or Introduction to Chemistry 1 or
4
BY 1011 Contemporary Biology
GEN XXX Area II or Area IV Course 3
Total 15
1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components
Fall: August 21, 2018 120 credit hour program
Spring: January 2, 2019 17 credit hours apply from Pathway
Summer: May 1, 2019 103 credit hours remaining toward degree
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
•• High school diploma EH 101 Composition I 3
•• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent
ELI 206 Accelerated English Skills for Academic Success 4
•• Language requirement:
•• TOEFL iBT 77 or ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3
•• IELTS 6.0 or MA 105 Pre-Calculus Algebra* 3
•• PTEA 51 CAS 112 Success in College 1
GEN XXX Area II or Area IV Course 3
Total 17
uab.edu/cas
Pre-Nursing
2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information
Fall: August 21, 2018 126 credit hour program
Spring: January 2, 2019 18 credit hours apply from Pathway
108 credit hours remaining toward degree
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements
•• High school diploma ELI 101 Academic Writing 3 •• Minimum 3.0 cumulative UAB GPA
•• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent •• Minimum 3.2 GPA in pre-nursing courses
•• Language requirement: ELI 102 Academic Reading 3 •• B or better in all courses
•• TOEFL iBT 60 or ELI 203 Academic English Listening and Speaking 3 •• No grades I or W permitted
•• IELTS 5.5 or ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3 Notes:
•• PTEA 44 or MA 105 Pre-Calculus Algebra* 3 •• Students are pre-nursing majors during the Pathway
program and after they progress. Once a student
•• Completion of AE Level 4 or successfully completes the lower division pre-nursing
Total 15
•• Password overall Level 6 course, they will apply for admission to the Bachelor
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours of Science in Nursing (BSN) to complete the degree.
•• Students will be considered for placement in the
ELI 205 English Skills for Academic Success 4 Bachelor of Science in Nursing program upon:
CMST 101 Public Speaking 3 •• Successfully completing required pre-requisites
in their foundation and core courses
NUR 100 Student Success in Nursing 2 •• Successfully submitting required essay in
second year
BY 101 Contemporary Biology (w/lab) 4
•• Students can complete the Bachelors of Science in
PY 100 Introduction to Psychology 3 Nursing in 4 years total including Pathway program if
they attend year round, including summers.
Total 16 •• Students who do not maintain a 3.2 GPA in pre-nursing
courses can apply for other health-related majors.
1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components
*Depending on Math Placement test
Fall: August 21, 2018 126 credit hour program
These courses are generally delivered through the
Spring: January 2, 2019 11 credit hours apply from Pathway
INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only.
115 credit hours remaining toward degree
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
•• High school diploma EH 101 Composition I 3
•• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent
•• Language requirement: ELI 206 Accelerated English Skills for Academic Success 4
•• TOEFL iBT 77 or ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3
•• IELTS 6.0 or MA 105 Pre-Calculus Algebra* 3
•• PTEA 51 NUR 100 Student Success in Nursing 2
Total 15
www.uab.edu/nursing/home
International Year One | 19International Year One
Public Health
2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information
Fall: August 21, 2018 120 credit hour program
Spring: January 2, 2019 32 credit hours apply from Pathway
Summer: May 1, 2019 88 credit hours remaining toward degree
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements
•• High school diploma •• Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA
ELI 101 Academic Writing 3
•• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent •• C or better in all courses
•• Language requirement: ELI 102 Academic Reading 3 •• No grades I or W permitted
•• TOEFL iBT 60 or ELI 203 Academic English Listening and Speaking 3 Notes:
These courses include labs specific to the course of study
1
•• IELTS 5.5 or ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3 and are dedicated to Pathway students. Students will
•• PTEA 44 or MA 105 Pre-Calculus Algebra* 3 also need to register for Chemistry (CH 106) and Biology
labs (BY 102).
•• Completion of AE Level 4 or
Total 15
•• Password overall Level 6 *Depending on Math Placement test
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
These courses are generally delivered through the
ELI 205 English Skills for Academic Success 4 INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only.
CMST 101 Public Speaking 3
CH 1051 or Introduction to Chemistry 1 or
4
BY 1011 Contemporary Biology
PUH 201 Origins of Epidemics 3
PUH 202 Introduction to Global Health 3
Total 17
1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components
Fall: August 21, 2018 120 credit hour program
Spring: January 2, 2019 16 credit hours apply from Pathway
Summer: May 1, 2019 104 credit hours remaining toward degree
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
•• High school diploma EH 101 Composition I 3
•• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent
ELI 206 Accelerated English Skills for Academic Success 4
•• Language requirement:
•• TOEFL iBT 77 or ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3
•• IELTS 6.0 or MA 105 Pre-Calculus Algebra* 3
•• PTEA 51 PUH 201 Origins of Epidemics 3
Total 16
soph.uab.edu/undergraduate
Science
2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information
Fall: August 21, 2018 120 credit hour program
Spring: January 2, 2019 19-32 credit hours apply from Pathway2
Summer: May 1, 2019 88-101 credit hours remaining toward degree
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements
•• High school diploma •• Minimum 2.0 cumulative UAB GPA
ELI 101 Academic Writing 3
•• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent •• C or better in all courses
•• Language requirement: ELI 102 Academic Reading 3 •• No grades I or W permitted
•• TOEFL iBT 60 or ELI 203 Academic English Listening and Speaking 3 Notes:
This course includes a lab dedicated to Pathway
1
•• IELTS 5.5 or ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3 students. Students will also need to register for
•• PTEA 44 or MA 125 Calculus I* 4 Chemistry lab (CH 116).
•• Completion of AE Level 4 or 19 credit hours apply toward Biomedical Sciences,
2
Total 16
•• Password overall Level 6 Neuroscience and Physics, while 32 credit hours apply
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours toward Biology and Chemistry.
ELI 205 English Skills for Academic Success 4 11 credit hours apply toward Biomedical Sciences,
3
CMST 101 Public Speaking 3 Neuroscience and Physics, while 15 credit hours apply
toward Biology and Chemistry.
CAS 112 Success in College 1
CH 1151 General Chemistry I 4 *Depending on Math Placement test
MA 126 or Calculus II* or These courses are generally delivered through the
4
BY 123 Introduction to Biology INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only.
Total 16
1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components
Fall: August 21, 2018 120 credit hour program
Spring: January 2, 2019 11-15 credit hours apply from Pathway3
Summer: May 1, 2019 105-109 credit hours remaining toward degree
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
•• High school diploma EH 101 Composition I 3
•• 2.0 minimum high school GPA equivalent
ELI 206 Accelerated English Skills for Academic Success 4
•• Language requirement:
•• TOEFL iBT 77 or ANTH 101 Cultural Anthropology 3
•• IELTS 6.0 or MA 125 Calculus I* 4
•• PTEA 51 CAS 112 Success in College 1
Total 15
uab.edu/cas
20 | INTO University of Alabama at Birmingham 2018–2019Graduate Pathway Programs
College of Arts and Sciences
Master of Science in Computer Science
2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information
Fall: August 21, 2018 30 credit hour program
Spring: January 2, 2019 12 credit hours apply from Pathway
Summer: May 1, 2019 18 credit hours remaining toward degree
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements
•• Four-year undergraduate degree in computer ELI 401 Academic Reading/Writing I 3 •• Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate
science, computer engineering, electrical level courses
engineering, mathematics or related field ELI 402 Academic Speaking/Listening I 3 •• B or better in all courses
•• 2.5 undergraduate GPA CS 510 Database Management Systems 3 •• No grades I or W permitted
•• Language requirement: CS 636 Computer Security 3
•• TOEFL iBT 65 or Notes:
Total 12 Students may take other CIS graduate courses offered
•• IELTS 5.5 or that semester in lieu of the courses listed, subject to the
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours constraint that at least 21 credit hours must be taken at
•• PTEA 44 or
ELI 4031 Academic Reading/Writing II 3 the 600 level. No more than 9 credit hours can be taken at
•• Completion of AE Level 4 or the 500 level. In addition, CS510 cannot be taken for MS
•• Password overall Level 6 ELI 4041 Academic Speaking/Listening II 3 credit if CS610 has already been taken; similarly CS520
cannot be taken after CS620, and CS550 cannot be taken
CS 620 Advanced Software Engineering 3 after CS650.
CS 680 Foundations of Data Analytics 3
These courses are generally delivered through the
Total 12 INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only.
1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components
Fall: August 21, 2018 30 credit hour program
Spring: January 2, 2019 9 credit hours apply from Pathway
Summer: May 1, 2019 21 credit hours remaining toward degree
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
•• Four-year undergraduate degree in computer ELI 405 Academic English Skills 3
science, computer engineering, electrical
engineering, mathematics or related field CS 510 Database Management Systems 3
•• 2.5 undergraduate GPA CS 534 Networking 3
•• Language requirement: CS 534L Networking Lab 0
•• TOEFL iBT 80 or
CS 636 Computer Security 3
•• IELTS 6.5 or
•• PTEA 53 Total 12
www.cis.uab.edu/academics/graduates/master-program
Master of Science in Computer Forensics and Security Management for Undergraduate Computer Science Degree Holders
2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information
Fall: August 21, 2018 30 credit hour program
Spring: January 2, 2019 12 credit hours apply from Pathway
Summer: May 1, 2019 18 credit hours remaining toward degree
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements
•• Four-year undergraduate degree in •• Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate
ELI 401 Academic Reading/Writing I 3
computer science level courses
•• 2.5 undergraduate GPA ELI 402 Academic Speaking/Listening I 3 •• B or better in all courses
•• Language requirement: JS 502 Introduction to Computer Forensics 3
•• TOEFL iBT 65 or CS 623 Network Security 3
These courses are generally delivered through the
•• IELTS 5.5 or
Total 12 INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only.
•• PTEA 44 or
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
•• Completion of AE Level 4 or
ELI 403 Academic Reading/Writing II 3
•• Password overall Level 6
ELI 404 Academic Speaking/Listening II 3
JS 515 Investigating Online Crimes 3
CS 636 Computer Security 3
Total 12
1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components
Fall: August 21, 2018 30 credit hour program
Spring: January 2, 2019 9 credit hours apply from Pathway
Summer: May 1, 2019 21 credit hours remaining toward degree
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
•• Four-year undergraduate degree in ELI 405 Academic English Skills 3
computer science
•• 2.5 undergraduate GPA JS 502 Introduction to Computer Forensics 3
•• Language requirement: CS 623 Network Security 3
•• TOEFL iBT 80 or JS 515 Investigating Online Crimes 3
•• IELTS 6.5 or Total 12
•• PTEA 53
www.uab.edu/cas/home/masters-programs/computer-forensics-and-information-management
The courses listed in the following tables are examples and are subject to change.
Graduate Pathway Programs | 21College of Arts and Sciences
Master of Science in Computer Forensics and Security Management
2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information
Fall: August 21, 2018 37 credit hour program
Spring: January 2, 2019 13 credit hours apply from Pathway
Summer: May 1, 2019 24 credit hours remaining toward degree
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements
•• Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent ELI 401 Academic Reading/Writing I 3 •• Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate
•• 2.5 undergraduate GPA level courses
•• Language requirement: ELI 402 Academic Speaking/Listening I 3 •• B or better in all courses
•• TOEFL iBT 65 or CS 103 Introduction to Computation 4
•• IELTS 5.5 or IS 204 Introduction to Business Programming 3
Notes:
•• PTEA 44 or Total 13 This program is designed for students without a degree in
•• Completion of AE Level 4 or Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
computer science; only a four-year undergraduate degree
or equivalent is required. The additional courses in this
•• Password overall Level 6 program are undergraduate prerequisites to prepare for
ELI 403 Academic Reading/Writing II 3
the MSCFSM.
ELI 404 Academic Speaking/Listening II 3
These courses are generally delivered through the
JS 502 Introduction to Computer Forensics 3 INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only.
CS 623 Network Security 3
Total 12
1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components
Fall: August 21, 2018 37 credit hour program
Spring: January 2, 2019 9 credit hours apply from Pathway
Summer: May 1, 2019 28 credit hours remaining toward degree
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
•• Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent ELI 405 Academic English Skills 3
•• 2.5 undergraduate GPA
•• Language requirement: JS 502 Introduction to Computer Forensics 3
•• TOEFL iBT 80 or CS 103 Introduction to Computation 4
•• IELTS 6.5 or IS 204 Introduction to Business Programming 3
•• PTEA 53 Total 13
www.uab.edu/cas/home/masters-programs/computer-forensics-and-information-management
Master of Public Administration
2-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components Program Information
Fall: August 21, 2018 39 credit hour program
Spring: January 2, 2019 12 credit hours apply from Pathway
Summer: May 1, 2019 27 credit hours remaining toward degree
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours Progression Requirements
•• Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent ELI 401 Academic Reading/Writing I 3 •• Minimum 3.0 GPA in graduate
•• 2.5 undergraduate GPA level courses
•• Language requirement: ELI 402 Academic Speaking/Listening I 3 •• B or better in all courses
•• TOEFL iBT 65 or MPA 600 Administrative Ethics 3
•• IELTS 5.5 or MPA 606 Foundations of PA Research 3
These courses are generally delivered through the
•• PTEA 44 or Total 12 INTO UAB Center and are for Pathway students only.
•• Completion of AE Level 4 or Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
•• Password overall Level 6
ELI 403 Academic Reading/Writing II 3
ELI 404 Academic Speaking/Listening II 3
MPA 602 Administrative Theory and Behavior 3
MPA 607 Quantitative Methods for PA 3
Total 12
1-Semester Pathway Degree Program Components
Fall: August 21, 2018 39 credit hour program
Spring: January 2, 2019 9 credit hours apply from Pathway
Summer: May 1, 2019 30 credit hours remaining toward degree
Entry Requirements Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
•• Four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent ELI 405 Academic English Skills 3
•• 2.5 undergraduate GPA
•• Language requirement: MPA 600 Administrative Ethics 3
•• TOEFL iBT 80 or MPA 602 Administrative Theory and Behavior 3
•• IELTS 6.5 or MPA 606 Foundations of PA Research 3
•• PTEA 53 Total 12
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