学者
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A University of 南 Alabama education provides opportunities for students to explore and develop interests that build the foundation of lifelong career paths. 随着越来越多的 than 50 undergraduate degree 程序s — from chemical engineering to criminal justice to theatre arts — 南 provides plenty of avenues for discovery. 通过研究生 study in our 38 master’s and 13 doctoral 程序s, students focus on specific areas of learning and research to gain specialized skills.
学院和学校
At USA, learning takes place in a vibrant, active and exciting environment. 我们的教师 are dedicated to teaching and helping students reach their maximum potential. 更多的 than 75 percent of courses are taught by full-time faculty, a very high rate for a research-intensive institution. Courses are offered within these academic divisions: Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions, College of Arts and Sciences, Mitchell College of Business, 计算机学院, College of Education and Professional Studies, College of Engineering, 医学院, 护理学院,和 研究生院.
荣誉学院
的 荣誉学院, housed in the historic Seaman’s Bethel, is a community of interdisciplinary excellence designed to stimulate the thinking and intellectual curiosity of highly 激励学生. Honors students and faculty challenge each other through discussion, research, creative scholarship, intercultural engagement and the arts, creating the feel of a small college environment in the midst of the diversity and opportunities provided by a large urban university. Honors graduates, equipped with this intensive educational experience and a wide variety of additional learning opportunities, are especially well-prepared for productive careers, committed citizenship and meaningful 生活.
国家奖学金
USA students have been awarded numerous national scholarships and fellowships, including National Merit scholarships, Goldwater scholarships, Hollings scholarships, Tau Beta Pi scholarships (Engineering Honor Society), NSF Cyber学者, and fellowships for graduate study from organizations such as the American Heart Association and the National 科学基金会. USA is currently raising funds for the Mitchell-Moulton 学者hip Initiative, a $25-million matching challenge that is strengthening USA’s commitment to opportunities for current and future students.
Early Acceptance Program
USA offers Early Acceptance Programs that provide highly qualified high school seniors with conditional acceptance into the 医学院, 护理学院, School of Pharmacy, Department of Physical 的rapy or Department of Psychology. 最终验收 into these 程序s is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the undergraduate 程序. Early Acceptance Program curriculum includes the core requirements and prerequisites for each academic 程序.
美国全球
美国全球 is the central international division for the University, supporting the strategic priority of Global Engagement and facilitating the comprehensive internationalization 大学校长. 美国全球 houses all international and continuing education offices including the Office of Global Outreach, the Office of International 招生, the Office of Immigration, the Office of International Education, the Center for Continuing Education and Conference Services and USA’s two locations in Baldwin County.
社区参与
USA is a committed community partner and recognizes that engagement with the community enriches scholarship and research, enhances teaching and learning, prepares a dedicated workforce, strengthens civic responsibility and contributes to the public good. 的 Office of 社区参与 supports and advances the institutional priority of University-社区参与 by fostering collaborations for mutual benefit, and by connecting community members to the many cultural, educational, research and entertainment resources available at USA. 的 office also assists students in attaining opportunities for experiential learning through internships, service-learning and volunteerism, and provides professional development for faculty and staff seeking to improve their community engagement skills.
Centers and Institutes
USA’s centers and institutes support the teaching, discovery and service missions 大学校长. Often working across disciplines, these entities employ highly skilled faculty, staff and students, offering a critical mass of talent, focused expertise 和资源. 的se partnerships create new and diverse opportunities that expand and enhance the knowledge, economic condition and quality of life of our region and 世界.
- Center for Archaeological Studies
- Center for Disaster Healthcare Preparedness
- Center for Educational 研究, Statistics, Evaluation, and Assessment
- Center for Forensics, Information Technology and Security
- Center for Generational Studies
- Center for Healthy Communities
- Center for Hurricane Intensity and Landfall Investigation
- Center for Integrative Studies in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Center for Lung Biology
- Center for Public Policy
- 南 Alabama Center for Business Analytics, Real Estate, and Economic Development
- Center for Strategic Health Innovation
- Center for the Study of War and Memory
- Coastal Weather 研究 Center
- Environmental Resiliency Center
- Hospitality and Tourism Workforce Innovation Center
- 文化中心
- Melton Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Mitchell Cancer Institute
- 南 Alabama Ionic Liquids Laboratory
- Statistical Consulting Center
- Stokes Center for Creative Writing
- 美国民意调查小组