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16 Master's degrees offered by the university
Geography - Environment and Natural Resources
Our faculty and students in the Geography - Environment and Natural Resources program at The University of Alabama have ongoing research to understand ecological and earth surface processes to improve the ways in which natural resources are managed.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
The Masters of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at The University of Alabama is designed to prepare students for employment and practice in public and private mental-health settings.
Political Science
The Master of Arts (MA) degree in Political Science at The University of Alabama primarily serves students who seek a career in public service, or who intend to pursue a PhD degree at a later date, either at the University of Alabama or at another institution.
Geography
The MS in Geography at the The University of Alabama offers four areas of study, including Earth system science, environment and natural resources, environment and society, and geographic information science.
Geography - Earth System Science
Our Geography - Earth System Science program at The University of Alabama is focused on understanding atmospheric, hydrological, ecological, and earth surface processes to improve our understanding of Earth as an integrated system and our ability to address environmental challenges. We work at multiple spatial and temporal scales and in a number of regions around the world.
Rehabilitation Counseling
Learn to provide quality counseling services for individuals with disabilities and their families by earning your degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from The University of Alabama.
English Literature
Department faculty mentor students in the English Literature program at The University of Alabama at all stages of their graduate experience, from coursework to teaching to examinations and the writing of master’s theses and doctoral dissertations.
Geography - Geographic Information Science
Our Geography - Geographic Information Science program at The University of Alabama, using geographic information techniques includes the use of spatial modeling, remote sensing, geographic information science (GIS), and computer cartography.
Women's Studies
The Master of Arts program in Women's Studies at The University of Alabama is an interdisciplinary program working cooperatively with other departments to provide knowledge of the cultural history and status of women and to conduct research on the forces which shape women’s role in society.
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Criminology and Criminal Justice from The University of Alabama helps highly-motivated people gain the skills and expertise they need to reach their goals, whether that's launching or advancing their career, or preparing for a PhD program or law school.
American Studies
A master’s degree in American Studies from The University of Alabama gives students an opportunity to explore their interests and develop writing and thinking skills that expand career options.
Anthropology
The Department of Anthropology at The University of Alabama has offered an award-winning master’s degree program since the early 1950s. This is a research degree offered in all four fields of anthropology.
German
We offer a vibrant MA program in German at the The University of Alabama with tracks in literature, linguistics, and interdisciplinary studies, and we are always interested in strong, new students.
Quantitative Economics
Quantitative Economics from The University of Alabama is designed to provide students with a rigorous training in econometrics and quantitative economics, as well as in economic theory and policy.
Communication Studies
The master of arts degree program in Communication Studies at The University of Alabama is designed to promote understanding of the functions of human communication in its various forms and venues and emphasizes four substantive research areas: rhetoric and political discourse, interpersonal communication, organizational leadership, and communication and culture.
Geography - Environment and Society
Research at The University of Alabama in Geography - Environment and Society includes exploring problems related to housing, conflicting land uses, ecotourism, environmental management, transportation planning, economic development in rural and urban areas, regional planning, exclusionary zoning, and third world planning issues.