You will also find the Department of Government to be an incredibly fascinating "home" for you at UAB.
Members of our faculty are nationally and internationally renown for their research in a wide variety of areas, ranging from issues pertaining to urban planning to issues pertaining to politics and sex. We have experts in the fields of policy analysis, politics and public management. Our alumni, who make great contributions to society, include professionals who work in state and local government, as well as the ever expanding nonprofit sector. Others have become quite successful in private industry. We are also very proud of our students. And don’t worry, they look just like you! Our students come in all colors and from all backgrounds. Some are very young and others are at mid-life; some work full time and others are full time students. Regardless of circumstance, we are dedicated to the success of our students. We encourage each one to be active beyond the classroom. Many are members of professional honorary societies, and some have received national awards and prestigious scholarships.
Please come join us!
We have two exciting programs: political science (for undergraduates) and the Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program. The courses in each program are state-of-the-art and designed to prepare you for a wonderful career. The faculty eagerly work to facilitate your success. Jobs are very abundant in government and nonprofit agencies.
Please contact me if you have questions about our programs or about your future!
Welcome aboard!
Welcome Message
From the Chair
On behalf of my colleagues, I want to welcome you to the Department of Government at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). You will find UAB to be a very exciting place to study: the only Carnegie Research I university in Alabama; an academic environment that treasures diversity in people as well as in ideas; a student-focused university dedicated to preparing you for the world ahead of you!
