Internships
We are the only criminal justice program in Alabama that requires you to complete an internship/capstone. We will place you with an organization, institution, or agency that will help you build a professional network and prepare you for the workforce.
Accelerated Learning Opportunities
Interested in earning your bachelor’s and master’s degree on an accelerated timeline? The J. Frank Barefield, Jr. Department of Criminal Justice offers an Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s option for high performing undergraduate students who plan to pursue their M.S. in Criminal Justice.
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2025 winners of the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Award for Excellence in TeachingThe Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching recognizes full-time, regular faculty members of the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) who have demonstrated e... -
UAB Online lands multiple programs in top 25 rankingsOne of UAB’s online master’s degrees ranked in the top three, marking the highest USNWR ranking for a UAB online program in history. -
Buchwalter’s time at UAB has led to a variety of pursuits, from teaching to TikTok“There was just something about her raw curiosity and desire for knowledge that made teaching something I wanted to pursue,” said Buchwalter, who went on to major in history—with a double min...