Why Choose Human Rights At UAB?
Location: UAB is an urban university located in Birmingham, Alabama, the cradle of the Civil Rights Movement. The B.A. in Human Rights serves as a learning opportunity that connects the city’s historical significance to current national and international collaborative initiatives. Human rights are all around us: on campus through historic buildings (and current initiatives), in the city through the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement, and in the greater national context as human rights influences our national and international policy.
Focus on skills: Employers look for workers who understand how diverse lived experiences; political, social, and economic context; and the policy environment affect their work and outlook. They need employees who understand the complexities of our world in an interdisciplinary manner; who can analyze different topics across local, national, and international backgrounds; and who are familiar with both quantitative and qualitative methodological approaches. In addition, employers seek team members who are creative problem solvers, have strong critical thinking skills, and are used to thinking outside the box of disciplinary expertise. Through this program, you have the opportunity to gain these valuable skills.
Preparation for a better future: Through cutting-edge research, exceptional classroom teaching, and experiential learning opportunities (including study abroad and community engagement), students in this program will learn the core concepts and debates affecting key issues of our human existence.
When You Study With Us, You Will:
- Be exposed to faculty from all around the world
- Take classes across different departments, including political science, anthropology, philosophy, history, sociology, communication studies, and African American studies
- Pursue student engagement activities locally, nationally, or internationally
- Learn from human rights experts in the Birmingham area, the U.S., and internationally
- Meet other students who are interested in social change and understanding the complexities of human existence across different disciplines
