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Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate and Professional Studies -- IGPS

Welcome to the Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate and Professional Studies at UAB. If you are a lifelong learner, a seasoned professional looking to advance your leadership skills, or a young professional interested in building a more robust resume, we have something for you. IGPS is home to UAB’s Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies degree programs (MA & MS), multiple graduate certificates, and numerous other academic, leadership, and professional development opportunities.  Our offerings are open to anyone affiliated with UAB interested in advancing their knowledge, skills, and career with post-baccalaureate studies.  UAB Undergraduate Students may also enroll in our academic courses with permission from their academic advisor and the course instructor.

IGPS embodies UAB’s education mission by offering interdisciplinary academic and professional development programs designed to support leadership and career advancement among diverse student populations.  Everyone is welcome to take a class, earn a certificate, attend a free informational seminar or workshop, or drop by for holistic academic support or career transition consultations.

For more information about IGPS's offerings, explore the links below or stop by Lister Hill Library (G08) to chat with one of our team members, or email igps@uab.edu. We look forward to seeing you in one of our courses or free offerings soon.

ProgramSchool/UnitProgram DirectorDetails
Academic Advising Graduate Certificate Graduate School Dr. Heather Ammons
heammons@uab.edu
Certificate Program
CIRTL Practitioner/Scholar Graduate Certificate Graduate School Dr. Heather Ammons
 heammons@uab.edu
Certificate Program
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Advocacy (CERT) Graduate School Dr. Bria Morgan
bkathryn@uab.edu
Certificate Program
Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies Graduate School Dr. Carmel M. McNicholas-Bevensee
cbevense@uab.edu
MA or MS Degree
Leadership and Professional Development (LEAD) Graduate School Dr. Penny Seals
psseals@uab.edu
Certificate Program
Mentoring and Leadership Graduate School Dr. Penny Seals
psseals@uab.edu
Certificate Program
Postdoctoral Professional Development Graduate School Dr. Lisa Curtis
 lisacurtis@uabmc.edu
Certificate Program
Research Communication Graduate School Dr. Stefanie Varghese
 sbvarghese@uab.edu
Certificate Program
Research Laboratory Management Graduate School Dr. Stefanie Varghese
 sbvarghese@uab.edu
Certificate Program

Academic Advising Graduate Certificate

Certificate Program, Graduate School
Program Director: Dr. Heather Ammons, heammons@uab.edu

College Teaching Graduate Certificate

Certificate Program, Graduate School
Program Director: Dr. Heather Ammons, heammons@uab.edu

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Advocacy (DEIA)

Certificate Program, Graduate School
Program Director: Dr. Bria Morgan, bkathryn@uab.edu

Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies

Certificate Program, Graduate School
Program Director: Dr. Carmel M. McNicholas-Bevensee, cbevense@uab.edu

Leadership and Professional Development (LEAD)

Certificate Program, Graduate School
Program Director: Dr. Penny Seals, psseals@uab.edu 

Mentoring and Leadership

Certificate Program, Graduate School
Program Director: Dr. Penny Seals, psseals@uab.edu 

Postdoctoral Professional Development

Certificate Program, Graduate School
Program Director: Dr. Lisa Curtis, lisacurtis@uabmc.edu

Research Communication

Certificate Program, Graduate School
Program Director: Dr. Stefanie Varghese, sbvarghese@uab.edu

Research Laboratory Management

Certificate Program, Graduate School
Program Director: Dr. Stefanie Varghese, sbvarghese@uab.edu

 

 

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