AFRI
African American & Africana Studies
Minor
About
A minor in African American and Africana Studies will open your mind to the rich history of people from African ancestry.
Take courses that interest you, including:
- Anthropology
- Art
- English
- Architecture
- World Languages
- History
- Music
- Sociology
- Social Work
With a focus on respect for human diversity, this minor will prepare you to enter business and industry, social services, government and more as a culturally aware social citizen.
Contact
Ernest L Gibson III, Director, African American and Africana Studies Program
Associate Professor9082 Haley Center
elg0036@auburn.edu
334-844-1011
Interdisciplinary Programs
Animation
Minor
ANIM
Animation
Minor
About
Our animation minor is designed to equip you with a foundation of art and animation skills.
Engaging animation coursework is led by expert faculty with research and industry experience. Our animation curriculum focuses on:
- Drawing
- Digital art
- 2D animation
- 3D animation
- Themes in animation
In the upper-level courses in the minor, you’ll complete projects that you can use to build a portfolio or reel.
The minor is open to all students, excluding studio art and art history majors.
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Contact
Charles Hemard, Department Chair
Associate Professor235 Biggin Hall
cjh0009@auburn.edu
334-844-3448
Art & Art History
108 Biggin Hall334-844-4373
Anthropology
Major Minor
ANTH
Anthropology
Major Minor
About
Anthropologists explore how people and cultures around the world have changed over time. Study diversity and shared humanity with the anthropology major and minor.
The anthropology program features four sub-fields:
- Sociocultural anthropology – how people in different places live and understand the world around them
- Archaeology – material evidence of how societies change over time
- Biological anthropology – human variation, evolution and adaptation to the environment
- Linguistics – relationship between language and culture
You’ll apply your knowledge to global issues in areas from environmental policy to historic preservation, solving real-world problems with a foundational knowledge of the world as we know it.
Careers
Anthropologists work in a broad array of fields, from government and human services to manufacturing and retail industries.
Potential careers include:
- Cultural resource manager
- Museum curator
- Historical society director
- Collections manager
- Non-profit manager
- Relief organization director
- Researcher
- Program administrator
- Human resource specialist
- Forensic specialist
- Medical examiner
- Primate wildlife specialist
- Anatomist
- Medical research specialist
- Private consultant
- Field director
Note that some positions may require a master’s or PhD degree.
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Arianne Gaetano, Director of Anthropology
Associate Professor7048 Haley Center
amg0028@auburn.edu
334-844-2854
Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work
7030 Haley Center334-844-5049
Art - Studio Art BA
Major Minor
ATLA
Art - Studio Art BA
Major Minor
About
Art majors see the world around them differently. Our art program encourages you to create your own artistic explorations and approaches to make innovative contributions to culture.
Our Bachelor of Arts degree is a studio-based program that offers:
- Art theory
- Photography
- Printmaking
- Painting
- Ceramics
- Study abroad
- Career preparation
- Internship opportunities
- Exhibitions and lectures by contemporary artists
We present a dynamic mixture of stylistic and aesthetic viewpoints that instill intellectual curiosity and critical thinking to prepare you for a life full of inspiration, creativity and success.
Careers
Our alumni have found successful employment in corporations, design firms, galleries, museums, and non-profit organizations. Some choose to pursue graduate study, to become independent artists, or to teach art.
Potential careers include:
- Creative director
- Exhibitions coordinator
- Art historian
- Art teacher
- Art therapist
- Illustrator
- Costume designer
- Graphic designer
- Jewelry designer
- Medical illustrator
- Museum curator
- Photojournalist
- Set designer
- Typographer
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Contact
Charles Hemard, Department Chair
Associate Professor235 Biggin Hall
cjh0009@auburn.edu
334-844-3448
Art & Art History
108 Biggin Hall334-844-4373
Art – Studio Art BFA
Major
ARTF
Art – Studio Art BFA
Major
About
Develop your own approach to art through a dynamic mixture of innovative thinking and creative expression with the Studio Art degree.
Art-Studio/Fine Art programs offer:
- Painting/drawing
- Printmaking
- Photography
- Ceramics
- Sculpture
- Study abroad
- Civic engagement
- Career preparation
- Internship opportunities
- One-on-one instruction
- State-of-the-art facilities
Our program will help you engage with a mixture of stylistic and aesthetic viewpoints, preparing you to become an artist, pursue graduate school or supplement your studies with a minor so you can succeed in several art-based disciplines.
Careers
Potential careers include:
- Painter
- Advertising designer
- Animator
- Art director
- Art teacher
- Illustrator
- Cartoonist
- Textile designer
- Graphic designer
- Jewelry designer
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Contact
Charles Hemard, Department Chair
Associate Professor235 Biggin Hall
cjh0009@auburn.edu
334-844-3448
Art & Art History
108 Biggin Hall334-844-4373
Art History
Major Minor
ARTH
Art History
Major Minor
About
Art historians study how societies across time have expressed themselves. From prehistoric times to the present, study the historical and intellectual significance of artistic forms and practices around the world. You’ll also learn about scholarly issues in art history and become familiar with a variety of research methods used by art historians.
With an Art History major or minor, develop transferable skills such as:
- Writing
- Research
- Critical thinking
- Visual analysis
- Verbal communication
With its visually and intellectually stimulating study of art and visual culture, our Art History program is ideally positioned to prepare you for a career in art, law, medicine, communication, business, museum and gallery work, and more.
Careers
A degree in art history is especially important if you want to work in museums, galleries, curatorship, art criticism, or conservation. It’s also useful for other career fields such as arts education and arts management.
Potential careers include:
- Museum administrator
- Curator
- Registrar
- Collections manager
- Exhibit designer
- Archive manager
- Art teacher
- Docent coordinator
- Appraiser
- Antiques dealer
- Art critic
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Contact
Charles Hemard, Department Chair
Associate Professor235 Biggin Hall
cjh0009@auburn.edu
334-844-3448
Art & Art History
108 Biggin Hall334-844-4373
Arts Administration
Minor
ARTA
Arts Administration
Minor
About
The minor in arts administration prepares young artists to lead successful organizations that promote community, support artists and practice fiscal responsibility. This minor offers a custom course of study that allows you to practice and learn skills like accounting and finance, organizational management, creative problem-solving, communication and leadership alongside your major field of study. Specifically, the arts administration minor is a solid complement to degrees in theatre, music and art.
The minor consists of 18 credits with classes in arts management, marketing, accounting, and more.
The arts administration minor is open to all Auburn students.
Careers
- Executive Director
- Artistic Director
- Museum Curator
- Production/Project Manager
- Development Director
- Corporate Relations Manager
- Director of Patron Services
- Community Engagement Director
- Financial Planner/Director
- Exhibition Manager
- Arts Administrator
Contact
Sarah Chandler,
Associate Professor211 Telfair Peet Theatre
sarahchandler@auburn.edu
334-844-4748
Theatre & Dance
211 Telfair B. Theatre Building334-844-4748
Asian Studies
Minor
ANST
Asian Studies
Minor
About
Broaden your understanding of society through cultural exchange in Chinese, Japanese and Korean with the Asian Studies minor.
Features of the Asian Studies program include:
- Language studies
- Communication skills
- Linguistic dexterity
- Critical thinking
- Cultural awareness
- Topic-driven courses in film and business
This minor will prepare you to compete in today’s global market, including working for Asian corporations in the U.S., and studying or working in Asia.
Contact
Chris Kern, Japanese
Assistant Professor6013 Haley Center
jck0061@auburn.edu
334-844-6357
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center334-844-4345
CLA Abroad
Audiology
Graduate
AUD
Audiology
Graduate
About
Audiologists identify, diagnose and treat people experiencing disorders associated with the ear and hearing. Explore the nature and extent of hearing loss and improve client quality of life with our Doctor of Audiology degree.
We provide you with academic and clinical practicum experiences that meet or exceed the requirements of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-AUD).
The Doctor of Audiology degree program at Auburn University is accredited through 2025 by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Careers
Potential careers include:
- Audiologist
- Clinical supervisor
- Special education instructor
- Speech therapist
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Aurora Weaver,
Associate Professor1139-C Haley Center
ajw0055@auburn.edu
334-844-9631
Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
1199 Haley Center334-844-9600
AVPF
Aviation – Professional Flight
Major
About
Our professional flight degree will teach you the aeronautical knowledge and piloting skills you need to succeed in aviation.
Degree certifications and ratings include:
- Restricted Airline Transport (R-ATP) certification (with as little as 1,000 hours of flying experience)
- Private Pilot Certification
- Instrument Rating
- Commercial Pilot Certification
- Multi-Engine Rating
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- CFI with Instrument Rating (CFII)
- Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
We are an FAA-approved Part 141 pilot school. Flight operations are conducted at the Auburn University Regional Airport (KAUO), which is located less than three miles from campus and easily accessible via the university’s shuttle service.
Careers
Potential careers include:
- Commercial airline pilot
- Regional pilot
- Flight instructor
- Air ambulance pilot
- Corporate pilot
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Wayne Ceynowa, Director of Operations and Chief Flight Instructor
335 Aviation Way, Delta Air Lines Aviation Education Building
wsc0008@auburn.edu
334-844-5766
Aviation
2150 Bent Creek Rd, Suite 1334-844-1942
Aviation Hospitality Management
Certificate
Aviation Hospitality Management
Certificate
About
Hospitality is a core competency for frontline workers in the aviation industry. How well airlines and business aviation programs deliver customer service is a key determining factor in the flying public’s choice of transportation service, and great customer service is the key to customer retention.
By pursuing a certificate in aviation hospitality management, you will gain a depth of knowledge and strategic perspective of the air transportation and hospitality industries, enabling you to become an effective company representative and a preferred source to fill supervisory and management positions.
The certificate is open to all majors and requires 15 credit hours to complete.
Careers
The opportunities for delivering quality hospitality in the aviation industry are vast:
- Scheduled, on-demand, and business air transportation services
- Passenger and cargo reservations and sales
- Airport management
- Aircraft sales
- Maintenance, repair, and overhaul services
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Contact
David Tidwell, Undergraduate Program Officer
Lecturer240 Auburn University Regional Airport
dlt0028@auburn.edu
Aviation
2150 Bent Creek Rd, Suite 1334-844-1942
Aviation Management
Major Minor
AVMN
Aviation Management
Major Minor
About
Become a future leader of the aviation industry with the Aviation Management degree.
One of the fastest-growing programs on campus, Aviation Management will equip you with:
- Management best practices
- Leadership strategy
- A comprehensive understanding of aviation operations
- Business expertise
With these business and operational skills, the Aviation Management degree will prepare you for success in the airline and aviation industries.
Careers
The degree leads to careers with airlines, aircraft manufacturers, airports, and other segments of the aviation industry.
Potential careers include:
- Air cargo operations and management
- Air traffic controller
- Aircraft manufacturing and sales
- Airport operations and management
- Aviation consulting
- Aviation safety and security
- Business aviation operations and management
- Local, state, and federal aviation agencies
- Passenger airline operations and management
- Unmanned aircraft systems operations and management
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Contact
James Birdsong, Interim School Director
265 Auburn University Regional Airport
jgb0013@auburn.edu
334-844-1903
Aviation
2150 Bent Creek Rd, Suite 1334-844-1942
Classics
Minor
CLAS
Classics
Minor
About
A minor in Classics broadens your understanding of society through cultural exchange in Greek and Latin.
Courses include:
- Communication skills
- Language studies
- Critical thinking
- Cultural awareness
- Film and literature
- Business
These cultural insights and practical tools will help you find your place in today’s competitive, multilingual marketplace.
Contact
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center334-844-4345
Communication
Major Minor Graduate Certificate
COMM
Communication
Major Minor Graduate Certificate
About
Communication shapes how we see the world. Studying communication allows you to create and share meaning across a variety of contexts, cultures and channels.
Our communication programs will provide you with opportunities to build communication expertise, broaden your perspective and develop critical thinking. You’ll examine communication in areas such as:
- Leadership
- Politics
- Health
- Social discourse
- Research methods
- Rhetoric
- Intercultural communication
As an ethical and informed communicator, you’ll have the skills to excel in any career.
Careers
Since employers consistently rank communication skills as first among qualities they seek in future employees, we provide you with an excellent foundation to excel in any career. You’ll also be well-positioned to apply to graduate school or pre-professional programs in law, government service, or business.
Potential careers include:
- Special events coordinator
- Marketing coordinator
- Human resource specialist
- Managing editor
- Non-profit director
- Marketing director
- Communication director
- Account executive
- Community relations director
- Pharmaceutical sales associate
- Language arts teacher
- Legislative aide
- Project manager
- Alumni coordinator
- Mediation specialist
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Contact
Mike Milford, Associate Director of Communication
Professor229 Tichenor Hall
msm0019@auburn.edu
334-844-8735
Myoung-Gi Chon, Graduate Program Officer
Associate Professor237 Tichenor Hall
mzc0113@auburn.edu
334-844-2721
Communication & Journalism
217 Tichenor Hall334-844-2727
Community Planning
Graduate
CMPL
Community Planning
Graduate
About
The Community Planning Program at Auburn is a professionally oriented master’s degree program that gives you the opportunity to learn through real planning projects in almost every class.
From the use of land to the design of infrastructure, our program offers comprehensive community planning expertise for you to tailor to your career aspirations.
Distinctive features of the Master of Community Planning program include:
- Specialized coursework in land use and law, GIS and mapping, transportation, historic development and more
- Small class sizes with individual attention
- The opportunity to participate in the Alabama City Year program, which provides real-life, practical experience in nearly every class for a real client in the Southeast
- An interdisciplinary, practice-based learning environment
All majors, degrees and backgrounds are welcome.
With a Community Planning degree in hand, you’ll be equipped to use your skills for a variety of different opportunities that align with your professional goals.
Careers
With a 95% job placement rate in the planning field upon graduation, you'll find success in a variety of professional positions.
Potential careers include:
- Urban planner
- Economic development specialist
- Real estate developer
- Environmental interest group director
- GIS and mapping services coordinator
- Master planning consultant
- Urban designer
- International development organization director
- Transportation planner
- Sustainability organizer
- Regional planner
- Historic preservation manager
- Affordable housing coordinator
- City manager
- Environmental and natural resources planner
- Natural hazard mitigation planner
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Megan E. Heim LaFrombois, Master of Community Planning Program Director
Associate Professor8082 Haley Center
meh0085@auburn.edu
334-844-9043
Political Science
7080 Haley Center334-844-5370
Dance
Minor
DANC
Dance
Minor
About
Our dance minor is based on modern dance with an emphasis on:
- Technique
- Theory
- Improvisation
- Composition
- Dance history
- Anatomy
- Dance conditioning
Hone your craft in labs in ballet, jazz and tap. Participate in dance performances, showcase your original choreography and attend masterclasses taught by industry professionals.
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Contact
Tessa Carr, Department Chair and Co-director of Mosaic Theatre Company
Professor211 Telfair Peet Theatre
twc0009@auburn.edu
334-844-6614
Theatre & Dance
211 Telfair B. Theatre Building334-844-4748
Economics
Major Minor Graduate
ECNL
Economics
Major Minor Graduate
About
Study the central science underlying business and public policies with a degree in Economics.
Economics is the study of how individuals, businesses, governments and societies make decisions concerning the use and distribution of resources. Our Bachelor of Science in economics emphasizes a broad understanding of how consumers' and producers' behavior is influenced by certain events, such as changes in interest rates or new government regulations.
We offer two tracks of study:
- The primary track allows you to choose a minor to complement your study of economics and advance your career goals. Political science, finance, business administration and world languages are common choices.
- The quantitative track is a specialized program designed to prepare you for graduate education in economics.
For advanced economics scholars, we also offer a Master of Science in economics and a PhD in applied economics.
Careers
An education in economics prepares you for a wide variety of jobs—including banking, real estate, insurance, financial management, sales and public administration—and serves as an excellent foundation for law school or other graduate study.
Potential careers include:
- Data analyst
- Research analyst
- Forecaster
- Economic planner
- Consultant
- Policy advisor
- Commercial banker
- Credit analyst
- Loan officer
- Bank manager
- Underwriter
- Risk manager
- Asset manager
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Charles Israel, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Interim Department Head of Economics
Associate Professor331 Tichenor Hall
israeca@auburn.edu
334-844-2188
Chris Vickers, Graduate Program Officer
Associate Professor133 Miller Hall
czv0008@auburn.edu
334-844-7828
Economics
101 Miller Hall334-844-2903
Election Administration
Certificate
ELEC
Election Administration
Certificate
About
The Graduate Certificate in Election Administration is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to function effectively in election administration. Courses cover institutional arrangements, law and policy, and critical contemporary issues facing the election administration community.
The certificate can be earned independently or while pursuing a Master of Public Administration.
Requirements include three required courses and two electives. You will also complete an ePortfolio, a professional website that demonstrates mastery and showcases knowledge and skills.
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Cathleen Erwin, Department Chair
Professor7082 Haley Center
coe0001@auburn.edu
334-844-5051
Political Science
7080 Haley Center334-844-5370
English
Minor Graduate
ENGL
English
Minor Graduate
About
A minor in English is a valuable addition to your résumé, especially if you intend to pursue a career in teaching, communications, journalism, law or business.
Our English classes are built on a foundation of critical thinking and creative development. By adding an English minor to your major studies, you’ll improve your reading and writing – essential skills to effectively express ideas, proposals, lessons and more in the workplace.
We also offer the following graduate degrees in English:
- Master of Arts in English(with concentrations in literature, composition and rhetoric or creative writing)
- PhD in English
For more information about our graduate programs, contact the director of graduate studies.
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Alicia Carroll, Department Chair
Professor9058 Haley Center
carroal@auburn.edu
334-844-9058
Erich Nunn, Director of Graduate Studies
Associate Professor9076 Haley Center
etn0002@auburn.edu
334-844-9076
English
9030 Haley Center334-844-4620
English – Creative Writing
Major Minor
EGLC
English – Creative Writing
Major Minor
About
If you find inspiration in an intriguing poem or intricately woven story, or enjoy creating your own narratives, characters and plot twists, our creative writing program is designed for you.
Our creative writing major is an exciting learning experience that spans multiple genres. You’ll:
- Take courses that focus on the “architecture” of stories, poems and essays
- Learn how each piece works
- Apply those lessons to the creation of your original work
Workshops, conferences and discussions of craft are the focal point of classroom instruction. Studying creative writing opens doors for you to better understand the writing around you and to improve your own creative endeavors.
Careers
Potential careers include:
- Writer
- Editor
- Teacher
- Journalist
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Contact
Anton DiSclafani, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Associate Professor8066 Haley Center
abd0025@auburn.edu
English
9030 Haley Center334-844-4620
English – Professional & Public Writing
Major Minor
EGLW
English – Professional & Public Writing
Major Minor
About
Prepare to communicate in the world of work with the English – Professional and Public Writing program. Our program includes:
- Comprehensive lessons on editing and document design practice
- Linguistic and rhetorical analyses
- Writing for specialized audiences
- Work with real clients
- Professional portfolio development
Whether you pursue a Bachelor of Arts, a minor or the Master of Technical and Professional Communication degree, you’ll be equipped to communicate clearly across organizations.
Careers
Potential careers include:
- Marketing director
- Editor
- Advertising executive
- Technical writer
- Social media coordinator
- Communications specialist
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Anton DiSclafani, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Associate Professor8066 Haley Center
abd0025@auburn.edu
English
9030 Haley Center334-844-4620
English Literature
Major
EGLL
English Literature
Major
About
Engage your curiosity, imagination and critical thinking with the English Literature major. Explore literary and cultural texts, primarily in the British and American traditions, from different periods, genres and authors.
Our program will equip you with the ability to construct arguments from texts, develop in-depth knowledge of different literary genres and historical periods, and write critically.
Careers
English literature is an excellent foundation for careers in education, law, divinity and business, as well as for further graduate study.
Potential careers include:
- Attorney
- Teacher
- Clergy
- Editor
- Copywriter
- Author
- Advertising executive
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Contact
Anton DiSclafani, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Associate Professor8066 Haley Center
abd0025@auburn.edu
English
9030 Haley Center334-844-4620
Film/Visual Media
Major
MDIV
Film/Visual Media
Major
About
The film/visual media option in Media Studies is designed to develop your skills in narrative and documentary films, commercials, branded video and animation.
You’ll learn how to write, direct, film, edit, color grade, composite and design sound. Through a mix of individual and collaborative projects, you’ll develop conceptual and technical film and media making skills.
You’ll also acquire valuable professional experience and build a network of contacts—locally, regionally and nationally—via our internship program. We encourage you to join the New Media Club and the Auburn Film Club. You can also participate in the campus radio (WEGL) and television (Eagle Eye) stations, the SEC Network and War Eagle Productions.
Careers
You’ll leave our program with a foundation for a wide variety of jobs in digital media, including in filmmaking, television, motion design and visual effects.
Potential careers include:
- Narrative/Documentary Filmmaker
- Digital Video Producer/Filmmaker
- Writer/Director
- Cinematographer
- Editor
- Producer
- Production Assistant
- Post-production Coordinator/Supervisor
- Motion Designer
- Visual Effects Supervisor
- Script Coordinator
- Sound Recordist
- Sound Editor
- Digital Media Specialist
- Creative Director
- Film/TV/Music Critic
- Film Festival Programmer
- Gallery/Museum Media Curator
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Ed Youngblood, Associate Director of Media Studies
Professor223 Tichenor Hall
ney0002@auburn.edu
334-844-0257
Communication & Journalism
217 Tichenor Hall334-844-2727
French
Major Minor
FLFR
French
Major Minor
About
The study of a foreign language opens your mind to cultures, societies and histories around the world.
Our Bachelor of Arts in French broadens your understanding of society through cultural exchange in French and provides you with communication skills, linguistic dexterity, critical thinking and cultural awareness.
Our courses range from basic language and traditional literature courses to topic-driven courses in film and business. We also offer service-learning courses that extend the classroom beyond the traditional campus.
These cultural insights and practical tools will help you find your place in today’s competitive, multilingual marketplace.
Careers
Proficiency in French language is especially useful in a diverse range of fields such as art, business, culinary arts, education, finance, fashion, journalism, law and medicine.
Potential careers fields include:
- Translation
- Foreign service
- Immigration/Naturalization
- Customs
- Intelligence
- Law enforcement
- Journalism/broadcasting
- Banking/finance
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Research
- Airline services
- Travel services
- Educational administration
- Civil service
- Non-profit
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Evelyne Bornier, French
6024 Haley Center
emb0026@auburn.edu
334-844-6298
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center334-844-4345
CLA Abroad
FLFT
French – International Trade
Major
About
The Bachelor of Arts in French-International Trade is a professional degree that broadens your understanding of society through cultural exchange in French and provides you with communication skills, linguistic dexterity, critical thinking and cultural awareness. These cultural insights and practical tools can help you find your place in today’s competitive, multilingual marketplace.
Careers
The BA in French-international trade is useful in a diverse range of fields such as art, business, culinary arts, education, finance, fashion, journalism, law and medicine.
Potential careers fields include:
- Translation
- Foreign service
- Immigration/Naturalization
- Customs
- Intelligence
- Law enforcement
- Journalism/broadcasting
- Banking/finance
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Research
- Airline services
- Travel services
- Educational administration
- Civil service
- Non-profit
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Evelyne Bornier, French
6024 Haley Center
emb0026@auburn.edu
334-844-6298
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center334-844-4345
CLA Abroad
German
Major Minor
FLGR
German
Major Minor
About
The study of a foreign language opens your mind to cultures, societies and histories around the world.
Our Bachelor of Arts in German broadens your understanding of society through cultural exchange in German and provides you with communication skills, linguistic dexterity, critical thinking and cultural awareness.
Our courses range from basic language and traditional literature courses to topic-driven courses in film and business. We also offer service-learning courses that extend the classroom beyond the traditional campus.
These cultural insights and practical tools will help you find your place in today’s competitive, multilingual marketplace.
Careers
The German language is especially useful in business, communications, education and government.
Careers fields include:
- Translation
- Foreign service
- Immigration/Naturalization
- Customs
- Intelligence
- Law enforcement
- Journalism/broadcasting
- Banking/finance
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Research
- Airline services
- Travel services
- Educational administration
- Civil service
- Non-profit
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Traci O'Brien, German
Professor6030 Haley Center
tso0001@auburn.edu
334-844-6350
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center334-844-4345
CLA Abroad
FLGT
German – International Trade
Major
About
The Bachelor of Arts in German-International Trade is a professional degree that broadens your understanding of society through cultural exchange in German and provides you with communication skills, linguistic dexterity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness. These cultural insights and practical tools can help you find your place in today’s competitive, multilingual marketplace.
Careers
A degree in German - international trade is especially useful in business, communications, education and government.
Careers fields include:
- Translation
- Foreign service
- Immigration/Naturalization
- Customs
- Intelligence
- Law enforcement
- Journalism/broadcasting
- Banking/finance
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Research
- Airline services
- Travel services
- Educational administration
- Civil service
- Non-profit
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Contact
Traci O'Brien, German
Professor6030 Haley Center
tso0001@auburn.edu
334-844-6350
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center334-844-4345
CLA Abroad
Global Cultures
Minor
GCUL
Global Cultures
Minor
About
Strengthen your international skills and understanding of diversity with a minor in Global Cultures.
Our program will provide you with cultural awareness and intercultural competence, which will help you succeed in an increasingly global marketplace.
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Jorge Muñoz, Department Chair
Associate Professor6012 Haley Center
jjm0001@auburn.edu
334-844-7395
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center334-844-4345
CLA Abroad
HADM
Health Services Administration
Major
About
Prepare to be a leader in health care of the future with a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration.
Our program focuses on information technology, improved delivery systems and strong management. You’ll be equipped with advanced analytical and managerial skills and gain a business minor while completing your studies.
With a degree in Health Services Administration, you’ll join one of the fastest growing sectors of U. S. economy. Ninety percent of our students graduate within two and a half years after being accepted into the program, and 96% find jobs or graduate school placements within 12 months of graduation.
Careers
Our highly competitive program prepares you to enter the workforce ready to lead and make a difference in the lives of others.
Potential careers include:
- Ambulatory services manager
- Clinic manager
- Clinical network administrator
- Health care association management
- Health care management consultant
- Health insurance management
- Health care marketing consultant
- Hospital manager
- Long-term care administrator
- Medical device sales representative
- Patient care services administrator
- Pharmaceutical sales representative
- Quality process improvement manager
- Rehabilitation services manager
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Lori Redding, Health Services Administration Acting Program Director
Senior Lecturer7078 Haley Center
lwr0003@auburn.edu
334-844-6172
Political Science
7080 Haley Center334-844-5370
History
Major Minor Graduate
HIST
History
Major Minor Graduate
About
Use the past as a lens through which to view the present with a Bachelor of Arts in History. Our program will equip you with the ability to think historically through critical reading, research and writing.
We offer a range of specialties, including:
- Ancient Greece
- Modern America
- Early modern European material culture
- Technology
- 20th century World Wars
- Modern Latin America
- Religion in North America
- And many more
For advanced history scholars, we also offer a Master of Arts and PhD in history and a graduate certificate in public history.
Careers
Our graduates are employed in a variety of fields, including archives, historic preservation, education, public administration, law, military, politics, and business. Regardless of your career choice, skills such as critical thinking, research and writing, and reading comprehension are highly sought after by employers. We emphasize these skills in our program and prepare you for career success.
Potential careers include:
- Archivist
- Community relations director
- Congressional aide
- Consumer advocate
- Counselor
- CIA Agent
- Foreign news correspondent
- Genealogist
- Historian
- Historic preservationist
- Insurance agent
- Intelligence analyst
- International relations officer
- Lawyer
- Paralegal
- Librarian
- Lobbyist
- Market research analyst
- Media consultant
- Museum curator
- Park ranger
- Travel agent
- City administrator
- Writer
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Michael Kozuh, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Professor308-A Thach Hall
mgk0001@auburn.edu
334-844-6633
Eden McLean, Director of Graduate Studies
Associate Professor320-D Thach Hall
erk0007@auburn.edu
334-844-5865
History
310 Thach Hall334-844-4360
ICOM
Intercultural Communication
Minor
About
The intercultural communication minor is an interdisciplinary minor designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the nature of communication and culture.
By complementing your major of study with our intercultural communication minor, you’ll be prepared to work effectively across disciplines and cultures.
The minor is open to all undergraduate students except those majoring in programs housed within the School of Communication and Journalism.
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Mike Milford, Associate Director of Communication
Professor229 Tichenor Hall
msm0019@auburn.edu
334-844-8735
Communication & Journalism
217 Tichenor Hall334-844-2727
International Studies
Major
ISLA
International Studies
Major
About
Prepare to work around the globe with the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies. In our program, you choose a region of the world to study and participate in an internship or service-learning experience there, gaining real-world experience in a field and location of your choosing.
International Studies emphasizes communication, collaboration and customized skills necessary for:
- Business
- Non-profit work
- Foreign and civil service
- Government
- Law school
- Graduate studies
Our program will prepare you for success anywhere in the world, across diverse cultural settings, in the career you build.
Careers
As an international studies major, your career opportunities are limitless. Potential jobs include:
- Intelligence analyst
- International aid worker
- Policy officer
- Public affairs consultant
- Outreach coordinator
- Project coordinator
- Program director
- Global sales director
- Export manager
- International banker
- Translator
- Foreign correspondent
You can find employment opportunities a variety of organizations and agencies, such as:
- National Security Agency
- European Union
- United Nations
- UK Department for International Development
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Go Abroad
- Human Rights Watch
- Center for Strategic and International Studies
And within only 10-12 years, the 75th percentile can expect to earn over $100,000 per year! Fluency in a foreign language can increase your opportunities and salary.
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Jorge Muñoz, Department Chair
Associate Professor6012 Haley Center
jjm0001@auburn.edu
334-844-7395
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center334-844-4345
Interdisciplinary Programs
CLA Abroad
Italian Studies
Minor
ITST
Italian Studies
Minor
About
Broaden your understanding of society through cultural exchange with a minor in Italian Studies. Our program emphasizes communication skills, linguistic dexterity, critical thinking and cultural awareness. These cultural insights and practical tools will set you apart in today’s competitive, multilingual marketplace.
Contact
Anna Chiafele, Italian
Associate Professor6018 Haley Center
azc0039@auburn.edu
334-844-6359
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center334-844-4345
CLA Abroad
Journalism
Major Minor
JRNL
Journalism
Major Minor
About
Today’s audience wants the news in every form—on their phone, in a podcast, through social media and on television. With a Bachelor of Arts in journalism, you’ll learn how to research and report news and information across all platforms.
Specialize in a number of journalism disciplines, including:
- Broadcast
- Community
- Digital technology
- Entrepreneurial/business
- Health and science
- Investigative
- Magazine
- Sports
- Visual
You’ll receive additional hands-on practical experience when you work at the student newspaper, television station, radio station, magazine or yearbook. The skills you learn in the classroom and through real-world expertise will equip you for success in the journalism industry.
Careers
Journalism graduates are successful in a variety of media outlets such as television stations, newspapers, magazines, online news sites, radio networks, and other communication companies.
Potential careers include:
- Reporter
- Editor
- Feature writer
- Investigative journalist
- Photojournalist
- Sales representative
- Art designer
- Video producer
- Sports journalist
- Social media coordinator
- Communications specialist
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Justin Blankenship, Associate Director of Journalism
Associate Professor105 Tichenor Hall
jzb0124@auburn.edu
Communication & Journalism
217 Tichenor Hall334-844-2727
JRSP
Journalism – Sports Production
Major
About
As a Journalism – Sports Production major, you’ll receive professional training in live sports production and content creation for television, mobile and web.
You’ll learn from industry professionals while taking courses in a wide range of topics such as live sports production, control room operations, sports media management and sports announcing. And you’ll have a unique opportunity to gain real world experience by working with Auburn’s own War Eagle Productions, a fully-functional video production facility used to produce and broadcast athletic and campus events. WEP produces over 350 live events each year, ranging from in-venue video boards to ESPN productions.
Auburn University graduates are highly sought after by some of the most well-known sports media organizations, including ESPN, SEC Network, FOX Sports and Turner Sports.
Careers
As sports fans demand around the clock, top-quality live sports content, you’ll have a wide range of job opportunities such as:
Potential careers include:
- Field producer
- Control room operator
- Video editor
- In-house sports producer
- Multi-platform show director
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Justin Blankenship, Associate Director of Journalism
Associate Professor105 Tichenor Hall
jzb0124@auburn.edu
Communication & Journalism
217 Tichenor Hall334-844-2727
Latin American Studies
Minor
LAST
Law & Justice
Major
LAWJ
Law & Justice
Major
About
Develop a solid foundation of legal knowledge with the Law & Justice degree. Our major is designed to equip you with interdisciplinary skills through coursework in:
- Political science
- Philosophy
- Communication and journalism
- And more
The Law & Justice major will prepare you for entry into law school, plus a number of legal and non-legal career tracks.
Careers
Potential careers include:
- Court administrator
- Case worker
- Lawyer
- Paralegal
- Forensic scientist
- Emergency management director
- CIA analyst
- DEA agent
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Steven Brown, Law and Justice Program Director
Professor7006 Haley Center
brown32@auburn.edu
334-844-6154
Political Science
7080 Haley Center334-844-5370
Liberal Arts Undergraduate Research
Certificate
LBRS
Liberal Arts Undergraduate Research
Certificate
About
The Liberal Arts Undergraduate Research certificate gives you the opportunity to engage in undergraduate research and provides you with an added credential that documents your work.
You'll gain valuable research skills and experience that will set you apart to employers and graduate schools.
Completion of the certificate requires 12 credit hours, a project, a presentation and support from a faculty mentor.
Contact
Cynthia Bowling, Associate Dean of Research and Faculty Development
Professor312-A Tichenor Hall
bowlicj@auburn.edu
334-844-2182
Interdisciplinary Programs
Linguistics
Minor
LING
Linguistics
Minor
About
Linguistics is the study of human language: spoken, written, signed or communicated through touch. You’ll learn how language is produced, structured, learned, forgotten and varied.
Our linguistics minor develops analytical reasoning, critical thinking, argumentation and clarity of expression by gathering language data, observing data patterns, drawing conclusions from those patterns and communicating the results.
Linguistics is especially valuable in client or patient-centered professions such as education, medicine, nutrition, law, politics and social work.
Contact
Anton DiSclafani, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Associate Professor8066 Haley Center
abd0025@auburn.edu
English
9030 Haley Center334-844-4620
FLIN
Linguistics – French, German or Spanish
Minor
About
Deepen your understanding of the complex nature of language and its importance in daily life with a minor in French, German or Spanish linguistics.
Linguistics is a growing field of study with an increasingly important impact in fields such as:
- Psychology
- Education
- Anthropology
- Philosophy
- Computer science
- Artificial intelligence
Our program will equip you with skills to study the science behind the structure of natural languages, their historical evolution and their modern applications.
Careers
By specializing in the field of linguistics, you'll have access to numerous professional careers, such as:
- Teacher
- Interpreter/translator
- Editor
- Data analyst
- Natural Language Processing expert
- Language expert for artificial intelligence
Contact
Traci O'Brien, German
Professor6030 Haley Center
tso0001@auburn.edu
334-844-6350
Lourdes Betanzos, Spanish
Professor6054 Haley Center
betanlo@auburn.edu
334-844-4345
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center334-844-4345
CLA Abroad
Media Studies
Major Minor
MDIA
Media Studies
Major Minor
About
Most people enjoy watching movies and television, but what does it mean to study media and how it makes meaning in our society?
Our Media Studies degree offers an in-depth approach to the study of film, television, popular music and digital media. Our curriculum highlights the cultural and aesthetic importance of media and introduces you to critical methods of media analysis. Through screenings, lively discussions and a range of written assignments, you'll become adept at interpreting media and understanding their power and significance.
Film Genres, Audiences and Fan Cultures, Soundtracks and Music and Media are just a few of the courses offered in our program.
You’ll acquire valuable professional experience and build a network of contacts—locally, regionally and nationally—via our internship program. We encourage you to join the New Media Club and the Auburn Film Club. You can also participate in the campus radio (WEGL) and television (Eagle Eye) stations, the SEC Network and War Eagle Productions.
Careers
With a challenging curriculum and high impact experiences, you’ll leave our program with the skills necessary to contribute to the next generation of media makers and critics.
Potential careers include:
- Narrative/Documentary Filmmaker
- Digital Video Producer/Filmmaker
- Writer/Director
- Cinematographer
- Editor
- Producer
- Production Assistant
- Post-production Coordinator/Supervisor
- Motion Designer
- Visual Effects Supervisor
- Script Coordinator
- Sound Recordist
- Sound Editor
- Digital Media Specialist
- Creative Director
- Film/TV/Music Critic
- Film Festival Programmer
- Gallery/Museum Media Curator
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Ed Youngblood, Associate Director of Media Studies
Professor223 Tichenor Hall
ney0002@auburn.edu
334-844-0257
Communication & Journalism
217 Tichenor Hall334-844-2727
MRST
Medieval & Renaissance/Early Modern Studies
Minor
About
By studying the culture and literature from long ago, you’ll learn how the past influences our present and future in our Medieval and Renaissance/Early Modern Studies minor.
The social, economic, political, intellectual and artistic developments from the medieval and early modern world have helped shape our society today. Our minor in Medieval and Renaissance/Early Modern Studies will help you understand, appreciate and critically examine the historical period from the end of classical antiquity (ca. 450 C.E.) through around 1700.
The minor will also help improve your reading analysis, research and writing skills, which will make you more competitive the career you choose.
Contact
Alicia Carroll, Department Chair
Professor9058 Haley Center
carroal@auburn.edu
334-844-9058
Interdisciplinary Programs
Mediterranean Studies
Certificate
MDST
Mediterranean Studies
Certificate
About
Our Mediterranean Studies certificate enhances the personal and professional growth of any engaged citizen who will work and live in an increasingly multicultural and global society.
In our Mediterranean Studies certificate program, you will focus your studies on one area of the Mediterranean and study abroad there to supplement your coursework.
With a thorough understanding of Mediterranean life, work and culture, you will be equipped to apply your skills in fields such as business, non-profit, politics, government and humanities for small-scale local companies to multi-national corporations.
Contact
Giovanna Summerfield, Italian and French, Director of Mediterranean Studies
6026 Haley Center
summegi@auburn.edu
Interdisciplinary Programs
CLA Abroad
Music
Major
MULA
Music
Major
About
Our Bachelor of Arts in Music is a unique combination of music training and a traditional liberal arts education. We blend academic knowledge, musical ability and performance skills to create musicians and music scholars who contribute intellectually and creatively to society through music.
You'll take courses in applied lessons, ensemble participation, music history, music theory, aural skills, conducting and upper division courses in music. Our BA in music emphasizes critical thinking, time management, self-discipline and practical skill development.
A successful audition is required for admission into the program. Please contact the Department of Music for more information.
Careers
If you intend to pursue a career in music other than performance or teaching, then our BA in music may be for you. It's also an ideal degree to combine with a dual degree in another field. The valuable life skills and discipline learned through our music degree can be applied to wide variety of other jobs.
If you want to teach music in a public school, the Bachelor of Music Education degree is offered through the College of Education in partnership with the Department of Music.
Potential careers include:
- Private lesson teacher
- Pre-k music teacher
- Music researcher
- Church musician
- Music librarian
- Music producer
- Musical director
- Audio technician
- Video technician
- Audio and video production
- Instrument repair technician
- Music journalist
- Music analyst
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Doug Rosener, Department Chair and Professor of Percussion
Professor135-B Goodwin Hall
rosendb@auburn.edu
334-844-3160
Music
132 Goodwin Music Building334-844-4165
Music Business
Minor
MUSB
Music Business
Minor
About
The Department of Music offers a minor in Music Business. The minor is intended for undergraduate students who wish to supplement their current major with a program that can help create a pathway to a career in the music industry, a fast-paced multi-billion-dollar global business. Record labels, concert promoters, publishers, business managers and so many more—all play a vital role in creating, marketing and promoting both recorded and live music. The courses for this minor will introduce students to the many and varied jobs in this exciting industry and offer hands-on learning experiences provided by a slate of instructors who work in the industry.
Prior musical training is not required. The program is available to all Auburn undergraduate students, particularly those who prefer to work exclusively on the music business and concert side of the industry.
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Doug Rosener, Department Chair and Professor of Percussion
Professor135-B Goodwin Hall
rosendb@auburn.edu
334-844-3160
Music
132 Goodwin Music Building334-844-4165
Music Performance – Instrumental | Piano | Voice | Composition (Technology) | Commercial Music
Major
MSLA
Music Performance – Instrumental | Piano | Voice | Composition (Technology) | Commercial Music
Major
About
If you aspire to use your musical talent and passion in a performance career, then our Bachelor of Music degree is designed for you.
Our performance degree will help you elevate your musical skills to the highest level. You’ll receive group and individualized training and gain proficiency in critical thinking, skill development, time management, self-discipline and focused practice.
There are five concentrations within the music performance major:
- Instrumental
- Piano
- Voice
- Composition (Technology)
- Commercial Music
A successful audition is required for admission into the program. Please contact the Department of Music for more information.
Careers
Our program will prepare you for a career in teaching, music performance, composition, and arts administration, or for graduate school.
If you want to teach music in a public school, the Bachelor of Music Education degree is offered through the College of Education in partnership with the Department of Music.
Potential careers include:
- Orchestral performer
- Vocal performer
- Cruise line performer
- Private lesson teacher
- Music researcher
- Church musician
- Music librarian
- Music producer
- Musical director
- Audio or video technician
- Audio and video production
- Instrument repair technician
- Music journalist
- Music analyst
- Film or television composer
- Video game composer
- Music arranger
- Conductor
- Copyist
- Music editor
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Doug Rosener, Department Chair and Professor of Percussion
Professor135-B Goodwin Hall
rosendb@auburn.edu
334-844-3160
Music
132 Goodwin Music Building334-844-4165
Music Theatre
Major
THMU
Music Theatre
Major
About
If you aspire to be a professional actor or music theatre artist, then our Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre is designed for you.
Our four-year degree program offers practical, pre-professional skills in acting, dancing and singing. During the first two years of our program, you’ll study:
- Voice
- Music theory
- Piano
- Speech
- Acting
- Ballet
- Jazz
- Tap
You’ll experience a combination of a traditional liberal arts education and applied skills in performance, which is a great foundation for graduate school or professional employment.
All members of our acting faculty are professional actors with years of experience in the industry.
An audition is required and typically held during the fall of your senior year in high school. Contact the Department of Theatre for more information about its audition schedule.
Careers
Potential careers include:
- Dialect coach
- Actor
- Producer
- Casting director
- Singer
- Voiceover actor
- Dancer
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Tessa Carr, Department Chair and Co-director of Mosaic Theatre Company
Professor211 Telfair Peet Theatre
twc0009@auburn.edu
334-844-6614
Theatre & Dance
211 Telfair B. Theatre Building334-844-4748
National Security & Intelligence
Certificate
NSEC
National Security & Intelligence
Certificate
About
Offered by the Department of Political Science, the Undergraduate Certificate in National Security and Intelligence is designed to prepare you for careers in national security. You will be able to apply classic and contemporary theories of international relations related to the perpetuation of peacetime, as well as the causes, conduct and termination of conflict. You will also be able to assess predictable and unpredictable threats to national and international security.
The certificate requires 15 credit hours.
Careers
Career options include working for:
- Departments of State, Defense or Homeland Security
- NSA, FBI or CIA
- National security-focused think tanks and policy institutes
- Other public or private sector security firms and organizations
Contact
Cathleen Erwin, Department Chair
Professor7082 Haley Center
coe0001@auburn.edu
334-844-5051
Political Science
7080 Haley Center334-844-5370
Neuroscience
Major
NSCI
Neuroscience
Major
About
Our Neuroscience program is for those who are intrigued by the unknown, want to solve challenging problems and explore the way humans think.
Our program combines psychology and science to deepen our understanding of the brain and nervous system. You’ll take courses such as:
- Sensation and perception
- Behavioral neuroscience
- Psychology of Learning
- Cognitive psychology
You’ll also have the opportunity to conduct research and use state-of-the-art equipment at the Auburn University MRI Research Center. After graduation, you’ll be ready to further study in professional schools and graduate programs or start your career in health-related sciences.
Careers
Our neuroscience degree will prepare you for further study in professional schools and graduate programs or for careers in health-related fields.
Potential careers include:
- Researcher
- Clinic manager
- Technician
- Lab manager
- Program coordinator
- Policy advisor
- Scientific journalist
- Grants administrator
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Jeffrey Katz, Director of CaBS Program
Professor215 Thach Hall
katzjef@auburn.edu
334-844-6490
Psychological Sciences
226 Thach Hall334-844-4412
Philosophy
Major Minor
PHIL
Philosophy
Major Minor
About
Our Bachelor of Arts in philosophy exposes you to the great philosophers and philosophies of the past and present. You’ll become adept at criticizing the view of others and yourself while engaging with fundamental questions about the world around us.
Led by expert faculty, our curriculum is designed so that you can tailor your coursework to your interests.
The study of philosophy is excellent preparation for graduate school, professional school, seminary or any career in which clear thought and expression are valued. Philosophy helps you think critically and improves your writing ability – two skills employers rank as among the most important.
Careers
The skills developed by studying philosophy will serve you well no matter what career path you choose.
Career fields include:
- Law
- Medicine
- Medical Ethics
- Business
- Clergy
- Public Policy
- Publishing
- Research
- Nonprofits
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Guy Rohrbaugh,
Professor6074 Haley Center
rohrbgn@auburn.edu
Arata Hamawaki,
Associate Professor6096 Haley Center
azh0011@auburn.edu
Philosophy
6080 Haley Center334-844-4344
Philosophy & Religion
Minor
PREL
Philosophy & Religion
Minor
About
Our philosophy and religion minor offers an interdisciplinary study of religion rooted in philosophical, theological and historical studies. We’ll introduce you to the concepts, doctrines and development of religious life across the globe, both in the past and present.
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Kelly Dean Jolley,
Professor6078 Haley Center
jollekd@auburn.edu
Philosophy
6080 Haley Center334-844-4344
Photography
Minor
PHOT
Photography
Minor
About
The 15-hour minor in photography is designed to give students a foundation in creative photography in the context of fine art. Analog and digital processes are covered. The minor is open to all undergraduate students except for those majoring in programs housed within the Department of Art & Art History.
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Charles Hemard, Department Chair
Associate Professor235 Biggin Hall
cjh0009@auburn.edu
334-844-3448
Art & Art History
108 Biggin Hall334-844-4373
Political Science
Major Minor
POLI
Political Science
Major Minor
About
Are you interested in pressing cultural, political and social issues such as health care, the environment and civil rights? If so, then our Bachelor of Arts in political science is designed for you.
Our program integrates the humanities and social sciences to examine political processes, systems and dynamics across the globe. You’ll learn about:
- American government
- Comparative politics
- International relations
- Political theory
- Public law
In addition, you’ll gain valuable analytical, oral and written communication skills that prepare you for graduate study or a career in political science.
Careers
Our graduates are equipped for a wide range of exciting careers in government, law, non-profits, international organizations, business, politics, education, journalism, and public and private research think-tanks.
Potential careers include:
- Public policy advisor
- Regional planner
- City manager
- Attorney
- Program administrator
- Community affairs specialist
- Researcher
- Intelligence officer
- Political advisor
- Campaign manager
- Lobbyist
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Cathleen Erwin, Department Chair
Professor7082 Haley Center
coe0001@auburn.edu
334-844-5051
Political Science
7080 Haley Center334-844-5370
Psychology
Major Minor Graduate
PSYC
Psychology
Major Minor Graduate
About
Have you ever wondered why people take risks if the odds of winning are small? Or how our beliefs, values and prejudices are formed? What about why people fail or succeed with their new-year resolutions? Psychologists try to understand the answers to questions like these in order to improve the quality of human life.
Our Bachelor of Arts in psychology gives you access to the latest knowledge, cutting-edge research, scientific tools and best practices for the study of human behavior. We offer courses ranging from applied to basic psychology, as well as a variety of specialty courses, such as sports psychology and human memory.
We also offer the following graduate degrees:
- Applied Behavior Analysis in Developmental Disabilities (Non-Thesis) – MS
- Psychology (Industrial and Organizational) - Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's (ABM)
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology (Non-Thesis) – MS
- Clinical Psychology – PhD
- Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences – PhD
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology - PhD
For more information about our graduate degrees, contact the graduate student services coordinator.
Careers
By studying the mind and behavior, you’ll enter the workforce with a deeper understanding of the professional world around you. Our bachelor’s degree is also an excellent foundation for further graduate study in clinical, behavioral or organizational psychology.
Potential careers include:
- Case manager
- Community relations director
- Counselor
- Data analyst
- Adult learning instructor
- Sales representative
- Market researcher
- Fundraiser
- Human resources manager
- Grant writer
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Robert Gordon, Director of Undergraduate Programs
Senior Lecturer226-C Thach Hall
rdg0014@auburn.edu
Thane Bryant, Graduate Student Services Coordinator
227 Thach Hall
bryangt@auburn.edu
334-844-4412
Psychological Sciences
226 Thach Hall334-844-4412
Public Administration
Major Minor Graduate Certificate
PUBA
Public Administration
Major Minor Graduate Certificate
About
If you enjoy serving others in your community and aspire to be successful in public service, our Bachelor of Arts in public administration is designed for you.
You may also consider our accelerated BA/MPA program, which allows you to obtain both your bachelor’s degree and Master of Public Administration degree within five years.
We also offer the following graduate degrees:
- Master of Public Administration
- PhD in Public Administration and Public Policy
And we offer four graduate certificates:
- Graduate Certificate in Economic Development
- Graduate Certificate in Election Administration
- Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Organizations and Community Governance
- Graduate Certificate in Global Public Service
In each of our programs, you’ll develop the skills needed to assume major leadership roles in local, state and national governments, community service groups and non-profit organizations.
Careers
Career opportunities are vast, ranging from supervising a parks and recreation program or administering personnel policies to being a policy analyst for a legislative body or executive department. Many of our graduates pursue careers in non-profit organizations.
Potential careers include:
- City manager
- Financial administrator
- Budget analyst
- Community affairs specialist
- Non-profit administrator
- Fundraiser
- Policy analyst
- Grant writer
- Human resource manager
- Environmental manager
- Risk manager
- Program manager
- Compliance officer
- Campaign manager
- Lobbyist
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Kelly Krawczyk, MPA and Ph.D. Program Director
Professor8030-E Haley Center
kak0037@auburn.edu
334-844-6460
Political Science
7080 Haley Center334-844-5370
Public History
Certificate
PUBH
Public History
Certificate
About
Our Certificate in Public History will prepare you for employment in public history organizations by giving you a grounding in the fundamentals of the field. We prioritize engaging instruction in class and real-world experiential learning through internships.
Internship opportunities through Auburn’s public history program include positions in diverse settings, ranging from museums and public heritage groups to historic sites, archives and state agencies, including the National Park Service. In every case, internships are customized to your interests, coursework and career goals.
The Certificate in Public History is open to students enrolled in the master’s or doctoral program, and to students who have already completed a MLIS or MA in history at Auburn or elsewhere.
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Elijah Gaddis, Co-director, Public History Program
Associate Professor320-C Thach Hall
ejg0019@auburn.edu
Keith Hebert, Co-director, Public History Program
Professor313 Thach Hall
heberks@auburn.edu
334-844-4358
History
310 Thach Hall334-844-4360
Public Relations
Major Minor
PRCM
Public Relations
Major Minor
About
Public relations is an exciting, fast-paced field that combines multiple media-related functions. Public relations professionals help create and sustain a positive image for an organization by coordinating with the media, event planning, writing and market research.
Our Bachelor of Arts in public relations teaches you:
- Research
- Planning and application
- Evaluation
- Communication
- Media tactics
- Ethical reasoning
- Strategic thinking
- Creative problem-solving
- Written and oral communication skills
You’ll also gain hands-on experience through our service-learning component, which requires you to work in teams with our community partners. Our internship requirement ensures you’ll gain on-the-job experience and networking opportunities.
Careers
Our majors intern at some of the top companies in the nation like Children’s Hospital of Birmingham, Coca-Cola, Marie Claire, Michael Kors USA, and Universal Music Group. Our graduates work for companies such as Aflac, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Edelman, Intermark Group, NASCAR, Schroder PR, Universal Music Group, and CNN. Our combination of in-class instruction and hands-on practices will give you an edge as you enter the action-packed field of public relations.
Potential careers include:
- Special event planner
- Marketing director
- Social media coordinator
- Sales representative
- Media relations coordinator
- Digital content coordinator
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Michail Vafeiadis, Associate Director of Public Relations
Associate Professor232-B Tichenor Hall
mzv0042@auburn.edu
Communication & Journalism
217 Tichenor Hall334-844-2727
Social Work
Major Minor Graduate
SOWO
Social Work
Major Minor Graduate
About
Social workers enhance the well-being of individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities with a particular focus on advocating for individuals who are vulnerable and oppressed.
Our Bachelor of Arts in social work is a dynamic degree program that equips you with the professional knowledge, values and skills to engage in social work across settings. We emphasize practicums and internships so you can gain real-world experience before graduation.
Our professors have research and clinical experience in:
- Mental health
- Children and families
- Gerontology
- Policy analysis
- Disabilities
- Crisis management
- Homelessness
For advanced scholars, we offer a Master of Social Work. With both online and on-campus options, our master’s program will prepare you for advanced clinical social work practice with a focus on health and mental health, emphasizing health disparities, prevention and policy.
Both of our social work programs are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Completion of either social work degree makes you eligible to apply for and take the licensure test to become a licensed social worker.
Careers
Graduates of the social work program will find a diverse field of employment opportunities and will be eligible for professional social work licensure.
Career fields include:
- Mental health and addictions
- Health care and hospitals
- School social work
- Veteran’s administration and military
- Criminal justice
- Aging and disability services
- Hospice
- Child welfare, family services and adoption
- Administration and management
- Public policy and advocacy
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Contact
Hilary Joyce, BASW Program Director
Associate Professor7030-H Haley Center
hdj0002@auburn.edu
334-844-5014
Danilea Werner, MSW Program Director
Associate Professor7030-F Haley Center
dwerner@auburn.edu
334-844-2822
Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work
7030 Haley Center334-844-5049
Sociology
Major Minor Graduate
SOCY
Sociology
Major Minor Graduate
About
Every day you interact with family, friends, authority figures and strangers. Sociologists study the circumstances around this human behavior and social interaction, with a particular focus on groups, networks, social institutions and social change.
Our Bachelor of Arts in sociology gives you an understanding of these social contexts and helps you develop skills in oral and written communication, critical thinking and research.
Because our faculty specialize in a wide range of fields, you’ll take courses on:
- Organizations
- Criminal and deviant behavior
- Social psychological processes
- Family life
- Legal institutions
- Medical system
- Human population dynamics
- International development
You’ll also have opportunities for internships and hands-on research experience tailored to your interests.
Our curriculum features two concentration areas: sociology and criminology. Both areas stress basic research and analytical skills that prepare you for a wide array of jobs.
Our interdepartmental graduate program in sociology offers study and research leading to the degrees of Master of Arts or Master of Science in sociology and in rural sociology.
Careers
You'll be prepared for jobs in fields such as law enforcement, education, government, social services, business and management. With knowledge of human behavior and societal change, you’ll thoughtfully engage and successfully contribute to the world around you.
Potential careers include:
- Guidance counselor
- Law enforcement officer
- Probation officer
- Human resources specialist
- Lawyer
- Management consultant
- Market research analyst
- Media planner
- Policy analyst
- Public relations specialist
- Social science researcher
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Contact
Natalia Ruiz-Junco, Sociology Undergraduate Program Director
Associate Professor7060 Haley Center
ncr0007@auburn.edu
334-844-5052
Greg Weaver, Sociology Graduate Program Director
Associate Professor7056 Haley Center
weavegs@auburn.edu
334-844-5040
Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work
7030 Haley Center334-844-5049
Spanish
Major Minor Graduate
FLSP
Spanish
Major Minor Graduate
About
The study of a foreign language opens your mind to cultures, societies and histories around the world.
Our Bachelor of Arts in Spanish broadens your understanding of society through cultural exchange in Spanish and provides you with communication skills, linguistic dexterity, critical thinking and cultural awareness.
Our courses range from basic language and traditional literature courses to topic-driven courses in film and business. We also offer service-learning courses that extend the classroom beyond the traditional campus.
These cultural insights and practical tools will help you find your place in today’s competitive, multilingual marketplace.
For advanced scholars, we also offer a Master of Hispanic Studies (MHS).
Careers
With a Spanish degree, you can enjoy a career in a variety of fields such as business, communications, education and government. A Spanish degree is also a great foundation for further study in medicine, law, business and academia.
Careers fields include:
- Translation
- Foreign service
- Immigration/Naturalization
- Customs
- Intelligence
- Law enforcement
- Journalism/broadcasting
- Banking/finance
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Research
- Airline services
- Travel services
- Educational administration
- Civil service
- Non-profit
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Contact
Tim McCallister, Undergraduate Director of Spanish
Associate Professor6006 Haley Center
tam0053@auburn.edu
334-844-6356
Jorge Muñoz, Department Chair
Associate Professor6012 Haley Center
jjm0001@auburn.edu
334-844-7395
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center334-844-4345
CLA Abroad
FLST
Spanish – International Trade
Major
About
Our Bachelor of Arts in Spanish-International Trade is a professional degree that broadens your understanding of society through cultural exchange in Spanish and provides you with communication skills, linguistic dexterity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness. These cultural insights and practical tools can help you find your place in today’s competitive, multilingual marketplace.
Careers
With a Spanish - international trade degree, you can enjoy a career in a variety of fields such as business, communications, education and government.
Careers fields include:
- Translation
- Foreign service
- Immigration/Naturalization
- Customs
- Intelligence
- Law enforcement
- Journalism/broadcasting
- Banking/finance
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Research
- Airline services
- Travel services
- Educational administration
- Civil service
- Non-profit
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Contact
Tim McCallister, Undergraduate Director of Spanish
Associate Professor6006 Haley Center
tam0053@auburn.edu
334-844-6356
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center334-844-4345
CLA Abroad
Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
Major Certificate
SLHS
Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
Major Certificate
About
Our Bachelor of Science in speech, language and hearing sciences is a pre-professional degree that prepares you to pursue graduate education in speech-language pathology or audiology and to attain a Certificate of Clinical Competence in your area of specialty.
Speech-language pathologists assess and treat patients who have speech, language, voice, fluency or oral motor disorders. They also assist people who wish to improve their communication skills through changes in vocal pitch, quality or accent.
Audiologists identify, diagnose and treat people experiencing disorders associated with the ear and hearing. They utilize equipment such as audiometers and computers to assess a patient’s impairment and plan a course of treatment. Audiologists are concerned with the nature and extent of hearing loss and how this may impact a client’s quality of life.
For students who have already completed a non-related four-year undergraduate degree but who need to complete prerequisite coursework for graduate school, we offer an undergraduate certificate in speech, language and hearing sciences. The certificate requires 25 credit hours, which are taken online.
We also offer a Master of Speech Language Pathology and a Doctor of Audiology (AuD).
Careers
Potential careers include:
- Speech-language pathologist
- Audiologist
- Clinical supervisor
- Special education instructor
- Speech therapist
Note that some positions require a master’s, AuD or PhD degree.
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Contact
Erin Reynolds-Peacock, Senior Clinical Lecturer
1199 Haley Center
enr0001@auburn.edu
334-844-9600
Mary Sandage, Graduate Program Officer
Professor1108 Haley Center
sandamj@auburn.edu
334-844-9646
Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
1199 Haley Center334-844-9600
Speech-Language Pathology
Graduate
SLP
Speech-Language Pathology
Graduate
About
Speech-language pathologists assess and treat patients who have speech, language, voice, fluency or oral motor disorders. They also assist people who wish to improve their communication skills through changes in vocal pitch, quality or accent.
When pursuing a Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology at Auburn University, you may select one of two tracks: thesis or non-thesis. Typically, you will make this decision during your first semester of graduate study.
The master's program in speech-language pathology is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). This accreditation ensures that, upon completion of the master's program, students meet all academic and practicum requirements for certification as a speech-language pathologist.
Careers
Potential careers include:
- Speech-language pathologist
- Clinical supervisor
- Special education instructor
- Speech therapist
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Contact
Mary Sandage, Graduate Program Officer
Professor1108 Haley Center
sandamj@auburn.edu
334-844-9646
Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
1199 Haley Center334-844-9600
Sports Communication
Minor
SCOM
Sports Communication
Minor
About
Our Sports Communication minor is designed to give you an understanding of the critical issues affecting society as they relate to professional, collegiate and recreational sports.
Our sports communication minor will prepare you for:
- Sports announcing
- Sports producing
- Media writing
- Strategic communications
- Public relations
Sports communication is a rapidly growing field, and with a minor in sports communication, you’ll be prepared to enter the billion-dollar sports industry as an in-demand professional with a full set of communication competencies.
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Contact
Mike Milford, Associate Director of Communication
Professor229 Tichenor Hall
msm0019@auburn.edu
334-844-8735
Communication & Journalism
217 Tichenor Hall334-844-2727
Technical & Professional Communication
Graduate Certificate
MTPC
Technical & Professional Communication
Graduate Certificate
About
In our Master of Technical and Professional Communication (MTPC) program—the only one of its kind in Alabama—you'll learn the theory and practice of technical communication and prepare yourself for a career as a writer, editor, information analyst, web developer or proposal specialist, as well as other interesting and often well-paid positions.
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, technical writers will continue to be in demand, and our graduates can do far more than write. The MTPC program can prepare you for doctoral study in technical and professional communication as well.
Classes are taught by faculty with both academic and professional experience. You'll practice document design, writing, editing, web development and production techniques for online and print media.
We also offer a Graduate Certificate in Technical Communication. The graduate certificate consists of the most practical courses offered in our Master in Technical and Professional Communication (MTPC) degree. For current employees in business or industry, the Graduate Certificate in Technical Communication may lead to an increase in job responsibilities and even salary.
Careers
Potential careers include:
- Writer
- Editor
- Information analyst
- Web developer
- Proposal specialist
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Contact
Erich Nunn, Director of Graduate Studies
Associate Professor9076 Haley Center
etn0002@auburn.edu
334-844-9076
English
9030 Haley Center334-844-4620
Theatre
Major Minor
THLA
Theatre
Major Minor
About
Theatre is a rich and diverse field comprised of many valuable skills. Our Bachelor of Arts in theatre allows you to explore theatre as an art form, a profession and a way of understanding our world. Built on a solid liberal arts foundation, you’ll be able to tailor your elective courses to your interests, whether it’s acting, design, dramaturgy, theory, technology or management.
Courses are taught in the Telfair B. Peet Theatre, which includes two fully equipped performance spaces, three dynamic performance studios, and fully equipped costume and scenic studios. Our main stage theatre features a 350-seat house along with state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment. Our black box theatre is equipped with an innovative wire tension lighting grid and a large dance studio.
You’ll enjoy opportunities to work with acclaimed guest artists and to travel nationally and internationally to attend workshops and exhibitions. You’ll also learn to think critically, creatively and collaboratively and carry your knowledge from the classroom to stages across the globe.
Careers
Potential careers include:
- Actor
- Community theatre director
- Stage manager
- Scriptwriter
- Set designer
- Box office manager
- Producer
- Lighting Technician
- Marketing manager
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Contact
Tessa Carr, Department Chair and Co-director of Mosaic Theatre Company
Professor211 Telfair Peet Theatre
twc0009@auburn.edu
334-844-6614
Theatre & Dance
211 Telfair B. Theatre Building334-844-4748
THDT
Theatre Design & Technology
Major
About
Ranked among the top in the nation, our Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre design and technology offers a practical foundation in all areas of theatrical production, including:
- Lighting
- Sound
- Costume design
- Technical direction
- Construction
You’ll also have opportunities to apply new technical and conceptual knowledge in hands-on production work. Our students also work with acclaimed guest artists as well as travel nationally and internationally to attend workshops and exhibitions.
Careers
Our program is a great foundation for a career, not only in theater, but also in fields such as film and television.
Potential careers include:
- Lighting designer
- Sound manager
- Costume designer
- Technical director
- Set designer
- Business manager
- Props master
- Make-up artist
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Contact
Tessa Carr, Department Chair and Co-director of Mosaic Theatre Company
Professor211 Telfair Peet Theatre
twc0009@auburn.edu
334-844-6614
Theatre & Dance
211 Telfair B. Theatre Building334-844-4748
Theatre Management
Major
TMGT
Theatre Management
Major
About
Our Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre management leads to professional careers as stage or production managers for theaters, concert venues or theme parks. You’ll take courses in:
- Stage management
- Production management
- Events management
- Civic engagement
- Public relations
- Business
You’ll also have numerous opportunities on and off campus to gain hands-on experience as a house manager, production assistant, events manager, assistant stage manager or production stage manager.
Careers
Potential careers include:
- Stage manager
- Events manager
- Artistic director
- Production manager
- Facilities coordinator
- Museum administrator
- Booking agent
- Location scout
- Radio producer
- Community program director
In the news
Contact
Tessa Carr, Department Chair and Co-director of Mosaic Theatre Company
Professor211 Telfair Peet Theatre
twc0009@auburn.edu
334-844-6614
Theatre & Dance
211 Telfair B. Theatre Building334-844-4748
Theatre Performance
Major
THEA
Theatre Performance
Major
About
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre performance is an extension of our BA in theatre and offers studio acting, voice and movement training with professional actors. There are also numerous opportunities to engage with professional producers in a wide variety of production experiences, including:
- Scene study
- Text analysis
- Voice
- Speech
- Dialects
- Mask work
- Makeup
- On-camera training
- Audition workshops
You’ll audition for the program in the spring of your sophomore year and begin this rigorous course of study in the fall of your junior year.
Careers
Potential careers include:
- Actor
- Dialect coach
- Actor
- Producer
- Casting director
- Singer
- Voiceover actor
- Dancer
In the news
Contact
Tessa Carr, Department Chair and Co-director of Mosaic Theatre Company
Professor211 Telfair Peet Theatre
twc0009@auburn.edu
334-844-6614
Theatre & Dance
211 Telfair B. Theatre Building334-844-4748
Translation & Interpreting
Certificate
TRAN
Translation & Interpreting
Certificate
About
The Certificate in Translation and Interpreting provides students already studying languages specific training and experience in the work of translating and interpreting. Students must complete all courses with a minimum grade of "C" to earn the certificate.
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Contact
Jorge Muñoz, Department Chair
Associate Professor6012 Haley Center
jjm0001@auburn.edu
334-844-7395
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center334-844-4345
Women's & Gender Studies
Minor
WMST
Women's & Gender Studies
Minor
About
Women's and gender studies offers the opportunity to explore and understand the diverse experiences of individuals in culture and society. Our minor will help you analyze how gender intersects with race, class, sexuality and other identities within systems of power.
You will also learn feminist approaches to knowledge, such as the place of personal experience and activism in the formulation of theory.
Our courses provide the framework and tools to develop a critical feminist perspective on the world and on your own life, as well as the opportunity to apply this lens through analytical reasoning, creative and expository writing, oral communication, research and service.
The undergraduate minor in women’s and gender studies prepares you for careers in:
- Business
- Community development
- Education
- Government
- Health and human services
- Journalism
- Law
- Media
- Nonprofit organizations
- Public administration
- And more
Our undergraduate minor also prepares you to continue your studies in graduate or professional school. Our graduate minor prepares you for advanced teaching and research on gender and sexualities.
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Contact
Adrienne Angelo, Director of Women's and Gender Studies
Professor6058 Haley Center
ama0002@auburn.edu
334-844-6372
Interdisciplinary Programs
Women's & Gender Studies
Workplace Intercultural Competence
Certificate
WKIC
Workplace Intercultural Competence
Certificate
About
The Certificate in Workplace Intercultural Competence will give you an opportunity to develop and demonstrate the skills required to work in a diverse setting and engage in intercultural communication.
In the news
Contact
Jorge Muñoz, Department Chair
Associate Professor6012 Haley Center
jjm0001@auburn.edu
334-844-7395
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center334-844-4345