Africana Studies
Minor
AFRI
Africana Studies
Minor
A minor in 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.
Africana Studies Website
Ernest L Gibson III, Director, Africana Studies Program
Associate Professor
9080 Haley Center
elg0036@auburn.edu
334-844-1011
Interdisciplinary Programs
Animation
Minor
ANIM
Animation
Minor
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.
Animation Website
Joyce de Vries, Department Chair
Professor
108 Biggin Hall
devrijc@auburn.edu
334-844-4373
Art & Art History
108 Biggin Hall
334-844-4373
Anthropology
Major Minor
ANTH
Anthropology
Major Minor
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.
Anthropology Website
Arianne Gaetano, Director of Anthropology
Associate Professor
7054 Haley Center
amg0028@auburn.edu
334-844-2854
Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work
7030 Haley Center
334-844-5049
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.
Art - Studio Art BA
Major Minor
ATLA
Art - Studio Art BA
Major Minor
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.
Art - Studio Art BA Website
Joyce de Vries, Department Chair
Professor
108 Biggin Hall
devrijc@auburn.edu
334-844-4373
Art & Art History
108 Biggin Hall
334-844-4373
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
Art – Studio Art BFA
Major
ARTF
Art – Studio Art BFA
Major
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.
Art – Studio Art BFA Website
Joyce de Vries, Department Chair
Professor
108 Biggin Hall
devrijc@auburn.edu
334-844-4373
Art & Art History
108 Biggin Hall
334-844-4373
Art History
Major Minor
ARTH
Art History
Major Minor
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.
Art History Website
Joyce de Vries, Department Chair
Professor
108 Biggin Hall
devrijc@auburn.edu
334-844-4373
Art & Art History
108 Biggin Hall
334-844-4373
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
Asian Studies
Minor
ANST
Asian Studies
Minor
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.
Asian Studies Website
Carolyn FitzGerald, Chinese
Associate Professor
6016 Haley Center
cmf0009@auburn.edu
334-844-6387
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center
334-844-4345
CLA Abroad
Audiology
Graduate
AUD
Audiology
Graduate
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.
Audiology Website
Sridhar Krishnamurti, Audiology Graduate Program Officer
Professor
1102 Haley Center
krishsr@auburn.edu
334-844-9627
Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
1199 Haley Center
334-844-9600
AVPF
Aviation – Professional Flight
Major
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.
Aviation – Professional Flight Website
Wayne Ceynowa, Director of Operations and Chief Flight Instructor
335 Aviation Way, Delta Airlines Aviation Building
wsc0008@auburn.edu
334-844-5766
Aviation
2150 Bent Creek Rd, Suite 1
334-844-1942
Aviation Hospitality Management
Certificate
Aviation Hospitality Management
Certificate
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.
Aviation Hospitality Management Website
David Tidwell, Undergraduate Program Officer
Lecturer
240 Auburn University Regional Airport
dlt0028@auburn.edu
Aviation
2150 Bent Creek Rd, Suite 1
334-844-1942
Aviation Management
Major Minor
AVMN
Aviation Management
Major Minor
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.
Aviation Management Website
James Birdsong, Chair, Aviation Management Program
Assistant Professor
265 Auburn University Regional Airport
jgb0013@auburn.edu
334-844-1903
Aviation
2150 Bent Creek Rd, Suite 1
334-844-1942
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
Classics
Minor
CLAS
Classics
Minor
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.
Classics Website
Meredith Prince, Latin and Greek
Associate Professor
6044 Haley Center
mdp0007@auburn.edu
334-844-6358
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center
334-844-4345
Communication
Major Minor Graduate Certificate
COMM
Communication
Major Minor Graduate Certificate
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.
Communication Website
Mike Milford, Associate Director of Communication
Professor
229 Tichenor Hall
msm0019@auburn.edu
334-844-8735
Elizabeth Wilhoit Larson, Graduate Program Director
Associate Professor
106 Tichenor Hall
edw0031@auburn.edu
Communication & Journalism
217 Tichenor Hall
334-844-2727
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
Community Planning
Graduate
CMPL
Community Planning
Graduate
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.
Community Planning Website
Sweta Byahut, Master of Community Planning Director
Associate Professor
8082 Haley Center
szb0054@auburn.edu
334-844-8436
Political Science
7080 Haley Center
334-844-5370
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
Dance
Minor
DANC
Dance
Minor
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.
Dance Website
Chase Bringardner, Department Chair
Professor
212 Telfair Peet Theatre
cab0023@auburn.edu
334-844-6672
Theatre & Dance
211 Telfair B. Theatre Building
334-844-4748
Economics
Major Minor Graduate
ECNL
Economics
Major Minor Graduate
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.
Economics Website
Hyeongwoo Kim, Department Chair
Professor
138 Miller Hall
hzk0001@auburn.edu
334-844-2928
Chris Vickers, Graduate Program Officer
Associate Professor
133 Miller Hall
czv0008@auburn.edu
334-844-7828
Economics
101-B Miller Hall
334-844-2903
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
Election Administration
Certificate
ELEC
Election Administration
Certificate
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.
Election Administration Website
Kathleen Hale, Election Administration Program Director
Professor
2227 Haley Center
halekat@auburn.edu
334-844-6155
Political Science
7080 Haley Center
334-844-5370
English
Minor Graduate
ENGL
English
Minor Graduate
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, Dr. Derek Ross, 8072 Haley Center, 334-844-9073.
English Website
Jonathan Bolton, Department Chair
Professor
9030-F Haley Center
boltojw@auburn.edu
334-844-9079
Derek Ross, Director of Graduate Studies
Professor
8072 Haley Center
dgr0003@auburn.edu
334-844-9073
English
9030 Haley Center
334-844-4620
English – Creative Writing
Major Minor
EGLC
English – Creative Writing
Major Minor
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.
English – Creative Writing Website
Anton DiSclafani, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Associate Professor
8066 Haley Center
abd0025@auburn.edu
English
9030 Haley Center
334-844-4620
English – Professional & Public Writing
Major Minor
EGLW
English – Professional & Public Writing
Major Minor
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.
English – Professional & Public Writing Website
Anton DiSclafani, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Associate Professor
8066 Haley Center
abd0025@auburn.edu
English
9030 Haley Center
334-844-4620
English Literature
Major
EGLL
English Literature
Major
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.
English Literature Website
Anton DiSclafani, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Associate Professor
8066 Haley Center
abd0025@auburn.edu
English
9030 Haley Center
334-844-4620
French
Major Minor
FLFR
French
Major Minor
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.
French Website
Evelyne Bornier, French
Professor
6024 Haley Center
emb0026@auburn.edu
334-844-6298
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center
334-844-4345
CLA Abroad
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
FLFT
French – International Trade
Major
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.
French – International Trade Website
Evelyne Bornier, French
Professor
6024 Haley Center
emb0026@auburn.edu
334-844-6298
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center
334-844-4345
CLA Abroad
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
German
Major Minor
FLGR
German
Major Minor
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.
German Website
Traci O'Brien, Department Chair
Professor
6030 Haley Center
tso0001@auburn.edu
334-844-6350
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center
334-844-4345
CLA Abroad
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
FLGT
German – International Trade
Major
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.
German – International Trade Website
Traci O'Brien, Department Chair
Professor
6030 Haley Center
tso0001@auburn.edu
334-844-6350
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center
334-844-4345
CLA Abroad
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
Global Cultures
Minor
GCUL
Global Cultures
Minor
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.
Global Cultures Website
Jorge Muñoz, Spanish and Director of International and Exchange Programs
Associate Professor
6012 Haley Center
jjm0001@auburn.edu
334-844-7395
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center
334-844-4345
CLA Abroad
HADM
Health Services Administration
Major
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.
Health Services Administration Website
Haneen Ali, Health Services Administration Program Director
Associate Professor
7076 Haley Center
hba0007@auburn.edu
334-844-5370
Political Science
7080 Haley Center
334-844-5370
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
History
Major Minor Graduate
HIST
History
Major Minor Graduate
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.
History Website
Michael Kozuh, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Professor
308-A Thach Hall
mgk0001@auburn.edu
334-844-6633
Jennifer Brooks, Director of Graduate Studies
Professor
311 Thach Hall
jeb0002@auburn.edu
334-844-4287
History
310 Thach Hall
334-844-4360
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
ICYB
Information & Cyber Analysis
Minor
Study the increasing complexity of cyber technology with a minor in Information and Cyber Analysis. Our program will supplement your major of study by equipping you with knowledge about the numerous social processes of legal and illegal activities, the skills to analyze complex data sets and advanced problem-solving skills.
This interdisciplinary minor will expose you to analytically oriented classes across the university, preparing you to tailor applicable skills to your personal and career goals.
Associate Professor
7056 Haley Center
weavegs@auburn.edu
334-844-5040
Interdisciplinary Programs
ICOM
Intercultural Communication
Minor
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.
Intercultural Communication Website
Mike Milford, Associate Director of Communication
Professor
229 Tichenor Hall
msm0019@auburn.edu
334-844-8735
Communication & Journalism
217 Tichenor Hall
334-844-2727
IDSC
Interdisciplinary Studies
Major
Create your own program of study to meet your goals with the Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies. If you have multiple interests, are highly engaged and learn best by doing, then our program is designed for you.
Interdisciplinary Studies will train you to answer questions, solve problems and address topics that are too broad or complex to be covered by a single discipline.
Through our Interdisciplinary Studies degree program, you’ll acquire a diverse skill set customized to your personal and career aspirations.
Interdisciplinary Studies Website
Robin Sexton, Interdisciplinary Studies Coordinator
Lecturer
304 Tichenor Hall
gosserb@auburn.edu
334-844-2808
Interdisciplinary Programs
International Studies
Major
ISLA
International Studies
Major
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.
International Studies Website
Jorge Muñoz, Spanish and Director of International and Exchange Programs
Associate Professor
6012 Haley Center
jjm0001@auburn.edu
334-844-7395
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center
334-844-4345
Interdisciplinary Programs
CLA Abroad
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:
- US AID
- 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.
Italian Studies
Minor
ITST
Italian Studies
Minor
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.
Italian Studies Website
Anna Chiafele, Italian
Associate Professor
6018 Haley Center
azc0039@auburn.edu
334-844-6359
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center
334-844-4345
CLA Abroad
Journalism
Major Minor
JRNL
Journalism
Major Minor
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.
Journalism Website
Justin Blankenship, Associate Director of Journalism
Assistant Professor
105 Tichenor Hall
jzb0124@auburn.edu
Communication & Journalism
217 Tichenor Hall
334-844-2727
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
JRSP
Journalism – Sports Production
Major
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.
Journalism – Sports Production Website
Justin Blankenship, Associate Director of Journalism
Assistant Professor
105 Tichenor Hall
jzb0124@auburn.edu
Communication & Journalism
217 Tichenor Hall
334-844-2727
Latin American Studies
Minor
LAST
Law & Justice
Major
LAWJ
Law & Justice
Major
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.
Law & Justice Website
Steven Brown, Law and Justice Program Director
Professor
7006 Haley Center
brown32@auburn.edu
334-844-6154
Political Science
7080 Haley Center
334-844-5370
Leadership
Minor
LEAD
Leadership
Minor
Develop your personal leadership skills and apply those skills to your field of study with a minor in leadership. It’s an ideal complement to any major on campus. Courses cover a variety of topics related to leadership development such as communication, problem-solving and social responsibility.
Leadership Website
Julia Wiard, Director, Women's Leadership Institute
Instructor
218 Miller Hall
jfw0005@auburn.edu
334-844-6169
Interdisciplinary Programs
Leadership for a Global Society
Certificate
LDGS
Leadership for a Global Society
Certificate
The Leadership for a Global Society undergraduate certificate will help prepare you to be a leader in a global environment.
In addition to specific coursework on leadership, the certificate encourages critical thinking and stimulates reflection about the economic, social, political and environmental contexts in which global community engagement and international interactions occur.
The certificate can be completed by Auburn students, non-Auburn students or working professionals and requires 12 credit hours.
Leadership for a Global Society Website
Julia Wiard, Director, Women's Leadership Institute
Instructor
218 Miller Hall
jfw0005@auburn.edu
334-844-6169
Interdisciplinary Programs
CLA Abroad
Liberal Arts Undergraduate Research
Certificate
LBRS
Liberal Arts Undergraduate Research
Certificate
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.
Professor
315B Tichenor Hall
bowlicj@auburn.edu
334-844-2182
Interdisciplinary Programs
Linguistics
Minor
LING
Linguistics
Minor
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.
Linguistics Website
Anton DiSclafani, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Associate Professor
8066 Haley Center
abd0025@auburn.edu
English
9030 Haley Center
334-844-4620
FLIN
Linguistics – French, German or Spanish
Minor
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.
Linguistics – French, German or Spanish Website
Traci O'Brien, Department Chair
Professor
6030 Haley Center
tso0001@auburn.edu
334-844-6350
Lourdes Betanzos, Undergraduate Director of Spanish
Professor
6054 Haley Center
betanlo@auburn.edu
334-844-6375
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center
334-844-4345
CLA Abroad
Media Studies
Major Minor
MDIA
Media Studies
Major Minor
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.
Media Studies Website
Ed Youngblood, Associate Director of Media Studies
Professor
223 Tichenor Hall
ney0002@auburn.edu
334-844-0257
Communication & Journalism
217 Tichenor Hall
334-844-2727
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
MDIV
Media Studies – Visual Media
Major
The 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. A showcase of our students' work can be viewed online.
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.
Media Studies – Visual Media Website
Ed Youngblood, Associate Director of Media Studies
Professor
223 Tichenor Hall
ney0002@auburn.edu
334-844-0257
Communication & Journalism
217 Tichenor Hall
334-844-2727
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
MRST
Medieval & Renaissance/Early Modern Studies
Minor
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.
Professor
9030-F Haley Center
boltojw@auburn.edu
334-844-9079
Interdisciplinary Programs
Mediterranean Studies
Certificate
MDST
Mediterranean Studies
Certificate
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.
Mediterranean Studies Website
Giovanna Summerfield, Italian and French, Director of Mediterranean Studies
Professor
6030 Haley Center
summegi@auburn.edu
Interdisciplinary Programs
CLA Abroad
Music
Major
MULA
Music
Major
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.
If you are interested in a music minor, you must seek approval from the department chair, Dr. Rick Good, and complete a successful music audition to be accepted. Acceptance into the music minor program cannot be granted until early fall, after class sizes for music and music education majors are determined. The first two years of coursework for the BA in music is the same as the music minor and includes private lessons. If you are thinking about a music minor, we encourage you to consider the BA degree.
Music Website
Rick Good, Department Chair and Director of Bands
Professor
131 Goodwin Hall
goodric@auburn.edu
334-844-4166
Music
101 Goodwin Music Building
334-844-4165
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
Music Performance – Instrumental | Piano | Voice | Composition & Technology | Commercial Music
Major
MSLA
Music Performance – Instrumental | Piano | Voice | Composition & Technology | Commercial Music
Major
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 and technology
- Commercial music
A successful audition is required for admission into the program. Please contact the Department of Music for more information.
Music Performance – Instrumental | Piano | Voice | Composition & Technology | Commercial Music Website
Rick Good, Department Chair and Director of Bands
Professor
131 Goodwin Hall
goodric@auburn.edu
334-844-4166
Music
101 Goodwin Music Building
334-844-4165
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
Music Theatre
Major
THMU
Music Theatre
Major
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.
Music Theatre Website
Chase Bringardner, Department Chair
Professor
212 Telfair Peet Theatre
cab0023@auburn.edu
334-844-6672
Theatre & Dance
211 Telfair B. Theatre Building
334-844-4748
Neuroscience
Major
NSCI
Neuroscience
Major
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.
Neuroscience Website
Jeffrey Katz, Director of CaBS Program
Professor
215 Thach Hall
katzjef@auburn.edu
334-844-6490
Psychological Sciences
226 Thach Hall
334-844-4412
Philosophy
Major Minor
PHIL
Philosophy
Major Minor
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.
Philosophy Website
Guy Rohrbaugh,
Professor
6074 Haley Center
rohrbgn@auburn.edu
Arata Hamawaki,
Associate Professor
6096 Haley Center
azh0011@auburn.edu
Philosophy
6080 Haley Center
334-844-4344
Philosophy & Religion
Minor
PREL
Philosophy & Religion
Minor
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.
Philosophy & Religion Website
Kelly Dean Jolley,
Professor
6078 Haley Center
jollekd@auburn.edu
J. Loxley Compton,
Lecturer
6094 Haley Center
comptja@auburn.edu
Philosophy
6080 Haley Center
334-844-4344
Political Science
Major Minor
POLI
Political Science
Major Minor
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.
Political Science Website
Cathleen Erwin, Department Chair
Associate Professor
7082 Haley Center
coe0001@auburn.edu
334-844-5051
Political Science
7080 Haley Center
334-844-5370
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
Psychology
Major Minor Graduate
PSYC
Psychology
Major Minor Graduate
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 program coordinator, Thane Bryant, 227 Thach Hall, 334-844-4412.
Psychology Website
Robert Gordon, Director of Undergraduate Programs
Senior Lecturer
226-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 Hall
334-844-4412
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
Public Administration
Major Minor Graduate Certificate
PUBA
Public Administration
Major Minor Graduate Certificate
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 three graduate certificates as well as a graduate minor 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.
Public Administration Website
Bridgett King, Master of Public Administration Program Director
Associate Professor
8030-C Haley Center
bak0020@auburn.edu
334-844-6301
Kelly Krawczyk, PhD in Public Administration & Public Policy Program Director
Associate Professor
8030-E Haley Center
kak0037@auburn.edu
334-844-6460
Political Science
7080 Haley Center
334-844-5370
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
Public History
Certificate
PUBH
Public History
Certificate
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.
Public History Website
Jennifer Brooks, Director of Graduate Studies
Professor
311 Thach Hall
jeb0002@auburn.edu
334-844-4287
History
310 Thach Hall
334-844-4360
Public Relations
Major Minor
PRCM
Public Relations
Major Minor
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.
Public Relations Website
Michail Vafeiadis, Associate Director of Public Relations
Assistant Professor
225 Tichenor Hall
mzv0042@auburn.edu
Communication & Journalism
217 Tichenor Hall
334-844-2727
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
Social Work
Major Minor Graduate
SOWO
Social Work
Major Minor Graduate
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.
Social Work Website
Hilary Joyce, BASW Program Director
Associate Professor
7030-H Haley Center
hdj0002@auburn.edu
334-844-5014
Danilea Werner, MSW Program Director
Associate Professor
7030-F Haley Center
dwerner@auburn.edu
334-844-2822
Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work
7030 Haley Center
334-844-5049
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
Sociology
Major Minor Graduate
SOCY
Sociology
Major Minor Graduate
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.
Sociology Website
Natalia Ruiz-Junco, Sociology Undergraduate Program Director
Associate Professor
7060 Haley Center
ncr0007@auburn.edu
334-844-5052
Greg Weaver, Sociology Graduate Program Director
Associate Professor
7056 Haley Center
weavegs@auburn.edu
334-844-5040
Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work
7030 Haley Center
334-844-5049
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
Spanish
Major Minor Graduate
FLSP
Spanish
Major Minor Graduate
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 Arts in Spanish and a Master of Hispanic Studies (MHS).
Spanish Website
Lourdes Betanzos, Undergraduate Director of Spanish
Professor
6054 Haley Center
betanlo@auburn.edu
334-844-6375
David Zuwiyya, Director, Spanish Graduate Program
Professor
6068 Haley Center
zuwiyzd@auburn.edu
334-844-6361
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center
334-844-4345
CLA Abroad
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
FLST
Spanish – International Trade
Major
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.
Spanish – International Trade Website
Lourdes Betanzos, Undergraduate Director of Spanish
Professor
6054 Haley Center
betanlo@auburn.edu
334-844-6375
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center
334-844-4345
CLA Abroad
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
Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
Major Certificate
SLHS
Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
Major Certificate
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). For more information about our graduate degrees, contact Dr. Allison Plumb, 1219 Haley Center, 334-844-9608.
Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences Website
Erin Reynolds-Peacock, Clinical Lecturer
1199 Haley Center
enr0001@auburn.edu
334-844-9600
Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
1199 Haley Center
334-844-9600
Speech-Language Pathology
Graduate
SLP
Speech-Language Pathology
Graduate
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.
Speech-Language Pathology Website
Allison Plumb, Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Program Officer
Associate Professor
1139-B Haley Center
amp0016@auburn.edu
334-844-9608
Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
1199 Haley Center
334-844-9600
Sports Communication
Minor
SCOM
Sports Communication
Minor
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.
Sports Communication Website
Mike Milford, Associate Director of Communication
Professor
229 Tichenor Hall
msm0019@auburn.edu
334-844-8735
Communication & Journalism
217 Tichenor Hall
334-844-2727
Sustainability
Minor
SUST
Sustainability
Minor
Problems of environmental degradation, social justice and economic inequality have never been more pressing, and the demand for people with the determination and skills to address them has never been greater.
In our Sustainability Studies minor, you’ll learn to solve complex, real-world problems with sustainable, interdisciplinary solutions. The minor is open to students from all majors of study and emphasizes:
- Engineering, technology and design
- Natural and physical sciences
- Social and human sciences
- Arts and humanities
- Study abroad
Sustainability is a rapidly growing field of study, and is the focus of new interdisciplinary degrees, certificates and minor programs at universities across the country. There is increasing demand for employees with training and job skills for the green economy, and a widening array of sustainability-related careers from which to choose.
Sustainability Website
Rebecca Retzlaff, Director of the Academic Sustainability Program
Professor
7094 Haley Center
rcr0001@auburn.edu
Interdisciplinary Programs
Technical & Professional Communication
Graduate Certificate
MTPC
Technical & Professional Communication
Graduate Certificate
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.
Technical & Professional Communication Website
Derek Ross, Director of Graduate Studies
Professor
8072 Haley Center
dgr0003@auburn.edu
334-844-9073
English
9030 Haley Center
334-844-4620
Theatre
Major Minor
THLA
Theatre
Major Minor
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.
Theatre Website
Chase Bringardner, Department Chair
Professor
212 Telfair Peet Theatre
cab0023@auburn.edu
334-844-6672
Theatre & Dance
211 Telfair B. Theatre Building
334-844-4748
THDT
Theatre Design & Technology
Major
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.
Theatre Design & Technology Website
Chase Bringardner, Department Chair
Professor
212 Telfair Peet Theatre
cab0023@auburn.edu
334-844-6672
Theatre & Dance
211 Telfair B. Theatre Building
334-844-4748
Theatre Management
Major
TMGT
Theatre Management
Major
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.
Theatre Management Website
Chase Bringardner, Department Chair
Professor
212 Telfair Peet Theatre
cab0023@auburn.edu
334-844-6672
Theatre & Dance
211 Telfair B. Theatre Building
334-844-4748
Theatre Performance
Major
THEA
Theatre Performance
Major
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.
Theatre Performance Website
Chase Bringardner, Department Chair
Professor
212 Telfair Peet Theatre
cab0023@auburn.edu
334-844-6672
Theatre & Dance
211 Telfair B. Theatre Building
334-844-4748
Translation & Interpreting
Certificate
TRAN
Translation & Interpreting
Certificate
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.
Translation & Interpreting Website
Traci O'Brien, Department Chair
Professor
6030 Haley Center
tso0001@auburn.edu
334-844-6350
World Languages, Literatures & Cultures
6030 Haley Center
334-844-4345
Women's & Gender Studies
Minor
WMST
Women's & Gender Studies
Minor
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.
Women's & Gender Studies Website
Janice Clifford, Director of Women's and Gender Studies
Associate Professor
7020 Haley Center
cliffje@auburn.edu
334-844-5080
Interdisciplinary Programs
Women's & Gender Studies