BS Human Environmental Sciences at University of Alabama

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary major for students whose career goals span several human science fields, built as a custom programme around at least one College of Human Environmental Sciences discipline, aiming to improve quality of life for individuals, families and communities.

Faculty: College of Human Environmental Sciences | Department: College of Human Environmental Sciences | Duration: 120 semester credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

What you will study

At least 30 hours in HES disciplines and 12 hours at the 300-400 level including HES 485 and HES 490; college core HES 310 plus HES 100 (or HES 103 online). Focus areas include human nutrition, hospitality management, interior design, public health and sport management. An approved programme of study is needed before 100 hours.

Career pathways

Education, social services, healthcare and business, with alumni in multinational organizations, nonprofits, startups, local businesses and government agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level freshman admission (not programme-specific): 4 units English, 3 units mathematics, 3 units natural sciences (two with labs) and 10 other academic units; ACT or SAT is required if the cumulative high school GPA is below 3.0 for 2027 entry (all applicants for 2028 entry).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer (the admissions page lists Spring, and Summer/Fall priority deadlines).

First-year priority deadlines: November 2 for Spring entry and December 4 for Summer/Fall entry. Applications are accepted through the UA Undergraduate App, and first-time freshmen may also apply through the Common App.

Transfer priority deadlines: October 1 for Spring entry and March 1 for Summer/Fall entry. The application fee is $50 (nonrefundable); Alabama residents applying via the UA Undergraduate App pay no fee.

First-year applicants for a 2027 entry term must submit an ACT or SAT score if their cumulative high school GPA is below 3.0; all students applying to enroll in 2028 must submit test scores.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ua.edu/apply/

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