SPECIAL Student Programs

Cooperative Education Program (CO-OP)

The College of Business Administration participates in the University's Cooperative Education Program. The program is designed to provide relevant paid employment experiences that integrate, complement and enhance the student's academic program. The students are placed in co-op positions in a variety of business settings, including government agencies, financial institutions, social agencies, accounting firms, entrepreneurial companies, and others. It provides formal on the job training and professional contacts that will supplement the baccalaureate degree.

The program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students in business. More information is available from the business coordinator in the Office of Cooperative Education.

For More Information

Ms. Suzanne Norris, Director Cooperative Education Program
117 Engineering Building
Phone: (256) 824-6741
Email: coop@uah.edu
Web page: http://www.uah.edu/coop

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Honors Program

The Honors Program at The University of Alabama in Huntsville provides academically talented undergraduate students with opportunities to develop their special talents and skills within an expanded and enriched version of the curriculum. The courses include special interdisciplinary seminars, and opportunities for independent study and research, including the opportunity to work closely with faculty on special student projects. Participating students also benefit from the interaction the Honors Program affords with other talented and highly-motivated students.

The Honors Program serves excellent students in all the colleges. Entering freshman are invited to participate based on an evaluation of ACT or SAT scores and high school grades. Other students are admitted based on outstanding college performances.

To review the honors offerings, students should check the listings of courses provided in this catalog for each department.

For More Information

Director of the Honors Program
University of Alabama in Huntsville
336 Morton Hall
Huntsville, Alabama 35899
Phone: (256) 824-6450

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Internship Program

The internship program is designed to provide professional work experience for students in a field relative to their major.

The program consists of active involvement in a project in a business enterprise, professional organization or in a government agency that has particular interest and relevance to the student. The prerequisites are junior standing, 9 semester hours of upper-division work in the student's discipline, and approval of the department chair.

Interested students should contact the Director of Advisement in BAB 102 and/or the internship coordinator, Tom Kallam  in ASB 361 (824 . 2947) for information on obtaining an internship and its requirements for satisfactory completion.

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Study Abroad Program

Study abroad is an enriching experience that will change your life. The experience will affect you academically and personally. The lessons you learn cannot be duplicated on any campus in the U. S. Provides and enriching experience that will enhance your life academically and personally.

Study abroad in Germany
Study abroad in Russia
Study abroad in Spain

A searchable database of over 800 institutions offering study abroad opportunities: http://www.studyabroad.com.

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