Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate and Professional Studies -- IGPS
The Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate and Professional Studies (IGPS) offers courses and certificates that empower working professionals with knowledge and skills they can apply to their current role and future career. Our programs appeal to anyone looking to develop and enhance their knowledge and skills in essential areas, including leadership, communication, mentorship, and teaching and learning. Our courses will be useful to UAB graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and employees who wish to advance their career and prepare for next steps.
IGPS offers six graduate certificates and a Master’s Program. Most courses are offered online, allowing you to work around your other commitments and responsibilities.
Additional details regarding our certificates and Master’s Program can be found below.
Questions? Email us at igps@uab.edu.
| Program | School/Unit | Program Director | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies | Graduate School | Dr. Carmel M. McNicholas-Bevensee cbevense@uab.edu |
MA or MS Degree |
| Academic Advising Graduate Certificate (AADV) | Graduate School | Dr. Heather Ammons heammons@uab.edu |
Certificate Program |
| Leadership and Professional Development (LEAD) | Graduate School | Dr. Penny Seals psseals@uab.edu |
Certificate Program |
| Mentoring and Reflective Professional Practice (MENT) | Graduate School | Dr. Penny Seals psseals@uab.edu |
Certificate Program |
| Research Communication (RECM) | Graduate School | Dr. Kent Andersen kanderse@uab.edu |
Certificate Program |
| Research Laboratory Management (RLM) | Graduate School | Dr. Susan Campbell sue08@uab.edu | Certificate Program |
| Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (TLHE) | Graduate School | Dr. Heather Ammons heammons@uab.edu |
Certificate Program |
Academic Advising Graduate Certificate
Certificate Program, Graduate School
Program Director: Dr. Heather Ammons, heammons@uab.edu
Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies
Certificate Program, Graduate School
Program Director: Dr. Carmel M. McNicholas-Bevensee, cbevense@uab.edu
Leadership and Professional Development (LEAD)
Certificate Program, Graduate School
Program Director: Dr. Penny Seals, psseals@uab.edu
Research Communication
Certificate Program, Graduate School
Program Director: Dr. Kent Andersen kanderse@uab.edu
Research Laboratory Management
Certificate Program, Graduate School
Program Director: Susan Campbell sue08@uab.edu
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (TLHE)
Certificate Program, Graduate School
Program Director: Dr. Heather Ammons, heammons@uab.edu
Course Offerings
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Fall
Fall
Course
Title
Hours
AADV 600
Academic Advising Foundations
3
AADV 630
Special Topics Seminar
3
LEAD 500
Intro. Leadership Theory and Behavior
3
LEAD 540
Team Development and Dynamics
3
LEAD 580
Transformational Change
3
MENT 730
Developing & Manag Prof Image
3
MENT 746
Crit. Dec. in Mentoring
3
GRD 617
Critical Thinking
3
GRD 713
Mentoring 101
1
GRD 715
TA Training Course
2
GRD 735
Leadership 101
1
RECM 727
Writing & Reviewing Research
3
RECM 745
Research Com. & Diverse Audiences
3
RECM 739
Research Communication Portfolio
3
RECM 707
Presenting Effectively
1
RLM 773
Research Lab Management
3
RLM 706
Grants and Fellowships
1
TLHE 600
Theory of Learning
3
TLHE 610
Interdisciplinary Teaching
3
TLHE 630 (OY)
Seminar in Teaching and Learning
3
TLHE 632 (EY)
Teaching and Learning Research
3
TLHE 640
Teaching Practicum
3
Note: Course offerings are subject to change due to enrollment. Check course schedule.
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Spring
Spring
Course
Title
Hours
AADV 610
Assessment in Academic Advising
3
AADV 622 (EY)
Advising Administration
3
AADV 631 (OY)
Advising Transfer Students
3
LEAD 500
Intro. Leadership Theory and Behavior
3
LEAD 520
Ethics in the Workplace
3
LEAD 590
Addressing Leadership Challenges
3
MENT 719
Introduction to Mentoring and Professional Practice
3
MENT 680
Promoting Professional Effectiveness
3
GRD 617
Critical Thinking
3
GRD 735
Leadership 101
1
GRD 713
Mentoring 101
1
RECM 727
Writing & Reviewing Research
3
RECM 722
Storytelling for Research Comm
3
RECM 745
Research Com. & Diverse Audiences
3
RECM 701
Oral & Visual Communication
3
GRD 709
Writing Fellowships
3
RLM 774
Intro. To Regulatory Compliance
1
TLHE 600
Theory of Learning
3
TLHE 620
Assessment of Teaching and Learning
3
TLHE 633
Teaching Portfolio
3
TLHE 640
Teaching Practicum
3
Note: Course offerings are subject to change due to enrollment. Check course schedule.
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Summer
Summer
Course
Title
Hours
AADV 630
Special Topics Seminar
3
LEAD 540
Team Development and Dynamics
3
LEAD 590
Addressing Leadership Challenges
3
GRD 617
Critical Thinking
3
GRD 713
Mentoring 101
1
GRD 735
Leadership 101
1
RECM 727
Writing & Reviewing Research
3
RECM 722
Storytelling for Research Comm.
3
RECM 729
Writing Your Journal Article in 12 Weeks
3
RECM 708
Writing Successfully
1
RLM 775
Research Lab Safety
1
TLHE 610
Interdisciplinary Teaching
3
TLHE 620
Assessment of Teaching and Learning
3
TLHE 631
Online Learning and Educational Technology
3
TLHE 640
Teaching Practicum
3
Note: Course offerings are subject to change due to enrollment. Check course schedule.