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Online Master's Degree Programs in Alabama

There are many options for Alabama residents who are interested in earning a master’s degree through programs offered online by accredited, non-profit public and private colleges and universities. The state of Alabama is home to numerous schools that are active in offering online master’s programs in many common fields of study, including business administration, nursing, social work, teaching, counseling, public administration, computer science, and engineering. There are also online master’s programs in these and other fields offered by out-of-state schools that accept applicants from Alabama.

This page provides an overview of colleges and universities in Alabama that offer online master’s programs in popular fields of study based on an analysis of master’s program graduation data collected by the US Department of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Educational Data System (IPEDS). The sections below also highlight regional out-of-state schools that offer online master’s programs in these fields.

Schools in Alabama That Offer Online Master’s Programs

The University of Alabama System (UA System) represents the largest aggregation of degree-granting institutions of higher education in the state. It is comprised of three large, publicly funded research universities and a medical center: The University of Alabama (UA) in Tuscaloosa; The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB); The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH); and the UAB Health System. All three of the UA System’s schools offer online degree programs, including online master’s programs in a broad range of fields and specializations.

In addition, there are several other large public universities in the state that are overseen by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, including Auburn University, Troy University, and Alabama A& M University (AAMU). Most of these schools offer online degree programs, and many have online master’s degree programs in fields like business, education, and engineering. The 12 largest public colleges and universities in Alabama, based on enrollment data collected by IPEDS, are listed in the table below, along with information on the location of each school’s main campus and whether or not the school offers online degree programs.

School	Location	Online Degree Programs
The University of Alabama	Tuscaloosa	Yes
Auburn University	Auburn	Yes
University of Alabama at Birmingham	Birmingham	Yes
Troy University	Troy	Yes
University of South Alabama	Mobile	Yes
University of Alabama in Huntsville	Huntsville	Yes
Jacksonville State University	Jacksonville	Yes
University of North Alabama	Florence	Yes
Alabama A & M University	Normal	Yes
Auburn University at Montgomery	Montgomery	Yes
Alabama State University	Montgomery	Yes
University of West Alabama	Livingston	Yes
Athens State University	Athens	Yes
University of Montevallo	Montevallo	Yes

There are also number of private colleges and universities located in Alabama, some of which are active in offering online degree programs. The five largest private, non-profit schools in the state that offer bachelor’s and graduate degree programs are listed on the table below.

School	Location	Online Degree Programs
Samford University	Samford	Yes
Faulkner University	Montgomery	Yes
Tuskegee University	Tuskegee	Yes
Oakwood University	Huntsville	Yes
Miles College	Fairfield	No

Out-of-State Schools That Offer Online Master’s Programs

One of the advantages of online degree programs is that they give students who cannot or would prefer not to move to another state access to programs offered by schools throughout the country. Among the many out-of-state schools that accept online master’s program applicants from Alabama are several colleges and universities located in the neighboring states of Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and Mississippi, including Florida State University (FSU), Georgia Southern University (GA Southern), Vanderbilt University, Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), and Mississippi State University (MS State).

FSU, a public land- and sea-grant university located in Tallahassee, offers a wide range of degree programs through its many academic divisions. In addition, Distance@FSU has numerous online degree programs, including online master’s programs that are offered through FSU’s College of Applied Studies, College of Business, College of Communication and Information, College of Education, College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, and College of Social Work.

GA Southern is a public research university in Georgia that has campuses in Statesboro, Armstrong, and Liberty. The school offers online master’s programs through its College of Business, College of Education, Waters College of Health Professions, Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, College of Arts and Humanities, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, and Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health.

Vanderbilt University is a private, non-profit research university located in Nashville, TN. Through its School of Engineering and its Peabody College of Education and Human Development, Vanderbilt offers online master’s programs in computer science, engineering management, and school counseling.

MTSU is a public university located in the city of Murfreesboro. Through MTSU Online, the school offers online master’s programs in nursing, management, library science, aeronautical science, education, business administration, and criminal justice. MTSU also has an online Master of Professional Studies (MPS) program with specializations in Strategic Leadership, Human Resources Leadership, and Training and Development.

Finally, MS State offers online Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Science (MS) programs in a range of academic fields and specializations, including agriculture, civil engineering, food science, forestry, and geosciences. MS State also has an online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.

The 15 Most Common Areas for Master’s Degree Studies in Alabama

IPEDS collects self-reported data on the number of students graduating from master’s programs each year. Using this data, OnlineEducation.com has determined the 15 most common areas for master’s level studies at schools in Alabama. These fields are as follows:

Business Administration and Management
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Social Work
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
Accounting
Secondary Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Counseling Psychology
Educational Leadership and Administration
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Public Administration
Computer and Information Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Engineering
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management

The classifications IPEDS uses for areas of study do not align precisely with the names of specific master’s programs. However, an analysis of the IPEDS data on graduates from various types of programs does provide a representative overview of the most common fields for study by students at the master’s level in Alabama. The sections below provide details on online master’s programs in most of these fields offered by schools in Alabama and by schools in neighboring and regional states.

Online Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) and Management Programs in Alabama

There are numerous schools in Alabama that offer options for earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and/or a master’s in management degree online. The University of Alabama (UA), for example, offers an online Master of Arts (MA) in Management program with a global business focus and an online Master of Science (MS) in Operations Management program through its Culverhouse College of Business. Auburn University offers an online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program through its Raymond J. Harbert College of Business. Auburn also has a 21-month Executive MBA (EMBA) program that offers most of its coursework online but that requires students to attend five weeklong residencies at the university’s campus. Applicants to the EMBA program must have a minimum of eight years of prior professional business experience. Auburn’s traditional MBA program does not require prior work experience.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Troy University, Jacksonville State University (JSU), Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM), and the University of West Alabama (UWA) also offer online MBA programs. The UAB program is offered through the Collat School of Business and features a general business track as well as specialization tracks in: Finance; Management Information Systems; Marketing; and Health Services. Troy University has a General Management MBA that it offers online, as well as online MBA programs in Leadership, Project Management, and Talent Development Training.

JSU offers an MBA program that can be completed entirely online or through a mix of campus-based evening and online classes. AUM has an online MBA program that can be completed in one year of full-time enrollment. And UWA has an online MBA program that can be completed in a little over a year and that features specialization tracks in: Accounting; Computer Information Systems; Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Finance; General Business; Management; Marketing; and Sports Management.

Samford University and Faulkner University are two private, non-profit schools in Alabama that offer online MBA programs. The Samford program can be completed online, on campus, or through a mix of campus-based and online courses. The program has specialization tracks in Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Marketing. The Faulkner program is an online EMBA program that is designed for working business professionals. Students in the EMBA program take one course per five-week term and can complete the program’s ten courses in one year. Faulkner also offers an online MS in Management program.

Among the many out-of-state schools in the Alabama region that offer online MBA programs are Georgia’s Clayton State University, the University of South Florida (USF), and Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). The Clayton State online MBA program offers specializations in: Accounting; Digital Marketing; Human Resource Leadership; International Business; and Supply Chain Management. USF’s Muma College of Business has an online MBA program with Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and Compliance, Risk, and Anti-Money Laundering concentrations. And MTSU’s Jennings A. Jones College of Business offers an online MBA program with a General Business track and optional concentrations in Healthcare Management and Music Business.

Online Master’s in Nursing (MSN) Programs in Alabama

Five of Alabama’s public universities offer online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs. Registered Nurses (RNs) who would like to earn an MSN degree online in Alabama can choose from programs offered by The University of Alabama (UA), Troy University, Jacksonville State University (JSU), Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM), and the University of Southern Alabama.

UA offers an online MSN program with a Nurse Administrator track. Troy has an online MSN program with two specialization tracks: Healthcare Informatics and Nursing Leadership; and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). The program offered by JSU is an online MSN in Population Health program with concentrations in Emergency Management and Nursing Education. AUM offers an online MSN program with two tracks: FNP; and Nurse Educator for Interprofessional Practice.

The University of Southern Alabama has an online MSN program for RNs who hold a non-nursing bachelor’s degree (RN-to-MSN) and for RNs who hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. The MSN specializations offered online by the University of Southern Alabama include: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP); Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP); FNP; Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP); Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (PACNP); Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (PPCNP); Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP); Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL); Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS); Executive Nursing Administration; and Nursing Informatics.

RNs in Alabama may also want to explore several online MSN programs offered by schools in Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), for example, offers an online MSN program with an FNP specialization, and the University of Memphis as an online MSN program with specializations in Nursing Education and Nurse Executive Leadership. The University of West Georgia has an online MSN program with three specialization tracks: CNL; Health Systems Leadership; and Nursing Education. And Florida’s Jacksonville University offers an online MSN program with specializations in Clinical Nurse Educator; Leadership in Healthcare Systems; and Nursing Informatics.

Note: Online MSN programs offer all or most of their didactic coursework online but typically require students to complete in-person clinical hours under the supervision of a qualified preceptor at a site approved by the program. Prior to applying to an online MSN program, particularly a program offered by an out-of-state school, RNs may want to contact a program administrator regarding potential clinical placements. In addition, RNs from Alabama who intend to apply for an advance practice nursing (APRN) license after completing an online MSN program should be aware that licensing requirements vary by state. As a result, an online program offered by an out-of-state school may or may not meet all of Alabama’s nursing licensure training requirements. Therefore, RNs should review Alabama’s APRN licensing requirements to ensure that a program provides the necessary training for licensure in Alabama.

The University of Alabama (UA) and Troy University are two schools in Alabama that offer online Master of Social Work (MSW) programs. UA’s School of Social Work has an online MSW program that requires students to attend a limited number of on-campus practicum and lab sessions. The program has two clinical social work specialization tracks: Children, Adolescents and their Families; and Adults and their Families. UA also offers an Advanced Standing option for applicants who hold a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). And Troy has an online MSW program with two specialization tracks: Direct Practice with a focus on military families; and Organizational Leadership and Management with a focus on international social work.

Among the out-of-state schools in the Alabama region that offer master’s in social work programs online are The University of Tennessee at Knoxville (UTK), the University of Louisville in Kentucky, and Florida State University (FSU). UTK’s online program is a CSWE-accredited Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) program, which is similar in focus and curriculum to an MSW program. The UTK program give students the choice between a clinical practice specialization and a macro practice specialization, and it has an Advanced Standing track for BSW program graduates and a traditional track for students who hold bachelor’s degrees in other fields.

The University of Louisville also offers an online MSSW program with an Advanced Standing and a traditional track and five options for specialization: Psychosocial Oncology; Mental Health; Alcohol and Drug Counseling; Military Social Work; and Gerontology. Finally, FSU’s College of Social Work has a clinical MSW program that it offers online. The FSU program has a traditional track and an Advanced Standing track.

Note: Alabama residents who are considering online MSW programs offered by out-of-state schools should be aware of two potentially important factors: all CSWE-accredited MSW programs, regardless of their mode of instruction, require students to complete in-person field education hours at sites approved by the program; and licensing requirements for clinical social works vary by state. Prior to applying to an online MSW program offered by an out-of-state school, it may be advisable to contact a program administrator regarding field placements and to review Alabama’s licensing requirements for clinical social workers.

Online Master’s in Accounting Programs in Alabama

Auburn University, The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), and the University of Southern Alabama are three public universities in Alabama that offer online master’s programs in accounting. The Auburn program is an online Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program that is designed for working professionals that can be completed in two years of part-time enrollment or in one year by students who enroll full time. The program is designed for students who studied business or accounting at the undergraduate level and have completed several foundational prerequisites in economics, accounting, management, marketing, and finance.

UAB offers an online Master of Accounting program that has a core curriculum designed for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in business or accounting, and an eight-course bridge program that can prepare students who have not completed foundational coursework in accounting for the master’s curriculum. And the University of South Alabama has an online Master of Accounting program that is designed for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or who have completed the equivalent of nine undergraduate accounting and business foundation courses.

Outside of Alabama there are three schools in the region that offer online master’s in accounting programs that Alabama residents may want to consider: Tennessee Technological University (Tennessee Tech); Georgia Southern University (GA Southern); and the University of Miami. The online MAcc program offered by Tennessee Tech has one-year and two-year completion tracks and requires students to attend two on-campus residencies. GA Southern’s WebMAcc program is an online MAcc program designed for students who have academic training and/or professional experience in accounting. Admission to the program is open to applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting as well as to applicants who have taken and passed undergraduate courses in managerial accounting, auditing, and taxation and who have internship and/or work experience in accounting.

In addition, the University of Miami offers an online Master of Professional Accounting (MPrA) program that has a 20-month track for students interested in qualifying to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam, and a 16-month track for students who have already qualified for CPA licensure or do not intend to apply for a CPA license.

Note: CPA licensure eligibility requirements vary by state. Students who intend to qualify to sit for the CPA exam should review Alabama’s licensing requirements prior to applying to master’s in accounting programs, particularly programs that are offered online by out-of-state schools.

Online Master’s in Teaching and Education Programs in Alabama

Alabama residents who are interested in earning a master’s degree in teaching or in an education specialization can choose from numerous online programs offered by in-state schools. The University of Alabama (UA), for example, offers a broad range of online Master of Arts (MA) programs in various educational specializations, including online MA programs in: Educational Leadership; Educational Psychology with a Specialization in Learning and Assessment; Educational Psychology with a Specialization in School Psychometry; Elementary Education; Higher Education Administration; Instructional Technology; Secondary Education with a Specialization in English for Speakers of Other Languages (P-12 Certification); Secondary Education with a Specialization in English Language Arts (6-12 Certification); Secondary Education with a Specialization in General Social Science (6-12 Certification); Secondary Education with a Specialization in Reading (P-12 Specialist Certification); Secondary Education with a Specialization in Science (Certification); Special Education (Collaborative 6-12 Certification); and Special Education (Gifted and Talented Certification).

The College of Education at Auburn University has a number of online master’s program for teachers and educators, many of which have Master of Science (MS) thesis and Master of Education (MEd) non-thesis options. The online programs offered by Auburn include master’s programs in: Adult Education; Agriscience Education; Educational Administration & Leadership; Elementary Education; English Language Arts Education; English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL); Foreign Language Education; Library Media & Technology; Music Education; Reading Education; and Special Education.

The School of Education at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) offers online Master of Arts in Education (MAE) programs in the following specializations: Early Childhood; Elementary Education; Health Education; Reading; School Psychometry; and Special Education. UAB also offers an online MS in Instructional Design & Development program and an online MS in Kinesiology with a Concentration in Physical Education program.

Troy University’s online graduate programs include online MSE programs in nine specializations, including: Early Childhood Education (P-3); Elementary Education (K-6); Gifted Education (P-12); Instructional Leadership and Administration (P-12); and Social Science Education (6-12). Troy also offers an online MS in Adult Education program with three specializations (Curriculum and Design; Instructional Technology; and Leadership in Workforce Development); an online MS in History Education (6-12) program; and an online MS in Second Language Instruction program.

The University of South Alabama has eight online master’s in education programs, including online MEd programs in: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; ESOL (P-12); Educational Media; and Special Education. The school also offers online MS programs in Educational Media and Technology, and Instructional Design and Development.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) offers fully online MEd programs in ESOL and Elementary Education. In addition, UAH has MEd in Secondary Education, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Reading Education programs that require students to attend a limited number of campus-based sessions.

Jacksonville State University (JSU) is another Alabama school with multiple options for earning a master’s degree in education online. JSU’s online offerings include MSE programs in: Collaborative Education (K-6; 6-12; and Special Education); Early Childhood Education (P-3); Early Childhood Special Education (P-3); Elementary Education (K-6); English Language Arts (6-12); General Social Studies (6-12); History (6-12); Instructional Leadership; Library Media; and Reading Specialist (P-12). JSU also offers an online MS in Instructional Leadership program, and an online MSE in Physical Education program with three concentrations: Human Performance; Nutrition; and Teacher Education.

Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM) offers an online MEd in Elementary Education program that is designed for students who hold an undergraduate degree in teaching and an Alabama teaching certification. The program has a general elementary education track and an early childhood education track. Alabama State University offers an online MEd program with a specialization in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, as well as an online MEd in Library Education Media program. And the University of West Alabama (UWA) offers an online Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program with certification and non-certification tracks, as well as online MEd programs in a range of specializations. UWA’s online MEd program specializations include: Early Childhood Development; Early Childhood Education (P-3); Elementary Education (K-6); High School Education (6-12); Instructional Leadership; Learning, Design, & Technology; Library Media; Physical Education (P-12); and Special Education. Additionally, UWA has online MS programs in Adult Continuing Education and Physical Education.

Samford University and Faulkner University are two of the private, non-profit universities in Alabama that offer online master’s in education programs. Samford has an online MSE in Elementary Education program, and Faulkner offers an online MEd in Curriculum and Instruction program and an online MEd in Elementary Education program.

Teachers and educators in Alabama who are interested in online master’s programs offered by out-of-state schools may want to consider the programs offered by the College of Education at Georgia Southern University (GA Southern) and by the University of Florida (UF). GA Southern has online MAT programs in Elementary Education and Special Education. GA Southern also offers a variety of online MEd programs, including programs with specializations in: Curriculum & Instruction; Early Childhood Education; Educational Leadership; Instructional Technology; Middle Grades Education; Reading Education; Secondary Education; and Special Education. And UF has online MEd programs in Educational Technology, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Reading Education, and Special Education, as well as an online MA in Art Education program.

Note: Some master’s programs in teaching and education prepare students to apply for a state license/certification, while others are designed for teachers and educators who are already licensed or certified to work in public schools. Licensing and certification requirements vary by state. Thus, graduates from online master’s in teaching and education programs offered by out-of-state schools may or may not be eligible for licensure in Alabama. Potential applicants to out-of-state programs should review Alabama’s licensing requirements in advance and contact the state board of education with questions regarding licensure eligibility. In addition, some online master’s in teaching and education program require students to complete supervised teaching internships at sites approved by the program. Contact a program administrator regarding potential student teaching placements prior to submitting an application if there are concerns regarding internship sites.

Online Master’s in Counseling Programs in Alabama

The University of West Alabama (UWA) offers three types of online master’s in counseling programs, including online master’s in clinical mental health counseling and school counseling programs. UWA’s online Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program includes a clinical practicum and a supervised clinical internship to prepare students for licensure in Alabama. UWA’s online Master of Education (MEd) in School Counseling program is designed for students who have a minimum of two years of prior professional experience in education. In addition, UWA offers an online MS in Family Counseling program that is not designed to prepare students for licensure in clinical mental health counseling or marriage and family therapy.

Auburn University, The University of Alabama, and Faulkner University are three additional schools in Alabama that offers online master’s in counseling programs. Auburn’s program gives students the option of earning an MEd or an MS degree in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling. The MEd option does not require a thesis, whereas the MS program does require a thesis. Both options include a 100-hour practicum and 600 clinical practice hours to prepare students for licensure. UA’s program is an online Master of Arts (MA) in Rehabilitation Counseling program that prepares students for licensure and includes a clinical internship and practicum. And Faulkner University offers an online MS in Counseling program that requires students attend two on-campus clinical training sessions in addition to a practicum and an internship. Faulkner also offers an online MEd in School Counseling program that requires applicants to hold a valid teaching license.

Alabama residents may also want to explore online master’s in counseling programs offered by three out-of-state schools in neighboring states. The University of Tennessee at Martin (UT Martin) offers an online Master of Science in Education (MSE) program with specialization tracks in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. Both tracks require students to attend a three-day campus-based immersion session and to complete two 300-hour internships. Tennessee’s Vanderbilt University offers an online MEd in School Counseling program that has two on-campus requirements and three required internship placements. Finally, Georgia’s Thomas University has an online MS in Clinical Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling program that requires two 450-hour clinical internships but has no campus residency requirements.

Note: Online master’s in counseling programs generally require students to complete supervised clinical hours at a site approved by the program. Potential applicants may want to contact a program administrator regarding clinical placements prior to applying to a program, particularly if a program is offered by an out-of-state school. In addition, students should be aware that licensing requirements for clinical mental health, rehabilitation, and school counselors vary by state. It is thus advisable to review Alabama’s licensing requirements prior to applying to out-of-state programs.

Online Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) Programs in Alabama

Troy University and Jacksonville State University (JSU) are two Alabama schools that offer students the option of earning a master’s degree in public administration online. Troy University has an online Master of Public Administration (MPA) program with six options for specialization: Public Management; Public Health Administration; Non-Profit Management; Public Human Resource Management; National Security Affairs; and International Public Administration. And JSU offers an online MPA program with four options for specialization: Administrative Management; Criminal Justice; Education; and Emergency Management. Students in the JSU program can opt to complete a public administration internship in place of one or two courses, depending on their area of specialization.

The University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Central Florida (UCF) are two schools in the nearby state of Florida that offer online master’s programs in public administration. The USF online MPA program is offered through the university’s School of Public Affairs and is designed to be completed in two years. UCF offers an online MPA program that allows students to concurrently earn a Master of Science (MS) in Criminal Justice or a Master of Nonprofit Management degree. Alabama residents may also want to explore the online MPA program offered by Georgia’s Columbus State University, which has a track in Government Administration.

Online Master’s in Computer and Information Sciences Programs in Alabama

There are three Alabama schools that offer online master’s programs in computer and information sciences. Auburn University has an online Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) program with a curriculum that allows students to focus their studies on information security, business intelligence systems, advanced computer programming and software development, and/or database management systems. Jacksonville State University (JSU) offers an online Master of Science (MS) in Computer Systems and Software Design program with a general computer systems concentration and a concentration in Information Security/Assurance. And Alabama A&M University (AAMU) offers an online MS in Computer Science program through its College of Engineering, Technology, and Physical Sciences.

In addition to the online programs offered by in-state schools, Alabama residents may want to explore the online MS in Computer Science program offered by Georgia Southwestern State University, the online MS in Computer Science program offered by Tennessee’s Vanderbilt University, and the online MS in Computer Science program offered by Mississippi State University (MS State). The Vanderbilt program requires applicants to hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field or to have significant prior professional experience in computer programming. MS State’s program does not require applicants to hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science, but it is designed for students who have prior training in computer programming, data structures, operating systems, and advanced mathematics.

Online Master’s in Family and Consumer Sciences Programs in Alabama

The University of Alabama (UA) offers several online master’s programs in family and consumer science fields, including an online Master of Science (MS) in Human Environmental Sciences (HES) program with a General Studies track, a Consumer Quality Management track, and an Interactive Technologies track. In addition, UA offers an online MS in Consumer Sciences with a concentration in Family Financial Planning and Counseling program. The Family Financial Planning and Counseling program is designed to prepare students for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and the Accredited Financial Counselor certification exams.

Mississippi State University (MS State) is one out-of-state school in the Alabama region that offers an online master’s program in a family and consumer sciences field. The program offered by MS State is an online MS in Food Science, Nutrition, and Health Promotion program that includes coursework in health education and nutritional science. Another option is the University of Tennessee at Martin (UT Martin), which offers an online MS in Family and Consumer Sciences program that features an optional Dietetics concentration. Finally, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) offers an online MS in Family and Consumer Science program with a Nutritional Sciences concentration. Students in the UT Martin and the NCCU programs who want to qualify to become Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) must complete 1200 hours of in-person internships at an approved site.

Online Master’s in Engineering Programs in Alabama

There are several in-state options for students who would like to earn a master’s degree in an engineering field online in Alabama. The University of Alabama (UA) has two online master’s in engineering programs: a Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering program; and an MS in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics program. The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University offers online MS programs in Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Software Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Materials Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The Ginn College also offers an online MS in Engineering Management and an online Master of Engineering (Interdisciplinary) program that allows students to take courses in two more engineering specializations.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) offers online Master of Engineering (MEng) programs in five specializations: Advanced Safety Engineering and Management; Structural Engineering; Construction Engineering and Management; Information Engineering and Management; and Sustainable Smart Cities. And the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has online Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) programs in Engineering Management and Industrial Engineering, as well as hybrid MSE programs in Systems, Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems Engineering.

Alabama residents who are interested in exploring out-of-state options for earning a master’s in engineering degree online may want to explore the programs offered by Vanderbilt University in Tennessee and Mississippi State University (MS State). Vanderbilt’s School of Engineering offers an online MEng in Engineering Management program that is designed for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Students who enroll full-time can complete the program in as few as 12 months. MS State’s James Worth Bagley College of Engineering offers several online MS programs in engineering specializations, including Aerospace, Civil, Computational, Electrical and Computer, Industrial and Systems, and Mechanical Engineering. The Bagley College of Engineering also offers an online MEng program that allows students to take courses in several engineering fields.

Online Master’s in Emergency and Disaster Management Programs in Alabama

Alabama residents who are interested in pursuing a master’s degree in emergency and disaster management may want to explore the online programs offered by two schools in the state. Jacksonville State University offers an online Master of Science (MS) in Emergency Management program, and Auburn University at Montgomery offers an online MS in Homeland Security and Emergency Management program. Both of these programs offer core coursework in emergency management research methods, strategic planning, and budgeting, as well as an array of electives in topics like terrorism, nuclear and chemical threats, and biosecurity.

Among the out-of-state schools in the Alabama region that offer online master’s programs in emergency and disaster management are three schools located in Florida: Saint Leo University; the University of South Florida (USF); and Nova Southeastern University. Saint Leo offers an online MS in Emergency and Disaster Management program that has a two-year track and an accelerated pathway that requires the approval of program administrators. USF offers an online Master of Public Health (MPH) in Global Disaster Management, Humanitarian Relief, and Homeland Security that includes training in core public health practices as well as in emergency and disaster management. And Nova Southeastern has an online MS in Emergency and Disaster Management program with five specialization tracks: Maritime Safety and Security; Cybersecurity; Criminal Justice; Public Health; and Fire Administration.