Our shared vision of a UAB undergraduate student encompasses four major areas of competency:

• Communication
  Graduates are able to participate effectively in the world of ideas and information.
• Knowledge
  Graduates possess a depth and breadth of knowledge sufficient for informed decision-making.
• Problem-Solving
  Graduates are able to collect and evaluate data and analyze complex issues, using appropriate methods.
• Citizenship
  Graduates are aware of contemporary issues and prepared to engage responsibly in the community.