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Study at Alabama A & M University
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, also referred to as Alabama A&M University or AAMU, is a public, land-grant, historically black university located in Normal, Madison County, Alabama, United States. It was established in 1875 as Alabama A&M. In 1896, the name was changed to The State Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negroes. In 1949, this name was changed to Alabama A&M College. Finally, in 1969, it was granted university status, and the name was changed to Alabama A&M University. The University campus stretches over more than 800 acres of suburban land. It grants admission to more than 5,000 students annually.
The men's and women's sports teams of the university are called the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs respectively. The official mascot of AAMU is the Bulldog. Students participate in basketball, football, baseball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, track & field, bowling, volleyball and softball. The University also has men's and women's swimming clubs.
Profile of Alabama A & M UniversityAlabama A & M can be found in Normal, AL (a medium-sized city). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Alabama A & M. Course TopicsThe most common majors at the school are in science, agricultural science and management, and family and social work. Alabama A & M SelectivityAlabama A & M does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. The school turned down 68% of potential students in 2007. FacultyA tenure system is one way Alabama A & M works to keep a high-quality staff. Student EnrollmentIn 2007, 5,706 students were enrolled in the school. Alabama A & M has a large minority student population. Student LifeStudent dorms or apartments are common at the school. Alabama A & M offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Southwestern Athletic Conference and University Athletic Association competitions. Alabama A & M Tuition and AffordabilityBargain hunters might want to look at Alabama A & M, which charges less than many schools of its type.
Alabama A & M Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors |
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| Education and Teaching | 182 | secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, special ed, physical education teaching, education of speech impaired, education, early childhood education, educational administration, ... | | Business and Management | 151 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance | | Family and Social Work | 113 | social work, family and consumer science | | Science | 68 | biology, physics, chemistry, physics courses | | Engineering | 55 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering | | Therapy and Counseling | 52 | psychology, counseling psychology, clinical psychology, organizational psychology, psychology courses | | Liberal Arts | 45 | sociology, political science, English, economics | | Computer Science and Engineering | 41 | computer and info science | | Agricultural Science and Management | 34 | food science, agricultural operations, various agricutural courses, agricultural economics, agriculture | | Engineering Technician | 30 | industrial tech, electrical/electronic tech, mechanical engineering related tech, civil engineering tech | | Media | 26 | radio and TV tech | | Architecture and Planning | 18 | urban planning | | Landscaping and Horticulture | 11 | various plant science courses | | Medical Support and Technology | 10 | speech pathology | | Art Studies | 8 | art studies | | Mathematics | 7 | mathematics | | Conservation and Resource Management | 5 | forestry courses | | Animal Science and Care | 3 | animal science |
Contact: Alabama A & M Alabama A & M University
4900 Meridian St
Normal, AL 35762
General Phone: (256) 372-5000
http://www.aamu.edu/
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