The Arts and Humanities The Arts inspire self expression and understanding, and improve the quality of life in a community. The Humanities encourage appreciation of culture and traditions, native languages, of ethics, philosophy and the way we communicate. Together, the Arts and Humanities provide the foundation for all fields of study and are an excellent pathway to graduate study in many fields.

Dr. Dahlia Guerra Dr. Dahlia Guerra Dean

Dr. Peter Dabrowski Dr. Peter Dabrowski Associate Dean Dr. Michael Weaver Dr. Michael Weaver Assistant Dean

Departments Art Communication English History & Philosophy Modern Languages and Literature Music & Dance Interdisciplinary Program: Mexican American Studies

Majors Majors Art ¹* – Studio – Graphic Design – Art History Communication – Communication Studies * – Journalism * – Theatre * English ²* French Studies * History Social Studies Composite * Mexican-American Studies Music ¹* Philosophy Spanish * Dance Mexican American Studies All Level Certification¹ Middle School Certification² Secondary Certification*

Minors Art Art History Communication Studies English French History Journalism Medical Spanish Music Philosophy Spanish Theatre Dance Interdisciplinary Minors : Film Studies Hispanic Media Studies Mexican-American Studies Religious Studies Gender and Women’s Studies Leadership Studies Medical Spanish

Certificates Graduate: Latin American Art History Graphic Design Communication Training and Consulting Strategic Communication and Media Relations. Secondary English Language Arts Ethics Logic and Critical Thinking Latin American Philosophy MAS Gender and Women’s Studies

Art Department Susan Fitzsimmons Chair

New Visual Arts Building ! Fabulous new Art Complex on South Closner with state of the art equipment in all the art disciplines including sculpture, with our own foundry, printmaking, painting, drawing, digital design, etc

New Visual Arts Building!

New : Art History ART with all-level certification Courses in Art and Education Preparation for careers teaching EC throughsecondary education B.A.

B.F.A. Studio Art Ceramics Printmaking Sculpture Painting/Drawing Jewelry/Metal working Graphic Design Concepts & techniques of visual communication. Good preparation for commercial and graphic arts industry.

M.F.A. Options: two-dimensional and three- dimensional. Students specialize in drawing, ceramics, painting, printmaking, sculpture, or mixed mediums. New MFA Track in Graphic Design. New Graduate Certificate in Art History

Animation Digital Media Interactive Design 3D Modeling Digital Jewelry Design Looking towards the future

Department of Communication Thomas Grabowski Chair

B.A. Options in Journalism Advertising/Public Relations Track Broadcast Journalism Track Print Journalism Track Certification

Options in Communication Studies General Communication Studies Certification also available B.A.

Options in Theatre Design Track Performance Track Television/Film Track Certification B.A.

M.A. Masters of Arts in Communication New Graduate Certificates: Media Relations and Strategic Communication Communication Training and Consulting

Student Opportunities The Pan American The Panorama magazine University Theatre Pan American Summer Stock Pan American Summer Television Workshop

English Department Dr. Pamela L. Anderson-Mejias Chair

B.A. Specializations in Creative Writing Border Studies Literature Cultural Studies Applied Linguistics Linguistics and Language English as a Second Language (ESL) Secondary & Middle School Teacher Certification

M.A. & M.F.A. Master of Arts in English Master of Arts in English as a Second Language Graduates of the M.A. or M.A.E.S.L. pursue careers in teaching or advanced doctoral graduate work in English or Applied Linguistics Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Graduates of the M.F.A. pursue careers as writers, editors, teachers, and other careers relating to creative writing

Department of History and Philosophy Dr. Gregory Gilson Chair

B.A. History Mexican American Studies Includes courses in the departments of History and Philosophy, Psychology and Anthropology, Sociology & Modern Languages and Literature. Philosophy

B.A.S.S.C. Social Studies Composite 48 hours in Social studies No minor is required Teacher certification

M.A. and M.A.I.S Master of Arts in History & Master of Arts in interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in History. Master of Arts in interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Mexican American Studies.

Department of Modern Languages & Literature Dr. Christopher Keller Interim Chair

B.A. Spanish French Latin American Studies – Concentrations include history, literature, anthropology, political science, and public health Basic Language instruction in Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Portuguese, and many others. Teacher Certification: Spanish and French

M.A. A study of the languages, literatures, and cultural expressions of the Spanish-speaking world from the unique perspective of the U.S.-Mexico border. Options: Literature Linguistics Healthcare Interpreting and Intercultural Communication. M.A. degree graduates may continue on to a doctoral degree, advance a career in the public school system, or pursue career opportunities with business, government, and NGOs on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.

Medical Spanish Medical Spanish Minor for Heritage Learners: A comprehensive language reform initiative to improve the health of Spanish speaking patients in the United States. Developing teaching materials in medical Spanish for heritage learners, advancing knowledge of the relationship between language diversity and health.

Department of Music and Dance Dr. Kurt Martinez Interim Chair

Academic and Performing Arts Center Academic and Performing Arts Center

Bachelor of Music Applied Music Instrumental Vocal-Keyboard Teacher Certification Instrumental Choral-Keyboard

Ensembles Mariachi Opera Workshop Salsa Band Woodwind and string chamber ensembles Brass Band Choir Symphony Orchestra Chamber Orchestra Guitar Ensemble Jazz Band

Master of Music Options in: Performance Music Education (Pedagogy) Ethnomusicology

Bachelor of Arts in Dance Ballet Modern Jazz Mexican Folkloric Spanish/Flamenco Modern

Dance Ensembles UTPA Ballet Folklórico celebrating 40 years! Modern Dance Ensemble Cuadro Flamenco Ensemble

Study Abroad COAH students faculty are very active in International Study Abroad, with over 200 students traveling in the past two years to England, Mexico, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Argentina, Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, and Russia.

The Arts and Humanities COAH graduates have gone on to operate galleries and perform on Broadway, in movies and in television. Others are now professional musicians, music teachers and journalists or have gone on to pursue law or other professional degrees. Medical Spanish prepares students for careers in the health fields.