College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Programs Offered

ANTHROPOLOGY (ANTH)

Anthropology promotes a more conscious and balanced perspective on one's own cultural traditions, and an understanding of human cultural and ethnic diversity as well as the common realities that unite us all.

ART (ARTS) and ART HISTORY (ARTH)

The program in Art balances studies in the liberal arts and sciences with studio art and art history. Focal areas include a BA in Studio Art and Art History, a BFA in Studio Art and Art History, a minor in Art, a minor in Art History, and a minor in Photography. Course offerings are designed to develop personal awareness and individual self-expression. The goal of the program is to impart an informed understanding of art through creative work and discerning observation, as well as prepare the student for entry into an MFA program and/or for participation in the professional art world, thus adding to the cultural resources and enrichment of students' lives.

Major Requirements for a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art:
87 semester hours in Art/Art History as follows:

1. 27 semester hours in Art:

2. 6 required hours of lower level art history:

ARTH 2361 Art History: Ancient Through Medieval

ARTH 2362 Art History: Renaissance to Modern

3. 24 semester hours of upper division Art courses:

ARTS 3300 Color Theory for Artists

15 additional hours of a concentration in a single discipline in one of the following areas:

drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics, or sculpture.

4. 12 additional hours of upper level art history and criticism:

ARTH 3360 Survey in Contemporary Art

ARTH/PHIL 3375 Philosophy of Aesthetics

6 elective hours of upper level art history

5. 18 additional hours of art electives with at least 9 being upper division hours.

Major Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Art:

42 semester hours in Art/Art History as follows:

1. 21 semester hours in Art:

2. 12 upper division hours in Art (6 of these may be in ARTH)

3. 9 semester hours in Art History:

Requirements for a Minor in Art:

ARTS 1301, 1311, 2301, 2311, 2320, and 3 upper division hours in ARTS.

Requirements for a Minor in Art History:

ARTH 2361, 2362, 3360 or 4360, and 6 additional upper division hours in ARTH.

Requirements for a Minor in Photography:

ARTS 1311, ARTS/COMM 2357, ARTS/COMM 3358 ARTH 3357, ARTS 3360 or ARTS 3365, and one of the following: ARTS 3360, ARTS 3365, ARTS 4355, ARTS 4360, ARTS 4388, COMM 1301, COMM 4315, COMM 4350, THAR 3363, or ARTS 4399 Selected Topic in Studio Photography

Recommended Sequence of Courses in the Major for the BFA:

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

6 semester hours in upper level courses in the concentration

6 semester hours in upper level art electives

3 semester hours in upper or lower level art electives

Senior Year

6 semester hours in upper level Art History

9 semester hours in upper level courses in the concentration

3 semester hours in upper level art electives

6 semester hours in upper or lower level art electives.

Recommended Sequence of Courses in the Major for the BA:

Freshman Year

Sophomore

3 semester hours in upper division Art courses.

Junior Year

6 semester hours in upper division Art courses.

3 semester hours in upper division Art History courses.

Senior Year

3 semester hours in upper division Art courses

CULTURAL STUDIES (CLST)

Cultural Studies is an interdisciplinary field of research and teaching that investigates culture and seeks to create and transform individual experiences, social relations, and power structures. Courses in this field explore the relations between culture, understood as human expressive and symbolic activities, and cultures, understood as distinctive ways of life.

Combining the strengths of the social sciences and the humanities, Cultural Studies draws on methods and theories utilized in traditional disciplines such as literary studies, sociology, anthropology, communication studies, history, philosophy, political economy, psychoanalysis and religious studies, among others. By working across the boundaries of these fields, Cultural Studies addresses new questions and problems arising in today's world. As such, Cultural Studies draws on theories and methods not only from traditional disciplines but also from the growing fields of gender studies, ethnic studies, post-colonial studies, feminism, and media studies. In doing so, it addresses debates concerning the theory of texts and their production; the relationship between culture and politics; the formation of knowledge and institutions; and the nature of cultural antagonisms and crises. In short, Cultural Studies is more than a single body of theory or methods; rather, it is a series of interrelated questions and answers drawn from numerous disciplines.

Students of Cultural Studies will develop flexible tools enabling them to analyze the rapidly changing global environment in which we live. They will learn how to interpret how different aspects of our social world (gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic class, etc.) influence how we see our world. The process of doing Cultural Studies involves both students and faculty in the dynamic investigation of personal and social values, social location, and the formation of social institutions and worldviews.

Major Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies:
36 semester hours

1. Required CLST Courses (15 semester hours)

2. Required CORE Course

3. CLST -approved electives (18 semester hours; 12 must be upper |division)

Requirements for a Minor in Cultural Studies:
21 semester hours

1. Required CLST courses (12 hours)

2. Required Core Course

3. CLST - approved electives (6 hours; all must be upper division)

See list of approved courses above.

DANCE (DANC)

Dance courses offer a way of knowing that integrates the body with other fields of knowledge for the development of the whole person. The program offers all students the opportunity to study dance in a nurturing environment wherein each student's physical form and capacity for movement is accepted as worthwhile and unique. Dance courses are offered at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels in a number of different styles to meet the varied needs and interests of students.

ENGLISH (ENGL)

The English Program at UIW is committed to the development of reading, thinking, and writing skills in all of the University's students. This commitment extends the university's mission: through the analysis of language and literature, students find their own voice by way of critical study of other voices.

The study of English develops reading, thinking, and writing skills. Close reading of texts through critical and theoretical frames, and the production of clear and logically-argued writing are foundations that prepare for any profession; administration, business, writing, teaching, law, and diplomatic and social services are all apt careers for English majors.

Employers value English graduates for their analytical and communication skills and imaginative creativity; the English Program at UIW reinforces these skills in its program of study. In addition, the program recognizes that many English students elect Graduate Studies; thus, upper division courses provide opportunity for students to hone their research skills and to participate in scholarly discourse outside the local university community.

Preparations for academia, employment in corporate or government sectors, and life experience are enhanced by English literary and cultural studies, which encourage students' expressive and analytical responses to their own and others' social identities, and societal and natural environments, both local and global. Consequently, every course in the program, whether dealing with literature, linguistics, language arts, or writing, has a global dimension.

The English faculty is committed to a rotation of course offerings that is sequential and flexible, covering literature and language, theory and practice. Thus, the department offers courses from the following categories: Core, Surveys, Literary Studies and Criticism, Language Arts and Linguistics, Rhetoric and Professional Writing, and Senior Seminar.

Major Requirements for Bachelor of Arts in English:

1. 36 semester hours in English (27 hours above the core).

A. Core (9 hours)

B. Surveys (6 hours)

C. Electives (18 hours)

Students must take at least 6 hours from the Literary Studies and Criticism Branch:

Students must take at least 3 hours from the Language Arts and Linguistics Branch:

Students must take at least 3 hours from the Rhetoric and Professional Writing Branch:

And 6 additional hours of English Elective courses chosen from any of the above branches.

D. ENGL 4301 Senior Seminar (capstone course)

2. The minimum GPA requirement for a "major" is 2.75 overall, and 3.0 in English.

3. Special Topics and Independent Study

From time to time, the English Department may offer a course that is unrelated to the above descriptions. Such courses will be widely publicized and offered as Special Topics.

Under exceptional circumstances, a student may propose a course of study that is not covered by existing courses. If a faculty member is agreeable, this may then be followed as an Independent Study. Independent Study is NOT intended as a way of replacing an incomplete course or one that has been closed.

4. English may be taken with a minor of 18 hours, with a minimum of 6 hours at the advanced level. Subjects that may be studied include visual art, history, philosophy, cultural studies a social science, business administration, or a concentration in a business-related field.

Requirements for a Minor in English:

1. 21 hours in English (12 above the core)

A. Core (9 hours)

B. Survey (3 hours)

1 of either the English Literature or American Literature Surveys

C. Electives (9 hours)

1 course from each of the 3 branches listed above.

Recommended Sequence of Courses in the Major:

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Complete Literature Survey courses, if needed

At least 1 course from two of the main branches listed above

Senior Year

Complete the remaining elective course requirements in the major

HISTORY (HIST)

The mission of the History Department is to provide majors with a firm grounding in the tools of historiography, research, analysis and writing. The Department also provides course work to the general students population in light of its commitment to the mission of the University to produce enlightened, aware citizens of the world.

The curriculum in History leads students to appreciate the development of the contemporary world through the interaction of diverse forces over space and time. The history department supports the global initiatives of the University through its courses in both world and United States history. The study of history involves analysis and integration of a broad range of knowledge. Students acquire skills that prepare them for graduate school or a variety of careers.

Major requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in History:
39 semester hours in History as follows:

1. 15 semester hours in History:

2. 9 semester hours to be selected from the following United Stated History courses:

3. 9 semester hours to be selected from the following Global History courses

4. 6 additional hours (upper or lower) hours that, in addition to the courses listed above, can include the following:

5. A minor in an approved discipline, or an approved interdisciplinary concentration.

Requirements for the minor in History

HIST 1311, 1312, 1321, 1322, plus 3 upper division semester hours to be selected from United Studies History courses and 3 upper division semester hours to be selected from the World History courses.

Requirements for a Concentration in Brazilian Studies:

The Brazil Studies Program is an Interdisciplinary Concentration, which brings together History, Foreign Language, and Economics. It greatly expands the horizons of the participants and gives them an in-loco experience of the realities of contemporary Brazil. It prepares students for a short-term internship in Brazil, and it is made up of the following 21 credit hours:

3 Hours From:

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (INST)

Program Outline

1. International Studies

* Bachelor of Arts - 44 credit hour

A. Required Courses and Experiences: (17 credit hours)

B. Research Methods class in approved discipline
C. 6 Hours of Foreign Language beyond the elementary level

D. Study Abroad Experience (May be satisfied through semester abroad or internship abroad)

E. 27 credit hours chosen from the following:

9 hours from Group I: Fine Arts and Humanities courses

9 hours from Group II: Social Science and Business courses

9 hours electives in any combination from one or both groups

Group I: Fine Arts and Humanities:

Group II: Social Sciences and Business:

2. International Studies

* Interdisciplinary Concentration (18 hours)

Required courses and experiences for the interdisciplinary concentration in International Studies:

A. INST 1310 Introduction to International Studies

B. Research Methods class in approved discipline
C. Study Abroad Experience: May be satisfied through semester abroad or internship abroad.

D. 12 credit hours chosen from the following:

6 hours from Group I: Fine Arts and Humanities courses

6 hours from Group II: Social Science and Business courses

Group I: Fine Arts and Humanities:

Group II: Social Sciences and Business:

LIBERAL ARTS

Required Courses of the Associate of Arts degree with a major in Liberal Arts:

1. Completion of the following Core Curriculum

A. Rhetoric (6 hours)

B. Literature and The Arts (6 hours)

C. Philosophy and Religious Studies (select 6 hours)

D. Foreign Language (6 hours)

E. History and Social Science (6 hours)

F. Lab Science and Mathematics (7 hours)

G. Wellness Development (3 hours)

2. 18 hours that may include selections to satisfy transfer requirements to another four-year institutions or selections of electives for concentrations in areas of interest, or as required for majors specified for baccalaureate degree from the University of the Incarnate Word.

3. 22 Clock hours of Community Service is required

MUSIC (MUAP, MUSI, MUST, MUTH)

The mission of the Music Department at the University of the Incarnate Word is threefold: to develop skilled musicians by educating the minds, ears, and souls of our music students within the liberal arts tradition; to serve the general student population by enriching the CORE curriculum; and to enhance the musical offerings in the UIW and San Antonio communities.

Music students at UIW receive comprehensive instruction in theoretical, historical and stylistic perspectives, and are provided the opportunity for training in music technology. The Music faculty themselves are active performers, composers, clinicians, and scholars who bring practical experience and insight into the classroom. Students are provided with ample performance opportunities through ensemble membership and studio/seminar classes. In accordance with the mission of UIW, the music department encourages the development of musicians who are committed to serving the worldwide community with their art.

NOTE: All students wishing to major or minor in music should contact the Music Department (210-829-3848) for advising before registering for the first semester's classes. Audition and interview required. (See Policies for Entering Freshmen and Transfer Music Majors and Minors further in this section.)

Music majors may choose from among four different degree plans:

• The Bachelor of Music in Music Education with a Minor in All Level Education;
• The Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy, designed to train students in clinical applications of music, blending musical skills with specialized training in the areas of psychology and the behavioral and natural sciences;
• The Bachelor of Arts in Music, a liberal arts degree designed to prepare students for graduate school and/or careers in the field of music or other fields. Students wishing to pursue music careers may combine this degree with an Emphasis in Performance (Vocal or Instrumental) or Composition. (See below for details);
• The Bachelor of Arts in Music with an Emphasis in Music Industry Studies, an interdisciplinary degree that combines the study of music with business courses and prepares students for careers in the music business such as music marketing, publishing, studio production for the media, and artist management.

Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Major Requirements for the Bachelor of Music in Music Education with a Minor in All Level Education:

(89-96 credit hours in music; 30 hours in education)

The student combines the Bachelor of Music in Music Education with a minor in All Level Education. This degree may require up to ten semesters of study and results in all-level teacher certification at the undergraduate level.

A. 34-38 semester hours of music theory and history:

One upper level elective MUSI course (3 credit hours) (MUSI 1300 Introduction to Music Theory may count as this elective)

B. 37-40 credit hours of applied music:

21 credit hours of the principal instrument (MUAP)

6 credit hours minimum of a secondary instrument (MUAP)

7 credit hours of a major ensemble: Chorale, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, or Jazz Ensemble

Recital:

Students seeking a B.M. in Music Education will perform a recital on their principal instrument during the final semester of their private instruction. See Recital Policies further in this section, and the private instruction course syllabus for specifics.

C. 18 credit hours of music education courses.

All Level Minor in Education:

Students should consult with the UIW Certification Officer (Constance Sabo, 210-829-3134) for more details or changes concerning the minor in All Level Education.

A. 6 credit hours Pre-Professional Requirements:

Admission into Teacher Education Program (no credit hours given)

B. 24 credit hours Professional Development Sequence:

Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy

Major requirements for a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy:

(90-94 credit hours in music; 19 credit hours in required science and math)

A. 28-32 credit hours of music theory and history:

One upper level elective MUSI course (3 credit hours) (MUSI 1300 Introduction to Music Theory may count as this elective)

B. 30 credit hours in music development and performance:

6 credit hours of major ensembles: Chorale, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, or Jazz Ensemble

*May be exempted by passing the Piano Proficiency.

C. 32 credit hours in music therapy:

(**Prior to registering for Music Therapy Internship, all Music Therapy majors must pass the Piano Proficiency and a Piano Improvisation Competency exam, and all coursework must be completed.)

D. 19 credit hours in behavioral/natural sciences (including 13 hours taken as part of the Core, indicated by "***")

One 3 credit hour Psychology elective (selected in consultation with advisor.)

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Major requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Music:

(58-62 credit hours in music)

A. 34-38 credit hours of music theory and history:

One upper level elective MUSI course (3 credit hours)

(MUSI 1300 Introduction to Music Theory may count as this elective)

B. 24 credit hours of applied music:

12 credit hours of voice or principal instrument (MUAP)

6 credit hours of major ensembles: Chorale, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, or Jazz Ensemble

*May be exempted by passing the Piano Proficiency.

Requirements for a Bachelor's of Arts in Music with an Emphasis in
Performance: (67-71 credit hours in music)

A. 34-38 credit hours of music theory and history:

One upper level elective MUSI course (3 credit hours) (MUSI 1300 Introduction to Music Theory may count as this elective)

B. 33 credit hours of applied music

*May be exempted by passing the Piano Proficiency

C. Recital:

Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts with an Emphasis in Performance will perform a recital on their principal instrument. See Recital Permission Policy (further in this section) and the private instruction course syllabus for specifics.

Requirements for the Bachelor's of Arts in Music with an Emphasis
in Composition (70-74 credit hours in music)

A. 34-38 credit hours of music theory and history:

One upper level elective MUSI course (3 credit hours) (MUSI 1300 Introduction to Music Theory may count as this elective)

B. 36 credit hours of additional coursework and applied music:

15 credit hours of Private Instruction: Composition (MUAP 2354, 2355, 3354, 3355, 4354)

3 credit hours of a secondary instrument (MUAP Piano highly recommended)

6 credit hours of major ensembles: Chorale, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, or Jazz Ensemble

*May be exempted by passing the Piano Proficiency

C. Recital:

Students seeking a B.A. with an Emphasis in Composition will perform a senior composition recital that will be at least 1/2 hour in duration. See Recital Permission Policy (further in this section) and composition private instruction syllabus for further details.

Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry Studies

Major requirements for a Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis in Music Industry Studies (46-50 credit hours in music; 20 credit hours in Music Industry courses; 18 credit hours in business):

A. 25-29 credit hours of music theory and history:

B. 20 credit hours of Music Industry courses.

C. 21 credit semester hours of applied music:

9 credit hours of voice or principal instrument (MUAP)

6 credit hours of major ensembles: Chorale, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, or Jazz Ensemble

*May be exempted by passing the Piano Proficiency

D. 18 credit hours of business, to be chosen from:

Requirements for a Minor in Music:

22-26 credit hours

MUSI 1300 (if required), MUSI 1100 (if required), MUSI 1321, MUSI 1322, MUSI 3342, Private Instruction (MUAP, 6 credit hours), Major Ensemble (4 credit hours), 3 credit hours upper-division elective (MUSI 3XXX)

Requirements for a Minor in Music Therapy:

21-25 credit hours

MUSI 1300 (if required), MUSI 1100 (if required), MUSI 1321, Major Ensemble (1 hour), 3 credit hours of Private Instruction, MUSI 1311 or 1381 or 1391, MUTH 1301; followed by MUTH 3301, MUTH 3305 and MUTH 1271

Policies for Entering Freshman and Transfer Music Majors and Minors

All students who intend to be music majors or minors must register for: MUSI 1321 (Music Theory I) and MUSI 1191 (Aural Skills I) in the first semester, OR MUSI 1100 (Introduction to Aural Skills) and MUSI 1300 (Introduction to Music Theory) in the second semester, depending upon how the student scored on the theory diagnostic exam (see below).

Anyone seeking a B.M. in Music Education or a B.A. with an Emphasis in Performance or Composition must register for both a private lesson (classes designated as MUAP) and a major ensemble from those listed below. All students on music scholarship must register for one of the major ensembles every semester:

Major Ensembles:

UIW Chorale MUSI 1131

UIW Community Orchestra MUSI 1181

UIW Jazz Ensemble MUSI 1182

UIW Wind Ensemble MUSI 1185

It is strongly recommended that all entering music majors and minors sign up for a private lesson (classes designated as MUAP), and that entering freshmen participate in one of the ensembles listed above.

• All students wishing to major in music must contact the Music Department (210-829-3848) for advising before registering for the first semester's classes.
• All Music Industries Majors with no keyboard background should register for Class Piano (MUSI 1381).
• All entering freshman and transfer students must complete a musical competency assessment audition and interview during the first week of classes. (Contact a music faculty person for details).
• All entering freshman must demonstrate rudimentary-level knowledge of music theory and aural skills by successfully passing an entrance diagnostic exam that will be administered during the first week of classes.
• Students earning less than a 70% evaluation on the written part of the diagnostic must register for MUSI 1300 (Introduction to Music Theory).
• Students earning less than a 70% evaluation on the aural part of the diagnostic must register for MUSI 1100 (Introduction to Aural Skills).
• All entering Music Therapy majors should register for Introduction to Music Therapy (MUTH 1301).
• All entering Music Industries majors should register for Introduction to Music Industries (MUST 2340).

Transfer Students

Transfer students must participate in four semesters of major ensembles (see list above) at University of the Incarnate Word. Transfer students in Teacher Certification must participate in at least three semesters of major ensembles at the University of the Incarnate Word.

Transfer students should consult with the Chair of the Music Department (210-829-3848) upon arrival to the UIW campus.

Additional information for all music students:

• All students majoring in music must pass a Piano Proficiency test before application for graduation can be made.
• Private instrumental and vocal instruction are available to students on a credit basis only. A tutorial fee in addition to tuition is charged.
• Admission to private instruction is open to all UIW students by permission of instructor only. Non-majors seeking beginning-level instruction in guitar, piano, or voice must first take 3 credit hours of group instruction at UIW before they may sign up for private lessons.
• Recital attendance. Each semester the music department presents a variety of musical events by students, faculty, visiting artists, and local performing groups. As an essential part of their musical education, all music majors are required to attend a minimum of three of these musical events each semester, as well as other musical events as specified in course syllabi.
• Studio Hour and Seminar Class. Each week, a studio hour or seminar class will be devoted to student performances, discussion of interpretation, performance techniques, stage presence, communication with audiences, and related topics. All students enrolled in applied music (MUAP) are required to attend these sessions.

Recital Permission Policy for All Students

• In order to qualify to perform a recital, students must first be permitted to register for upper level private instruction courses (MUAP 33XX and MUAP 43XX). Students must submit a written request for permission to perform any recital.
• The request will be submitted to the private instructor in the semester prior to the one in which the recital will take place.
• The request must include a list of the repertoire to be performed on the recital.
• The music faculty will inform the student within seven days after the current semester's jury whether permission has been granted to perform the recital. In some cases, the faculty may require a recital hearing three weeks prior to the performance date.
• Students planning a degree plan recital in applied private lessons must be enrolled in that area of applied music at the time of the recital.
• The private instructor must give final approval in writing for the performance of the recital three weeks prior to the recital date.

PHILOSOPHY (PHIL)

The Department of Philosophy at the University of the Incarnate Word seeks to provide its students with a broad orientation to the major branches of philosophy (metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and logic) and to the various ways philosophy has progressed throughout human history (in Western and other global traditions).The primary goal of our program, however, is not merely to promote mastery of philosophical content, but to help cultivate the philosophical spirit by nourishing our students' responsiveness to the wonder of being, their commitment to justice, and their overall capacity to explore philosophical issues with creativity and critical insight.

Philosophy is an exploration of the most basic yet wide-ranging issues of human life and experience. The study of philosophy involves the rational examination of such fundamental notions as truth, beauty, goodness, justice, freedom, reality, knowledge, language, faith, love, death, and God. Its purpose is to broaden the reach of possibilities that all human beings share in their efforts to create intellectually and spiritually meaningful lives.

Philosophy also examines the foundations, processes, and aims of other disciplines - such as science, mathematics, law, and education, for example - and reflects on such subjects as religion, art, history, literature, health care, and technology.

Major Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts:

33 semester hours of Philosophy, as follows:

1. 27 semester hours of required courses:

2. 6 additional upper division hours in Philosophy

3. A minor in any field, or an interdisciplinary minor approved by the philosophy advisor.

Requirements for a Minor in Philosophy:

PHIL 1381, 3312, 3318, 3332; a choice of one: PHIL 3351, 3352, 3353, 3354 or 3355; 3 additional upper division hours in PHIL.

Recommended Sequence of Courses in the Major:

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

POLITICAL SCIENCE (POLS)

The mission of the Political Science Department is to provide the major with a strong foundation to expand awareness and understanding of political life, to stimulate scholarship and intelligent interest in political science, and to provide a framework for enriching the exposure of majors and the wider university community to the study of government and issues of public concern. Moreover, the Department offers course work to the general student population in light of its commitment to the CORE Curriculum.

The program in Political Science at the University is especially designed to develop analytical skills, combining organized knowledge with practical experience that introduces and prepares students for career opportunities in the public sector. By selecting appropriate courses and internships, students of politics can prepare themselves for professional training in public policy, public administration, law, graduate education in the policy sciences, as well as employment in government and non-governmental public sector organizations.

Major Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts

39 semester hours in Political Science as follows:

1. 21 semester hours of required courses:

2. 18 semester hours selected from courses listed under one of the following areas of concentration (A, B):

A. American Politics:

B. International Relations/Comparative Politics: Students selecting this concentration must complete 9 semester hours of Comparative Politics courses and 9 semester hours of International Relations courses.

Comparative Politics Courses

International Relations Courses

3. Students are strongly encouraged to take at least one internship course. Up to 6 hours of Internships can be substituted for the same number of hours in the area of concentration. To enroll in an internship, students must have a 2.5 GPA overall and a 3.0 GPA in the major.

4. A minor in any other discipline. With the approval of their academic advisor, students may construct an individualized interdisciplinary minor. Political Science majors may not minor in Pre-Law. Those planning to attend law school should select American Politics as their area of concentration within the major.

Requirements for a Minor in Political Science:

POLS 1315, 1316, 2305 and 2310 or 2320; Nine additional semester hours in other POLS courses, 6 of which must be upper division. Internships do not meet requirements for the minor.

Washington Internship

Qualified juniors and seniors have an opportunity to earn up to 15 credit hours (9 hours toward the major) by serving an approved internship in Washington, D.C. for a semester. Placement opportunities include Capitol Hill, the White House, the Department of Justice, the State Department, major law firms, American Civil Liberties Union, U.S. Information Agency, and other government agencies and private sector organizations. Applicants must have a 2.5 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in the major and approval of the Department Chair.

Justice and Peace Studies Concentration

A concentration in Justice and Peace Studies ensures that students graduate with an understanding of the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of justice, the extent to which society is just and how to promote greater justice, and how to practically address the ways in which they can work toward a more just world.

The program is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing upon course and faculty in schools and departments from across the campus. The program takes a broad view of the world and of issues of justice and peace. It is designed to attract students who are preparing for academic, government, nonprofit, or business careers with a focus on justice, peace, and equality and who value the benefits of interdisciplinary learning.

Justice and Peace Studies Concentration (24 hours)

18 hours of the following required courses:

6 hours of the following courses:

*Students are required to participate in a service learning experience or internship which will be part of the requirements for JUSP 4390. Students will also be encouraged to participate in other service learning opportunities which could be accomplished either through a course or through Alternative Spring Break.

Pre-Law Concentration

A Concentration in Pre-Law is designed to provide a basic political science background for those students who hope to go on to Law school but did not major in political science. It is not available as an option for political science majors or minors.

Requirements for a concentration in Pre-Law:

24 hours of the following required courses:

6 Hours Upper Division English - 3 Hours Rhetoric and 3 Hours Literature

PHIL 3385 Justice: Tradition and Transformation OR PHIL 3332 Ethics

9 Semester hours from the following courses:

PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC)

Psychology is the scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of humans and other animals. Students will begin to understand how individual thought and behavior is influenced by perception, motivation, heredity, language, cognition, and learning. Instruction focuses on the influence of society and the environment on human personality, and provides insights into the human psyche. Upon the successful completion of the psychology program, students will have an understanding of the major theoretical perspectives for organizing and understanding human behavior.

Major Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology:

49-59 semester hours in Psychology as follows:

1. 37 semester hours of required core courses:

2. 12-22 hours selected from one of four options:

Option A: General Psychology (12 hours)

9 semester hours of Psychology electives

Option B: Child and Adolescent Psychology (12 hours)

3 semester hours of Psychology electives

Option C: Community Psychology (13 hours)

3 semester hours of Psychology electives

Option D: Experimental Psychology (22 hours)

6 semester hours of Psychology electives

**NO MINOR REQUIRED with Option D; students will be directed toward the combination of courses that will best prepare them for their post-graduation goals

3. All psychology majors, EXCEPT those choosing to follow Option D (Experimental track) are required to have a minor in any other discipline. (The semester hours of the minor will vary according to the discipline).

Minor in Psychology:

Requirements are 15 semester hours as follows:

9 semester hours of Psychology electives. (The following 6 semester hours are strongly recommended for those students who plan to pursue a graduate degree in Psychology)

• Prerequisites are listed with the course descriptions.

Suggested sequence for Major requirements in Psychology:

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

**NOTE: Deviations from this sequence may be in order depending upon the track chosen (from A, B, C, or D); students should communicate with their faculty advisors regarding specific track sequencing recommendations.

RELIGIOUS STUDIES (RELS)

In keeping with the University's mission, the Department of Religious Studies has a two-fold mission: to acquaint all students with the Roman Catholic tradition within the broader religious and global context in which they live, and to expose all students to the multidimensional and interdisciplinary methods utilized within the field of religious studies.

Since the University of the Incarnate Word is a Roman Catholic University, the Department believes it is necessary to provide the general student body with an opportunity to understand this tradition. We believe our students must come to terms with the fact of diversity, both religious and cultural. Introductory and intermediate department courses are designed to help them achieve these goals.

The field of religious studies is multidimensional and interdisciplinary. Students interested in majoring in religious studies must be familiar with a variety of dimensions of the field and be acquainted with a number of critical methodologies applicable to the study. Knowledge of both areas provides an academic foundation for advanced study in religious studies. Advanced courses are designed to help them fulfill these goals.

Major Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts:

33 semester hours

1. 15 semester hours from the following:

Biblical Studies (3 semester hours)

Theological Studies (3 semester hours)

Christianity and Culture (9 semester hours)

2. 18 semester hours (15 hours must be upper division, including at least one from each of the following areas below)

Biblical Studies

Theological Studies

Christianity and Culture

Worship and Spirituality

3. RELS 4x49 Field Education (under the direction of UIW RELS faculty) is recommended. One to three

credit hours.

4. 6 semester hours of Philosophy is recommended.

5. Second major or a concentration or minor of 12-18 semester hours

(6 upper division hours) is recommended.

Requirements for a Minor in Religious Studies:

18 semester hours

1. 12 semester hours

Biblical Studies (3 semester hours)

Theological Studies (3 semester hours)

Christianity and Culture (6 semester hours)

2. 6 additional upper division hours

The general minor in Religious Studies is recommended both for students interested in religious education and/or church ministry, and for those wishing to augment their academic background in the area to support the liberal arts dimension of their chosen professional career (e.g., law, medical, business).

Students who plan to pursue a degree in Religious Studies must formally apply and be admitted as a major as soon as possible upon the completion of 30 semester hours, at least 15 of which must be from the University of the Incarnate Word. To be eligible for admission to the RELS major, a student must have at least a 2.25 cumulative GPA. Without special arrangements, RELS courses taken before 1990 or courses taken at a state institution will not fulfill the 36-hour requirement for a major. Lower division classes are at the 1000 and 2000 levels, and upper division classes are at the 3000 and 4000 levels.

Recommended Sequence of Courses in the Major:

Freshman Year (6 to 9 hours)

Sophomore Year (9 to 12 hours)

Junior Year (9 to 12 hours)

Senior Year (9 to 12 hours)

Students interested in a major or minor in RELS should consult with the Chair of the Department of Religious Studies.

Undergraduate Certificate in Religious Studies:

A certificate in Religious Studies will be awarded to students who complete 18 semester hours of Religious Studies coursework, including 1345, 2320, or 2350 and 3345.

Pastoral Institute

Through the Pastoral Institute, UIW offers undergraduate and graduate programs designed to prepare students for a variety of lay ministries in the church, including religious education at all levels, youth and campus ministry, parish leadership roles, and liturgical ministries.

Undergraduate Certificate in Pastoral Studies

This certificate is awarded on completion of 16 semester hours of study through the Pastoral Institute, distributed over the three areas of Scripture, Theology, and Ministry. Religious Studies courses are also applicable. Courses are selected with reference to the student's previous studies, and educational, personal and ministerial goals. For further information on this program, contact the Director of the Pastoral Institute.

SOCIOLOGY (SOCI)

The mission of the Sociology Department is to provide the major with a strong foundation in sociological theory and research within the context of a modern sociological curriculum. The Department is committed to the development of the "sociological imagination" and the fostering of action based on a progressive social consciousness. The Department is guided by the values of Catholic social doctrine, the mission of the University, and a high regard for scholarly academic work that leads to the enhancement of knowledge.

Sociology is a social science that studies society and the social activity of human beings. Sociologists are interested in discovering and explaining how and why people think, feel, and act the way they do, focusing on groups and categories of people sharing common characteristics. Empirical evidence, derived from scientific investigation, is fundamental to sociological inquiry. Sociological studies include culture, religion, government, economy, education, family, crime, sports, and race relations.

Major Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts:
Plan A: Academic Specialization

36 semester hours as follows:

1. 15 semester hours of required courses:

2. 21 additional semester hours in Sociology, at least 12 of which are upper division.

3. A minor in any other field.

Plan B: Professional Specialization

48 semester hours, distributed as follows:

1. 24 semester hours of required courses:

2. One of the following options (6 hours):

3. 6 additional hours in Sociology

4. The following 12 hours:

Requirements for a Minor in Sociology:

12 semester hours (6 upper division) in SOCI

Recommended Sequence of Courses in the Major (Plan A):

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

6 hours of upper division sociology courses

Senior Year (or Junior year as offered)

12 hours of upper division sociology courses

Recommended Sequence of Courses in the Major (Plan B):

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

12 hours of upper division sociology courses

SPANISH (SPAN)

And other Foreign Languages

The offerings in foreign languages develop language proficiency and cultural awareness through collaborative classes where effective communication is the primary goal. Advanced courses in Spanish contribute to knowledge about the Spanish-speaking world and the history and structure of the Spanish language and its literature. These courses allow students to read and respond in writing to Spanish-language authors in Spanish, since all advanced courses are taught in the language using authentic texts. Students also interact in Spanish to promote language competence approaching that of native speakers.

Major Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish

1. 33 semester hours of Spanish courses as follows:

Language requirements (9 hours)

NOTE: The number of hours the students will be required to take to meet this requirement will be determined by a placement test given by the department. As a result of the placement test, any of these language requirements may be waived, but a subsequent waiver does not remove the student from having to fulfill the total 33-hour requirement for the major. Course electives in Spanish should be taken to complete the 33 hours.

Linguistics requirements (6 hours)

NOTE: In addition to Spanish 3321 and Spanish 3322, candidates for teacher certification must take Spanish 3337, Applied Linguistics for Teaching, for a total of 9 hours to fulfill the Linguistics requirement.

Literature requirements (9 hours)

Culture requirements (6 hours)

Electives in Spanish to complete the required 33 hours in the major.

2. A minor in any other field, or an approved interdisciplinary minor of 18 semester hours, including 6 upper division hours.

Requirements for a Minor in Spanish:

(A) Spanish Studies Minor: 12 hours of courses above the 1000-level, including at least 6 hours at the upper division level. Courses at the 3000 level and above will be taught entirely in Spanish.

(B) Spanish Proficiency Minor: 21 semester hours in Spanish as follows (courses taught at the 3000 level and above will be taught entirely in Spanish):

1. Required Courses: 18 hours

a) SPAN 1311, Elementary Spanish I

b) SPAN 1312, Elementary Spanish II

c) SPAN 2311, Intermediate Spanish I: Oral Communication

d) SPAN 2312, Intermediate Spanish II: Writing

e) SPAN 3301, Advanced Spanish Grammar and Composition

f) SPAN 3312, Culture and Civilization of Latin America

2. Elective Course: 3 hours

a) Advanced Spanish elective

Credit for SPAN 1311 and SPAN 1312 may be earned through a CLEP exam. Additionally, an instructor may determine that the student's abilities warrant placement at a higher level, through an oral proficiency interview or written placement exam. However, such placement does not constitute credit, and the student is required to take additional courses in advanced Spanish to complete the 21-hour minor.

For information concerning placement in language courses, possible credit by examination, and cooperative arrangements with other universities, students may contact the Foreign Language Advisor.

*Candidates for teacher certification must take 9 hours of linguistics, to include SPAN 3337, Applied Linguistics for Teachers. They must also choose at least one literature course representing Spain and one representing Spanish America. Students should consult the Education Department Supplement on teaching certification.

Additional courses in Spanish and other foreign languages will be offered as need arises.

SPEECH COMMUNICATION (SPCH)

Courses in Speech serve to meet important objectives for a liberal arts curriculum: to develop critical thinking, to enhance aesthetic sensitivity, to communicate with clarity, precision, and conviction. Communication Arts offers a fourth track specialization in Speech Communication.

Requirements for a Minor in Speech

SPCH 2321, 3371, 3391, 4371, and any other course in the department.

Note: SPCH 1311 Public Speaking is not a prerequisite for SPCH 2321 but is a prerequisite for the other requirements of the Minor.

THEATRE ARTS (THAR)

The Mission of the Theatre Arts Department focuses on three main goals: to provide our majors with a strong, basic foundation in the performing arts that will enable them to pursue post-graduate educational and professional opportunities in Theatre, to enhance the general education of the University's CORE curriculum, and to enrich the cultural, spiritual, and intellectual lives of our on-campus and San Antonio communities.

The Theatre Arts Department provides its majors with a liberal arts program of study leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. This program affords its graduates a thorough understanding of the art form: its performance conditions, representative dramatic literature and its major practices - past and present. Through the study of Theatre Arts, UIW students have the opportunity to learn analytic methods that enable them to think critically and to become creative problem solvers, thereby assisting in their preparation for advanced professional study in a variety of fields that respect a well-balanced liberal arts degree. Upon completion of their degree, UIW graduates are prepared to undertake specialized training in a variety of graduate Theatre Arts study areas. The exceptionally talented graduate will have sufficient education and training to begin a career in professional theatre, on or off stage.

The Department views its production season as both an extension of its educational program and a site of artistic and intellectual expression. In its presentation of four to five theatrical productions each year, the Theatre Arts faculty commits itself to collaborative teaching in order to support diversity of approaches and techniques as well as to demonstrate integrated artistic cooperation. The Department adheres to a policy of equal opportunity in casting and in the assignment of production responsibilities. Participation in the academic year production season is open to any student enrolled in UIW, and required of Theatre Arts majors. Through the production season, we provide the opportunity to participate and to witness major dramatic genres and theatrical styles.

The Theatre Arts program holds accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.

Major Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts:

1a. 33 semester hours in required Theatre Arts courses including 12-15 upper division hours

1b. 3 Additional hours in Theatre Arts Practicum or Advanced Theatre Arts Practicum Courses

2. An additional 14 semester hours in elective Theatre Arts courses, including 9 upper division semester hours, to be selected from one or more of the following areas:

Performance:

Design/Tech:

General Studies:

Requirement for a Minor in Theatre Arts:

18 hours as follows (including 6 upper division hours):

One course selected from the following:

Additional 9 hours in elective THAR courses

Recommended Sequence of Courses in the Major:

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year