Develop the musicianship needed for futures in performance, composing, music education, music therapy and the recording industry.
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Gain insight into the factors that motivate human behavior, while developing valuable skills in communication, critical thinking and analysis.
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Develop your own voice and gain a deeper understanding of language, written communication and expression.
Explore EnglishAs the largest and only college of UIW, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) is home to UIW’s broadest portfolio of programs. Through small, innovative classes and service-learning experiences, CHASS students are challenged, inspired and prepared in all ways to reimagine the world and shape the future.
With 21 degrees and 17 minor offerings, CHASS offers many options for students to pursue the right paths that will lead them toward their personal and professional goals.
Prepare for leadership roles in faith-centered institutions or customize a graduate degree program tailored to specific professional or scholarly aspirations.
CHASS’ interdisciplinary concentrations combine courses from different disciplines to offer comprehensive views into fields of study.
On Wednesday, April 15, the University of the Incarnate Word will host the inaugural Artful Worship Celebration from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at the McCombs Center Rosenberg Sky Room, hosted by the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS).
On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) hosted the annual 2026 Pierre Lecture on the Broadway Campus. This year’s guest speaker was Senior Director for Theology and Sponsorship at the Catholic Health Association and CCVI Sister, Sr. Teresa “Tere” Maya. Sr. Tere was a notably special presenter, as she previously served as councilor and congregational leader for the CCVI congregation, and was the first CCVI Sister to serve as the lecture’s guest speaker.
On Monday, Feb. 9, UIW’s College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) hosted the annual Bernadette O’Connor Lecture on Catholic Intellectual Traditions (CIT), with this year’s presentation exploring the positive impact that a Catholic education can have within the lives of its students.
Message From the Dean"Grounded in Social Justice, Ethics, and Aesthetics, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences is committed to nurturing education excellence, innovative research and instruction, and community engagement through service, commitment to helping others, and personal growth. We invest in the lives of future innovators who will unlock their potential, develop their strengths, and contribute to the well-being of our society, transforming others as they are transformed.
Our award-winning community of educators learns and grows with our students as they embark on their journey of self-discovery. We cultivate an academic environment where humanistic entrepreneurship flourishes, providing fertile ground for growth, turning every challenge into diverse perspectives, channels of opportunities, and awareness of possibilities.
The College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences is the home for identity, mission and core. We are the spirit of UIW!"
Dr. Javier Clavere, Dean
Admin Office: 4301 Broadway, CPO 94
Phone: (210) 829-3866
Email: chass@uiwtx.edu
