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UTSA's largest and most academically diverse college, the College of Liberal and Fine Arts provides the liberal arts core of the university's undergraduate experience through coursework in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
- Departments
Encompassing 11 departments, the College of Liberal and Fine Arts is home to a diverse and stimulating academic community of more than 6,500 students and 177 tenure-track faculty.
- Programs
COLFA offers 23 undergraduate degree programs with 11 concentrations, two undergraduate certificates in Music, 13 graduate degrees, and 5 graduate certificates.
- Scholarships
In the latest academic year, COLFA and its 11 departments awarded over 180 scholarships totaling more than $358,000. The college makes about 90 endowed and annual awards available to COLFA majors.
- Research
The College of Liberal and Fine Arts receives external research funding in the arts, humanities and social sciences, contributing to the academic enrichment of undergraduate and graduate students alike.
- Giving
Thanks to the generous support of alumni and friends, COLFA is a leader in many areas of research, education, creative activity, and outreach in San Antonio and South Texas. Donor gifts are crucial to building outstanding programs to serve our students.
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Departments
Department of Anthropology
Main Office: MH 4.03.38 | Fax: (210) 458-7811
| Name | Position | Phone | |
| Jason Yaeger | Chair | jason.yaeger@utsa.edu | (210) 458-4075 |
| Carolyn Cochran | Administrative Contact | carolyn.cochran@utsa.edu | (210) 458-4075 |
Department of Art and Art History
Main Office: ART 4.01.06 | Fax: (210) 458-4356
| Name | Position | Phone | |
| Gregory Elliott | Chair | greg.elliott@utsa.edu | (210) 458-6452 |
| Mark Reuss | Administrative Contact | mark.reuss@utsa.edu | (210) 458-6452 |
Department of Communication
Main Office: MB 2.312 | Fax: (210) 458-5991
| Name | Position | Phone | |
| H. Paul LeBlanc | Chair | paul.leblanc@utsa.edu | (210) 458-5990 |
| Valerie Thornberry | Administrative Contact | valerie.thornberry@utsa.edu | (210) 458-5207 |
Department of English
Main Office: MB 2.314 | Fax: (210) 458-5366
| Name | Position | Phone | |
| Mark Bayer | Chair | mark.bayer@utsa.edu | (210) 458-4376 |
| Peggy Garner | Administrative Contact | peggy.garner@utsa.edu | (210) 458-4376 |
Department of History
Main Office: MH 4.04.06 | Fax: (210) 458-4796
| Name | Position | Phone | |
| Gregg Michel | Chair | gregg.michel@utsa.edu | (210) 458-4033 |
| Andrea Trease | Administrative Contact | andrea.trease@utsa.edu | (210) 458-4033 |
Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
Main Office: MH 4.01.06 | Fax: (210) 458-5672
| Name | Position | Phone | |
| Marita Nummikoski | Chair | marita.nummikoski@utsa.edu | (210) 458-4377 |
| Dena Bruedigam | Administrative Contact | dena.bruedigam@utsa.edu | (210) 458-4377 |
Department of Music
Main Office: ART 3.01.58 | Fax: (210) 458-4381
| Name | Position | Phone | |
| David Frego | Chair | david.frego@utsa.edu | (210) 458-4354 |
| Naomy Ybarra | Administrative Contact | naomy.ybarra@utsa.edu | (210) 458-4357 |
Department of Philosophy and Classics
Main Office: MH 4.05.30 | Fax: (210) 458-6035
| Name | Position | Phone | |
| Eve Browning | Chair | eve.browning@utsa.edu | (210) 458-6031 |
| Terri Gerondale | Administrative Contact | terri.gerondale@utsa.edu | (210) 458-6031 |
Department of Political Science and Geography
Main Office: MS 4.03.62 | Fax: (210) 458-5430
| Name | Position | Phone | |
| Mansour El-Kikhia | Chair | mansour.elkikhia@utsa.edu | (210) 458-6706 |
| Martha Luna | Administrative Contact | martha.luna@utsa.edu | (210) 458-4629 |
Department of Psychology
Main Office: MH 4.04.54 | Fax: (210) 458-5728
| Name | Position | Phone | |
| Robert Fuhrman | Chair | robert.fuhrman@utsa.edu | (210) 458-7352 |
| Mary McNair | Administrative Contact | mary.mcnair@utsa.edu | (210) 458-4372 |
Department of Sociology
Main Office: MS 4.02.66 | Fax: (210) 458-4619
| Name | Position | Phone | |
| Xiaohe Xu | Chair | xiaohe.xu@utsa.edu | (210) 458-4570 |
| Kathleen McCleery | Administrative Contact | kathleen.mccleery@utsa.edu | (210) 458-5037 |
Academic Advising
- Academic Advising Site
- Arts & Humanities:
- Office: MH 4.01.52
- Phone: (210) 458-6513
- advise@utsa.edu
- Social Sciences:
- Office: MS 4.01.50
- Phone: (210) 458-4900
- advise@utsa.edu
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