Our Mission
As the heart of the University, the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) pursues knowledge through high-quality research and scholarship, promotes student success, fosters critical thinking, and inspires lifelong learning. CLASS advances the social and economic development of Texas and beyond by building a culturally diverse community of curious, creative, and engaged global citizens.
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Everyone has dreams of where they want their careers to take them. Everyone has interests and passions, different skills and aptitudes. Figuring out what you want to study starts with aligning your dreams, passions, and aptitudes with what is needed in the global economy. Let the faculty and staff in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences help you find your future!
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Educators. Researchers. Mentors.
The UHV College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences faculty are diverse in talents and expertise but singularly focused in their dedication as professors, researchers, and mentors.
Our Faculty are educators first. They are talented experts in their chosen fields of research. Most importantly, the faculty are dedicated to mentoring their students so when our students graduate, our alumni grow into the next generation of talented experts in their fields of study.
Our FacultyUHV provided the foundation for my academic success, equipping me with the skills and knowledge to pursue my chosen career.
Alumni Testimonial
" I am most proud of how the professors truly cared about our growth in the program and looking back I can see how all the hard work has paid off. "
- Marissa Collier
Alumni, 2019, Counseling Psychology