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Communication, Creative Writing and English Department
The Communication program at UHV can increase your understanding of the human communication process and teach you skills for becoming a more effective communicator.
Creative writing is one of the fastest growing degree programs. Students who enroll in undergraduate creative writing programs will be better prepared for graduate studies and for teaching positions.
A Bachelor of Arts degree in English provides you with a liberal arts education that can be valuable in a wide range of jobs and career fields including advertising agencies, radio and TV broadcasting, public relations firms, and government agencies.
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Criminal Justice, History and Political Science Department
Criminal Justice, History and Political Science cultivates critical thinking and analytical writing, skills which are not only valuable to future employers but necessary for becoming an informed and active citizen of the world.
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The Department of Psychology is home to high quality psychology programs that aid students in preparing for a variety of careers in human service. Our undergraduate program helps students gain psychological understanding of self and others through a variety of coursework that builds a broad knowledge base and appreciation for the scope of psychology. Our graduate programs in Counseling, Forensic, and School Psychology provide students with specialized knowledge, clinical experience, and application of skills to serve the public in a variety of mental health fields. These programs are designed to lead to licensure in the state of Texas and our School Psychology program is nationally approved, leading to national certification. The Psychology faculty pride themselves on providing high quality training and professional development, while fostering the personal and professional growth of its students.
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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