COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
Introduction Departments: Art Communication Criminal Justice English History Languages and Linguistics Liberal Arts Interdisciplinary Studies Music Philosophy Political Science Psychology Sociology and Anthropology Theatre Arts Dr. Howard C. Daudistel, Dean Dr. Mimi R. Gladstein, Associate Dean for Humanities Dr. Harmon M. Hosch, Associate Dean for Social and Behavioral Sciences Mr. Myron H. Nadel, Assistant to the Dean for Fine and Performing Arts Liberal Arts Bldg., Room 343 Phone: (915) 747-5666 Fax: (915) 747-5905 E-mail: libarts@utep.edu		Introduction Web site at: http://www.utep.edu/libarts/ GRADUATE DEGREES OFFERED Ph.D. History Psychology MA Art Education Studio Art Communication English History Linguistics Political Science Psychology Sociology Spanish Theatre Arts MAIS Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Arts* MAT Master of Arts in Teaching/English MFA Creative Writing* MM Music Education Performance MPA Public Administration or MPA/MBA Public Administration/Business Administration * Interdisciplinary Program In 1942, the History Department, a component of today's College of Liberal Arts, awarded UTEP's first master's degree. Since then, most of the departments in the College have developed graduate programs. MA programs are available in Art, Communication, English, History, Linguistics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Teaching, and Theatre Arts. In addition to the MA, the Political Science Department offers the Master in Public Administration Degree (MPA) and, in conjunction with the College of Business Administration, a joint MBA/MPA degree option. The Department of Music offers the Master of Music (MM) degree with options in Performance and Music Education. The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) with a major in creative writing is an interdisciplinary program with options in English, Spanish, or bilingual. In September 1993, the first students began course work in the Ph.D. program in Applied Research Psychology-- the first doctoral degree program in Liberal Arts. In September 1999, the first students entered the Ph.D. in History. Students wishing to expand their knowledge in areas outside their previous training or present profession may pursue the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. Students in this program take MAIS courses that emphasize cross-disciplinary approaches, with encouragement to pursue an individualized course of study designed to further their particular interdisciplinary interests. Also offered is a joint UTEP-UT Austin doctorate with a concentration in Border Studies. Students in this program can complete much of their course work in residence at UTEP with the doctoral degree awarded by UT Austin. In 1942 the History Department, a component of today's College of Liberal Arts, awarded UTEP's first master's degree. Since then, most of the departments in the College have developed graduate programs. MA programs are available in Art, Communication, English, History, Linguistics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, and Theatre Arts. In addition to the MA, the Political Science Department offers the Master in Public Administration Degree (MPA) and, in conjunction with the College of Business Administration, a joint MBA/MPA degree option. The Department of Music offers the Master of Music (MM) degree with options in Performance and in Music Education. The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) with a major in creative writing is an interdisciplinary program with options in English, Spanish, or bilingual. In September, 1993, the first students began course work in the PhD program in Applied Research Psychology-- the first doctoral degree program in Liberal Arts. Students wishing to expand their knowledge in areas outside their previous training or present profession may pursue the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies. Students in this program take MAIS courses that emphasize cross-disciplinary approaches, with encouragement to pursue an individualized course of study designed to further their particular interdisciplinary interests. Also offered is a joint UTEP-UT Austin doctorate with a concentration in Border Studies. Students in this program can complete much of their course work in residence at UTEP with the doctoral degree awarded by UT Austin. Graduate Degrees Offered PhD Psychology MA Art Art Education or Studio Art Communication English English and American Literature or Professional Writing and Rhetoric History or Border History Linguistics Political Science Psychology Clinical Psychology or General Experimental Psychology Sociology Spanish Theatre Arts MAIS Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Arts* MFA Creative Writing* MM Music Music Education or Music Performance MPA Public Administration or MPA/MBA Two-Degree Option * Interdisciplinary Program

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