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The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) is a dynamic academic environment dedicated to the study of human creativity and society, as well as our mental and physical capabilities and conditions.
The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) is a dynamic academic environment dedicated to the study of human creativity and society, as well as our mental and physical capabilities and conditions.
Facts & Figures
Facts & Figures
2000 Founded 13 Departments
10,000+ Students 70+ Degree Offerings
643 Faculty Members 2,000 Course Offerings
The CLASSmates Program is designed to enhance and strengthen the learning and social experience for students in their first year of college. As a group, CLASSmates students enroll in the same core courses required for graduation and participate together in academic and social activities.
Initiatives
Initiatives
The Media and the Moving Image Initiative aims to coordinate and enhance the University of Houston’s rich creative and critical programs in visual, literary, and media arts.
Clinical Services
Clinical Services
CLASS partners with outside institutions to provide research opportunities through the following services:
The largest and most diverse of the 12 colleges at the University of Houston, CLASS is home to 16 schools and departments, encompassing the creative and performing arts, humanities, and social sciences.
CLASS partners with 17+ community colleges and universities to further the mission of the university in enhancing the educational, economic, and cultural vitality of Houston and Texas.
UH is the only university that offers a BA degree program for ASL Interpreting in the State of Texas and it is designed to prepare students to effectively interpret with 75% or more degree of accuracy between American Sign Language (receptive and expressive) and English (spoken and written).
Each year, CLASS awards numerous scholarships to honor students ranging from $500 to $2,500.
To apply, students must compile required documents and short essays (200-500 words) into a single PDF and submit to cscholar@central.uh.edu.
UH Tier One Research Opportunities:
UH Tier One Research Opportunities:
UH SURF (Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship)
UH PURS (Provost Undergraduate Research Fellowship)
Melon Research Scholars
Top Organizations to join by department!
Top Organizations to join by department!
- Psychology: UH Psychology Club
- Communication Sciences and Disorders: National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLAH)
- Jack J. Valenti School of Communication: American Advertising Federation, the Public Relations Student Society of America, The Association for Women in Communication and more.
- History: Phi Alpha Theta (PAT)
- English: The Creative Writing Program
- Economics: Student Economics Society, Omicron Delta Epsilon
- Comparative Cultural Studies: The Anthropology Society at the University of Houston
- Health and Human Performance: Student Nutrition Association, Pre-Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Society, Human institute of sports administration.
- Hispanic Studies: Hispanic Studies Graduate Student Org.
- Sociology: Sociology Students Organization
- Philosophy: BA Philosophy/Master of Public Policy Accelerated Pathway Program
- Modern and Classical Language: Language commons, Chinese/American Language & Culture Organization (CALCO), French Club, and German Club
- Political Science: Pi Sigma Alpha, Student Government Association (SGA)
Contact Information
Contact Information
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Agnes Arnold Hall, Room 402
713-743-4002
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