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Latino Health Research Initiative . LHRI is a multidisciplinary research unit that coordinates the resources of the University to address issues and problems that confront the greater San Antonio metropolitan area and the South Texas region, especially with regard to Mexican American and Latino populations. |
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Women's Studies Institute (WSI). The WSI promotes the advancement of women by expanding and sharing knowledge through the stimulation and support of interdisciplinary research, education, and public information about and for women. The Institute plays an important role in the intellectual life of UTSA and the community by enabling those interested in women's issues to exchange ideas through the sponsorship of lectures, seminars, and workshops, and to secure funding for research focusing on women, gender, and feminist issues. The Institute also assists in the collection of historical materials relating to women and gender issues in South Texas and is working collaboratively with other campus components to develop an academic major in women's and gender studies. Faculty affiliated with both WSI and STIMHR include Dr. Jill Fleuriet and Dr. Deborah Mangold. |
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Cajal Neuroscience Research Center (CNRC). The CNRC promotes interaction between neuroscientists and computer scientists in the emerging discipline of computational neuroscience. Neuro-computation involves high-performance computing in the mapping and analysis of the brain's response to stimuli. Researchers look for ways to better understand and mathematically replicate the brain's problem solving circuitry through computer simulations and visualizations. Current areas of study include the aging process and Alzheimer's disease. DR. |
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Honors College. The Honors College provides enhanced educational opportunities for motivated students. The philosophy of the college is that well-educated individuals understand broad, interdisciplinary perspectives as well as demonstrate expertise in their chosen field. The Honors College offers students an enhanced curriculum that includes specialized interdisciplinary seminars and opportunities for advanced research. Honors students are required to complete an Honors thesis under the supervision of a faculty member. |
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Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (CIAS). The CIAS provides a multidisciplinary approach to the many issues involved in information assurance and security. The CIAS is composed of academic, business and government stakeholders interested in addressing the technical and policy issues of information assurance and security. |
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Center for Professional Excellence (CPE). The CPE coordinates efforts within the College of Business to support the personal and professional growth of those who will share the responsibility of keeping institutions vital and on the road to competitive survival. Its mission is to bring University faculty, students, and practitioners together to create a lifelong learning resource that serves their mutual needs. The CPE offers extracurricular courses, workshops, conferences, seminars, consulting, and research programs to support professional excellence in business, health services, and other community institutions. |
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Graduate Programs. UTSA currently has 35 Master’s and 7 doctoral programs. The Master’s offerings include programs in Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, and Social Work. The doctoral programs include a Ph.D. in Biology and in Culture, Literature, and Language. Faculty and students in these programs are either actively involved in research that is relevant to mental health or they have the skills and interest in developing research programs in this area. |
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