Our curriculum, The Honors Experience (T.H.E.) is an experience-based, highly customized curriculum to fit each student’s individual goals. Honors courses aren't necessarily harder than other courses taught at UT San Antonio. Instead, they often include opportunities within a class for a student to learn new skills, receive certifications, do research, or do other forms of projects. All Honors courses will automatically populate in a student's DegreeWorks, so that they can see their progress toward T.H.E. Curriculum.

Our coursework listed below is offered in a variety of formats:

  • Courses offered by Honors College faculty - listed with HON Prefix. These courses are unlike any other offered at the university and are often interdisciplinary in nature.
  • Courses offered within academic departments as Honors Sections. These courses typically have smaller enrollments and project-based learning.
  • We also have a variety of non-Honors approved courses that count as an Honors Experience. These courses are typically upper-division research-based, performance-based, or creative arts courses.

*To see course descriptions, click on the course title.

Lower Division Coursework - Spring 2027

Course Section Title Time Instructor Campus Modality Fulfills
HON 1000 0B5 Does Not Meet Lozano, Alegra Internet Campus Online only, no set time (OA) Honors 101

Honors 101

A series of weekly, one-hour classes and peer coaching on how to excel in the Honors College. Taught by Honors College Dean and Academic Counselors. Each section has the same curriculum and instructors. Classes in the A section are offered during the first 8 weeks of the semester while B section classes are offered in the second 8 weeks. This is a 0 SCH course. Honors 101 is required and at no cost. Sign up on ASAP just as you would for any other course.
HON 1000 0B8 Does Not Meet Lozano, Alegra Internet Campus Online only, no set time (OA) Honors 101

Honors 101

A series of weekly, one-hour classes and peer coaching on how to excel in the Honors College. Taught by Honors College Dean and Academic Counselors. Each section has the same curriculum and instructors. Classes in the A section are offered during the first 8 weeks of the semester while B section classes are offered in the second 8 weeks. This is a 0 SCH course. Honors 101 is required and at no cost. Sign up on ASAP just as you would for any other course.
HON 1000 0B6 Does Not Meet Lozano, Alegra Internet Campus Online only, no set time (OA) Honors 101

Honors 101

A series of weekly, one-hour classes and peer coaching on how to excel in the Honors College. Taught by Honors College Dean and Academic Counselors. Each section has the same curriculum and instructors. Classes in the A section are offered during the first 8 weeks of the semester while B section classes are offered in the second 8 weeks. This is a 0 SCH course. Honors 101 is required and at no cost. Sign up on ASAP just as you would for any other course.
HON 1000 0B7 Does Not Meet Lozano, Alegra Internet Campus Online only, no set time (OA) Honors 101

Honors 101

A series of weekly, one-hour classes and peer coaching on how to excel in the Honors College. Taught by Honors College Dean and Academic Counselors. Each section has the same curriculum and instructors. Classes in the A section are offered during the first 8 weeks of the semester while B section classes are offered in the second 8 weeks. This is a 0 SCH course. Honors 101 is required and at no cost. Sign up on ASAP just as you would for any other course.
HON 2301 0A1 Does Not Meet Hauck, Amy Internet Campus Online only, some set time (OH) Civic Ethos

Civic Ethos

A weekly, one-hour course that covers different approaches, philosophies and ethics to civic engagement. This course introduces the primary ethos of the UTSA Honors College curriculum. Classes in the A section are offered during the first 8 weeks of the semester while B section classes are offered in the second 8 weeks. This is a 1 SCH course. This course counts as the Civic Ethos requirement in the Honors College curriculum.
HON 2301 0B1 Does Not Meet Hauck, Amy Internet Campus Online only, some set time (OH) Civic Ethos

Civic Ethos

A weekly, one-hour course that covers different approaches, philosophies and ethics to civic engagement. This course introduces the primary ethos of the UTSA Honors College curriculum. Classes in the A section are offered during the first 8 weeks of the semester while B section classes are offered in the second 8 weeks. This is a 1 SCH course. This course counts as the Civic Ethos requirement in the Honors College curriculum.
HON 2301 0B2 Does Not Meet Yoder, Brianna Internet Campus Online only, some set time (OH) Civic Ethos

Civic Ethos

A weekly, one-hour course that covers different approaches, philosophies and ethics to civic engagement. This course introduces the primary ethos of the UTSA Honors College curriculum. Classes in the A section are offered during the first 8 weeks of the semester while B section classes are offered in the second 8 weeks. This is a 1 SCH course. This course counts as the Civic Ethos requirement in the Honors College curriculum.

Coursework Fulfilling Experience Requirements - Spring 2027

Course Section Title Time Instructor Campus Modality Fulfills
HON 3103 001 W 8:30-9:45am Longoria, Andrea Main Campus Mix of in-person, and online (HB) Civic Ethos or Service Learning

Civic Leadership

This class focuses on building community leadership skills to solve challenging local problems. Students will actively engage in the San Antonio community through service-learning experiences. Students interview community leaders and invite them to attend a Living Library that we host for UTSA and local middle school students. This service project allows students practice leadership skills while empowering other students to become more civically engaged.
HON 3103 901 T 1-3:45pm Menjívar, Mark southwest campus Traditional in-person (FF) Service Learning

Nurturing Hope

Description not available.
HON 3103 002 T 10am-12:45pm Garcia-Louis, Claudia Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Service Learning

Research Rooted in Place

Description not available.
HON 3223 003 T, 4-6:45pm Sue, Christina Main Campus Mix of in-person, and online (HB) Interdisciplinary Seminar

Race and Ethnicity in Mexico

In this course students will learn how issues of race and ethnicity have shaped historic and contemporary Mexico. The course will cover the topics of colonialism and indigenous presence, Mexico’s post-revolutionary national ideology, ethnoracial identification and inequality, and ethnoracial politics. We will address questions such as: Why have the U.S. and Latin American racial systems developed so differently? What is the role of race and ethnicity during the colonial period and in various stages of Mexico’s history? How does ethnoracial inequality manifest in contemporary Mexican society? How do Mexicans think about their ethnic and racial identities and how have these dynamics affected ethnoracial politics in Latin America? Students in this class will partake in a study abroad experience over spring break. We will travel to Mexico City and tour sites such as the Museo de Antropología and the Mexica Templo Mayor.
HON 3223 004 T, 4-6:45pm Zenteno, Rene Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Interdisciplinary Seminar

Migration and Human Development

This course will examine the relationship between international migration and human development. With a foreign-born population of almost 50 million, the United States is the country with the largest immigrant population in the world. Recent political events have brought a great deal of anti-immigrant rhetoric and attention to the negative impacts of immigration on the quality of life in this country. At the end of this course, the student will be knowledgeable of the historical context of U.S. immigration, understand the importance of human development as a concept and policy tool, and critically review empirical studies on the impact of immigration on the welfare of U.S. society. Students will learn from readings, lectures, documentaries, and class discussions.
HON 3233 001 T 4-5:15pm Horowitz, Rosalind Main Campus Mix of in-person, and online (HB) Interdisciplinary Seminar

Vygotsky Language Learning Social Mind

Lev Vygotsky’s theories and studies, emerging in Kyiv and Moscow, have influenced studies of Language Development and Learning including the Arts throughout the world. He is probably the most cited educational theorist across the globe and the source of extensive child research. We will read from his scholarly work and applications and examine the influence of his work on Basic and Applied Research. The goal is to teach, with speakers, videos and historical references, ideas that can be applied to a range of psychological fields, humanities, and medical pursuits (given our collaboration with the UT Health Science Center). Experiential learning will include applying Vygotsky’s ideas about childhood to social-contexts and cultures. You will have an opportunity to conduct research that allows you to observe children at play, in family contexts, children interacting with peers in and after school. What did he propose and can his ideas be witnessed in today’s children in real-life contexts? This is a course that will enlarge your understanding of human development and ways of educating and nurturing today’s students.
HON 3233 002 MW 1pm-2:15pm Webb, Mel Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Interdisciplinary Seminar

Moral Imagination & Incarceration

The USA has about 4% of the world’s population but almost 24% of the world’s prison population. This course will examine the ways in which the US prison system provokes our personal and collective moral imaginations. What moral problems are posed by our current system of incarceration? What has punishment to do with accountability? How do rhetorics of incarceration shape our moral imaginations and limit effective responses to harms? How have systemic processes of criminalization and incapacitation affected our understanding of the humanity of those impacted by it? We will grapple with these questions by reading texts from a wide range of disciplines and look for creative ways to address and redress social harms. Course includes travel and time on Thursday evenings, students will join incarcerated scholars in class at the Dominguez State Jail as part of The Philosophy and Literature Circle program. Permission of instructor required; email Dr. Webb at mel.webb@utsa.edu. Note this course is cross-listed; only one of the courses will count toward your degree.
HON 3233 001 TR 10-11:15am DeLeon, Abraham Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Interdisciplinary Seminar

Apocalpyse

What if the end of the world has already begun? Humanity has always been fascinated by its own destruction. From biblical prophecies of fire and divine judgment to nuclear annihilation, zombie outbreaks, ecological collapse, and cosmic horrors lurking beyond human comprehension. Apocalypse haunts our collective imagination, but what exactly does it mean for the world to end? And perhaps more importantly, what happens when the future itself becomes unimaginable? This interdisciplinary course will explore the apocalypse as idea and event, moving from religious prophecy to philosophical problem. We will collectively explore ancient scripture, horror films, science fiction, literature, and philosophy to examine different visions of the end of the world. Through catastrophe, extinction, revelation, and the ruins of civilization, we will encounter monstrous gods, devastated landscapes, existential dread, artificial intelligence, pandemics, and the idea that humanity could be driven to extinction. Apocalypse means more than destruction. Its original meaning suggests an unveiling, a revelation of truths previously concealed. What might catastrophe reveal about power, human nature, and the fragile worlds we all inhabit? The end is coming. The question is: what does it reveal?
HON 3233 009 T 1:00pm-3:45pm Santos, John Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Interdisciplinary Seminar

Exhibiting Borderlands

Description not available.
HON 3253 001 MW 11:30-12:45pm Witt, Colleen Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Interdisciplinary Seminar

Mind and Matter

Description not available.
HON 3253 003 M 1pm-3:45pm Forsthuber, Thomas Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Interdisciplinary Seminar

Adv Clinical Med & Pathology

Mankind has experienced human diseases for millennia. However, the past 100 years have brought on an explosion in our understanding of the mechanisms of human diseases fostered by revolutionary techniques such as molecular biology, clinical imaging, and gene therapy, and we have found many new ways to treat them. This honors course builds on the previous course Introduction to Clinical Medicine and Pathology (MMI 3013) and provides students interested in human health an opportunity to gain a better understanding of medical concepts and human diseases in a group-based learning environment focused on medical case studies. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about basic pathological mechanisms of human diseases at the level of the cells, organs, and organ systems, and how to recognize these diseases and current treatments. Requirements for this course are a sharp mind, compassion, and willingness for active participation. It may just happen that after this course you may want to become a health care worker or a clinical researcher. Required prerequisite is MMI3013 or cross-listed courses HON3253 or MMI6613.
HON 3253 004 W 4pm-6:45 pm Davidson, Mark Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Interdisciplinary Seminar

Chemistry of Cooking

Not every student is a fan of chemistry, but everyone loves food. Why does the recipe call for baking powder instead of baking soda? What does the yeast actually do to the dough when making bread? What happens if you use only one egg instead of two? Baking and cooking are essentially scientific experiments based on combining ingredients, carrying out chemical reactions, and observing biochemical processes. This course will use food to subtly teach chemistry in a unique and enjoyable environment. We will examine baking and cooking from a scientific basis and explore the chemistry associated with the creation, composition, transformation, and consumption of food. Many different dishes will be explored, and edible investigations will be carried out to discover the chemistry behind the food.
HON 3263 001 W 1pm-3:45pm Hernandez, Hector E. Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Professional Development

Anatomy of a Doctor

The future of medicine and dentistry requires an innovative and bold approach to dissect the ever-changing application process. This professional development course will focus on strategies to become a more competitive applicant to gain admission to medical and dental schools.
HON 3263 002 W 11:30am-12:45pm Cook, Taylor Main Campus Mix of in-person, and online (HB) Professional Development

Making the Leap: College to Career

You made it to college, you chose a major…but life after college feels like another big leap. This course offers students an opportunity to explore their work values and preferences, map out career plans, and practice the skills that you need to be successful in searching for internships and jobs. Students create a career portfolio, participate in a Group Mock Interview, attend career events and complete informational interviews with professionals in their field. The second half of the course focuses on building the skills that you need to be successful once you’ve been hired: influencing decision-makers, communications and conflict resolution.
HON 3311 001 R 4-5:15pm Lozano, Alegra Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Intellectual Achievement and Research

Mental Health & Resilience

What is mental health and resilience? What does it look like in today’s world? How has it changed? What resources are offered and how are they being utilized? These are just a few of the questions this course will explore. The global pandemic has changed our environment on multiple landscapes and how we both perceive and interact with those spaces. Those changes continue to manifest but in different ways. This course will delve into a number of psychological topics as they relate to mental health, resilience and well-being. Students will research models of well-being and resiliency, and utilize critical thinking to evaluate and analyze case studies, media and literature, and available resources to produce a final creative project of their choice for their chosen topic.
HON 3313 016 TR 10-11:15am Hauck, Amy Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Intellectual Achievement and Research

Storytelling For Life

We are utterly shaped by the stories we hear, and the stories we tell. It has been said that while there have been great societies that did not use the wheel, there have been no societies that did not tell stories. During the semester we will explore stories at UTSA from students, faculty and staff as way to study the human experience, cultivate empathy, actualize identity, preserve history, provide social testimony, encourage social responsibility, and generate knowledge through engaging and sharing narrative. Special emphasis will be given to cultivating the skills of interviewing, transcription, editing, and storytelling in the oral tradition. The final project for this course will be live performances of the students’ original creative work, engaging with a local elementary school in an ongoing storytelling partnership. No prior experience is necessary.
HON 3313 014 F 10am-12:45pm Sheldon, Alexandra Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Intellectual Achievement and Research

Global Issues in Conservation

Have a great research idea but not sure how to get the funding to actually do it? We will learn the stages of writing a research proposal, including writing a literature review, developing hypotheses and predictions, writing methods, through disseminating your findings. Students will lead journal discussions, examine the ethics surrounding research and selecting a research project, and learn how to create a poster for an academic conference. We will visit local conservation sites in San Antonio and hear from guest speakers engaged in conservation work. Students will leave class with a finished research proposal that can form the basis of an application to a summer research experience, a job, or graduate school. This class is recommended for Juniors and Seniors who would like to explore graduate school and research, either in the United States or abroad.
HON 3313 017 F 9am-4pm Hard, Robert Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Intellectual Achievement and Research

Observing the Hill Country’s Ancient Past

Description not Available
HON 3403 001 W 4:00-6:45pm Jones, Stacy Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Cultural Exploration

Math Without Borders

This honors course invites students to explore how mathematics and culture communicate with one another. From the rhythms of dance and music to the symmetry of art, food, and architecture, students will engage with everyday activities as shared spaces where mathematical ideas and cultural meaning intersect. Rather than treating math and culture as separate, the course emphasizes their dialogue: students explore how math illuminates culture and how culture expresses math. Through hands-on exploration, discussion, and analysis, the course emphasizes mathematics as a language that shapes and is shaped by human creativity and tradition.
HON 3403 900 M 10:30 - 1:15pm Saldana, Lilliana Downtown campus Traditional in-person (FF) Cultural Exploration

Coloniality of Pub. Cele.& C T

An innovate course offering on the history of Fiesta within the context of settler colonialism, cultural tourism, and public celebration. This course will center Chicanx, Indigenous, feminist, and anti-colonial methodologies to examine Fiesta within the intersections of race, class, gender and sexuality, and engage Fiesta’s past and present through archival methods, critical readings, experiential learning, and interdisciplinary research and creative projects.
HON 3503 001 T, 4-6:45pm Engates, Karen Main campus Traditional in-person (FF) Engaged Living

Outdoor Experiences & Well-Being

When was the last time you played in the sand or saw the Milky Way? We spend most of our time inside, so dust off those hiking boots and take stock in your well-being! We’ll explore the relationship between nature and well-being, understand its influence in your daily life, and find ways to reconnect with it. Course meets for class time (most Tues), (2-3) Sat outings, and (2) weekend camping trip(s). Discussion-based + journals (written), presentation (oral), video (final). Students responsible for some transportation/carpool, food, gear (UTSA free rental).
HON 3603 902 M 12:00-1:15pm Knowlton, Cody Downtown campus Mix of in-person, and online (HB) Skill Development

Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations

Description not available.
HON 3603 901 TR 4:30-5:45pm Martin, Fred Downtown campus Traditional in-person (FF) Skill Development

Developing AI Tools K-12

Description not available.

Lower Division Coursework - Spring 2027

Course Section Title Time Instructor Campus Modality Fulfills
AIS 1203 019 (29898) T 8:30am-9:45am Newell, Michael Main Campus Mix of in-person and online First Year Experience

HON AIS: Global Community

While all Academic Introduction and Strategies courses seek to orient first-year colleges students to university life and their fields of study, this course goes further by examining academic debates surrounding the consequences of globalization, from culture, to the economy, to global politics, and ending with a look at enduring global challenges, such as climate change. Far from being of purely academic interest, globalization is a key part of the political, economic, and social struggles that determine what kind of world we live in, and this course serves as a starting point for understanding these challenges.
AIS 1203 H1H (19646) R 10am-11:15am Harrell, Katheryne Main Campus Mix of in-person and online First Year Experience

Academic Intro & Strategies

 
AIS 1203 H2H (19645) MW 10am-10:50am Witt, Colleen Main Campus Mostly in-person, some online First Year Experience

Academic Intro & Strategies

 
CSH 1213 03H (20739) W 1pm-2:15pm Gong, Deukhee Main Campus Mix of in-person and online Honors CSH 1213 (& Language, Philosophy & Culture Core)

Korean Culture Through Film(H)

 
CSH 1213 04H (20378) MWF 3pm-3:50pm Chappell, Whitney Main Campus Traditional in-person Honors CSH 1213 (& Language, Philosophy & Culture Core)

How Internet is changing Lang.

Never before has language changed at such a dizzying pace than in the age of the internet, with new slang and jargon emerging each day alongside innovative uses of punctuation and emojis. The feverish speed of this change provides a fascinating laboratory for the study of language variation, which will serve as the focus of this class. Throughout the semester, students will analyze the patterns that govern linguistic forms on the internet and compare online language to the way we speak and behave irl. By the end of the class, students are able to explain general principles and terms related to language variation and change online and irl; analyze the relationship among variation, social factors (class, race, gender, region, etc.), and stance; connect scholarship on variation and change to society, popular culture, and their own life; and demonstrate expertise in an area of personal interest related to internet language.
CSH 1213 10H (26644) MWF 1pm-1:50pm Zaldivar, Molly Main Campus Traditional in-person Honors CSH 1213 (& Language, Philosophy & Culture Core)

Practical Ital: Lang & Culture 

 
CSH 1213 12H (28106) MW 1pm-1:50pm Donohue-Bergeler, Devon Main Campus Mostly in-person, some online Honors CSH 1213 (& Language, Philosophy & Culture Core)

German Daily Culture 1 

Experiential learning component: To experience the holiday topic first-hand, students would attend Wurstfest in New Braunfels (November) and a traditional German Christmas market in Fredericksburg (December). Alternatively, students can conduct interviews with people currently living in Germany about course topics (holidays, clothing, housing, and housework) and incorporate their findings into class presentations.
CSH 1213 15H (30516) TR 4pm-5:15pm Richardson, Nathan Main Campus Traditional in-person Honors CSH 1213 (& Language, Philosophy & Culture Core)

The Human Story 

The Human Story: History, Politics, Philosophy, and More" features faculty across COLFA sharing how their disciplines analyze stories and storytelling. Available to COLFA Honors Program students only. If you are a COLFA major, email andrew.chapman2@utsa.edu for details.
ACC 2013 010 (23942) TR 4pm-5:15pm Jackson, Thomas Main Campus Traditional in-person Business Honors Program

Principles of Accounting I 

 
ECO 2023 005 (23994) TR 10am-11:15am Rodriguez Andrade, Viviana Main Campus Traditional in-person Business Honors Program

Introductory Microeconomics

 
HON 1000 001 Does Not Meet Lozano, Alegra Internet campus Online only, no set time (OA) Honors 101

Honors 101

This course is an introduction to Honors, which consists of a series of weekly modules on the Honors curriculum and how to excel in the Honors College. Students explore opportunities, Experiences, and resources as they relate to their personal, academic, and professional goals. This is a 0 SCH course. Honors 101 is required in the first semester of joining Honors is and at no cost.
HON 1000 0A1 Does Not Meet Lozano, Alegra Internet campus Online only, no set time (OA) Honors 101

Honors 101

This course is an introduction to Honors, which consists of a series of weekly modules on the Honors curriculum and how to excel in the Honors College. Students explore opportunities, Experiences, and resources as they relate to their personal, academic, and professional goals. This is a 0 SCH course. Honors 101 is required in the first semester of joining Honors is and at no cost.
HON 1000 0B1 Does Not Meet Lozano, Alegra Internet campus Online only, no set time (OA) Honors 101

Honors 101

This course is an introduction to Honors, which consists of a series of weekly modules on the Honors curriculum and how to excel in the Honors College. Students explore opportunities, Experiences, and resources as they relate to their personal, academic, and professional goals. This is a 0 SCH course. Honors 101 is required in the first semester of joining Honors is and at no cost.
HON 1000 0B2 Does Not Meet Lozano, Alegra Internet campus Online only, no set time (OA) Honors 101

Honors 101

This course is an introduction to Honors, which consists of a series of weekly modules on the Honors curriculum and how to excel in the Honors College. Students explore opportunities, Experiences, and resources as they relate to their personal, academic, and professional goals. This is a 0 SCH course. Honors 101 is required in the first semester of joining Honors is and at no cost.
HON 1100 001 R 4:00 pm-4:50 pm Meyer, Krystle Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF)

Special Scholars Seminar F'26

 
HON 2301 0A1 Does Not Meet Hauck, Amy Internet campus Online only , some set time (OH) Civic Ethos

Civic Ethos

A weekly, one-hour course that covers different approaches, philosophies and ethics to civic engagement. This course introduces the primary ethos of the UTSA Honors College curriculum. Classes in the A section are offered during the first 8 weeks of the semester while B section classes are offered in the second 8 weeks. This is a 1 SCH course. This course counts as the Civic Ethos requirement in the Honors College curriculum.
HON 2301 0B1 Does Not Meet Hauck, Amy Internet campus Online only , some set time (OH) Civic Ethos

Civic Ethos

A weekly, one-hour course that covers different approaches, philosophies and ethics to civic engagement. This course introduces the primary ethos of the UTSA Honors College curriculum. Classes in the A section are offered during the first 8 weeks of the semester while B section classes are offered in the second 8 weeks. This is a 1 SCH course. This course counts as the Civic Ethos requirement in the Honors College curriculum.
HON 2301 0B2 Does Not Meet Riddick, Jennifer Internet campus Online only , some set time (OH) Civic Ethos

Civic Ethos

A weekly, one-hour course that covers different approaches, philosophies and ethics to civic engagement. This course introduces the primary ethos of the UTSA Honors College curriculum. Classes in the A section are offered during the first 8 weeks of the semester while B section classes are offered in the second 8 weeks. This is a 1 SCH course. This course counts as the Civic Ethos requirement in the Honors College curriculum.
MAT 1193 005 (30001) W 4:00 pm-5:15 pm Roberts, Cynthia Main Campus Mix of in-person and online Honors College Student Restriction

Calculus for the Biosciences

Employers today want students who can do far more than just master classroom material. Imagine enrolling in a Calculus course and leave with a portfolio of interdisciplinary skills and experiences. Not only will you gain a solid foundation in mathematics, but you will also learn how to apply technology in practical ways, such as building professional webpages using tools like Adobe Express. Alongside technical growth, you will develop crucial soft skills, including effective communication, collaboration with peers, and the ability to present ideas clearly.
RUS 1014 01H (26642) MWF 9 am-9:50 am Chapman, Andrew Main Campus Traditional in-person

Elementary Russian I

 
WRC 1023 001 (10939) MW 10:00 am-10:50 am Abdo, Diane Main Campus Mostly in-person, some online Honors Requirement (& Communication Core)

Freshman Composition II

 
WRC 1023 002 (15931) MW 11:00 am-11:50 am Abdo, Diane Main Campus Mostly in-person, some online Honors Requirement (& Communication Core)

Freshman Composition II

 

Coursework Fulfilling Experience Requirements - Spring 2027

Course Section Title Time Instructor Campus Modality Fulfills
BAN 3053 006 (29716) MW 6pm-7:15pm Leung, Mark Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Business Honors Program

Bus Model Optimization

 
GBA 3001 007 (30221) MW 11am-11:50am Ramos, Julio Main Campus Mostly in-person, some online Business Honors Program

Found Bus Career Readiness

 
GBA 3001 008 (30222) MW 11am-11:50am Ramos, Julio Main Campus Mostly in-person, some online Business Honors Program

Found Bus Career Readiness

 
HIS 4603 002 (26256) TR 1pm-2:15pm Dilley, Jennifer Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Honors Elective

Migration Democ. & Am Exper.

From a variety of perspectives, this course will analyze the foundational principles of democracy and its intersection with migration, citizenship, and belonging. Students will explore these concepts by analyzing the origin of democracy and migration patterns throughout World and American History. This seminar will explore the themes of freedom and citizenship in ancient, early modern, and contemporary texts, including ancient Greek writings, 17th and 18th century texts in the Anglo-American tradition, and 19th and 20th century texts that bring the issues of earlier works into contemporary American context. Students will then apply this knowledge as they evaluate current policies and their relationship to government, freedom, and democracy.
HON 3103 003 T 1:00 pm- 3:45 pm Menjívar, Mark Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Honors Service

Global Perspective in Community Art  

 
HON 3103 T 10:00 am-12:45 pm Garcia-Louis, Claudia Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Honors Service

Research Rooted in Place

 
HON 3223 W 10:00 am-12:45 pm Bagheri, Nazgol Main Campus Mix of in-person, and online (HB) Interdisciplinary Seminar

Socially Sustainable Public Spaces

In Socially Sustainable Public Spaces adapts an interdisciplinary lens to explore the creation of socially-sustainable urban public spaces around the globe. We begin by questioning whether the concern for the social sustainability of cities is anything new. Through a critical historical and contemporary review of the ways in which the concept of social sustainability has been developed and practiced in international contexts, we identify and appreciate various relations to making socially-sustainable cities and community-powered public spaces. We experience public spaces first hand – in San Antonio, San Marcos, and Austin. Relying on our own lived-experiences and the theoretical framework learned in this class, together, we explore, examine, and evaluate the fundamental elements that bring such places to life and equip people to fuel lasting change.
HON 3223 004

TR 10:00 am-11:15 am Zenteno, Rene Interdisciplinary Seminar

Great Demographic Shift.

 
HON 3223 003 W 2:30 pm-3:45 pm Sue, Christina Main Campus Mix of in-person, and online (HB) Interdisciplinary Seminar

Power, Identity, & Naming

Have you ever wondered how and why parents decide on particular names? Do you know the story behind your own name? Selecting a name for a child represents an important symbolic and cultural decision. Naming babies is a social practice that occurs regardless of parents’ class, ethnic, racial, gender, and religious background, or where they live in the world. However, how names are chosen, and the meaning of names are deeply informed by social and cultural norms. Names also have consequences. As social labels, names serve as identity markers that influence how their bearers are perceived and treated. In this course, we will explore core topics in sociology - power, culture, gender, class, race/ethnicity, family, politics, and inequality – through the lens of naming.
HON 3233 010 MW 11:30 am- 12:45 pm Webb, Mel Main campus Traditional in-person (FF) Interdisciplinary Seminar

HON Sem: Peace & Justice

How can peace and justice be most effectively pursued both personally and communally? Is peace primarily the absence of conflict or something more? To what extent is justice a process, an outcome, or an objective standard? By studying approaches to conflict transformation, restorative justice, and transformative justice, students will explore models for pursuing peace and justice in situations of conflict and in the aftermath of severe harms. Students will participate in a learning exchange with students at Dominguez State Jail as part of the UTSA Philosophy and Literature Circle. This course counts as an Interdisciplinary Seminar Experience in the Honors College curriculum.
HON 3233 018

TR 10:00 am-11:15 am DeLeon, Abraham Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Interdisciplinary Seminar

Grimdark

 
HON 3233 019 TR 1:00 pm-2:15  pm Sarafrazarpatapeh, Lida Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Interdisciplinary Seminar

Biomedical Ethics

 
HON 3253 002 W 1:00 pm-3:45 pm Hernandez, Hector Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Interdisciplinary Seminar

HonSem: Medical Gross Anatomy

Imagine caressing a human femur in your hand and examining the delicate bony prominences where human flesh once anchored a human being’s movements. Gross Anatomy examines the form and function of the human body at a macroscopic level. This course offers a uniquely immersive opportunity for students to appreciate the human body, replete with state-of-the-art technologies, including virtual reality that offers a fascinating 3D perspective of the human body’s anatomical architecture. The gross anatomy lessons will be buttressed with guest practicing physicians who will assess the anatomical skill level of the students, nephrology nurses, who will humanize the growing chronic kidney disease epidemic, which will reinforce the lessons in renal anatomy, mortuary science professionals, that will present a unique embalming perspective that will highlight the different tissues of the human body, and medical ethicists that will discuss the timeless value of the altruistic acts of those who have donated their bodies for the furtherance of medical knowledge to truly appreciate the meaning of the words Mortui Vivos Docent. Enrollment requires faculty approval. Email Dr. Hernandez (hector.hernandez@utsa.edu) to request approval
HON 3253 005

MWF 11:00 am-11:50 am Witt, Colleen Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Interdisciplinary Seminar

Paradigm shifts in modern science

Have you ever wondered about the nature of consciousness? Exactly what is it? Is it something only humans possess? Or do all living beings have it? Perhaps just some? Maybe you believe your dog is just a ‘little conscious’. (After all, he knows what you’re thinking). If this is true then maybe consciousness is a sort of graded phenomenon, as on a continuum rather than all-or-none. Whatever it is and whoever has it, there remains the mystery as to how it arises. Western biology assumes that consciousness is an emergent property arising from a sufficiently evolved central nervous system. It ‘resides’ in your brain. Matter gives rise to mind. But this is not at all a foregone conclusion in much of the rest of the world which holds quite the contrary view, that consciousness is primary. That is, consciousness exists prior to the material world. In this view, consciousness is the ground state from which all matter arises. Even within Western science, such an idea was debated following the bizzare observations made from within a newly developed physics of the quantum realm. In fact, this debate persists. Such questions and ideas are explored in this course. While it will not offer up many definitive answers, it promises to be an exciting journey into this ultimate of mysteries.
HON 3253 004

M 1:00 pm-3:45 pm Forsthuber, Thomas Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Interdisciplinary Seminar

HonSem:Intro To Clinical Med

Mankind has endured human diseases for thousands of year. However, the past 100 years have brought on an explosion in our understanding of the mechanisms of human diseases fostered by revolutionary techniques such as molecular biology, clinical imaging, and gene therapy, and we have found many new ways to treat them. This honors course is designed as an introduction for students interested in human health into the world of clinical medicine and the pathology of important human diseases. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about basic pathological mechanisms of human diseases at the level of the cells, organs, and organ systems, and how to recognize these diseases and current treatments. Requirements for this course are a sharp mind, compassion, and willingness for active participation. It may just happen that after this course you may want to become a health care worker or a clinical researcher.
HON 3263 002 W 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Amatangelo, Gina Main Campus Mix of in-person and online Professional Development

Making The Leap

Students develop a career portfolio, do a Group Mock Interview, attend career events, and complete informational interviews with professionals in their field. A portion of the course would be devoted to skill building for success once they've been hired: research, writing, communications, workplace conflict resolution, etc. I would likely develop a community based research option for the experiential component.
HON 3313 003 TR 10:00 am-11:15 am Hauck, Amy Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Intellectual Achievement and Research

HONIntAch:StorytellingForLife

We are utterly shaped by the stories we hear, and the stories we tell. It has been said that while there have been great societies that did not use the wheel, there have been no societies that did not tell stories. During the semester we will explore stories at UTSA from students, faculty and staff as way to study the human experience, cultivate empathy, actualize identity, preserve history, provide social testimony, encourage social responsibility, and generate knowledge through engaging and sharing narrative. Special emphasis will be given to cultivating the skills of interviewing, transcription, script writing/creative writing, editing, and storytelling in the oral tradition. The final project for this course will be live performances of the students’ original creative work, engaging with a local elementary school. No prior experience necessary.
HON 3313 005 F 8:00 am- 12:00 pm Hard, Robert Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Intellectual Achievement and Research

Observing the Hill Country’s Ancient Past  

 
HON 3313 004 T 4:00 pm-5:15 pm Horowitz, Rosalind Main campus Mix of in-person, and online (HB) Intellectual Achievement and Research

Orality and Literacy: Creating Mind, Identity and Voice That Communicates in Global World

This course involves application of theory that can be used to build persuasive communication. The class will prepare students for talk and writing that will influence many fields of study—business majors, economics, medical, law, architecture, and the arts and humanities, too. Class sessions will include practical information that can be used in experiential learning during class time and on the job. It will make you competitive in the work world. Questions to be addressed: How is talk different than writing a message? When should you use one over the other? What changes when one moves from speaking to writing information? What are the potential effects on an audience? What are the benefits of multi-modal communication? Visual (with gestures and art) Verbal (oral presentation), Written (on Computer)? Do different communities use these modes differently and how can one adapt to a new community? How does one analyze and interpret AI in your field? Each student will have an opportunity to practice and examine the oral and written by way of a field of interest. A course like this has not been offered before. Seize the opportunity! nature of Oral and Written Language Development, research studies that support their claims and evidence for their assumptions and propositions. This course offers a unique apprenticeship experience, where students actively engage in research, record observations, and present their findings both orally and in writing. By bridging theory and practice, students will develop a deeper understanding of the role of language in shaping knowledge, identity, and communication across disciplines.
HON 3403 001 MW 9:00 am- 10:15 am Glover, Kalia Main campus Traditional in-person (FF) Cultural Exploration

HonCultExpl: Sex,Gender & Repr

What is culture? Who "belongs" in U.S. culture? Who does not? How do you know? In No Shame, students will examine how cultural attitudes toward sex, gender and race are made visible through advertisement, comic books, television and film, and other mediums. We will also investigate how those manifestations create and affirm social expectations of behavior and identity and how groups outside of those expectations historically create cultures of their own. Topics include, but are not limited to consent, Hip-Hop, ideas of God, the "Cult of Domesticity", Drag, and intersections in between.
HON 3503 002 M 1:00 pm- 3:45 pm Lozano, Alegra Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Engaged Living

HonEngLvg:Day of the Dead

Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is not Halloween. It’s a lavish multi-day celebration of remembrance to honor loved ones who have passed. This course will use the study of Dia de Los Muertos/Dia de Muertos to explore cultural and psychological themes of grieving and remembrance customs as well as the commodification and commercialization of tradition. Interactive course materials include videos, movies, online courses and readings, site visits, guest speakers, and a class creation of an exhibit for the university and San Antonio community. This course does not have prerequisites, and is open to all majors.
HON 3503 003 MW 4:00 pm-5:15 pm Richardson, Nathan Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Engaged Living

Born to Run: The Science, Art, and Practice of Running 26.2

Study of the art, history, and science of long distance running while engaging with the UTSA and San Antonio Running community as we prepare to run together the 2026 San Antonio Marathon.

HON

3503

 001 901 M 10:30 am- 11:45 am Houston, Lori Downtown campus Mix of in-person, and online (HB) Engaged Living

Politics and Policies of San Antonio and South Texas

 
HON 3603 002 M 4:00 pm-6:45 pm Luca, DeAngelis Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Skill Development

Fermentation Chemistry: From Wine to Pizza

 
HON 3603 901 R 9:00 am-10:15 am Legacy, Megan Downtown campus Mix of in-person, and online (HB) Skill Development

Introduction to Nonprofit Agencies

0 of 10 Honors, 34 of 55 Total
HTH 3713 002 (27593) MW 4pm-4:50pm Delgado, Adolph Main Campus Mostly in-person, some online Honors Elective

Effective Messaging Pub Hlth 

Reviews the basic concepts of public health- specific communication, including technical and professional writing and how to leverage the use of mass media and other emerging technologies. Students in this course will define public health, analye messaging failures, explore branding, engage in social media messaging, present and defend public health messages, and learn from media experts. Students will leverage tools like ChatGPT for message refinement, R Studio for data visualization, and Notebook LM for AI-driven content creation.
MAS 3423 900 (27738) R 10:30am-1:15pm Saldana, Lilliana Downtown Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Honors Elective

Mexican American Foodways

This course will introduce students to the study of Mexican American foodways through theoretical concepts and methodologies in Chicanx Studies, Latinx Studies, Indigenous Studies, and Food Studies. Readings, lectures, films, group discussions, archival research, active class participation, and cultural events are central features of this couse.
MGT 3013 008 (19686) Does Not Meet Villano, Kenneth Internet Online only, no set time Business Honors Program

Intro:Org Theory, Behav & Mgmt 

 
MGT 3013 015 (302131) T 4pm-5:15pm Morales, Pablo Main campus Mix of in-person and online Business Honors Program

Intro:Org Theory, Behav & Mgmt

 
PAD 4853 002 (27997) W 1pm-2:15pm Amatangelo, Gina Main campus Mix of in-person and online Honors Elective

Essntl Skills Public Service

 
SOC 4853 003 (26434) W 2:30pm-3:45pm Sue, Christina Main Campus Mix of in-person and online Honors Elective

Power, Identity, & Naming

Have you ever wondered how and why parents decide on particular names? Do you know the story behind your own name? Selecting a name for a child represents an important symbolic and cultural decision. Naming babies is a social practice that occurs regardless of parents’ class, ethnic, racial, gender, and religious background, or where they live in the world. However, how names are chosen, and the meaning of names are deeply informed by social and cultural norms. Names also have consequences. As social labels, names serve as identity markers that influence how their bearers are perceived and treated. In this course, we will explore core topics in sociology - power, culture, gender, class, race/ethnicity, family, politics, and inequality – through the lens of naming.
SOC 4853 004 (29391) TR 10am-11:15am Zenteno, Rene Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Honors Elective

Great Demographic Shift

 
WRC 4123 001 (19262) R 10am-12:45pm Abdo, Diane Main Campus Traditional in-person (FF) Honors Elective

Cook.Eat.Write.Repeat. (HON)

Why spend time watching cooking shows when you can create your own cooking experiences? "Cook. Eat. Write. Repeat." (WRC 4123) provides the setting for you and your fellow chefs (read: classmates) to plan the menu, kitchen-test the recipes in the UTSA Rec Center Demo Kitchen, and then write, design, and produce a customized cookbook. And then there's the 15 minutes of fame as you star in your own cooking segment hosted by The Paisano's YouTube channel. You may not be able to create culinary masterpieces, but you'll create a semester of memorable cooking and writing experiences. Bon appetit! This course counts as a Skill Development Experience.

Course Modalities

*Courses can be conducted online asynchronously or synchronously, offline face-to-face, or as a hybrid of both online and offline types. Synchronous courses will meet online at a regular schedule while asynchronous courses will have you complete the online course material at your own pace. Face-to-face courses will be conducted in person on campus. A hybrid class combines both online and offline course types. Hybrid classes may be denoted with an x/y notation where the class meets in person for x days out of the ASAP-scheduled y days. The remaining days are conducted online asynchronously. All summer courses will be conducted online, with hybrid summer courses mixing both synchronous and asynchronous class types. For more information on modalities https://onestop.utsa.edu/registration/class-schedule/modality/

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