The University of Texas at San Antonio Reviews

"Some of the pros of this program is that the faculty is highly engage with the student. we can find a good network and lot of freedom when conducting research. Cons there are not many grants available to continue education."

"There is a mix of online and in class learning. The online component has been extremely important while tending to family and working while going to school. The in class learning is beneficial as the instructors are actually present and for building peer relationships. San Antonio is a great place to live with a thriving medical center."

"Very few financial aid opportunity available for graduate student enrolled in the master program. Especially for those working full time, and unable to have a full time enrollment. Parking is a nightmare during the day, and amenities on campus are quite expensive."

"There are not enough courses offered in this department."

"Pros: Focused, small classes that teach real world experience. Cons: Commute, no student housing downtown"

"The Anthropology program at UTSA offers both an MA degree and PhD in Environmental Anthropology. The majority of the students are enrolled in the PhD track and typically come into the program with a MA from another university. The department offers various forms of funding such as Teaching Assistantships and departmental scholarships. The program has strengths in Primatology and Maya archaeology. The course work can be a bit challenging. The faculty are usually available to meet with graduate students and discuss issues. The graduate students are fairly active and offer the Anthropology Graduate Student Association. The group meets throughout the year and hosts monthly social events for graduate students. The department also offers professional development workshops and bi-weekly guest lectures.Read Less"

"The professors are great. They are all vested in the profession of counseling and promote professional identity. Two of the professors even started a new division of the American Counseling Association called Creativity in Counseling which publishes its own journal. On the downside, the current program is 48 hours which meets the Texas LPC requirements, but does not meet the requirements for many other states. However, the school is in the process of launching a new 60 hour program which does meet nation-wide requirements and will be accepted by the Veterans Affairs office.Read Less"

"The graduate program leaves many avenues of development in the field of Biomedical Engineering. It allows students to dip their feet into the majority of specialties related to the field. The only issues would be that it does lack competition in certain areas of research. Furthermore, the program does not allow much insight of how the job market is for the program."

"Pro's - Affordable, friendly, quality. Extremely well-qualified faculty! Con's - Parking, lack of dance program."

"The school accepts many non-traditional students which adds the diversity. The professors are all friendly, helpful, and very approachable. The con of the school is that the administration does not always think about what would be best for the student. For example they make class schedules or rotations for students that are not always in the best interest of the students."

"The program is fairly new so things are still being situated but there are a lot of opportunities for departmental funding and the faculty, staff, and students are all helpful and friendly."

"Love the diverse faculty and students and hands-on work done with my mentors and advisors."

"The professors are very supportive and always reachable, for the most part. There are a few that hard to reach by email. The grading seems extremely easy though, which does not motivate me much."

"Excellent school and program. Faculty and Staff are friendly and always available for guidance and advise."

"I am only taught by experts in the field. The program is very personalized an accommodating. I am constantly challenged to be the best I can be."

"Some of the courses offer in-depth analysis of the Spanish language and cultures however some fail to provide a complex and deep understanding of hispanic history and culture. Some professors are highly intelligent, but do not share their knowledge in a way that is comprehensible and tangible to students."

"The graduate program at UTSA is one of the best of the smaller university programs. The research is cutting-edge: the faculty have the most powerful scanning electron microscope outside of Japan. And at the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), the scientists are working on projects with NASA that are used on missions. The faculty are knowledgeable, friendly, and available for any questions you may have regarding the material. The coursework is appropriately challenging and interesting as a variety of classes outside the core are offered. As a smaller program, there are some disadvantages: There is a rotation to courses and not all electives are offered once a year. Some are only offered every two years. The teaching stipend is smaller than you would expect, but the affordable housing in the area makes up for that. Overall, I would strongly recommend UTSA to anyone looking for a Master's Degree in the Sciences.Read Less"

"I enrolled in the Piano Pedagogy and Performance (MM) and found it to be the best fit for me. I had excellent teachers, especially in the areas of performance and pedagogy. As a result my knowledge of pedagogy has greatly increased and I am now more qualified to teach piano not only to beginners and intermediate students, but also the more advanced."

"Pros: The location of the school in San Antonio provides a rich culture and experience. The staff within the program are highly skilled, published, and related people The amount of women in the department. Gender and Sexuality discussions. Cons: A high population of religious rights on campus. They only appear to trample on gay rights. Social life isn't high if you aren't in a sorority which you would pay out the nose for."

"Pros: Excellent hands-on experience in projects to help the local surrounding communities. Excellent professors, great location. Cons: Cost of tuition."