Degrees & Majors​

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Learn how to become an effective communicator across various contexts, cultures, channels, and media with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies at University of Houston—Downtown. This program focuses on the construction, delivery, and interpretation of messages to create shared meaning.

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Focusing primarily on the study of literature and culture, the B.A. in English offers four concentrations for students: literary studies, creative writing, film studies, and English education. As a graduate, you'll be prepared for a career that prioritizes writing, research, editing, creative thinking, organization, or communication. Recent graduates of this program have gone on to rewarding positions in corporate, educational, and non-profit sectors.

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With a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts at UHD, you'll develop your talents and cultural knowledge, while sharpening your skills in research, public speaking, and writing. While obtaining your degree, you'll complete an internship that provides practical work experience and encourages professional networking. Graduates of the program find careers in a variety of areas, from art and music therapy to museum creation and fashion design to education.

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Be prepared for a career in the rapidly growing healthcare sector with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Behavioral Science. Become an agent for disease prevention and health promotion.

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As a student in the B.A. in History program at UHD, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of U.S. and world history while developing skills in writing, research, problem-solving and cultural sensitivity.

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When you get a Bachelor of Science in Humanities degree from UHD, you first pick a concentration in art, drama, music, or a foreign language. You'll then go on to participate in writing-intensive classes that stress critical thinking as you achieve a degree that can help propel you forward in various career fields.

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The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies is a versatile degree that blends traditional academics with experiential opportunities. It is a versatile degree that is tailored to meet the student's own career goals, while broadening their body of academic knowledge and refining their professional skill set.

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Dive into the history and fundamental theories of Western thought and society with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from University of Houston—Downtown. You'll develop your capacity for critical thinking, data analysis and persuasion, while benefitting from UHD's flexible scheduling, smaller class sizes and robust faculty mentoring program.

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One of the most balanced degree programs that the University of Houston—Downtown offers, the Bachelor of Science in Political Science allows you to study a wide variety of courses from community politics to international relations. You'll develop up-to-date world knowledge, critical thinking, data analysis, and oral communication skills. All while sharpening understanding of public policy, foreign policy, and environmental law for careers in a rapidly changing and globalizing economy.

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While earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at UHD, you'll learn how to better understand yourself and others, as well as examine the underlying human and animal behavior and mental processes. You'll master skills in research, project development, and analysis, and be able to.

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This interdisciplinary degree is specially designed to provide a foundation of social sciences combined with a thorough course of study in either history, political science, psychology, or sociology. After graduation, you'll be able to apply scientific social science theory to real-world situations, effectively write generalizations, and be proficient in empirical social science research.

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A degree with many applications, the Social Science Bachelor of Science from UD is designed to prepare you with a fundamental understanding of two major courses of study—social sciences and either history, political science, psychology, or sociology.

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In UHD's Bachelor of Arts in Sociology program, students are encouraged to study societal inequalities in economics, education, gender, ethnicity, and race, as well as religious diversities, in an effort to learn about the connections of social life and the emergence of a global cultural system.

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Learn to apply foreign language skills in professional environments with the B.A. in Spanish from University of Houston—Downtown. The academic study of Spanish language and culture will help position you for employment opportunities where bilingualism is an asset—such as education, journalism, and business.

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With a B.S. in Technical Communication, you'll be prepared to work in almost any area of communication—whether it be business, industry, media, or government. You'll learn how sharpen your communication, analytical, research, style, and editing skills in both digital and print formats. Plus, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience and have the chance to expand your professional network with our rewarding internships and work-study options.

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Designed in part by the city's most prominent non-profit leaders, this multidisciplinary program prepares recent college graduates, plus mid- and senior-level administrators to manage and lead non-profit organizations of all types. The Master's program can be completed completely online, can focus on entrepreneurial development, fundraising and grant writing, team building, human resources, and ethics.

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The Masters of Art in Rhetoric and Composition program (MARC) at UHD offers intensive study in composition theory and training in teaching of college writing and English studies. This program is specifically designed to emphasize training in multicultural composition instruction and rhetoric (the only one of its kind in Texas), and offers flexible, daytime, evening, and summer-term classes to meet the needs of busy professionals.

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The Master of Arts in Strategic Communication (MASC) equips students with the cutting-edge strategic communication skills, research knowledge, technology competencies, and theories needed to create effective community engagement and messaging with culturally, ethnically, and racially diverse public audiences and stakeholders. The program will build on students' strengths and prepare them to be advocates in their communities by focusing on several major strategic communication areas: (1) strategic public engagement, (2) stakeholder management and conflict resolution, and (3) crisis communication.

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This Masters of Science in Technical Communication (MSTC) equips students with the skills to produce user-friendly technical documents, manage projects, understand communication ethics, analyze audiences, and conduct usability tests. Plus, you'll benefit from UHD's flexible scheduling, smaller classes, and faculty mentoring programs.

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Develop the skills and establish the foundation you need for promotion to administrative and supervisory positions with a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Applied Administrative from UHD. This versatile, multidisciplinary degree is designed to help you achieve the career you desire.

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The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program at University of Houston—Downtown offers a unique mix of foundational communication and analytical skills with curriculum that studies the root causes of crime and society's necessary measures to prevent it.

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Advance your career with a UHD Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree in Criminal Justice. Our courses and flexible schedules are geared toward working professionals, especially those who have previously earned college credits.

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The University of Houston-Downtown and Houston's area school districts have enthusiastically accepted the challenge of developing a proficiency-driven, field-based teacher training program specifically designed to help all students achieve academic success. We welcome you into this new program and encourage you to accept the challenge as we work together in creating outstanding teachers for Houston's children.

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The mission of UHD's Bachelor of Social Work program is to prepare entry-level social workers for self-fulfilling career in an urban environment. You'll be able to address the diverse needs of individuals in schools, hospitals, mental health facilities, juvenile justice systems and more. And at UHD, we offer flexible scheduling, smaller class sizes, and faculty mentoring to help you achieve all your educational goals.

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Prepare to meet the needs of today's most in-demand workplaces with UHD's Teacher Education degree. It was designed to help aspiring educators meet the needs of the 21st century workplace and the challenges of urban education, while specifically serving individual career goals. You can choose from three certification programs, including early education, upper elementary to middle school, and early education bilingual.

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The University of Houston-Downtown and Houston's area school districts have enthusiastically accepted the challenge of developing a proficiency-driven, field-based teacher training program specifically designed to help all students achieve academic success. We welcome you into this new program and encourage you to accept the challenge as we work together in creating outstanding teachers for Houston's children.

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The courses in these degree plans are taught using a hybrid of face-to-face and online instruction. Our emphasis on urban teaching makes these graduate degrees unique.

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The Masters of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) program at UHD is offered in a hybrid face-to-face/online instruction format with an emphasis on urban teaching to provide a deeper understanding of the needs and characteristics of students in multicultural learning environments.

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A B.A. in Mathematics gives students a unique chance to develop their analytical and problem-solving skills and master mathematical techniques in preparation for advanced degree programs or to enter the competitive employment market. And at UHD, we offer flexible, smaller classes to help meet the needs of busy professionals who also want to pursue higher education.

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Designed for aspiring high school mathematics teachers, this program provides a foundation of liberal arts education, combined with real-world application. With flexible, smaller classes, hands-on training, modern labs, and faculty mentoring students will be prepared for rewarding careers as teachers or to pursue advanced degree programs.

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The Bachelor of Sciences in Applied Statistics program prepares you for employment using the tools of discrete mathematics and statistics. As a student, you'll be able to take advantage of UHD's smaller class sizes, flexible scheduling options, and faculty mentoring program while achieving your educational goals.

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The Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics with Biostatistics Concentration is designed to provide a broad overview of statistics and its application in biological sciences. Intended for students who intend to be employed in life and health sciences fields that require statistical tools, you can also use this degree as a springboard for post-graduate study in biostatistics. And with UHD you get flexible, smaller classes, faculty mentoring, modern labs, and hand-on experience.

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The advent of high-speed computers and technological advances being made in this area have encouraged the development of, and have resulted in, important advances that constitute significant statistical tools for such areas as the life sciences, administrative/managerial sciences, and the social/behavioral sciences. This degree plan is specifically designed for students who intend to teach high school mathematics. Therefore, the Urban Education Concentration is required.

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This broad-based curriculum incorporates components of both liberal arts and the Natural Science in order to prepare graduates for fulfilling careers in biology, chemistry, and microbiology. Tailor a degree program to suit your unique needs and career aspirations, with UHD's flexible, smaller classes, faculty mentoring, and modern labs.

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The B.S. in Biological and Physical Sciences with Secondary-level Teacher Certification provides the opportunity for aspiring educators to gain credits as part of their baccalaureate science program. In this program, the chair of the Department of Natural Sciences consults with the students' advisor to create an approved degree plan that is designed to meet the career goals and interests of the student.

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With this version of the Bachelor of Science in Biology, students in this program have the ability to tailor the degree program to meet their individual personal and career goals and interests. Students graduate prepared for a wide variety of opportunities that include Ph.D. programs and lucrative careers in the sciences, medical fields, and dental school.

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The B.S. in Biology with Environmental Biosciences Concentration degree is designed to serve those who are interested in working in environmental sciences, environmental public health, agency careers, and corporate consultation. You'll excel when you choose UHD because of its flexible class structure, modern labs, and excellent faculty mentoring programs.

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Designed to meet the needs of those interested in careers in the medical, dental, or other health professions, the Bachelor of Sciences in Biology with a Concentration in Microbiology provides a broad-based curriculum in the liberal arts and natural sciences, with a set of courses specifically in biology with a microbiology focus. This degree prepares you for a career as a food microbiologist, clinical microbiologist or for graduate work in microbiology or public health.

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Designed to meet the needs of those interested in careers in the medical, dental, or other health professions, the Bachelor of Sciences in Biology with a Concentration in Molecular and Cellular provides a broad-based curriculum in the liberal arts and natural sciences, with a set of courses specifically in molecular and cellular biology. Graduates are prepared for a career in medicine, botany, genetics and biotechnology, or to pursue higher education in the molecular and cellular fields.

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This broad-based degree program is steeped in the liberal arts and includes a set of courses specifically designed to prepare students for entry-level jobs in biotechnology. This program satisfies course requirements for all major pre-professional degree programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry, and veterinary medicine, and graduates will be well-suited to pursue advanced degrees in biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology, and molecular biology.

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The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree program at UHD is divided into three principal areas so you can get a broad-based view of chemistry, while learning the advanced methods, theories and applications vital to chemistry careers. All courses for this degree are approved by the American Chemical Society, and you'll benefit from UHD's smaller class sizes, flexible scheduling, faculty mentoring and modern labs.

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This program's broad-based curriculum mixes liberal arts with the Natural Sciences to provide optimal outcomes for students who are interested in dentistry, medicine, and other related postgraduate fields. This program is approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society for a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a special focus on biochemistry.

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This program's broad-based curriculum mixes liberal arts with the Natural Sciences to provide optimal outcomes for students who are interested in working in the chemistry industry, state regulatory agencies involved in environmental monitoring, or advanced degrees in chemistry and environmental sciences.

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This program's broad-based curriculum mixes liberal arts with the Natural Sciences to provide optimal outcomes for students who are interested in working in criminal justice laboratories, legal and paralegal firms, or earning advanced degrees in chemistry, forensic science, anthropology, or archaeology.

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This program's broad-based curriculum mixes liberal arts with the Natural Sciences to provide optimal outcomes for students who are interested in entering a highly technical and demanding field or earning advanced certification in chemistry-related fields. Student in the B.S. in Chemistry with Industrial Chemistry Concentration will be encouraged to monitor environmental conditions, develop new energy sources, and take part in a range of additional career-focused, hands-on projects.

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The B.S. in Computer Science from University of Houston—Downtown lays the foundation in the fundamental concepts of computer science. We then layer in practical training relevant to the common applications of computing to ensure maximum success after graduation.

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The Bachelor of Science in Data Science is built on a foundation of mathematics, statistics and computer programming. This is the first undergraduate program of its kind in the state of Texas! Throughout this program you will learn to collect, organize, and query large data sets, apply algorithms, identify and interpret actionable information from raw data, and make informed, mathematically valid and ethically sound decisions. With UHD you get flexible, smaller classes, faculty mentoring and hand-on experience.

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Prepare for a rewarding career in environmental geology with this broad-based degree program that infuses the liberal arts across a broad range of environmental topics. This degree is designed to meet the needs of students interested in geology, environmental sciences, and careers in the environmental industry, while the program itself boasts small, flexible classes, hands-on experience, and faculty mentoring.

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The Bachelor of Sciences in Geosciences with Concentration in Geochemistry program is designed to meet the needs of those interested in careers in the earth-science related industry or graduate work in geology or geochemistry. Many graduates find rewarding careers in industry, environmental management, and government policy areas, in disciplines such as geochemist, hydrologist, petrologist, and more.

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This program's broad-based curriculum mixes liberal arts with the Natural Sciences for students who are interested in working in geology and careers in the oil and gas industries. As a student, you'll gain valuable knowledge of petroleum-related issues in courses that include stratigraphy, mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, mathematics, and engineering.

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A Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics is designed to provide students with the foundation of a liberal arts education and a broad overview of modern mathematics and its applications. Created for students who wish to combine an extensive study of mathematics with a second concentration in one of the natural sciences, computer science, statistics or engineering, this program helps prepare students for careers as an actuary, computer analyst, cryptographer, and industrial mathematician, among others.

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This unique, four-year program provides students with high-quality, engaging educational experiences for a solid foundation in analysis, design, testing, implementation of instrumentation, and control systems. Graduates of the Control and Instrumentation Engineering Technology program are prepared to take on satisfying and lucrative careers, thanks to intensive training in computer technology, electrical/electronic systems, and communication systems.

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A degree in Nursing from UHD prepares students for a variety of careers. Career paths include nursing care, management, teaching and community service careers in local, state, and federal healthcare settings. Some careers in nursing require additional education beyond the bachelor's degree, and this degree will provide a strong foundation for that education.

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The B.S.E.T. in Structural Analysis and Design Option in Engineering Technology provides students with a solid background in analysis, design, testing, and construction of civil structures. The program has a sharp focus on the application of computer technology, modern materials, and construction techniques to current design projects, with special regard to planning, costs, and management. With a curriculum designed to prepare you for careers in a wide range of industries, graduates often go on to become part of city, county and state public works departments, engineering and construction design firms, fabrication companies, and geological testing firms, to name a few.

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The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Safety Management (B.A.A.S) from UHD will prepare students to analyze the human and equipment aspects of safety in preparation for satisfying careers in safety management. You'll graduate with a solid foundation in safety management, knowledge of the most modern safety technologies, and the ability to effectively communicate and present relevant safety information.

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The Master of Science in Data Analytics is an application-based program that provides a broad education in advanced statistics, digital data acquisition, digital data management, data analysis, and data presentation. You'll receive rigorous training in statistical analysis and computational techniques, while providing master of data analysis tied to interdisciplinary applications.

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The Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) is an application-oriented program that combines theoretical knowledge of AI with hands-on training in AI-specific applications through programming languages such as Python and open-source libraries such as TensorFlow.

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Wherever your passion for accounting is—public, private, government, or non-profit—you can secure your future with a degree from UHD in Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. With a wide variety of accounting specializations and applications, your career choices are unlimited. Plus, at UHD, our program offers exactly what you need should you decide to pursue graduate studies or law career.

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Pursue a B.B.A. in Finance from University of Houston—Downtown, and get exactly where you need to be—whether it be working in the financial sector, pursuing graduate studies, or successfully completing the Chartered Financial Planners (CFP), Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA), and Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) examinations.

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When you earn your B.B.A. in General Business, you'll be prepared for an immediate transition into the thriving business community. Our General Business major lays a solid foundation of general education while layering on fundamental theories and basic business procedures. Plus, UHD's convenient evening classes make it easy to earn a degree while maintain your current work/life schedule.

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UHD's B.B.A. in Insurance & Risk Management will teach you core business principals and specialized skills in underwriting, claims adjusting, and agency services for property, liability, and automobile insurance. You'll be taught by industry leaders committed to giving you the skills you need to succeed, and you can complete courses online for minimal disruption to your current life schedule.

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Stay on the cutting edge of the international business world with a B.B.A. in International Business from UHD. We combine basic business knowledge with an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural study of international business theories, practice, and policies. Plus, UHD's convenient evening classes make it easy to earn a degree while maintain your current work/life schedule.

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Gain the team building and critical thinking skills you'll need to become a successful, real-world manager with UHD's B.B.A. in Management. UHD offers flexible programs and diverse course options so you can get the degree you want on the terms you need.

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The Bachelor of Business in Management Information Systems (MIS) is a fast-paced program where you choose from a variety of electives to tailor the program to your personal goals. In addition, UHD offers flexible and varied class times to meet the needs of busy professionals.

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With a degree in Marketing from UHD, you get the freedom to develop your individual skills and talents, while obtaining the foundational skills to pursue a career in the high-demand, ever-expanding field of marketing. You can tailor the program to focus on either the more creative or analytical sides of marketing, while enjoying UHD's flexible and varied course times that help you maintain a work/life balance.

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Learn how to keep track of products from raw materials to when they reach the consumer with a degree in Supply Chain Management from UHD. Our unique program works in close partnership with the National Associate of Purchasing Management-Houston, Inc., and the local chapter for the National Institute for Governmental Purchasing to provide students with a sound understanding of supply chain management and strategy.