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Welcome Message

Dean Schwartz
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Social Work Program

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Teacher Education Program

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Welcome to the College of Public Service

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Welcome to the College of Public Service

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Walk-In Wednesdays begins today!​

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Training Center

Social Work

Urban Education

Changing Lives in the College of Public Service​
2022 
Student Awards Ceremony​

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​​​​​​​​​​ CPS Spring Student Awards Ceremony​ Awardees​
CPS COVID-19 INFORMATION

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UHD encourages vaccinations​. Visit COVID-19 Emergency Management​ page for more information.

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The College Of Public Service

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The University of Houston-Downtown College of Public Service exists to educate and develop public servants, advocates, and leaders in criminal justice, education, and social work.

Vision


The College of Public Service will prepare students to disrupt injustices and inequities, build bridges and make a positive difference in the greater Houston community and our world.

We offer 5 undergraduate degrees and 2 graduate degrees. Top 10 Reasons to Choose CPS at UHD

CPS ADVISING UPDATES

Summer/Fall 2022 Class Registration Is Now Open!
Register for you courses today:

  • APRIL 1, 2022 | Registration opens for Summer/Fall​
  • JUNE 2, 2022 | Last day for Regular Summer Registration
  • JUNE 4-7, 2022 | Late Summer Registration

​​​​ Please Visit CPS Advising For More Information​

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​ Gator Preview Live: College of Public Service
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Gator Preview Live is an in-depth look at the college hosting the event with learning about admission requirements, discover financial aid, and scholarship opportunities. Hear from UHD students and advisors to get first-hand knowledge of the UHD experience, and have the opportunity to get your questions answered live during the session (This session is pre-recorded).




 UHD College of Public Service: A Private Tour with Jasmine

Jasmine Braimer, Criminal Justice Student,  will give you a private tour of the College of Public Service  at the University of Houston-Downtown.

Do You Want To Pursue A Criminal Justice Career?
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Do You Want To Become A Social Worker?
Social Worker
Do You Want To Become A Texas Certified Teacher?
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Bachelor's Degrees

Graduate Degrees


College of Public Service By the Numbers

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Degrees Offered
Choose from 5 undergraduate degrees and 2 masters degrees at the College of Public Service.

93%

Recommend to Students
Students who are graduating would recommend the College of Public Service to their family and friends.

94%

Students Feel Confident
Students are confident they will carry out their professional responsibilities upon graduation.

82%

Financial Assistance
Approximately 82% of UHD’s full-time students receive on average $10,000 in scholarships, grants and/or loans each year.

167

Service-Learning Locations
Our students are given the opportunity to enhance their learning through real-world experiences.

18:1

Student:Faculty Ratio
Our faculty gets to know our students by name.

#1

Diversity
The University of Houston-Downtown is the most diverse University in the Southern Region of the USA.

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