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The Multidisciplinary Nature of Child Exploitation Investigations (Panel Discussion)

Thursday, September 21st, 9:30am - 11:30am

Hosted by: Dr. Elizabeth Gilmore (Featuring Tony Goodwin and Brandon Poor, aka, The Catfish Cops)

A HPD police officer, a forensic interviewer, an assistant attorney general, a victim advocate, and the Catfish Cops are joined by Dr. Beth Gilmore to discuss the teamwork involved in combatting this modern day evil. Event will be held live in C-100 and via zoom.

New Urban Education Graduate Scholarship

The new "Urban Education Graduate Scholarship" will award $1,650 to selected students in the Fall 2023 semester. "All new MAT and MEDL students" are only eligible to apply for this scholarship, which will cover half of Fall tuition!

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Urban Education Scholarship

The Emeritus Max Castillo Scholarship was founded in honor of former UHD President Max Castillo. As such, the scholarship is open to undergraduate preservice teachers admitted to the UE program.

The scholarship provides $1,100 once a year for the fall semester, and it should be used towards tuition, books, fees, and/or supplies for the upcoming academic semester.

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The College Of Public Service

Mission

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.

We offer 4 undergraduate degrees and 3 graduate degrees. Top 10 Reasons to Choose CPS at UHD

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Have an Advising Question?

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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?

Criminal Justice Student and Dr. Gilmore

Do You Want To Become A Social Worker?

Do You Want To Become A Texas Certified Teacher?

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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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