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UHD's College of Public Service is a community based for higher learning dedicated to preparing students for careers in criminal justice, social work, and education.
UHD offers four undergraduate degrees and two graduates degrees within Criminal Justice.
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UHD's Urban Education program prepares students with the skills and knowledge necessary to teach our next generation.
UHD partners with many Houston area school districts to give our students the best hands-on learning experience.
Associate Professor Krista Gehring speaks with Houston Matters.
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For more than 10 years, the partnership between the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) and the Central Police University (CPU) of Taiwan has promoted a cultural exchange of ideas regarding law enforcement. At the heart of this partnership is Dr. Hsiao-Ming Wang, professor of criminal justice and UHD Bayou Connection Program Director.
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University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) Criminal Justice Lecturer Terry Pelz organized a field trip to the Texas State Penitentiary at Huntsville "Walls" Unit on Friday, March 31.
Pictured with CJ faculty Ashley Blackburn
More than two million people live in Houston. In spite of the number of people who live and work in the city, a segment of its population remains largely invisible.
The mission of the Department is to prepare students for public service careers in the fields of criminal justice and social work. In furtherance of this mission, the faculty recognize the connection between excellence in education, research, scholarship, and service with applied, theoretical, and policy relevance. Thus the Department strives to provide students with knowledge, skills and values that are sufficient to serve in social service and criminal justice systems, prepare them for professional and managerial careers as well as research and advanced study.
UHD Department of Criminal Justice1002 Commerce Street Commerce Building Suite 340Houston, TX 77002-1014 Phone: 713-221-8943
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