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1002 Commerce Street Suite 420
Houston, Texas 77002

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General: 713-221-5019
Fax: 713-223-7440
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Upcoming Event

16th Annual Elder Abuse Awareness Conference
16th Annual Elder Abuse Awareness Conference
Partnering to Protect: Connecting the Dots
Coming Together to Support Our Elders

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
June 20, 2025

Location: University of Houston-Downtown, Academic Building, Rm.A-300
UHD Visitor Parking Location

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Please join us on Friday, June 20th for the 16th Annual Elder Abuse Awareness Conference, hosted by the Region VI Adult Protective Services Advisory Board in partnership with the University of Houston-Downtown’s Service, Teaching, Aging, and Research (S.T.A.R.) Lab. This full-day event will address key issues surrounding elder abuse and highlight ways we can work together to create a safer, more compassionate future for our older adults.


UHD Law Enforcement Academy (LEA)
"Affordable Quality Training in the Heart of Downtown"

The UHD Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) provides peace officer training courses in a professional environment.

Instructor and Cadet going thru Traffic Stop procedures

Mallett Undergraduate Student Teaching Scholarship

The Mallett Scholarship is available to undergraduate students entering the semester of student teaching. Students who meet the initial requirements are eligible to apply for the $3,500 scholarship.
Due Dates: end of November for spring awards and end of March for fall awards.


The College Of Public Service

Mission

The University of Houston-Downtown College of Public Service educates and develops public servants, advocates, and leaders in criminal justice, education, and social work.

Vision

The College of Public Service is a nexus of community-driven engagement, empowering tomorrow's leaders to create a just and equitable society through public policy, collaborative action, and educational practice.


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College of Public Service By the Numbers

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Degrees Offered
Choose from 5 undergraduate degrees and 4 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.