1974
Houston, TX

School Details

Founded in 1974, the University of Houston-Downtown is the second-largest four-year public university in Houston. UHD is one of four distinct universities in the University of Houston System. Its non-residential campus attracts students from throughout the Greater Houston area, and the University’s diverse student body reflects Houston’s wealth of cultures, languages, and nationalities. UHD is committed to staying true to its first purpose: educating students.  

UHD students pursue bachelor’s and master’s degrees in four colleges: 

  • Business
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Public Service
  • Sciences and Technology

UHD offers students flexibility in scheduling classes including daytime, evening, and weekend options. Students also can choose from face-to-face and online programs as well as hybrid classes that blend the two instruction options. UHD online degrees are currently offered for 15 bachelor’s degrees and 4 graduate degrees. These online programs offer the same rigorous and content-rich curriculum that is found in traditional classroom settings.

Accreditation & Licensing

University of Houston-Downtown is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

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Art & Liberal Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

Business

Bachelor of Business Administration / Finance
Bachelor of Business Administration / General Business
Bachelor of Business Administration / Insurance & Risk Management
Bachelor of Business Administration / International Business
Bachelor of Business Administration / Management
Bachelor of Business Administration / Management Information Systems
Bachelor of Business Administration / Marketing
Bachelor of Business Administration / Supply Chain Management
Master of Arts in Non-Profit Management

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Master of Security Management

Psychology & Human Services

Bachelor of Science in Psychology