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  University of Houston
212 E. Cullen Building
Houston, TX 77204-2018
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Type of institution: Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Bachelor degree, Master's degree, Doctor's degree, First-Professional degree
Carnegie classification: Research Universities (high research activity)
Number of students: 34,334 (2006)
2007-08 Undergraduate application fee:$50.00

Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2007-082006-072005-06
In-State$6,084$5,680$5,296
Out of State$12,756$12,280$11,920
Books and Supplies$1,100$1,050$1,050
On-Campus
Room and board$7,142$6,418$6,058
Other Expenses$4,274$4,182$4,100
Off Campus
Room and board$8,964$8,772$8,600
Other Expenses$5,472$5,354$5,250
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$5,472$5,354$5,250

Financial aid 2005-2006

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 31% $3,301
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 19% $4,057
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 36% $2,531
Loans to students 34% $4,570
 
 

Degrees offered by this school

 
 
Bachelor degree
Sport and Fitness Administration + Management
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Sport and Fitness Administration + Management: A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, s...

Bachelor degree
Spanish Language and Literature
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Spanish Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and oth...

Bachelor degree
Sociology
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social chan...

Bachelor degree
Sculpture
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Sculpture: A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by creating three-dimensional art works. Includes instruction in the analysis of form in space; round and relief concepts; sculptural composition; modern and exp...

Bachelor degree
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General.
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General: A program that focuses on the general process and techniques of direct wholesale and retail buying and selling operations and introduces individuals to related careers. Includes instruction in the principles of entrepreneuri...

Bachelor degree
Russian Studies
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Russian Studies: A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of one or more of the peoples of the Russian Federation and its Soviet, Czarist, and medieval predecessors and related borderlands.

Bachelor degree
Radio and Television
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Radio and Television: A program that focuses on the theories, methods, and techniques used to plan, produce, and distribute audio and video programs and messages, and that prepares individuals to function as staff, producers, directors, and managers of radio and television shows a...

Bachelor degree
Public Relations + Image Management
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Public Relations + Image Management: A program that focuses on the theories and methods for managing the media image of a business, organization, or individual and the communication process with stakeholders, constituencies, audiences, and the general public; and that prepares ind...

Bachelor degree
Psychology
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the va...

Bachelor degree
Political Science and Government
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Political Science and Government, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, p...

Bachelor degree
Physics
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Physics, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, therm...

Bachelor degree
Photography
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Photography: A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of communicating information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the creation of images on photographic film, plates, digital images and that may prepare individuals to be professional photographic artists. Incl...

Bachelor degree
Philosophy
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Philosophy: A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications ...

Bachelor degree
Painting
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Painting: A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by the application of paints and related chemical color substances to canvases or other materials. Includes instruction in color and color mixing; surface prepara...

Bachelor degree
Organizational Behavior Studies
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Organizational Behavior Studies: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the behavior and motivations of individuals functioning in organized groups, and its application to business and industrial settings. Includes instruction in organization theory, industrial and org...

Bachelor degree
Operations Management and Supervision
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Operations Management and Supervision: A program that prepares individuals to manage and direct the physical and/or technical functions of a firm or organization, particularly those relating to development, production, and manufacturing. Includes instruction in principles of gene...

Bachelor degree
Music
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Music, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.

Bachelor degree
Music Theory and Composition
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Music Theory and Composition: A program that focuses on the study of the principles of sound manipulation as applied to the creation of music, and the techniques of creating and arranging music. Includes instruction in aural theory, melody, counterpoint, complex harmony, modulati...

Bachelor degree
Music Performance
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Music Performance, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings.

Bachelor degree
Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies
Other
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Multi- + Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed in the Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General category.

Bachelor degree
Mechanical Engineering
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Mechanical Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs...

Bachelor degree
Mechanical Engineering + Mechanical Technology + Technician
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Mechanical Engineering + Mechanical Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the design and development phases of a wide variety of projects involving mechanical syste...

Bachelor degree
Mathematics
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other ma...

Bachelor degree
Marketing + Marketing Management
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Marketing + Marketing Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketi...

Bachelor degree
Management Information Systems
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Management Information Systems, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. ...

Bachelor degree
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Kinesiology and Exercise Science: A scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Includes instruction in biomechanics, motor behavior, motor development and...

Bachelor degree
Journalism
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Journalism: A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojourn...

Bachelor degree
Italian Language and Literature
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Italian Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Italian language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Italian philology, Modern Italian, Italian regional dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings.

Bachelor degree
Interior Architecture
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Interior Architecture: A program that prepares individuals to apply architectural principles in the design of structural interiors for living, recreational, and business purposes and to function as professional interior architects. Includes instruction in architecture, structural...

Bachelor degree
Information Science + Studies
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Information Science + Studies: A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information storage a...

Bachelor degree
Industrial Technology + Technician
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Industrial Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of industrial engineers and managers. Includes instruction in optimization theory, human factors, organizational behavior, industrial proc...

Bachelor degree
Industrial Engineering
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Industrial Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, material, information, and energy. Includes instruction in applied mathematics, physical scien...

Bachelor degree
Human Development and Family Studies
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Human Development and Family Studies, General: A general program that focuses on basic human developmental and behavioral characteristics of the individual within the context of the family. Includes instruction in the conditions that influence human growth and development; strate...

Bachelor degree
Hotel + Motel Administration + Management
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Hotel + Motel Administration + Management: A program that prepares individuals to manage operations and facilities that provide lodging services to the traveling public. Includes instruction in hospitality industry principles; supplies purchasing, storage and control; hotel facili...

Bachelor degree
History
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies ...

Bachelor degree
Health Services + Allied Health + Health Sciences
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Health Services + Allied Health + Health Sciences, General: A general, introductory, undifferentiated, or joint program in health services occupations that prepares individuals for either entry into specialized training programs or for a variety of concentrations in the allied hea...

Bachelor degree
Health and Physical Education
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Health and Physical Education, General: A general program that focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish related research and service goals. Includes instruction in human movement studies, motivation ...

Bachelor degree
Graphic Design
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Graphic Design: A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concepts sketching, technical drawing, color theory, im...

Bachelor degree
German Studies
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree German Studies: A program that focuses on the history, society, politics, culture, and economics of Germany, the neighboring countries of Austria and Switzerland, the German minorities in neighboring European countries, and the historical areas of German influence across Europe an...

Bachelor degree
German Language and Literature
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree German Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects as used in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, neighboring European countries containing German-speaking minorities, and elsewhere. Includes instruction in German philology; Old, Middle,...

Bachelor degree
Geophysics and Seismology
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Geophysics and Seismology: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the physics of solids and its application to the study of the earth and other planets. Includes instruction in gravimetric, seismology, earthquake forecasting, magnetrometry, electrical properties of sol...

Bachelor degree
Geology + Earth Science
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Geology + Earth Science, General: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the earth; the forces acting upon it; and the behavior of the solids, liquids and gases comprising it. Includes instruction in historical geology, geomorphology, and sedimentology, the chemistry o...

Bachelor degree
French Language and Literature
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree French Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in business, s...

Bachelor degree
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the role of foods and nutrition in human health and wellness. Includes instruction in nutritional care and education, the planning and provision of food services, the development of consumable food...

Bachelor degree
Finance
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Finance, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; financial instr...

Bachelor degree
Environmental Design + Architecture
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Environmental Design + Architecture: A program that prepares individuals to design public and private spaces, indoor and outdoor, for leisure, recreational, commercial, and living purposes, and for professional practice as environmental designers and architects. Includes instruct...

Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.

Bachelor degree
Electrical
Electronics and Communications Engineering
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, incl...

Bachelor degree
Electrical + Electronic + Communications Engr Technology + Technician
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Electrical + Electronic + Communications Engr Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, p...

Bachelor degree
Economics
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Economics, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro...

Bachelor degree
Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts, General: A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or fil...

Bachelor degree
Dance
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Dance, General: A general program that prepares individuals to express ideas, feelings, and/or inner visions through the performance of one or more of the dance disciplines, including but not limited to ballet, modern, jazz, ethnic, and folk dance, and that focuses on the study an...

Bachelor degree
Creative Writing
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Creative Writing: A program that focuses on the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. Includes instruction in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of finished manusc...

Bachelor degree
Construction Engineering Technology + Technician
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Construction Engineering Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers, engineering contractors and other professionals engaged in the construction of buildings and related structures...

Bachelor degree
Computer Engineering
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Computer Engineering, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer hardware and software systems and related equipment and facilities; and the analysis of sp...

Bachelor degree
Computer Engineering Technology + Technician
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Computer Engineering Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of computer engineers engaged in designing and developing computer systems and installations. Includes instruction in computer e...

Bachelor degree
Computer and Information Sciences
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused...

Bachelor degree
Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric: A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organi...

Bachelor degree
Clinical Laboratory Science + Medical Technology + Technologist
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Clinical Laboratory Science + Medical Technology + Technologist: A program that prepares individuals to conduct and supervise complex medical tests, clinical trials, and research experiments; manage clinical laboratories; and consult with physicians and clinical researchers on dia...

Bachelor degree
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General: A general program that focuses on the literary culture of the ancient Graeco-Roman world and the Greek and Latin languages and literatures and their development prior to the fall of the Roman Empire.

Bachelor degree
Civil Engineering
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Civil Engineering, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of structural, load-bearing, material moving, transportation, water resource, and material control system...

Bachelor degree
Chemistry
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Chemistry, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.

Bachelor degree
Chemical Engineering
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Chemical Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems employing chemical processes, such as chemical reactors, kinetic systems, electrochemical systems, energy cons...

Bachelor degree
Business Family and Consumer Sciences + Human Sciences
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Business Family and Consumer Sciences + Human Sciences: A program that focuses on the relationship between the economy and the consuming individual and family. Includes instruction in consumption theory and practice, the production and distribution of retail goods and services, a...

Bachelor degree
Business + Corporate Communications
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Business + Corporate Communications: A program that prepares individuals to function in an organization as a composer, editor and proofreader of business or business-related communications.

Bachelor degree
Biomedical + Medical Engineering
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Biomedical + Medical Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of biological and health systems and products such as integrated biological systems, instrumentation, medical...

Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of bio...

Bachelor degree
Biochemistry
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Biochemistry: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemistry of living systems, their fundamental chemical substances and reactions, and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems, with particular reference to carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nuc...

Bachelor degree
Audiology + Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology + Pathologist
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Audiology + Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology + Pathologist: An integrated or coordinated program that prepares individuals as audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Includes instruction in a variety of communication disorder studies, audiology, speech pathology, ...

Bachelor degree
Art History
Criticism and Conservation
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Art History, Criticism and Conservation: A program that focuses on the study of the historical development of art as social and intellectual phenomenon, the analysis of works of art, and art conservation. Includes instruction in the theory of art, art history research methods, co...

Bachelor degree
Art + Art Studies
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Art + Art Studies, General: A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.

Bachelor degree
Architecture (BArch, BA + BS, MArch, MA + MS, PhD).
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Architecture (BArch, BA + BS, MArch, MA + MS, PhD): A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of architecture and to conduct research in various aspects of the field. Includes instruction in architectural design, history, and theory; building s...

Bachelor degree
Anthropology
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Anthropology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. Includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleontolog...

Bachelor degree
Accounting
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Bachelor degree Accounting: A program that prepares individuals to practice the profession of accounting and to perform related business functions. Includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounti...

Master's degree
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Trade and Industrial Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach specific vocational trades and industries programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Tax Law + Taxation (LLM
JSD + SJD)
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Tax Law + Taxation (LLM, JSD + SJD): An advanced, professional study of tax law and taxation procedures in U. S. or Canadian jurisdictions affecting individuals and corporations.

Master's degree
Systems Engineering
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Systems Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of total systems solutions to a wide variety of engineering problems, including the integration of human, physical, energy...

Master's degree
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Speech and Rhetorical Studies: A program that focuses on human interpersonal communication from the scientific/behavioral and humanistic perspectives. Includes instruction in the theory and physiology of speech, the history of discourse, the structure and analysis of argument and...

Master's degree
Special Education and Teaching
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Special Education and Teaching, General: A general program that focuses on the design and provision of teaching and other educational services to children or adults with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teach...

Master's degree
Spanish Language and Literature
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Spanish Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and oth...

Master's degree
Sociology
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social chan...

Master's degree
Social Work
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Social Work: A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in socia...

Master's degree
Social Studies Teacher Education
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Social Studies Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach general social studies programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Secondary Education and Teaching
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Secondary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or spec...

Master's degree
Sculpture
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Sculpture: A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by creating three-dimensional art works. Includes instruction in the analysis of form in space; round and relief concepts; sculptural composition; modern and exp...

Master's degree
Science Teacher Education + General Science Teacher Education
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Science Teacher Education + General Science Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach general science programs, or a combination of the biological and physical science subject matter areas, at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Reading Teacher Education
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Reading Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to diagnose reading difficulties and to teach reading programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Public Relations + Image Management
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Public Relations + Image Management: A program that focuses on the theories and methods for managing the media image of a business, organization, or individual and the communication process with stakeholders, constituencies, audiences, and the general public; and that prepares ind...

Master's degree
Public Administration
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Public Administration: A program that prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government; and that focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and management. Includes instruction in the roles, development, and pri...

Master's degree
Public + Applied History and Archival Administration
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Public + Applied History and Archival Administration: A program that focuses on the application of history and administrative skills to the recording of public events and the management of related historical resources. Includes instruction in historical research methods, archives...

Master's degree
Psychology
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the va...

Master's degree
Political Science and Government
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Political Science and Government, General: A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, p...

Master's degree
Physics
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Physics, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, therm...

Master's degree
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Photography
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Photography: A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of communicating information, ideas, moods, and feelings through the creation of images on photographic film, plates, digital images and that may prepare individuals to be professional photographic artists. Incl...

Master's degree
Philosophy
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Philosophy: A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications ...

Master's degree
Pharmacy Administration + Policy + Regulatory Affairs (MS
PhD)
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Pharmacy Administration + Policy + Regulatory Affairs (MS, PhD): A program that prepares individuals to apply managerial, social, and economic sciences to the study and management of the distribution and use of pharmaceutical products and the provision of pharmacy services. Inclu...

Master's degree
Petroleum Engineering
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Petroleum Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of systems for locating, extracting, processing and refining crude petroleum and natural gas, including prospecting inst...

Master's degree
Painting
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Painting: A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by the application of paints and related chemical color substances to canvases or other materials. Includes instruction in color and color mixing; surface prepara...

Master's degree
Operations Management and Supervision
University of Houston

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University of Houston Master's degree Operations Management and Supervision: A program that prepares individuals to manage and direct the physical and/or technical functions of a firm or organization, particularly those relating to development, production, and manufacturing. Includes instruction in principles of gene...

Master's degree
Music Theory and Composition
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Music Theory and Composition: A program that focuses on the study of the principles of sound manipulation as applied to the creation of music, and the techniques of creating and arranging music. Includes instruction in aural theory, melody, counterpoint, complex harmony, modulati...

Master's degree
Music Teacher Education
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Music Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Music Performance
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Music Performance, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings.

Master's degree
Music Pedagogy
University of Houston

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University of Houston Master's degree Music Pedagogy: A program that prepares individuals to provide musical instruction and tutoring to clients in private and institutional settings. Includes instruction in music theory, music composition, mastery of one or more instruments, familiarity with various musical genres a...

Master's degree
Music History, Literature, and Theory.
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Music History, Literature, and Theory: A program that focuses on the study of the historical evolution of music as a social and intellectual phenomenon, the development of musical instruments and techniques, and the analysis and criticism of musical literature. Includes instructi...

Master's degree
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS
PhD)
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD): A program that focuses on the application of chemistry to the study of biologically and clinically active substances, biological and pharmacological interactions, and the development of associated research methods, techniques, and ...

Master's degree
Mechanical Engineering
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Mechanical Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs...

Master's degree
Mathematics
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other ma...

Master's degree
Mathematics Teacher Education
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Mathematics Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Materials Engineering
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Materials Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and materials science principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of materials and related processes used in manufacturing in a wide variety of settings; the synthesis of new indu...

Master's degree
Marketing + Marketing Management
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Marketing + Marketing Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketi...

Master's degree
Manufacturing Technology + Technician
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Manufacturing Technology + Technician: A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to the identification and resolution of production problems in the manufacture of products. Includes instruction in machine operations, production...

Master's degree
Management Information Systems
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Management Information Systems, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. ...

Master's degree
Logistics and Materials Management
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Logistics and Materials Management: A program that prepares individuals to manage and coordinate all logistical functions in an enterprise, ranging from acquisitions to receiving and handling, through internal allocation of resources to operations units, to the handling and delive...

Master's degree
Linguistics
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Linguistics: A program that focuses on language, language development, and relationships among languages and language groups from a humanistic and/or scientific perspective. Includes instruction in subjects such as psycholinguistics, behavioral linguistics, language acquisition, ...

Master's degree
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
University of Houston

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University of Houston Master's degree Kinesiology and Exercise Science: A scientific program that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and biophysics of human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Includes instruction in biomechanics, motor behavior, motor development and...

Master's degree
Journalism
University of Houston

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University of Houston Master's degree Journalism: A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojourn...

Master's degree
International Business, Trade, and Tax Law (LLM., J.S.D. + S.J.D.).
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree International Business, Trade, and Tax Law (LLM., J.S.D. + S.J.D.): An advanced, professional study of the law, policies, and regulations governing transnational business and commercial practices, including the specialized tax law related to international financial transactions.

Master's degree
International Business + Trade + Commerce
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree International Business + Trade + Commerce: A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems, monetary is...

Master's degree
Interior Architecture
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Interior Architecture: A program that prepares individuals to apply architectural principles in the design of structural interiors for living, recreational, and business purposes and to function as professional interior architects. Includes instruction in architecture, structural...

Master's degree
Industrial Engineering
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Industrial Engineering: A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, material, information, and energy. Includes instruction in applied mathematics, physical scien...

Master's degree
Human Resources Development
University of Houston

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University of Houston Master's degree Human Resources Development: A program that prepares individuals to apply integrated training, organizational development, and career planning and counseling skills to the design, management, and evaluation of programs to improve individual productivity, employability, and job sat...

Master's degree
Hotel + Motel Administration + Management
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Hotel + Motel Administration + Management: A program that prepares individuals to manage operations and facilities that provide lodging services to the traveling public. Includes instruction in hospitality industry principles; supplies purchasing, storage and control; hotel facili...

Master's degree
History
General
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies ...

Master's degree
Higher Education + Higher Education Administration
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Higher Education + Higher Education Administration: A program that focuses on the principles and practice of administration in four-year colleges, universities and higher education systems, the study of higher education as an object of applied research, and which may prepare indiv...

Master's degree
Health Teacher Education
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Health Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach health education programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Health Occupations Teacher Education
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Health Occupations Teacher Education: A program that prepares individuals to teach specific vocational health occupations programs at various educational levels.

Master's degree
Health Law (LLM, MJ, JSD + SJD).
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Health Law (LLM, MJ, JSD + SJD): An advanced, professional study of the law, policies and regulations affecting the health care industry, health professions, health services and insurance industries, and patients.

Master's degree
Graphic Design
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Graphic Design: A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concepts sketching, technical drawing, color theory, im...

Master's degree
Geophysics and Seismology
University of Houston

General Description for:
University of Houston Master's degree Geophysics and Seismology: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the physics of solids and its application to the