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Programs for Educators
*The University of Houston-Downtown, does not currently offer online courses to residents of the following states and territories: American Samoa, Guam, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.
Graduate Degrees
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Online or On Campus
Become a future leader in the criminal justice system with a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Houston-Downtown. Develop the leadership and critical thinking skills you need as a criminal justice professional, while also sharpening your knowledge in criminological theory, program evaluation, and criminal justice administration.
Included Courses:
- Issues in Criminal Justice
- Research Design and Methods
- Quantitative Analysis in Criminal Justice
- Advanced Criminology
- Administration in Criminal Justice
- Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation
Career Options:
Start or advance your career in:
- Local, state or federal law enforcement
- Intelligence analyst
- Juvenile or adult probation supervisor
- Cybersecurity specialist
- Criminologist
- Victim-witness specialist
*The University of Houston-Downtown, does not currently offer online courses to residents of the following states and territories: American Samoa, Guam, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.
Combination On Campus, Online and Hybrid
The Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) is an application-oriented program that combines theoretical knowledge of AI with hands-on training in AI-specific applications through programming languages such as Python and open-source libraries such as TensorFlow.
Included Courses:
- Intro to Artificial Intelligence
- Data Mining
- Deep Learning
- Natural Language Processing
- Computer Vision
- Advanced AI
- Capstone in final semester (research collaboration)
- Electives: Cognitive Systems, AI in Biomedical, AI in Business Intelligence, Intelligent Interactive Systems, Robotics Process Automation
Career Options:
After graduation, work as a:
- Data Mining Analyst
- Research/Data Scientist
- Software, Machine Learning or AI Engineer
- Big Data Engineer/Architect
- FNatural Language Processor
- Business Intelligence Developer
Masters in Artificial Intelligence (M.S.)
On Campus
The Masters of Art in Rhetoric and Composition program (MARC) at UHD offers intensive study in composition theory and training in teaching of college writing and English studies. This program is specifically designed to emphasize training in multicultural composition instruction and rhetoric (the only one of its kind in Texas), and offers flexible, daytime, evening, and summer-term classes to meet the needs of busy professionals.
Included Courses:
- Rhetorical Theory and Criticism
- Teaching College Writing Practicum
- Critical Theory
- History of Rhetoric
- Composition Pedagogy
- Stylistics and Editing
Career Options:
Enjoy a fulfilling career as a:
- College Writing Professor
- College Literature Professor
- High School Teacher
Masters in Rhetoric and Composition (M.A.)
Online or On Campus
The Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAC) degree program was designed to prepare individuals as leaders in the accounting profession with the educational requirement needed to sit for the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam.
Included Courses:
- Advanced Taxation
- Advanced Auditing
- Accounting Research & Writing
- Advanced Accounting Topics
- Professionalism for Accountants
Career Options:
Pursue a career in:
- Public Accounting
- Corporate Accounting
- Tax Consulting
- Forensic Accounting
- Auditor
Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAC)
Online
Designed in part by the city’s most prominent nonprofit leaders, this multidisciplinary program prepares recent college graduates, plus mid- and senior-level administrators to manage and lead non-profit organizations of all types. The Master’s program can be completed completely online, can focus on entrepreneurial development, fundraising and grant writing, team building, human resources, and ethics.
Included Courses:
- Strategic Planning in Nonprofit Sector
- Management of Nonprofit Organization
- Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations
- Program Assessment and Evaluation
- Resourcing the Nonprofit Organization
- Budgeting and Accounting for Nonprofit Management
Career Options:
Enjoy a fulfilling career as a:
- Fundraiser
- Strategic Planner
- Entrepreneur
- Marketer
*The University of Houston-Downtown, does not currently offer online courses to residents of the following states and territories: American Samoa, Guam, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.
Masters in Non-Profit Management (M.A.)
Online
The Master of Arts in Strategic Communication (MASC) equips students with the cutting-edge strategic communication skills, research knowledge, technology competencies, and theories needed to create effective community engagement and messaging with culturally, ethnically, and racially diverse public audiences and stakeholders. The program will build on students' strengths and prepare them to be advocates in their communities by focusing on several major strategic communication areas: (1) strategic public engagement, (2) stakeholder management and conflict resolution, and (3) crisis communication.
Included Courses:
- Strategic Communication Research Methods
- Strategic Communication Theory and Practice
- MASC Portfolio
- Health Messaging
- Strategic Communication and Engagement in Cross-Cultural Teams
- Community Engagement Through Public Deliberation
- Strategic Conflict Communication
- Rhetoric and Public Address
- Strategic Community Engagement
- Crisis and Emergency Communication
- Leading Communities Through Strategic Change
- Strategic Public Affairs
- Internship in Strategic Communication
- Master’s Research Project
- Business Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- English ENG 5317 - Rhetorical Theory and Criticism
- ENG 6316 - Multicultural Rhetoric
- Technical Communication
- Public Relations and Media
- Intercultural and World Communication
- Ethical and Legal Dimensions of Communication
- Instructional Design
- Communications and Technology
- Humanities
- Principles of Nonprofit Marketing
- Political Science
- Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations
- Government Lobbying and Advocacy
- Ethical Issues in Public Administration
Career Options:
After graduation, work as a:
- Social and Community Service Manager
- City Manager
- Community Engagement Coordinator and Manager
- Strategic Partnership Coordinator
- Communication Director/Specialist
- Emergency Management Director
- Public and Community Affairs Specialist
- Public Engagement Specialist
- Training and Development Manager
Master of Arts in Strategic Communication (M.A.S.C.)
Masters in Technical Communications (M.S.)
On Campus
This Masters of Science in Technical Communication (MSTC) equips students with the skills to produce user-friendly technical documents, manage projects, understand communication ethics, analyze audiences, and conduct usability tests. Plus, you’ll benefit from UHD’s flexible scheduling, smaller classes, and faculty mentoring programs.
Included Courses:
- Visual Design and Theory
- Intercultural & World Communication
- Ethical and Legal Dimensions of Communication
- Instructional Design
- Digital Media Theory and Design
- Project Management
- Public Relations & Media
Career Options:
Excel in variety of career fields, including:
- Technical Writing
- Education
- Engineering
- Medical Industry
Masters Degree in Educational Leadership
Online w/ In-Person Practicum
The Master of Educational Leadership (MEDL) degree program at UHD is specifically designed to prepare K-12 educational leaders to better meet modern demands. America needs transformative leaders in K-12 education whose passion for quality and equity is matched by a firsthand knowledge of effective leadership strategies for learning and development, a firm grasp of school regulations at the federal, state, and local levels, and the organizational management skills to translate visionary ideas into overall school improvement.
Included Courses:
- Introduction to School Leadership
- School, Family & Community Engagement
- School Law & Ethics
- Educational Systems & Talent Management
Career Options:
After graduation, excel as a:
- Teacher
- School Leader
- Community Advocate
- Policymaker
*The University of Houston-Downtown, does not currently offer online courses to residents of the following states and territories: American Samoa, Guam, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.
On Campus
The Masters of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) program at UHD is offered in a hybrid face-to-face/online instruction format with an emphasis on urban teaching to provide a deeper understanding of the needs and characteristics of students in multicultural learning environments.
Included Courses:
- Reading in a Multicultural Classroom
- Introduction of Educational Research
- Play Based Curriculum: Inquiry & Instructional Strategies
- Advanced Multimedia for Teachers
- Practicum for Urban Teachers
Career Options:
After graduation, excel as a:
- Teacher
- School Leader
- Community Advocate
- Policymaker
*The University of Houston-Downtown, does not currently offer online courses to residents of the following states and territories: American Samoa, Guam, Massachusetts and Puerto Rico.
Masters of Art in Teaching Curriculum Instruction
On Campus
The Master of Science in Data Analytics is an application-based program that provides a broad education in advanced statistics, digital data acquisition, digital data management, data analysis, and data presentation. You’ll receive rigorous training in statistical analysis and computational techniques, while providing master of data analysis tied to interdisciplinary applications.
Included Courses:
- Time Series Analysis
- Applied Regression Analysis
- Multivariate Analysis and Nonparametric Statistics
- Project Management
- Data Mining
- Data Management
- Predictive Analytics
Career Options:
After graduation, work as a:
- Data Analyst
- Statistician
- Business Analyst
- Portfolio Analyst
- Fraud/Risk Analyst