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Learn how to become an effective communicator across various contexts, cultures, channels, and media with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies at University of Houston—Downtown. This program focuses on the construction, delivery, and interpretation of messages to create shared meaning.
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Focusing primarily on the study of literature and culture, the B.A. in English offers four concentrations for students: literary studies, creative writing, film studies, and English education. As a graduate, you’ll be prepared for a career that prioritizes writing, research, editing, creative thinking, organization, or communication. Recent graduates of this program have gone on to rewarding positions in corporate, educational, and non-profit sectors.
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With a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts at UHD, you’ll develop your talents and cultural knowledge, while sharpening your skills in research, public speaking, and writing. While obtaining your degree, you’ll complete an internship that provides practical work experience and encourages professional networking. Graduates of the program find careers in a variety of areas, from art and music therapy to museum creation and fashion design to education.
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Be prepared for a career in the rapidly growing healthcare sector with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Behavioral Science. Become an agent for disease prevention and health promotion.
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As a student in the B.A. in History program at UHD, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of U.S. and world history while developing skills in writing, research, problem-solving and cultural sensitivity.
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When you get a Bachelor of Science in Humanities degree from UHD, you first pick a concentration in art, drama, music, or a foreign language. You’ll then go on to participate in writing-intensive classes that stress critical thinking as you achieve a degree that can help propel you forward in various career fields.
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*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.
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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.
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*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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dive into the history and fundamental theories of Western thought and society with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from University of Houston—Downtown. You’ll develop your capacity for critical thinking, data analysis and persuasion, while benefitting from UHD’s flexible scheduling, smaller class sizes and robust faculty mentoring program.
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One of the most balanced degree programs that the University of Houston—Downtown offers, the Bachelor of Science in Political Science allows you to study a wide variety of courses from community politics to international relations. You’ll develop up-to-date world knowledge, critical thinking, data analysis, and oral communication skills. All while sharpening understanding of public policy, foreign policy, and environmental law for careers in a rapidly changing and globalizing economy.
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While earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at UHD, you’ll learn how to better understand yourself and others, as well as examine the underlying human and animal behavior and mental processes. You’ll master skills in research, project development, and analysis, and be able to.
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*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.
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This interdisciplinary degree is specially designed to provide a foundation of social sciences combined with a thorough course of study in either history, political science, psychology, or sociology. After graduation, you’ll be able to apply scientific social science theory to real-world situations, effectively write generalizations, and be proficient in empirical social science research.
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A degree with many applications, the Social Science Bachelor of Science from UD is designed to prepare you with a fundamental understanding of two major courses of study—social sciences and either history, political science, psychology, or sociology.
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In UHD’s Bachelor of Arts in Sociology program, students are encouraged to study societal inequalities in economics, education, gender, ethnicity, and race, as well as religious diversities, in an effort to learn about the connections of social life and the emergence of a global cultural system.
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Learn to apply foreign language skills in professional environments with the B.A. in Spanish from University of Houston—Downtown. The academic study of Spanish language and culture will help position you for employment opportunities where bilingualism is an asset—such as education, journalism, and business.
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With a B.S. in Technical Communication, you’ll be prepared to work in almost any area of communication—whether it be business, industry, media, or government. You’ll learn how sharpen your communication, analytical, research, style, and editing skills in both digital and print formats. Plus, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience and have the chance to expand your professional network with our rewarding internships and work-study options.
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*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.
*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.