University of Houston-Downtown

University of Houston-Downtown

2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog

The provisions of this Catalog are not an irrevocable contract between the student and the University of Houston? Downtown. The University of Houston?Downtown reserves the right to change any provision or requirement of this Catalog at any time, including but not limited to degree requirements, course offerings, fees and listings in the calendar as necessitated by university or legislative action.

All universities establish academic requirements for granting degrees. Advisors, program coordinators and other university officials are available to assist students in planning how to satisfy these requirements, but students themselves are responsible for fulfilling them.

Students should also be aware of the university's guidelines for conduct and disciplinary procedures. Information on students' rights and responsibilities including specific rules on academic honesty and prohibited conduct is available in the Student Handbook.

In accordance with the amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965, known as the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act, information regarding graduation rates may be found in Student Services and Enrollment Management (Room 380-South, 713-221-8100), and information on crime statistics may be found in the University Police Office (Suite 118-North, 713-221-8065).

The university seeks to provide equal educational opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status in compliance with Title IX regulations and all other federal and state regulations. The information contained in this Catalog is correct at the time of publication and is subject to change without notice.

WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear student,

Congratulations and welcome to the University of HoustonDowntown! You are in the company of a unique and vibrant group of students who call UHD their educational home. We are truly pleased that you are enrolled at this institution.

UHD is the second largest university in the city of Houston, and we want you to experience all that we have to offer. You'll find that we are a university committed to serving the diverse population of this city. Whether you are a full-time or part-time student, a first-time-in-college freshman or a transfer student, a graduate student or an undergraduate, we have the tools and resources to support you in reaching your educational goals.

At UHD, we are committed to offering academic programs of the highest quality, as well as a supportive and nurturing environment that will enable you to succeed academically and gain life-long learning skills ? and we have the record to prove it. We are ranked 33rd in the nation for graduating Hispanic students, and 37th nationally in graduating African-American students with bachelor's degrees. We were recognized nationally for our many outreach and community engagement efforts by being named to the 2009 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service every year since 2007. This past year, we received this honor "with Distinction," making UHD one of only two universities in the State of Texas to receive this honor, and the only public university to have received it.

Our mission to provide access and opportunity started nearly four decades ago, and today we continue to embrace that mission. Take advantage of all of the resources we have available for you, and enjoy the benefits of being at an institution that educates people not only for careers, but for life.

Best wishes in all your endeavors at UHD.

Sincerely,

William V. Flores, President UHD

Academic Calendar 2013-2014

The following dates were correct at the time of publication, but some are subject to change. Check uhd.edu/academic/calendar.htm for current dates and for information regarding Part of Term sessions.

Fall Term, 2013 Classes begin ............................................................................................................................................................ August 26 Labor Day holiday..................................................................................................................................................September 2 Thanksgiving holidays .....................................................................................................................................November 28-30 Last day of class.....................................................................................................................................................December 7 Final exams .....................................................................................................................................................December 10-16

Winter Term, 2013 Classes begin .......................................................................................................................................................December 16 Last day of class.........................................................................................................................................................January 2 Final exams ................................................................................................................................................................January 3

Spring Term, 2014 Classes begin ...........................................................................................................................................................January 13 Spring break .......................................................................................................................................................... March 10-15 Last day of class ............................................................................................................................................................ April 28 Final exams ................................................................................................................................................................ May 1-10

May Term, 2014 Classes begin .................................................................................................................................................................May 12 Last day of class .............................................................................................................................................................May 29 Final exams ....................................................................................................................................................................May 30

Summer Term I, 2014 Classes begin ..................................................................................................................................................................June 2 Last day of class ............................................................................................................................................................... July 2 Final exams ...................................................................................................................................................................... July 3

Summer Term II, 2014 Classes begin ................................................................................................................................................................. June 2 Last day of class ............................................................................................................................................................. July 21 Final exams ...............................................................................................................................................................July 22-23

Summer Term III, 2014 Classes begin ................................................................................................................................................................... July 7 Last day of class .......................................................................................................................................................... August 6 Final exams ................................................................................................................................................................. August 7

University of Houston-Downtown: Houston's Downtown University

Mission Statement

The University of Houston-Downtown is a comprehensive four-year university offering bachelor's and selected master's degree programs and providing strong academic and career preparation as well as life-long learning opportunities. Located in the heart of the city, the University reflects the diversity of the Greater Houston Metropolitan Area and, through its academic programs, engages with the community to address the needs and advance the development of the region. UHD is an inclusive community dedicated to integrating teaching, service and scholarly research to develop students' talents and prepare them for success in a dynamic global society.

Vision

The University of Houston -Downtown will be a premier city university where all students engage in high-impact educational experiences and graduate with 21st century skills.

University of Houston-Downtown: Houston's Downtown University

Located in the heart of Houston, UHD is a public, four-year university that offers excellent educational opportunities through its colleges: Business, Humanities and Social Sciences, Public Service, Sciences and Technology, and University College.

UHD offers six bachelor's degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Social Work, and Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences) with majors in 43 areas, and five master's degrees (Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science in Professional Writing and Technical Communication, Master of Science in Criminal Justice, and Master of Security Management for Executives), with programs in seven areas.

UHD is nationally recognized for its outstanding academic opportunities and for its connectivity to the communities, agencies and people in the greater Houston metropolitan area. UHD ranks 33rd nationally for graduating Hispanic students and 37th nationally for graduating African-American students with bachelor's degrees, as reported in Hispanic Outlook Magazine. UHD is the second largest public university in Houston and it has been recognized as a leader in community service by being named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the past five consecutive years by the Corporation for National Community Service. In June 2010, UHD opened the doors to UHD Northwest, a new campus at Lone Star College ? University Park that lets students move from an associate degree to a bachelor's degree at the same location.

Students choose UHD because they enjoy the flexible degree options UHD provides. Students take classes online, through live interactive television classes, in traditional classrooms at satellite locations, and through hybrid arrangements that blend online and traditional classroom instruction. UHD also offers classes at Lone Star College-CyFair, Lone Star College-Atascocita Center, Lone Star College-Kingwood, and UHD Northwest at Lone Star College-University Park. UHD's weekend and evening classes are also available.

The nature of the UHD student population prepares individuals to thrive in the multicultural workplace of the 21st century. UHD students are diverse in every sense of the word: in ethnicity, age, financial background and life situation.

UHD's campus has grown considerably since the institution was founded in 1974. The campus includes the historic One Main Building, the Academic Building, the Commerce Street Building, the Shea Street Building, the Jesse H. Jones Student Life Building, and the restored Willow Street Pump Station.

UHD's History and Future on the Bayou

UHD is creating an exciting future based on a fascinating past. The University's history began in 1974, when the assets of the private South Texas Junior College were transferred to the University of Houston. By 1979, the Texas Legislature approved the new institution as a separate entity within the University of Houston System. In 1983, the name was changed to the University of Houston-Downtown.

Today, UHD is the second largest institution in the University of Houston System, which includes four distinct universities: the University of Houston, UH-Clear Lake, University of Houston-Downtown, and UH-Victoria. All four institutions are governed by the UH System Board of Regents. The chief administrative officer at each university is its president.

The history of the University's campus goes back even farther. The campus' One Main Building was constructed in 1929 on the banks of White Oak Bayou and Buffalo Bayou. Then known as the Merchants and Manufacturers Building, the building served the city for decades as a center for commerce and manufacturing. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

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