The Department of Accountancy & Taxation’s MSACCY Accounting Program is STEM-designated, recognized by the AACSB, and has received separate Accounting Accreditation from the AACSB. Less than 2% of the worldwide accounting programs have received this important designation as one of the highest quality academic programs which ensure that students are learning material most relevant to their field of study, preparing them to be effective leaders upon graduation.

Accountancy and Taxation

C.T. Bauer College of Business
Link to Graduate Catalog PhD Program

Our program strives to prepare students for research-oriented academic careers. We train our students so they are able to contribute to the accounting literature and teach various accounting courses. Our department prides itself on the research accomplishments and the broad research interests of our faculty ranging from financial, managerial, and tax accounting to auditing, accounting for non-profit organizations, and accounting theory. The faculty and students collaborate in many research projects. Some of these projects were published in top-tier journals when students were at Bauer and after they have graduated. 

Administration and Supervision

College of Education
Link to Graduate Catalog M.Ed. Program

The Master’s Program in Administration and Supervision provides a strong foundation of knowledge, skills, real-world experience, and innovative research to prepare students to be educational leaders.  Graduates fill an important need in the community, serving in diverse positions in both public and private educational institutions. The degree fulfills requirements for the Texas Standard Principal Certificate.  However, graduates also pursue positions across the educational community and in business settings. The M.Ed. degree also fulfills requirements for the Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES) Principal (068) certification. The Administration & Supervision program develops professional leadership, ethical, interpersonal and intrapersonal skills. 

Aerospace Engineering

Cullen College of Engineering
Link to Graduate Catalog MS Program

The Houston area is recognized nationally for the strength of its aerospace-oriented companies and its proximity to the NASA Johnson Space Center. The Aerospace Program offers the opportunity for graduate study to those employed or seeking employment in the aerospace field to help them advance in the technical track of this profession. The Aerospace Engineering Program at UH provides graduate education in Aerospace Engineering to those interested in acquiring advanced knowledge, conducting research and pursuing careers in this field. The program offers the opportunity for full-time or part-time graduate study to those employed or seeking employment in Aerospace Engineering to help them advance in the technical track of the profession. This is an interdisciplinary program taught by faculty in the Mechanical Engineering Department with assistance from other colleges and departments at UH.

Anthropology

College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Link to Graduate Catalog MA Program

The Anthropology program in the Department of Comparative Cultural Studies offers a Master of Arts that allows concentration within the Cultural Anthropology, Archaeological Anthropology, and Biological Anthropology sub-disciplines, according to the student’s interests. Anthropology is a holistic discipline studying humans past and present and teaches students how to navigate our multicultural world and add to the knowledge of humanity today and in the past. The typical student that pursues this degree has an interest in doing research in prehistoric or historic populations or in working in contemporary agencies and businesses who need expertise in multicultural situations. Our graduates typically enter a PhD program for further study, teach in community colleges, or work as applied anthropologists in a variety of fields.

Applied Mathematics 

College of Natural Science and Mathematics
Link to Graduate catalog MS Program

The intent of the Master of Science in Applied Mathematics is to provide students with training in mathematics appropriate for many professional positions in industry. In particular, this program is aimed at developing practical computational and analytical mathematical skills required to tackle realistic problems. Students entering this program are required to have some background in applied mathematics equivalent to at least a minor in mathematics. Several professional certificate programs are offered under this program for students who want to specialize in a particular area of interest.

Architectural Studies

Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture & Design
Link to Graduate Catalog MS Program

The Master of Arts in Architectural Studies [MAAS] is an advanced degree focused on deep research into the built environment. Students pursuing the Master of Arts in Architectural Studies must have earned a four-year Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Students must select one of the areas of advanced study as listed. The Master of Arts in Architectural Studies is an advanced degree. It is not a post-professional degree.

Architecture

Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture & Design
Link to Graduate Catalog MS Program

Students pursuing the Master of Science in Architecture must have earned a Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent professional degree from an accredited university. Students must also select one of the areas of advanced study as listed. The Master of Science in Architecture is a post-professional degree.

Architecture Level I

Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture & Design
Link to Graduate Catalog M. Arch Program

This program is dedicated to critical inquiry and the professional discipline of architecture. With a two year (five semester) core studio sequence followed by a culminating year (two semester) focused on cutting edge research and experimentation, the curriculum has focused and cumulative thematic sequence of: conceptualization (fall year 1); materialization (spring year 1); fabrication (summer year 1 design build); contextualization (fall year 2); synthetization (spring year 2); globalization (optional summer year 2); individuation (fall year 3); and assertion (spring year 3). Beginning with a core studio sequence with integrated history and theory; technology of materials and assemblies, structures, and environmental and sustainable systems; and professional practice; the core sequence is augmented by a large selection of topical studios, global studies, elective seminars and a culminating yearlong master’s project. This curricular flexibility allows for concentrations in Media + Fabrication, Sustainable Architecture and Urban Systems.

Architecture Level II

Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture & Design
Link to Graduate Catalog M. Arch Program

The four semester program consists of 60 academic credits that include the course work described below. Since students entering this program must already hold a degree in Architecture or Environmental Design, some of the requirements described below may have been met in advance. For such students, the curriculum may be modified by course waivers or substitution of electives for courses previously taken at another university. The appropriate area coordinator and the Director of Graduate Studies must approve any General Petitions for substitutions or course waivers in the degree plan. Students with deficiencies may be required to undertake additional course work.

Art History

Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts
Link to Graduate Catalog MA Program

A core principle of the University of Houston’s Art History graduate program is flexibility, making it both dynamic and interdisciplinary. The M.A. in Art History at the University of Houston provides the graduate student with a firm grounding in the discipline of art history coupled with the riches of major art institutions in a dynamic urban art world. The program is designed with a minimal number of required courses to give students the opportunity to design a program that best suits their individual needs and aspirations. In addition to art history, specializations are also available in Curatorial and Theoretical Perspectives or in Art Criticism and Writing, with thesis and non-thesis tracks in each.

Arts Leadership

Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts
Link to Graduate Catalog MA Program

The Master of Arts program in Arts Leadership in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Houston takes an entrepreneurial approach to preparing creative professionals to launch, administer and maintain arts organizations of all sizes. The degree program provides advanced study in the management and promotions of arts organizations across artistic disciplines. Students enrolled full-time can complete the degree requirements in two years. Those who wish to continue full-time or part-time employment during the day may complete this program as courses will be offered during evening hours.

Athletic Training

College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Link to Graduate Catalog MAT Program

Athletic Trainers (ATs) are healthcare professionals who render service or treatment, under the direction of or in collaboration with a physician, in accordance with their education and training and the states' statutes, rules and regulations. As a part of the healthcare team, services provided by ATs include injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Athletic training is recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a health care profession.

Atmospheric Sciences

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Link to Graduate Catalog MS Program | Link to Graduate Catalog PhD Program

The Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences offers a wide range of courses leading to the Master of Science in Atmospheric Sciences degree and Degree of PhD in Atmospheric Sciences. The Department will provide all its students with educational programs that encompass the fundamental principles of the atmospheric sciences and the body of knowledge associated with the application of these principles to the study of the atmospheric sciences. Students will receive specialized instruction in the acquisition, processing, and interpretation of Atmospheric Science data and the application of Atmospheric Science methods to problem-solving. Students successfully completing the programs will be prepared for a career as a professional atmospheric scientist.

Biochemistry

College of Natural Science and Mathematics
Link to Graduate Catalog PhD Program

The Department of Biology and Biochemistry offers a program of research and study leading to a PhD degree in Biochemistry. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree will be awarded after students have successfully completed the following requirements. Students may satisfy the degree requirements by completing at least 54 approved semester hours if entering the program with a bachelor’s degree, or 24 hours if entering with a Master’s degree; satisfactorily completing the laboratory rotations and formal graduate level course requirements including seminars; enrolling in at least six semester hours of dissertation courses; and completing and defending a dissertation acceptable to the dissertation committee. All students must be continuously enrolled full time until the degree requirements are complete.

Biology

College of Natural Science and Mathematics
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The Department of Biology & Biochemistry offers graduate programs in Biology. The graduate program in Biology has three degree tracks: a Certificate in Biomedical Sciences track, a Cell and Molecular Biology degree track, and an Ecology and Evolution degree track. The Certificate in Biomedical Sciences is only offered in conjunction with a non-thesis M.S. in Biology. The other graduate programs and degree tracks mirror the organization of the department into three divisions: Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Ecology and Evolution. Each division has similar, although not identical, requirements for its M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Each division has a Policy Leader, who is a faculty member whose responsibilities include overseeing the progress of students before they have chosen a thesis or dissertation advisor.

Biomedical Engineering

College of Engineering
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Our main goal is to develop leadership in academia, government, and industry nationally and globally. The importance of global scientific, social, and cultural interaction and the demands of the dynamic, ever-changing global healthcare economy have been strongly emphasized in our undergraduate and graduate programs. The research in the graduate program focuses on three main areas, neural, cognitive, and rehabilitation engineering, biomedical imaging, and bionanoscience.

*Priority applicants will be considered for admissions scholarships and other graduate research assistantship resources.

Biotechnology

College of Technology
Link to Graduate Catalog MS Program

The Biotechnology degree program provides students with strong core science concepts and an application-oriented undergraduate education. Strongly interdisciplinary, this innovative program includes faculty and courses from the College of Technology and the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Our objective is to prepare students for employment opportunities in the critically important and dynamic biotechnology industry. In addition, students gain the knowledge and core set of skills that span across basic sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. The track in Biotechnology emphasizes bioprocessing, protein engineering, computational biology, and federal regulations. Designed to help prepare individuals to conduct or supervise research and development in biotechnology or medical fields. This is a highly inter-and multi-disciplinary degree and its flexibility will allow students to tailor the coursework to meet their individual career goals.

Business Administration 

C.T. Bauer College of Business 
Link to Graduate Catalog MBA-Full Time program | Link to Graduate Catalog Professional MBA program 

The C. T. Bauer College of Business at the University of Houston is located in the heart of Houston and fuels the city’s workforce. Our graduate students have the benefits of an on-campus education, a world-renowned faculty that provides personalized attention in classrooms of diverse professionals, and a strong network of Bauer alumni that dominates the Houston workforce - truly making the Bauer MBA, Houston’s MBA.
The Full-Time MBA program is a 22 month experience, built on a rigorous core curriculum that also allows students a great deal of flexibility. Electives and graduate certificates within the program provide the specialized knowledge needed for success in a wide variety of careers in business. The Professional MBA program offers evening courses for the working professional, with flexible scheduling options. This 24 month program also allows a great deal of flexibility in choosing electives and graduate certificates. Students in both the Full-Time and Professional formats of the MBA are supported by Bauer’s Rockwell Center for Career Services.

C.T. Bauer College of Business
Link to Graduate Catalog MS Program

As big data becomes increasingly ubiquitous, the information gleaned from data analytics is rapidly becoming one of the most transformative assets an organization can leverage. Today’s organizations seek professionals who have the skills to create, manage, and use this information to allow them to gain and maintain their competitive advantage. Using a combination of classroom activities and real-world projects, the Bauer Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) Program will make you one of these highly sought after business professionals for many organizations in a wide variety of industries.

Chemical Engineering

Cullen College of Engineering
Link to Graduate Catalog MChE Program | Link to Graduate Catalog MS Program | Link to Graduate Catalog PhD Program

The Master of Chemical Engineering (MChE) degree is offered as a non-thesis program for the working professional. The program has been designed for those persons who plan careers in plant operations, design and management. It is not intended to be competitive with the Master of Science degree, which is specifically consist of research based courses.

The MSChE degree is obtained through coursework only. This program focuses on advanced engineering fundamentals. Students with a BS degree in Chemical Engineering or related field obtain a course-based MSChE degree.

The mission of the PhD program is to train graduate students and contribute to the development of fundamental knowledge in the field of chemical engineering. The department’s diverse research is at the forefront of traditional and emerging chemical engineering disciplines including biomolecular engineering, Nano-materials, environmental reaction engineering, energy, control theory, polymers, transport, catalysis, separation processes and plasma processing science and applications. The department offers courses in the core disciplines of chemical engineering, as well as a broad range of electives on current and developing topics. Students’ education is broadened by a series of seminars by internationally known speakers from academia and industry. Many of our students also participate in internships during their Ph.D. tenure.

Chemistry

College of Natural Science and Mathematics
Link to Graduate Catalog MS Program | Link to Graduate Catalog PhD Program

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Houston is ranked by the National Research Council in the top 50% of 212 doctoral programs in the U.S.  Members of the faculty, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and undergraduate students perform cutting-edge research in diverse areas of chemistry, chemical biology, and materials chemistry.  There is a strong emphasis on cross-disciplinary research involving other UH departments and colleges, and universities throughout the world.  Chemistry faculty members have been recognized nationally and internationally for their research and teaching with Guggenheim, Dreyfus, Sloan, Fulbright, Beckman, NSF Career, Cottrell, Keck, and Humboldt awards.

Civil Engineering

Cullen College of Engineering
Link to Graduate Catalog MS Program  | Link to Graduate Catalog PhD Program

The Department of Civil Engineering offers graduate study in environmental, Geosensing systems, geotechnical, materials, hydraulic/water resources, and structural engineering. The department has well equipped research laboratories fitted with state-of-the-art instruments. The structural laboratory has more than 2,500 square feet of strong floor with a 2.5-million-pound MTS testing system, a large panel tester with forty 100- ton jacks, a biaxial fatigue tester and a walk-in chamber for large scale environmental testing. The materials testing laboratory is equipped with a 2-foot-deep strong floor and a 400-kip Tinius-Olsen universal testing machine. The geotechnical facility includes a laboratory with triaxial testing capability, sophisticated pile test chambers and fully equipped grouting and soil mechanics laboratories. The hydraulic facility is equipped with a fluid mechanics/wave mechanics laboratory with a 50-ft long tilting flume and state-of-the-art ADV and LSPIV. The environmental laboratories encompass a 2,000 square foot analytical research facility with state-of-the-art instrumentation that allows for analysis of most contaminants in soil, water and air as well as microbial and molecular analysis. The Geosensing laboratory includes an optical laboratory and specialized airborne and terrestrial based remote sensing equipment.

*Priority applicants will be considered for admissions scholarships and other graduate research assistantship resources.

Communication

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Link to Graduate Catalog MA Program

The Jack J. Valenti School of Communication at the University of Houston offers a Master’s degree in Communication directed toward professional success in both academic and non-academic careers. Students applying for the M.A. in Communication can choose from four concentrations: Health Communication, Journalism and Mass Communication, Public Relations Studies, and Global and Intercultural Communication. The goal of the program is to produce graduate students who are able to move effectively into professional media positions, advance their current careers, teach in junior colleges or high schools, or enter into top doctoral programs. To date, our school has placed graduates into top-ranked Ph.D. programs as well as into non-academic positions in both public and private institutions. Regardless of the career goal, the graduate program broadens each student’s communication expertise through courses that improve conceptual, applied, and research skills - all of which are critical for successful careers in today’s information-oriented and changing global society.

Communication Sciences & Disorders

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Link to Graduate Catalog MA Program | Link to Graduate Catalog PhD program

The Master of Arts education program in Speech Language Pathology at the University of Houston is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Therefore, the Communication Disorders MA provides students with the required academic and practicum experience to apply for the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) of ASHA and to apply for licensure to practice speech language pathology in Texas. Students who complete this program are prepared to take the national Praxis Speech Language Pathology exam and to begin their clinical fellowships, the final required steps to reaching full certification (CCC).

The Doctoral of Philosophy (PhD) program in Communication Sciences and Disorders prepares students to become the next generation of leading researchers and scholars in speech language pathology and communication disorders. The program is the only one of its kind in the Houston area, offering students high-quality instruction and hands-on research experiences, including access to research opportunities in the Texas Medical Center – the largest medical center in the world. The program is mentor-based and individualized with the student and mentor designing a program of study that meets the student’s goals. 

Computational Health Informatics

College of Technology
Link to Graduate Catalog MS Program

The Computational Health Informatics program is a highly interdisciplinary degree that aims at preparing the next generation of engineers for a career in the technological transformation of healthcare. The program places specific emphasis on mobile computing, medical imaging and instrumentation, wearable sensors, multimodal data mining, and information security as applied to health care delivery. Driven by strong market demand, the program is designed to provide students with a solid background in analytical methodologies, computational tools, devices, physiological modeling and simulation, and biomedical devices relevant to healthcare applications for detecting diseases, assisting with treatment, and monitoring efficacy of therapeutic interventions.

Computer & Systems Engineering

Cullen College of Engineering 
Link to Graduate Catalog MS Program 

The Computer and Systems Engineering (CSE) degree offered by the University of Houston (UH) is a graduate level interdisciplinary program administered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) that provides specialization in Computer Engineering. Applicants can have a BS in any one of the following fields: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a degree in any Engineering field or Quantitative Science. Depending on a previous background a set of prerequisites might have to be satisfied before the student starts the graduate program in CSE. A student can complete the degree either on a full or part-time basis and has the option of doing a thesis or not. 

*Priority applicants will be considered for admissions scholarships and other graduate research assistantship resources.

Computer Science 

College of Natural Science and Mathematics 
Link to Graduate Catalog MS Program | Link to Graduate Program PhD Program 

The University of Houston Computer Science Department has 27 tenured or tenure-track faculty members. Selected members of our faculty have received the NSF Career award, served as president of the IEEE Computer Society, or served on the Board of the Computer Research Association (CRA). Computer Science at UH ranks in the Top 50 in the nation according to two objective ranking programs. 

Construction Management

College of Technology
Link to Graduate Catalog MS Program

The Construction Management Master’s degree program provides the knowledge and skills essential for successful leadership positions in the construction industry. The curriculum focuses on both fundamental knowledge and advanced topics. Fundamental courses include estimating, scheduling, contracting, and project management and advanced courses include risk analysis, decision making, computer applications, green construction, quality management, leadership, modeling and optimization, and building information modeling. The program attracts students and working professionals with a diverse background in engineering, construction, and architecture. Our graduates are prepared to work in the construction industry and in academia.

Counseling 

College of Education
Link to Graduate Catalog M.Ed. Program

The Masters of Education in counseling program prepares students for careers as a professional counselor. Many of our students will pursue a national licensure to become a licensed professional counselor (LPC) post-graduation. The program’s faculty is dedicated to providing graduates a deep understanding of counseling knowledge, skills and techniques. Graduates will gain an understanding and awareness of the role and influence professional counselors plays in our communities. At the University of Houston, we prepare graduates to providing services for a diverse and ever-changing population, while preparing them for the future of our technology driven society and profession. As our program moves toward national accreditation we value a rich education experience that lays the foundation for professional and personal enrichment. We now conveniently offered a variety of face-to-face, hybrid and online courses that are offered at the UH Main campus and Sugar Land campus.

Counseling Psychology 

College of Education
Link to Graduate Catalog PhD Program

Accredited by the American Psychological Association since 1987, the Counseling Psychology doctoral program trains psychologists to become health service psychologists and psychological researchers. Through our challenging curriculum and supportive student environment, it is our goal to develop psychologists who are skilled in the practical practice of psychology, produce graduates who have a solid foundation of psychological science, and produce graduates who display ethical behavior and professionalism. The program offers the preparation necessary for students to apply for licensure as psychologists in Texas and other states and provinces. Our graduates are employed in settings such as hospitals, colleges and university psychology departments, university and college counseling centers, community agencies, clinics, private practice, and K-12 schools.

Curriculum & Instruction - Art Education

College of Education
Link to Graduate Catalog M.Ed. Program | Link to Graduate Catalog PhD Program

The Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction prepares aspiring scholars and researchers to meet today’s challenges to education in multicultural urban settings. The Houston metropolitan area, with over one and a half million K-12 students, is a laboratory of practice for our Ph.D. students from nearby and from around the world. Here, they can engage in inquiry on critical issues and needs germane to education in an increasingly diverse society.

Curriculum & Instruction - Bilingual/ESL Education

College of Education

The M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction – Bilingual/ESL Education prepares teachers and other professionals to become leaders and change agents in this increasingly important field. Students gain cutting-edge knowledge and expertise in learning theories and curricular design and implementation specific to bilingual/ESL education in K-12 classrooms and higher education settings.

The program focuses on analysis of theories and approaches in bilingualism/second language acquisition, curriculum development and implementation, language assessment, sociocultural context and policies.

The Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction prepares aspiring scholars and researchers to meet today’s educational challenges in multicultural urban settings. The Houston metropolitan area, with 1.5 million K-12 students, is a laboratory of practice for our Ph.D. students from nearby and from around the world.

Curriculum & Instruction - Early Childhood Education

College of Education
Link to Graduate Catalog M.Ed. Program | Link to Graduate Catalog PhD Program

The Early Childhood Education emphasis is designed to meet the educational needs of researchers who seek to improve their investigative and instructional skills in early childhood education settings within urban environments. Courses, field experiences, and research studies are complemented with progressively more involved curricula encompassing young children in group settings within public and private settings. Such training is the best possible preparation for careers in higher education, in schools as educational leaders and in child-related agencies.

Curriculum & Instruction - Learning, Design and Technology

College of Education
Link to Graduate Catalog M.Ed. Program | Link to Graduate Catalog PhD Program

The Master’s program in Curriculum & Instruction - Learning, Design & Technology systematically prepares education, health care, and business professionals to create, deliver and analyze instruction and improve performance using effective technology tools. The program provides opportunities to learn new and innovative skills to integrate the latest technologies in teaching and learning. There is a strong connection between course activities and implementing and improving practices in an instructional setting.

Curriculum & Instruction - Mathematics Education

College of Education
Link to Graduate Catalog M.Ed. Program | Link to Graduate Catalog PhD Program

The Master’s program in Curriculum and Instruction - Mathematics Education produces educators in mathematics who are well versed in current research and theories about mathematics learning and teaching. Graduates teach mathematics at all levels, from early childhood through college, and serve as leaders across the field. The program focuses on analysis of theories about curriculum development and implementation, learning and assessment, equity in mathematics education and becoming an agent of change in mathematics education.

Curriculum & Instruction - Reading, Language Arts, and Literacy Education 

College of Education
Link to Graduate Catalog M.Ed. Program | Link to Graduate Catalog PhD Program

The doctoral program in Reading, Language Arts, and Literature concentrates on the effective teaching of reading, writing, and communicating. Literacy development, content area reading, clinical diagnosis, the psychology of reading, reading comprehension, and the analysis of reading programs and other curriculum materials in language arts are studied in advanced seminars. In addition, this program provides for advanced study in literature for children and young adults. Graduates from the program are university professors, literacy curriculum specialists, school administrators, and campus literacy coaches.

Curriculum & Instruction - Science Education

College of Education
Link to Graduate Catalog M.Ed. Program | Link to Graduate Catalog PhD Program

The doctoral program with an emphasis in Science Education prepares graduates to fill a variety of leadership positions in education. The many graduates have assumed positions as: science education researchers and teacher trainers at universities; science supervisors in school systems; science teachers at pre-college and college levels; educational specialists at zoos, planetariums, and museums; and directors of training programs in business and industry. The degree serves to bridge the career aspirations of the candidate with his or her expertise and experiences. It places emphasis upon research and scholarly activity in the areas of curriculum development, teaching skills and instructional strategies, and theories of learning. A major focus is the improvement of scientific and technological literacy of school-age children and adults in the U.S. 

Curriculum & Instruction - Social/History Education

College of Education
Link to Graduate Catalog M.Ed. Program | Link to Graduate Catalog PhD Program

The doctoral program in Social Studies Education is designed to prepare college instructors, researchers, curriculum leaders, and teachers who are able to draw upon the social and behavioral sciences to understand and investigate problems in education. Program students are encouraged to select course work and learning experiences that are relevant to their own professional academic goals. The student may select a theme that will provide an interdisciplinary basis for his or her program. The program also provides for attention to the teaching of social issues, the social sciences and history as well as to such topics as curriculum construction, controversial issues, the conduct of inquiry, and political socialization.

Curriculum & Instruction - STEM Education

College of Education
Link to Graduate Catalog M.Ed. Program

The M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction — STEM prepares secondary math and science teachers in high-need school districts to become leaders in science, technology, engineering and math education.

Curriculum & Instruction - Teaching and learning for Health Science 

College of Education
Link to Graduate Catalog M.Ed. Program

The University of Houston offers an online Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction which emphasizes teaching and learning for health science professionals. Courses are taught by University of Houston College of Education faculty and the degree is awarded by the University of Houston. The program is designed to meet the needs of professionals involved in health science education and course content focuses on teaching and learning in academic health science settings. The instructors utilize academic activities that students can use in their professional lives as they explore best practices in teaching, learn to design and conduct research and investigate the uses of instructional technology in an educational environment.

Curriculum & Instruction - Teaching and Teacher Education

College of Education
Link to Graduate Catalog M.Ed. Program | Link to Graduate Catalog PhD Program

This area of emphasis provides the student with an intensive study of curricular and teacher effectiveness. It has been designed to enable educational practitioners-teachers, supervisors, staff developers, administrators, and those who aspire to be involved in curriculum development or teacher preparation and training at the university or college level to engage in stimulating, in-depth study and research with nationally recognized faculty. The experiences have been carefully planned to provide a mixture of knowledge, research, and practical experience. 

Cyber Security

College of Technology 
Link to Graduate Catalog MS Program  

The Master of Science (MS) degree in Cyber Security is a hands-on program designed specifically to prepare individuals for responsible leadership roles in the technology and information based workplaces. Designed for working professionals, this two-year program connects theory and experiential learning to equip technology professionals with the skills to assess the security needs of information systems and then to lead and manage the implementation and maintenance of the recommended security solutions. This program includes key management skills within the project management framework. In addition, this program is coupled with the Center for Information Security Research and Education which allows students the opportunity to engage in state of the art applied research. This program is also recognized as a National Security Agency/Department of Homeland Security Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education. 

Economics

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Link to Graduate Catalog MA Program | Link to Graduate Catalog PhD Program

The Department of Economics also offers a program leading to the Ph.D. degree in Economics designed to provide students rigorous training in economic theory and quantitative skills as well as an intensive exposure to several specialized areas of Economics. Ph.D. training provides skills needed in academic, government, or business careers.

Electrical Engineering

Cullen College of Engineering
Link to Graduate Catalog MEE Program | Link to Graduate Catalog MS Program | Link to Graduate Catalog PhD Program

ECE graduate students can also take full advantage of the college’s location in Houston. Many department researchers work closely with firms in the energy industry, allowing them to address the sector’s most pressing needs. Faculty also have ongoing collaborations with physicians and researchers at Texas Medical Center institutions, enabling them to bring advances from the lab to the clinic as quickly as possible.

*Priority applicants will be considered for admissions scholarships and other graduate research assistantship resources.

Energy, Environment & Natural Resource Law

UH Law Center
Link to Graduate Catalog LL.M Program

The program trains lawyers to handle the complex legal and policy issues that surround three areas:

• Energy Production, Transportation, and Use
• Pollution Prevention and Biodiversity Protection
• Natural Resources Exploitation and Conservation

Students in the program have included recent law school graduates and practitioners with varying years of experience.

English

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Link to Graduate Catalog MA Program  | Link to Graduate Catalog PhD Program

The Department of English advances the intellectual and cultural life of our thriving global city and furthers a national and international dialogue on narrative, poetics, history, and culture. Our faculty in literature, creative writing, rhetoric and composition, linguistics, and folklore produce scholarly and imaginative works that bridge a wide spectrum of disciplinary fields and shape our social surroundings. We educate students to be active, innovative citizens in an information age defined by cultural diversity, interconnection, and boundless interactive possibilities.

English-Creative Writing

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Link to Graduate Catalog MFA Program | Link to Graduate Catalog PhD Program

The faculty and staff of the University of Houston Creative Writing Program work hard to ensure that their students have a rich and engaging graduate education. The staff provides support for both faculty and students, and the faculty are dedicated to providing a graduate education that helps their students grow as writers and people of letters.  Through workshops, independent studies, and literature courses, the faculty work with students to challenge their understanding of themselves as writers and to deepen and critically reflect on the aesthetic, ethical, and political assumptions behind their writing.  The faculty and staff seek, above all else, to provide students with a community in which writers can flourish.

Engineering Data Science

Cullen College of Engineering

Engineering Data Science is a broad field that encompasses predictive modeling and data-driven design of engineering systems. Applications range from health sciences and environmental sciences, to materials science, manufacturing, autonomous cars, image processing, and cybersecurity.

The demand for graduates with a data science background is already high and is growing rapidly across a wide range of industries worldwide. Houston, being the energy capital of the world as well as the home of a thriving healthcare industry, is also seeing a persistent demand for workforce well-trained in data science. To provide state-of-the-art training for a data-centric workforce, the Cullen College of Engineering offers a Master of Science in Engineering Data Science.

Finance

The Bauer College of Business has assembled a nationally renowned faculty in finance. The current members of the faculty have over forty years of full-time experience as faculty at the top 10 finance departments. Recent rankings place the UH finance faculty sixteenth in the nation and second in the State of Texas. Our knowledge of what “works” at the top business schools in this country is being brought to bear on the task of providing the Houston community with the opportunity for training and advanced certification in finance commensurate with the fourth largest city in the United States. 

The Master of Science in Foresight, offered by the Department of Human Development and Consumer Sciences, is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students to become professional futurists or to bring a futures perspective to their current careers. This program uses a wide range of theoretical and practical models to examine the sources, patterns and causes of change in order to map probable, plausible and preferable futures. The curriculum is unique and rigorous. It prepares graduates to enter an emerging professional field that helps business, government, non-profits and others anticipate and prepare for the future. The 30-hour degree pulls from other academic disciplines such as Business, Government and Education. Courses include: Futures Research, World Futures, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, and Social Change.

Geology

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Link to Graduate Catalog MS Program | Link to Graduate Catalog PhD Program | Link to Graduate Catalog Professional Program

The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) will provide all of its students with educational programs that encompass the fundamental principles of the geosciences and the body of knowledge associated with the application of these principles to the study of the Earth and planetary materials. Masters-level students will receive specialized instruction in the acquisition, processing, and interpretation of geoscience data and the application of geoscience methods to problem-solving. Students successfully completing the program will be prepared for a career as a professional geoscientist.

Geophysics

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
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The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) offers a wide range of courses leading to the Geophysics degree. Required core courses ensure a breadth of knowledge in the discipline including rock physics, seismic wave propagation, geophysical data analysis, and potential field methods. A wide variety of electives allows concentration in areas such as exploration, geotechnical, or environmental geophysics, solid earth geophysics, petroleum exploration, marine geophysics, earthquake seismology, and geodynamics. The typical student pursuing this degree is interested in geophysics and has a good background in the geosciences, mathematics, physics, and computing. Graduates will typically pursue careers with resource companies; geophysical service companies; various federal, state, and local government agencies; in the financial sector; in education.

Geosensing Systems

Cullen College of Engineering
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In addition to study a broad range of Geosensing fundamentals, degree enjoy intensive exposure to a specific field of Geosensing systems engineering research. Individual research is the major focal point for students, who are expected to expand the frontiers of knowledge in their area of endeavor. 

*Priority applicants will be considered for admissions scholarships and other graduate research assistantship resources.

Global Energy Leadership

C.T. Bauer College of Business
Link to Graduate Catalog MS Program

As the global commercial center for oil and gas production, Houston is the gateway to jobs in the energy industry. Bauer College is home to the Gutierrez Energy Management Institute (GEMI), which provides graduate curriculum in energy management that is now internationally recognized. The MS in Global Energy Management program is the natural next step for Bauer and GEMI to serve the needs of the energy industry, giving students the knowledge of the business of energy and exposure to effective management skills. 

Global Hospitality Business

Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership
Link to Graduate Catalog MS program

Hilton College offers an exclusive Master of Science in Global Hospitality Business degree, thanks to a first-of-its-kind partnership with the top hospitality programs in Europe and Asia-Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne and the School of Hotel and Tourism Management at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. This truly global program provides select students with an extensive understanding of world markets and firsthand experience of local cultures across three continents. Students spend their first term at EHL in Switzerland, their second at PolyU in Hong Kong, and their third stateside at Hilton College. Designed in close collaboration with top players in the hotel, tourism and service industries, the Global Hospitality Master’s program offers unparalleled professional immersion through a unique and personalized capstone project, professional certifications and business field trips to global tourism hubs like New York, Paris and Macau.

Global Leadership Executive MBA Program

C.T. Bauer College of Business
Link to Graduate Catalog MBA Program

Global Leadership is our original EMBA program. This program focuses on providing executives with the leadership skills necessary to assume top-level positions within organizations. Students learn real-world problem-solving skills, along with superior managerial skills that will help them gain a competitive edge in a global environment. Classes are offered on weeknights and weekends. 

Global Retailing

College of Technology
Link to Graduate Catalog MS Program

Technology is bringing radical changes to retailing. The Master of Science (MS) in Global Retailing offers unmatched opportunities to learn new strategies and gain deeper insight into the worldwide dynamics and impact of multi-cultural consumer behavior, data analytics, profitability, financial models, and channel strategies. This program goes beyond teaching theory to practical applications. Executives in residence and UH faculty provide a stimulating experience where students will explore cross-cultural trends in retail management such as international product sourcing and distribution, applied retail market research and evaluation, and international trade regulations. The 30-hour program uniquely prepares innovative, agile retail marketers to successfully propel their careers and emerge as leaders of businesses throughout the global marketplace.

Health Law

UH Law Center
Link to Graduate Catalog LL.M. Program

The program, consistently ranked in the Top 10 by U.S. News & World Report, has been at the forefront of policy analysis related to legal aspects of healthcare and biotechnology. Students in the program increase their understanding of the dynamic nature of health law and policy through interaction with health care providers, researchers, and administrators on legal issues. Students in the program have included recent law school graduates and practitioners with varying years of experience.

Higher Education

College of Education
Link to Graduate Catalog M.Ed. Program

The Higher Education Program at University of Houston is grounded in a philosophical belief in the transformational nature of higher education as an institution of social change. We believe our nation’s future depends on our ability to make effective use of the enormous talent and resources represented by the diversity of our people and our ideas. The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Higher Education prepares those who aspire to leadership positions in student affairs and other key administrative areas within a college or university. The Higher Education Program is grounded in a philosophical belief in the transformational nature of higher education as an institution of social change.

Higher Education Leadership and Policy

College of Education
Link to Graduate Catalog PhD Program

This 66-hour doctoral program prepares students to conduct research and generate scholarship aimed at furthering a critical understanding of higher education and its role in society while providing service to our local, state, and national communities through the improvement of higher education, and in general the furthering of education for all people. To accomplish those broad aims, the Ph.D. curriculum in Higher Education provides students multi-disciplinary opportunities to develop specific competency in key areas. A solid framework for understanding educational challenges and opportunities; the inherently global nature of all educational experiences and their outcomes; and the critical contribution of rigorous research to adequate policy development; and the connected enterprise of increasing educational opportunity and success among schools, communities, and businesses.

History

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
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What Kinds of Skills Does a History major provide you? A knowledge-based view of the U.S. and world, including a systemic understanding of human institutions; strong analytical and critical thinking skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; experience using technology in research and presentation of findings; ability to work both independently and as part of a group; and the ability to both manage details and to see the big picture.

Hospitality Administration

Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership
Link to Graduate Program PhD Program

The Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree program in Hospitality Administration that is designed to prepare students for the role of hospitality researchers and/or professors at a research oriented university or organization. The program provides a theoretical (conceptual) foundation, practical knowledge, research development, and critical thinking skills for hospitality administration. The Hospitality Administration PhD explores most food and beverage (e.g., catering), club (e.g., private clubs), convention and event planning, airline food and beverage service, cruise ship management, and all other tourism/hospitality disciplines. The topics include finance, marketing, accounting, human resources, service, and general management in relation to the hospitality industry. 

Hospitality Management

Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership
Link to Graduate Catalog MS Program

The Master of Science in Hospitality Management (MS) degree program is designed to meet the hospitality industry’s need for individuals who have a variety of professional and academic skills and advanced specialized abilities necessary to excel in the increasingly demanding arena of hospitality management. Individuals who develop these advanced skills can seek and fill hospitality management positions at the corporate and operational levels and in the field of hospitality education. The MS degree is a two-year program that has been designed to develop effective and innovative hospitality industry managers and that attracts students from all over the world, bringing a multicultural quality to the learning environment. As a result, graduates of the Conrad N. Hilton College are serving in managerial positions worldwide with the finest firms in the hospitality industry, as well as teaching in higher education.

Hospitality Management (Executive option)

Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership
Link to Graduate Catalog MHM Program

The Executive Master in Hospitality Management (MHM) is a unique online program that will refine the professional and academic skills of its graduates, giving them a competitive edge to lead and excel in the demanding arena of hospitality management. The program also provides students at the executive level with a wealth of advanced industry knowledge and expands their management skills and professional leadership abilities. An integral component of the curriculum is immediate workplace application. Students are required to complete an industry-based research project that relates to current issues in a hospitality environment. The program is designed for anyone responsible for leading and managing in the hospitality industry, regardless of academic or professional background.

Human Nutrition

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Link to Graduate Catalog HN Program

The nutrition program within the Department of Health and Human Performance offers a fully online non-thesis Master of Science (MS) degree in Nutrition (36 credits). The MS in Nutrition at the University of Houston provides a comprehensive course of study to prepare advanced practitioners in clinical nutrition, clinical management, and health & wellness. Faculty experts provide instruction on evidence-based medical nutrition therapies, advanced physical assessment skills, development and evaluation of educational programs, health, wellness, & fitness, and effective management skills for the clinical leader.

Human Resource Development

College of Technology
Link to Graduate Catalog MS Program

The Master of Science (MS) degree in Human Resource Development (HRD) is designed for the professional who seeks to lead and execute talent development, talent management and performance strategies in diverse organizations. With a strong emphasis on data and value, students evaluate assumptions, clarify problems or opportunities, design and execute interventions (i.e. learning strategy, on boarding, process improvement, e-learning, performance evaluations etc.). Students evaluate the impact and value of these strategies through the lenses of change, learning and performance.

Industrial Design

Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture & Design
Link to Graduate Catalog MS Program

The graduate program offers a new perspective on creativity, product and system development, services and environment with an emphasis on interdisciplinary studies: design for health, design for sustainability, and design for the world community. Before the first term of graduate study, a personalized curriculum is developed to meet a student’s research topic and interdisciplinary study plan. In conjunction with the required courses, elective courses may be taken in the College of Architecture, Bauer College of Business, College of Engineering, College of Hotel Restaurant and Management or other departments and colleges of the university in order to complete a personalized program of study. 

Industrial Engineering

Cullen College of Engineering
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The Master in Industrial Engineering (MIE) degree program is a coursework-based program that provides graduate-level education in the broad field of industrial engineering.  The program offers graduate-level courses in operations research, statistics, manufacturing, quality and reliability engineering, project management, and systems engineering. Students in the MIE program do not need to complete a research thesis.

The Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (MSIE) degree program is a thesis-based program that provides graduate-level education in the broad field of industrial engineering.  The program offers graduate-level courses in operations research, statistics, manufacturing, quality and reliability engineering, project management, and systems engineering. Students in the MSIE program are required to complete a research thesis.

The PhD degree program in Industrial Engineering provides doctoral students with rigorous academic preparation for positions in both academia and the private or public sector. In addition to required coursework, students conduct independent research that results in original scholarly work.

*Priority applicants will be considered for admissions scholarships and other graduate research assistantship resources.

Intellectual Property & Information Law

UH Law Center
Link to Graduate Catalog LL.M. Program

Recognized as one of the Top Ten programs in the United States, the program provides an opportunity to study both traditional and emerging areas of intellectual property law (patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret) and information law (Internet, software, electronic commerce, and databases). Students in the program have included recent law school graduates and practitioners with varying years of experience. 

International Law

UH Law Center
Link to Graduate Catalog LL.M. Program

The growth of the global marketplace places a premium on lawyers who understand the international implications of various public, private, and commercial activities. Students can concentration on public or private aspects of international law. Initiatives such as the Law Center’s Immigration Clinic and Center for U.S. and Mexican Law offer students hands-on, real life experience. Students in the program have included recent law school graduates and practitioners with varying years of experience. 

Kinesiology

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
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The Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology program currently focuses on four broad areas of kinesiology, namely motor control and learning, physiology, obesity studies, and sport and fitness administration. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Kinesiology is designed to provide doctoral level training to prepare a professional with the cognitive and research skills needed to be a productive scholar.

Law

UH Law Center
Link to Graduate Catalog LL.M. Program

The J.D. program is a 90 hour curriculum culminating in the Doctor of Jurisprudence degree. Students at UHLC have two options for pursuing their degree: full-time program or part-time program. The full-time program is designed for students who plan to devote nearly all of their time to the study of law while the part-time program is designed for students who plan to work during law school. Part-time students are limited to 10 credits per semester and students who take classes on a part-time basis will graduate in four years. Applicants must designate in their application which program they are applying to. Both programs begin in the fall semester, and spring/summer admission is not offered. Note that as a part-time student you will complete your first year in the evening following a required schedule.

Management and Leadership

C.T. Bauer College of Business 
Link to Graduate Program PhD Program 

Bauer’s Ph.D. program in management and leadership gives students the tools for conducting advanced business research, with special expertise in topics such as corporate governance, the energy industry, human resource strategy, technology innovation, and value-based leadership, among many other areas. All graduate students, regardless of the specialty they’ve chosen, take core courses in strategic management, organizational behavior, human resources, and organizational theory. Both micro and macro areas of management are covered, with students challenged to conduct state-of-the-art research and to develop outstanding teaching skills.

Management Information Systems 

C.T. Bauer College of Business 
Link to Graduate Program MS Program | Link to Graduate Program PhD Program 

Demand for MIS graduates is strong and expected to remain so over the next decade, due to the proliferation of digital devices and destinations. To meet this need, we anticipate demand for this program at Bauer College.  

Marketing

C.T. Bauer College of Business
Link to Graduate Catalog MS Program

• Cutting-edge curriculum: Learn the latest in digital marketing, social media marketing, customer relationship management and more.
• Customized learning:  Select electives that build deep knowledge in areas such as Digital, Analytics, Product Management, Sales Leadership and Entrepreneurship & Technology.
• Connections to the business community: Opportunities and encouragement to do real-life projects with Houston’s business community.
• World-class faculty: The Chronicle of Higher Education recently ranked Bauer #9 among leading research universities for scholarly productivity in marketing, and our executive faculty have had the job you want.
• Prize-winning programs in digital marketing, selling and sales management, and entrepreneurship.

Marketing and Entrepreneurship

C.T. Bauer College of Business
Link to Graduate Catalog PhD Program

The Marketing Ph.D. program is a research-intensive full-time course of study designed to place graduates in marketing faculty positions at research-oriented universities. The four to five-year Ph.D. program involves forty-two credit hours of coursework plus intensive research activity, including working on your dissertation and writing papers for publication in major refereed academic journals such as Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of Marketing, Marketing Science, and Management Science.

Materials Engineering

Cullen College of Engineering
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The Materials Science and Engineering Program at the University of Houston is an interdisciplinary program with faculty from Mechanical, Chemical and Electrical Engineering Departments. In addition, significant collaboration occurs with the materials faculty in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The principal objectives of the materials science and engineering program may be summarized as follows: to study the mechanical, optical, electrical and electronic behavior of engineering and engineered materials used in all engineering applications. The specific areas covered by this program range from metallic alloys, polymers, ceramics and composites for advanced mechanical/aerospace engineering applications to thin films and coatings for electronics and superconducting ceramics for energy-related applications.

*Priority applicants will be considered for admissions scholarships and other graduate research assistantship resources.

Mathematics

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
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The UH Department of Mathematics awards both Masters and Doctoral degrees for work in a variety of areas of pure and applied mathematics. Currently around 150 graduate students are enrolled each regular semester. The students are diverse with more than 40 being international students from over twelve different nationalities. About 80 students each semester are supported by the department as teaching assistants, tutors, graders or in similar positions.

Measurement, Quantitative Methods & Learning Sciences

College of Education
Link to Graduate Catalog PhD Program

The Doctor of Philosophy in Measurement, Quantitative Methods, and Learning Sciences prepares students for employment as faculty members at colleges and universities. Graduates also find employment in areas such as directors of educational components of health care institutions and social service agencies. Typically, these students develop an individually tailored Ph.D. program which emphasizes theory and research in one or more areas related to learning and development, special populations, higher education, health education and/or measurement and statistics. Originally named the Ph.D. Educational Psychology and Individual Differences, the Ph.D. program in Measurement, Quantitative Methods, & Learning Sciences continues to represent core elements of the definition of Educational Psychology, which includes “Instruction in learning theory, human growth and development, and research methods, and psychological evaluations” (according to IPEDS [Integrated Post-secondary Education Data System]), but enhances the employment prospects of program graduates.

Mechanical Engineering

Cullen College of Engineering
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The Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering provides our students with an educational experience grounded in the engineering sciences and focused on producing a professional capable of systematically applying those sciences to solve real-world problems.

Our program encompasses advanced study and research in the areas of applied mechanics, control of dynamical systems, materials science, thermal and fluid sciences, and biomedical engineering.

*Priority applicants will be considered for admissions scholarships and other graduate research assistantship resources.

Mechanical Engineering Technology

College of Technology
Link to Graduate Catalog MS Program

The Mechanical Engineering Technology emphasis builds upon our recognized and ABET accredited mechanical baccalaureate degrees and related fields providing students with highly developed expertise in design and analysis of mechanical systems. This degree provides an integrated multi-disciplinary program designed to prepare individuals with practical and theoretical skills in Technology with a focus on applied Mechanical Engineering. This relationship facilitates the translation of research findings to meet current industry needs. With state-of-the-art teaching and research laboratories, the M.S. degree offers courses and cutting-edge research experiences in several applied areas including, instrumentation and measurement, biomedical systems, advanced materials design, manufacturing, systems integration, oil and gas applications, and energy.

Music

Moores School of Music
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The Moores School of Music is a full member of the National Association of Schools of Music and a member of the Texas Association of Music Schools. The school offers the Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees, as well as a non-degree professional Certificate in Music Performance. Students majoring in other disciplines may elect courses in music and may participate in the ensembles. Instruction in applied music will be provided for students majoring in other departments at the University of Houston as long as teaching time and practice facilities are available after the requirements for music majors are met.

Network Communications

College of Technology
Link to Graduate Catalog MS Program 

The Master of Science (MS) in Engineering Technology - Network Communications Track may be completed under the thesis option or project option. This program builds upon Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC-ABET)-accredited baccalaureate degree programs in the fields of computer, electronic or electrical engineering technology, and related fields. The program provides an advanced knowledge of communication between and within computer networks, including data processing in the network environment, network operations software and operating systems, and communication systems. The program will emphasize the following topics: network security, network management, and project management. Graduates are prepared to be advanced level technologists in computer applications in industry and technology instructors for educational institutions offering baccalaureate and associate degree programs.   

Nursing

College of Nursing
Link to Graduate Catalog MSN Program

The University Of Houston College Of Nursing offers upper level and graduate nursing education primarily to Fort Bend County, Harris, and surrounding counties in Texas. Undergraduate tracks include the RN-BSN for registered nurses who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree in nursing, and the Second Degree BSN for individuals who have completed a university degree and wish to become a nurse. The Master of Science in Nursing offers tracks in nursing education, nursing administration, and family nurse practitioner.

Optometry

College of Optometry
Link to Graduate Catalog OD Program

The College of Optometry is one of the university’s thirteen colleges. Established in 1952, the college moved in 1976 to a newbuilding, now named the J. Davis Armistead Building. In 2013, the College expanded into the Health and Biomedical Building 1 which was built adjacent to, and connected with the Armistead building, making the optometric facility one of the most modern in the world. Approximately, one hundred and five students are admitted into the professional optometric program each year from the United States and other countries.  The college not only educates students planning to practice optometry, but also offers Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degree programs in physiological optics/vision science for students planning careers in teaching and research.  Students who have a degree in biological or physical science or biomedical engineering with a special interest in vision or who are graduates of an optometry school or other professional health program may want to consider entering the graduate program.

Online Management and Leadership

CT Bauer College of Business

Offered exclusively online, Bauer’s Master of Science in Management & Leadership degree is designed specifically to improve the marketability of undergraduates who have earned a non-business degree. This 36-hour online program will provide students with a foundation in management and business skills to build their competitive advantage in today’s ever-changing workspace

Petroleum Engineering

Cullen College of Engineering
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The mission of the University Of Houston Department Of Petroleum Engineering is to educate students to become highly qualified petroleum engineers, to conduct innovative research in petroleum engineering and related interdisciplinary areas, and provide service to the profession and to society. Petroleum Engineering graduates are prepared to address the challenges of the world’s energy needs responsibly, to exceed the evolving expectations of employers in the petroleum and energy industries, to sustain industry-leading skills and to be leaders in industry, academia, and government.

*Priority applicants will be considered for admissions scholarships and other graduate research assistantship resources.

Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and Policy

College of Pharmacy
Link to Graduate Catalog PhD Program

The Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and Policy doctoral degree program at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy offers a learning and research environment that combines the collaborative opportunities of the Texas Medical Center’s world-class healthcare and scientific community with the academic resources and award-winning faculty at Houston’s only Carnegie Institute-designated Tier One public research university. Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and Policy (PHOP) consists of pharmaceutical practice and policy research - a multidisciplinary field of scientific investigation that examines cost, access, and quality of pharmaceutical care from clinical, socio-behavioral, economic, organizational and technological perspectives. Traditional and innovative areas of pharmaceutical health outcomes research include pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacoeconomics, comparative effectiveness research, patient-centered outcomes research, and translational research.

Pharmaceutics

College of Pharmacy
Link to Graduate Catalog PhD Program

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree programs in Pharmaceutics emphasizes independent research, didactic courses and in-depth study of a pharmaceutical problem in each student’s chosen research specialty. This program enables students to master the skills necessary for careers in academia, industry and government.

Pharmacology

College of Pharmacy
Link to Graduate Catalog PhD Program

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree programs in Pharmacology and Pharmacology/Medicinal Chemistry emphasizes independent research, didactic courses and in-depth study of research problems in each student’s chosen research specialty. This program enables students to master the skills necessary for careers in academia, industry and government.

Pharmacy Leadership & Administration

College of Pharmacy
Link to Graduate Catalog MS Program

Taking full advantage of the resources of the world’s largest medical center, Texas Medical Center, the 24-month Houston Program with MS in Pharmacy Leadership and Administration offers unique learning, teaching and collaboration opportunities to train the next generation of pharmacy leaders. The University Of Houston College Of Pharmacy offers a Master of Science in Pharmacy Leadership and Administration, with PGY1 and PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration (HSPA) residency programs from seven leading Texas Medical Center institutions.