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2016-2017 Graduate Catalog 2016-2017 Graduate 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. Contents WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT .......................................................................................................... 4 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2016-2017 ............................................................................................................ 5 UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN: HOUSTON’S DOWNTOWN UNIVERSITY .......................... 6 RESOURCES AND SERVICES.................................................................................................................... 9 Academic Resources ................................................................................................................................ 9 Library .............................................................................................................................................. 9 Advising and Mentoring ........................................................................................................................... 10 Academic Advising Center ............................................................................................................. 10 Academic Support Center .............................................................................................................. 10 Other Resources ..................................................................................................................................... 11 Academic Computing Services ...................................................................................................... 11 myUHD & Student e-Services ........................................................................................................ 11 GatorMail ........................................................................................................................................ 12 International and Study Abroad Programs ..................................................................................... 13 Student Affairs ......................................................................................................................................... 13 Office of Student Affairs ................................................................................................................. 13 Office of Graduate and International Admissions .......................................................................... 14 Registrar ......................................................................................................................................... 14 Scholarships and Financial Aid ...................................................................................................... 14 Career Development Center .......................................................................................................... 14 Center for Student Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ....................................................................... 14 Office of Disability Services ........................................................................................................... 15 Student Health Services................................................................................................................. 15 Student Counseling Services ......................................................................................................... 15 Student Activities ............................................................................................................................ 16 Student Publications ...................................................................................................................... 17 Sports and Fitness ......................................................................................................................... 17 Testing Services ............................................................................................................................. 18 Veterans Services .......................................................................................................................... 18 Off Campus and Distance Education ...................................................................................................... 20 UHD Northwest at Lone Star College – University Park ................................................................ 20 UHD at Lone Star College – CyFair ............................................................................................... 22 UHD at Lone Star College – Kingwood.......................................................................................... 22 Online Programs at UHD ............................................................................................................... 23 Continuing Education and Professional Development ............................................................................ 24 Applied Business and Technology Center ..................................................................................... 24 English Language Institute ............................................................................................................. 24 Other Services ......................................................................................................................................... 25 Student Parking .............................................................................................................................. 25 Dining Facilities .............................................................................................................................. 25 Bookstore ....................................................................................................................................... 25 O’Kane Gallery ............................................................................................................................... 25 O’Kane Theatre .............................................................................................................................. 26 GRADUATE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ........................................................................................... 27 Admission ................................................................................................................................................ 27 Tuition and Fees...................................................................................................................................... 27 Scholarships and Financial Aid ............................................................................................................... 35 Academic Policies – Graduate ................................................................................................................ 40 GRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ...................................................................................................... 48 College of Business ................................................................................................................................ 48 College of Humanities and Social Sciences ........................................................................................... 57 Department of English ........................................................................................................................ 57 Department of Social Sciences ........................................................................................................... 63 College of Public Service ........................................................................................................................ 67 Department of Criminal Justice ........................................................................................................... 67 Department of Urban Education ......................................................................................................... 69 College of
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