1927
Houston, TX

School Details

The University of Houston’s proud heritage of academic excellence dates back to its founding in 1927. In 1947, the institution launched one of its many rich traditions by adopting the cougar, later named Shasta, as its official mascot. Over the years, it grew and prospered. Today, the University of Houston is a major public research and teaching institution, serving more than 39,800 students annually with nearly 300 undergraduate and graduate programs.

The University of Houston awards bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It also awards online degrees to more than 47,000 students annually across the nation and around the world. Students choose from more than 10 undergraduate degree completion programs and more than 50 online graduate degrees. There are a variety of programs that allow students to create a flexible schedule to meet their needs. Since 1953 the University of Houston has been a leader in distance education and now the University of Houston online degrees are nationally and internationally competitive. They are still committed to helping each student reach his or her goal of completing an advanced degree.

Accreditation & Licensing

University of Houston is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

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Business

Bachelor of Science in Retailing & Consumer Sciences
Certificate in Corporate Entrepreneurship
Certificate in Retailing & Consumer Science
Executive Master in Hospitality Management
Graduate Certificate in Foresight
Graduate Certificate in Sport & Fitness Operations Management
Master of Science in Construction Management
Master of Science in Foresight
Master of Science in Global Retailing

Education

Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching & Learning
Master of Arts in Mathematics
Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction
Master of Education in Higher Education
Master of Education in Special Populations / Special Education

Engineering

Graduate Certificate in Advanced Subsea Engineering
Graduate Certificate in Fundamentals of Petroleum Engineering
Graduate Certificate in Global Climate, Energy & Environment
Graduate Certificate in Process Safety Engineering
Graduate Certificate in Subsea Engineering
Graduate Certificate in Unconventional Energy Resources
Master of Mechanical Engineering
Master of Petroleum Engineering
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
Master of Science in Computer & Systems Engineering
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering / Power & Energy Systems
Master of Science in Engineering Management
Master of Science in Engineering Technology
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering
Master of Science in Subsea Engineering

Healthcare

Master of Science in Nutrition

Psychology & Human Services

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Master of Social Work