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    Address:1002 Commerce Street Suite 420
    Houston, Texas 77002

    Phone Numbers:

    General: 713-221-8906
    Fax: 713-223-7440
    CPS Advising: 713-221-8906
    Undergraduate Admissions: 713-221-8522
    Graduate Admissions: 713-221-8093


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UPCOMING COLLEGE EVENTS

College of Public Service Billiards Mixer


"UHD-CPS BILLIARDS MIXER"

For the first time ever, the College of Public Service is hosting a student and faculty/staff billiards mixer. CPS Students and Facutly/Staff will play games and join one another in fun activities. 

November 6th

5pm - 7pm
Billiards Tournament start at 5:45pm
Student Activities, One Main St.,
Suite S204
Student Registration

Faculty/Staff Registration


Grad School Chat 

Learn more about graduate programs at UHD and tips for getting into graduate school.

Register Now

Monday, November 25, 2024

Virtual: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Grad School Chat - Nov. 25th


Criminal Justice Training Center

Criminal Justice Training Center

"Affordable Quality Training in the Heart of Downtown."

Criminal Justice Training Center At UHD


Mallett Undergraduate Student Teaching Scholarship ​

​The Mallett Scholarship is available to undergraduate students entering the semester of student teaching. Students who meet the initial requirements are eligible to apply for the $3,500 scholarship.
Due Dates: end of November for spring awards and end of March for fall awards.


The College Of Public Service

Mission


The University of Houston-Downtown College of Public Service exists to educate and develop public servants, advocates, and leaders in criminal justice, education, and social work.

Vision


The CPS will prepare students to examine public policy, build bridges, and make a positive difference in the areas of Education, Criminal Justice, and Social Work in the greater Houston community and our world.

We offer 4 undergraduate degrees and 3 graduate degrees. Top 10 Reasons to Choose CPS at UHD

 
 
More About the College of Public Service

 
Have an Advising Question?

  Have an Advising Question?
 
 


​"Hello gators, with the Fall semester in full swing and you have any advising questions for us please let us know. We are here for you."

 

Email Us Today at cpsadvisingservices@uhd.edu

 
 
 
 

College of Public Service By the Numbers

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Degrees Offered
Choose from 5 undergraduate degrees and 4 masters degrees at the College of Public Service.

93%

Recommend to Students
Students who are graduating would recommend the College of Public Service to their family and friends.

94%

Students Feel Confident
Students are confident they will carry out their professional responsibilities upon graduation.

82%

Financial Assistance
Approximately 82% of UHD’s full-time students receive on average $10,000 in scholarships, grants and/or loans each year.

167

Service-Learning Locations
Our students are given the opportunity to enhance their learning through real-world experiences.

18:1

Student:Faculty Ratio
Our faculty gets to know our students by name.

#1

Diversity
The University of Houston-Downtown is the most diverse University in the Southern Region of the USA.