About UHD
and the
Department of Social Sciences
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UH-Downtown is a public four-year
undergraduate university.
UHD’s dynamic campus is located in downtown Houston, easily accessed from all major freeways, and from Houston’s Light Rail. With dedicated faculty, small classes, and innovative course options, UHD offers excellent educational opportunities in more than 30 degree programs. UHD prepares individuals to thrive in the multicultural workplace of the 21 st century through interaction with its richly diverse student population. UHD is nationally recognized for its student diversity and outstanding academic opportunities, including its accredited programs and productive community partnerships. At UHD, the emphasis is on teaching excellence, scholarship and student success. |
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| Where is the Department of Social
Sciences?
We are the largest of the 10 departments in the university, serving more than 7,000 students with 98 faculty (including full-time and part-time faculty). We are located on the 6th floor of the building on the south side of the atrium. The main office is in room 625-S. |
What is the best way to reach someone
in the department office? Our telephone number is (713) 221-8014. |
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| You may email the department chair by clicking on the proper names as follows: | Assistant Chairs/ |
Name |
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| History | Dr. James McCaffrey | ||
| Philosophy | Dr. Jeffrey Jackson | ||
| Chair | Dr. Adolfo Santos | Political Science | Dr. Anita Chadha |
| Psychology | Dr. John Webb | ||
| Sociology | Dr. Greg Getz | ||