Graduate Programs

UH-Downtown offers four master's degree programs to complement its most popular undergraduate programs: the Master of Arts in Teaching, the Master of Science in Criminal Justice and the Master of Science in Security Management, and the Master of Science in Professional Writing and Technical Communications.

Housed in the Department of Criminal Justice, the Master of Science in Criminal Justice is designed to further knowledge, develop leadership and elevate professional skills for individuals interested in areas related to criminological theory, criminal justice administration and program evaluation.  The Master of Security Management was developed in response to requests from corporate security companies who want trained security professionals for management roles.

The Master of Science in Professional Writing and Technical Communication (MSPWTC), housed in the Department of English, provides graduates with writing, design, and management skills based on rhetorical principles. The MSPWTC curriculum, along with the guidance of skilled and experienced Professional Writing faculty, will prepare graduates to lead in diverse professions.

The Master of Arts in Teaching offers unique opportunities to educators who wish to enhance their classroom-based teaching skills and techniques, rather than focusing solely on theory. The program is housed in the Department of Urban Education.