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Air Force ROTCThe Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFROTC) program emphasizes the leadership and management skills that prepare cadets to earn a regular commission in the active United States Air Force. Courses and activities teach military customs and courtesies, core values, leadership and ethics, and policy formation.
Air Force ROTC offers a pathway from college to many exciting career possibilities as an Air Force officer: flying, engineering, intelligence, computer systems, aircraft maintenance, management, etc. Scholarships are available, and vary in size and length, and cover tuition, books, and fees.
The first two years of the Air Force ROTC program, the General Military Course, consist of one hour of classroom work and two hours of leadership laboratory each week.
Upon completion of the General Military Course requirements, cadets who wish to compete for entry into the last two years of the program, the Professional Officer Course, must do so under the requirements of the Professional Officer Course selection system. This system uses qualitative factors, such as grade point average, unit commander evaluation, aptitude test scores and physical fitness test scores to determine a student’s officer potential. After selection, students must successfully complete a summer field training encampment at an assigned Air Force base before entering the Professional Officer Course. Cadets enrolled in the Professional Officer Course attend class three hours a week and participate in a weekly leadership laboratory lasting two hours.
In the Professional Officer Course, cadets apply what they learned in the General Military Course and at field training. Professional Officer Course cadets conduct the leadership laboratories and manage the unit’s cadet wing. Professional Officer Course classes emphasize group discussions and cadet presentations. Classroom topics included leadership and management, communication skills, and national defense policy.
Once enrolled in the Professional Officer Course, all cadets are enlisted in the Air Force Reserve and assigned to the Obligated Reserve Section. This entitles them to a monthly nontaxable subsistence allowance during the academic year.
For further information, contact Air Force ROTC at 713-743-4932, e-mail us at afrotc@uh.edu, or visit our Web site at www.uh.edu/class/airforce.
Army ROTCThe US Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program is a college elective curriculum taken concurrently with required college classes. The objective of the ROTC program is to develop leadership, management and planning skills to help people succeed in any competitive environment. Upon completion of the ROTC program and earning a degree, students may be offered a Regular or Reserve commission in the US Army. The University of Houston offers a two, three and four-year ROTC program. The program is generally taken in two phases - the Basic Course and the Advanced Course.
The Basic Course takes place during your first two years in college as elective courses. It normally involves one elective class and lab each term along with the requisite physical training and field training exercises. You will learn basic military skills, the fundamentals of leadership and start the groundwork toward becoming an Army leader. You can take Army ROTC Basic Courses without a military commitment. Veterans and Reservist may be granted credit for the Basic Course.
The Advanced Course takes place during your last two years in college as elective courses. It normally includes one elective class and lab each term in addition to the requisite physical training and field training exercises, plus a summer leadership camp. You will learn advanced military tactics and gain experience in team organization, planning and decision-making. To benefit from the leadership training in the Advanced Course, all Cadets must have completed either the Basic Course or have attended the Cadet Initial Entry Training Course. Entering the Advanced Course requires a commitment to serve as an Officer in the US Army after you graduate. The curriculum generally aligns with eth following course outline.
FRESHMAN YEAR: Preparing For Success as an Army Officer
- Introduction to Army Leadership
- Army Customs and Traditions
- Military Operations and Tactics
- Goal Setting and Accomplishment
- Health and Physical Fitness
SOPHOMORE YEAR: The Role of an Army Officer
- Applied Leadership Theory
- Communications
- Principles of War
- Military Operations and Tactics
JUNIOR YEAR: Leading Small Tactical Units
- Command and Staff Functions
- Law of War
- Unified Land Operations
- Project Management and Operational Planning
- Team Dynamics and Peer Leadership
- Military Operations and Tactics
SENIOR YEAR: Transition to Becoming an Officer
- Training the Force
- Uniform Code of Military Justice
- Ethical Decision Making
- Personnel Management
- Cultural Awareness
- Logistical Support and Sustainment
- Military Operations and Tactics
Army ROTC is one of the nation’s top leadership programs with many benefits. For further information, please contact:
U.S. Army ROTC
Department of Military Science
University of Houston
3875 Holman St Rm. 28
Houston, TX 77204-6014
713-743-3875
Cooperative Education ProgramThe Cooperative Education Program (CO-OP) is a documented internship which appears on a currently enrolled student’s university transcript. CO-OP work experience enables students to receive valuable educational training with pay in the student’s major field of study either part-time (parallel) or full-time (rotational). Most undergraduate students participate in CO-OP at the beginning of their junior year but all student classifications are eligible to participate in CO-OP after completing a minimum of two semesters within their major field of study, including transfer, graduate and international students on F1-Visas. Students are required to submit a work report at the end of each CO-OP semester to document receiving work experience in their major field of study and to receive a non-credit grade on the official transcript. CO-OP opportunities are available in most college disciplines, especially engineering, business, natural science and mathematics, government and human services.
For further information, contact:
Engineering Career Service Center
Cooperative Education Program
University of Houston
Cullen College of Engineering, Room E312, Bldg.2
4726 Calhoun Road
Houston, TX 77204-4007
MC: 4007
713-743-4230
www.egr.uh.edu/coop
For further information about CO-OP for business majors, contact the Rockwell Career Center.
Global Citizens Credential
Programs & Degrees > Special Programs > Global Citizens Credential
This program is targeted to undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing global careers in the foreign service, international institutions, non-governmental international organizations, or multinational corporations. The Global Citizens Credential (GCC) will allow students to enhance their degrees with a set of core competencies that will distinguish them as global citizens. These core competencies are identified as global knowledge, global engagement, and global responsibility. Completion of GCC requirements is certified by the Office of the Provost - UH Global and the Office of the University Registrar.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, students who obtain the GCC will be able to:
- Obtain knowledge of cross-cultural and cross-national issues to comfortably function in highly diverse working environments.
- Develop skills and competencies to effectively form relationships and perspectives taking, among others, under various cross-cultural settings.
- Acquire competency in written and oral communication in at least one foreign language.
- Explain the main problems faced by certain countries or regions of the world by in terms of their origins, impacts, and potential solutions available.
- Identify the various differences and similarities that shape the ways countries embark in their quest for growth and development.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze some of the conceptual frameworks used to understand the globalization process and apply intercultural knowledge to global problems.
Eligibility and Criteria
The GCC is open to any UH undergraduate student who is not facing any disciplinary action and is in good academic standing as reflected by a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or above. The GCC is based on five categories: - Global Courses
- Learning Abroad
- Language Proficiency
- Global Scholarly Work
- Intercultural Activities.
The student needs to earn at least 10 points out of a possible 16 points through involvement or participation in any of the above categories in order to receive the GCC. The student is also required to participate in a Capstone Symposium during the student’s final year. Please note: It is not required to earn points in every category, but there is a limit to the total number of points that can be earned for each category. Students may not ‘double-dip’ points. For example, students may not earn points for both learning abroad and coursework taken abroad. Students may only earn up to 2 OR 4 points for global courses, learning abroad, and language proficiency based on the outlined descriptions below and students may only earn up to 1 OR 2 points for global scholarly work and intercultural activities based on the outlined descriptions below. Global Courses
(2 or 4 points) This category requires the successful completion of certain majors/minors and upper-level courses from the global subject areas listed. It is not an exclusive list. Courses under other subject areas may also be accepted as alternatives with consent of the UH Global Advisory Committee as well as the appropriate Associate Dean in the college or school that offers those courses. The courses included have been selected based on their minimum level of global content, offer opportunities to build intercultural competencies and skills, relevancy for fostering cross-national understanding, and/or addressing problem-solving in a global context. The specific rubrics for labeling a course as “global” refer to: - Course materials drawn from international sources or overseas locations,
- Lectures focused on cross-country comparisons,
- Class discussions or presentations of real-world issues, and/or
- Projects, exams or research assignments requiring global awareness, knowledge, and perspectives.
Students will receive 2 points after completing two courses from the list of approved global area courses or 4 points for a global major or minor. A list of approved global courses and global majors/minors can be found on the GCC website: https://www.uh.edu/provost/university/global/global-citizens-credential. Learning Abroad
(2 or 4 points) Learning Abroad is an important platform for building global competencies. There is no substitute for firsthand, on-the-ground experience to stimulate awareness and reflection not only of the host culture but of one’s home culture as well. Learning abroad broadly defined as study abroad, internship, research, service learning, and volunteerism provides students the opportunity to be skilled at interacting in another culture while building professional perspectives on academic subjects and real-world issues. They come back with a more sophisticated worldview which, in turn, allows them to become more marketable for global careers. To obtain points in this category, students are expected to participate in a learning abroad experience with a UH academic program overseas (faculty-led, reciprocal exchange, or affiliated program) or with a documented professional activity abroad (internship, research, service learning, or volunteerism). Students will receive 2 points for a learning abroad experience lasting a week or less (7 days or less) or 4 points for a learning abroad experience lasting more than one week (8 days or more). Please visit the Learning Abroad website for more information about learning abroad trips and available scholarship opportunities: https://uh.edu/learningabroad/ Language Proficiency
(2 or 4 points) Language proficiency is defined to mean successful completion of two semester-long sophomore-level (intermediate) or junior-level (advanced) foreign language courses taken either at UH or as part of a language immersion program where UH credit is awarded. An exception will be given for students who have existing language fluency; students can earn 2 points with proof of proficiency by either submitting language placement test results or by providing UH faculty member documentation. Students will receive 2 points after successful completion of two sophomore-level foreign language courses for UH credit with at least a “B” or two junior-level foreign language courses for UH credit with a “C” or better, or 4 points after successful completion of a UH foreign language major or minor. A list of approved language courses and majors/minors can be found on the GCC website: https://uh.edu/provost/university/global/global-citizens-credential/. Global Scholarly Work
(1 or 2 points) Students should actively engage in various intellectual traditions by attending conferences, seminars, symposia, or workshops that address global or multicultural issues. Alternatively, they may also undertake a more proactive role by presenting a globally related paper at any of the above-mentioned venues within their disciplines. Students can fulfill the requirements for this category either locally, throughout the U.S., or abroad to the extent it has an international reach. They will receive 1 point for attending two global scholarly work events (conference, seminar, symposia, training, or workshop) that involves a global or multicultural dimension. Students will need to submit proof of attendance to earn points. Students can find a pre-approved list of Global Scholarly Work events and a documentation form for proof of attendance on the GCC website. Or students may receive 2 points for performing research under a UH faculty member or in collaboration with a global entity (such as foreign embassies, international banking institutions, non-governmental organizations, multinational enterprises, think-ranks, or research and development institutes) and authoring/co-authoring a scholarly work on a global topic. Students will need to submit a copy of the research and written documentation from their research supervisor. Intercultural Activities
(1 or 2 points) Active participation and leadership in certain on and off-campus international organizations or events enhances cultural sensitivity and develops skills necessary to create global awareness and effectively interact and communicate in cross-cultural settings. The identified intercultural activities should lead to a clear understanding of cultural self-awareness and foster ways in which the student’s worldview can be broadened. These activities should improve the student’s ability to effectively communicate on cultural topics with diverse audiences. Students will report their involvement in any multicultural or intercultural related activity or event, such as cultural performances, festivals, etc. Students will receive 1 point for attending at least two intercultural activities or events. Students will need to submit proof of attendance to earn points. Students can find a pre-approved list of Intercultural Activities and a documentation form for proof of attendance on the GCC website. Or students may receive 2 points for a leadership role (such as an internship, volunteer role, or leadership position in a student organization) with a multicultural or global organization. The activity must be reviewed beforehand by UH Global so that it can be validated by the program administrator. Students must submit written proof of the leadership experience, such as a letter from their supervisor or student organization president. Capstone Symposium
Students will be required to attend a Capstone Symposium once they have completed the minimum of 10 points required to earn the GCC. The idea is for them to integrate and reflect on the concepts, ideas, and knowledge they have acquired over the GCC experience. The Capstone Symposium will allow students to broaden their awareness of the most fundamental social, legal, economic, political, and technological dimensions the world faces. UH Global will offer the Capstone Symposium a few times every semester. There will be a variety of formats where a relevant global issue(s) will be described or presented before opening up the floor for discussion. Administration/Policies/Procedures
The GCC will be housed in UH Global in an effort to enhance the international educational exposure of the students. The GCC process for advertising, determination of eligibility and certification, and programmatic planning will reside solely with the UH Global office. UH Global staff will work closely with the Office of the University Registrar to annually review and update the pre-approved list of active global courses. UH Global staff will also ensure there are sufficiently acceptable global courses to enable students from any major to complete the GCC within their 120-SCH degree plan. Undergraduate academic advisers neither determine eligibility nor certify the GCC. GCC candidates will submit all relevant criteria materials to UH Global at any point throughout the academic year. UH Global will periodically monitor the degree to which the GCC meets its established goals. Students interested in earning the GCC should complete the following steps: - Register for the GCC online and join the GCC list serv: https://uh.edu/provost/university/global/global-citizens-credential/
- Read the website and determine how to earn 10 points. Schedule an advising appointment with UH Global for more support if needed.
- After completing 10 points, submit a Verification to Completion form online with any supporting documentation, upon which UH Global will review. Once the student is verified with 10 points, the student will be invited to register for a Capstone.
- Attend a Capstone Symposium before graduation.
Before graduation, UH Global will provide final documentation to the Office of the University Registrar confirming GCC completion. Recognition
Upon successful completion of the requirements for the GCC, the Office of the University Registrar will add a notation to the student’s transcript. Student will also receive a certificate signed by the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost and an honor cord to wear at the graduation ceremony identifying them as having completed the GCC. Students who complete the GCC will have a $25 ‘Graduation Application Fee’ placed on their account by the Registrar after graduation. These charges are for the processing of the transcript and certificate. Language and Culture Center
The Language and Culture Center (LCC), housed in the Department of English, is an intensive English program providing noncredit English language instruction to undergraduate and graduate international students who have not yet been admitted to degree programs because they need to improve their reading, writing, grammar, or spoken English skills to compete successfully in the university classroom.
International Graduate Teaching Assistants who score low on the Test of Spoken English (TSE), the Speaking Proficiency English Assessment Kit (SPEAK), or other nationally standardized tests may enroll for LCC 6034: English for International Teaching Assistants and Faculty, a noncredit course on English pronunciation and U.S. academic culture.
LCC courses do not count toward degrees, but do count toward full-time student status for immigration reporting purposes and for calculation of building use and student service fees.
For further information, contact:
University of Houston
Department of English
Language and Culture Center
116 Roy Cullen Building
Houston, TX 77204-3014
Learning Abroad
Learning Abroad (LA) facilitates opportunities for UH students to participate in a variety of academic and non-academic programs abroad. It is located in suite 105 of the Ezekiel W. Cullen Building. Learning Abroad is responsible for designing the policies and procedures for students participating in learning abroad programs and in assisting the colleges, departments, faculty and students in fulfilling academic requirements.
Undergraduate and graduate students interested in learning abroad have a wide variety of resources available. Students are able to enroll in any one of the following programs:
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Faculty-Led Programs
Faculty-led programs are designed by UH faculty and approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board through UH and facilitated by LA. Students who wish to learn abroad under a faculty-led program must obtain permission from the department or college hosting the program. Students pay regular UH tuition and any additional fees associated with participating in the program. Tuition and fees are paid directly to UH and students are required to purchase the international travel insurance.
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Reciprocal Educational Exchange Programs (REEP)
Through its various colleges and departments, UH has agreements with several universities around the world. Students who wish to apply to be a REEP student must initiate the process with LA and meet the major requirement specified in the agreement (if any). The student will pay tuition and fees at UH and not at the host institution according to the reciprocal exchange agreement. An advisor will guide students through the admission procedures and the payment of fees. (Student may be responsible for some fees at their host institutions.)
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Affiliated Programs
UH manages affiliated agreements with various Learning Abroad program providers. LA will provide the necessary assistance to students who wish to participate in an affiliated learning abroad program. Students will be charged an affiliated studies fee by LA and are required to purchase international travel insurance if it is not provided by the program. All program tuition and fees will be paid directly to the affiliated provider.
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Research Collaboratives
LA will assist students with resources to complete their research projects at a foreign university of higher education. Students seeking research collaboratives should contact their department for recommendations and contacts. Students who wish to undertake a research collaborative must obtain permission from the faculty member leading the program and the department or college supervising their research.
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Internships
LA will assist students with resources to identify internship opportunities at a foreign university, company, firm or laboratory, among others. Students seeking internships should contact their department for recommendations and additional resources.
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Service Learning Programs
Service Learning programs can apply to a number of scenarios wherein students participate in a learning abroad program or obtain overseas experience as part of a volunteer effort such as with an NGO, international organization, missionary or student organization, among others. A service-learning program is typically for purposes of obtaining additional experience in a particular area or professional development. In some instances, service-learning programs could be approved by UH departments as course credit which would be determined prior to participation and approved by the department and college hosting the course intended for credit.
Resources:
Learning Abroad advisors and support staff are available to assist students to find appropriate programs, equate foreign coursework to UH courses, evaluate foreign transcripts, and help promote students’ health and safety abroad
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U.S. Passport Acceptance Facility
LA operates a U.S. Passport Acceptance Facility where U.S. students, faculty and staff can have their passport applications processed. LA staff have been trained as Acceptance Agents who meet all U.S. Department of State requirements for operating a Passport Acceptance Facility. The facility is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
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Learning Abroad Scholarships
The International Education Scholarship (IES) is administered by LA. Scholarship applications are reviewed twice a year by a committee in the fall and spring terms.
Noncredit Programs and CoursesMoores School of Music Preparatory and Continuing Studies Department offers private music instruction and group classes to students of all ages. Professional Development workshops for music educators are offered on a variety of topics through the year. For more information, call 713-743-3398 or visit www.pcs.uh.edu.
Nonprofit Leadership AllianceUndergraduate Opportunities
Baccalaureate and postbaccalaureate students interested in training for careers in nonprofit management and human services can pursue a certificate in nonprofit leadership and management with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (formerly American Humanics), described below.
The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is a national alliance of colleges, universities and nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening the social sector with a talented, prepared workforce.
Overview Of Certification Requirements: Students enroll in courses that fit their individual degree plan for their major. The following courses and experiential activities are required to fulfill The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance nonprofit management competency areas and certification. (NOTE: Students with majors in Human Development and Family Studies and the Bauer College of Business should contact the program office at 713-743-8018 or room 405 SW for specific degree options. Also, see the Bauer College of Business section for more information.) Students will be assessed an annual fee of $100 each academic year they are enrolled in the program. National enrollment and credential fees may also be required. Scholarships are available for active students.
Courses:
- Overview of Human Services:
SOC 3318: Introduction to Social Work and Social Services
- Management of Human Services:
SOCW 3354: Nonprofit Management
- Nonprofit Budgeting and Fiscal Management:
SOCW 3330: Nonprofit Financial Management
- Marketing/Public Relations (choose one):
COMM 3356 [Inactive]: Business and Professional Communications
COMM 3368: Principles of Public Relations
MARK 3336: Elements of Marketing Administration
- Cultural Competency & Diversity (choose one or alternate course):
PSYC 2350: Child Development
PSYC 2307: Psychology of Adolescence
HDFS 2314: Intro to Human Development and Intervention
- Principles of Fund Development:
(Noncredit Workshop Series)
Experiential:
- Participation in Student Association
- Leadership Activities
- Attendance at national Management Institute
- Professional internship with community nonprofit
Please contact the Program Coordinator for further information: 713-743-8137 or arrangel2@uh.edu.
Naval ROTCAlthough the university does not have a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) unit, qualified students may participate in the NROTC program at Rice University. The cross-enrollment program is an arrangement between the University of Houston, Rice, and the U.S. Navy & U.S. Marine Corps, represented by the Naval Science Department at Rice University.
There are three NROTC programs leading to a commission in the active duty components of the Navy or Marine Corps:
- A two-, three-, or four-year scholarship program leading to a commission in the Navy or Marine Corps. (This program provides all tuition, books, school fees, and uniforms plus $200-450 stipend per month.)
- A two-, three- or four-year college program that leads to a commission in the Naval or Marine Corps. (Uniforms and naval science course books are provided.)
- A two-year scholarship or college program for juniors and seniors (apply spring term sophomore year).
Interested students should contact the NROTC Rice University:
Commanding Officer
NROTC Unit Houston Consortium
Rice University, MS 556
6100 S. Main
Houston, Texas 77005
713-348-3940
E-mail: navy@rice.edu
See the course schedule for enrollment (registration) information.
Online & Special ProgramsThe University of Houston offers online undergraduate degree completion programs 100% online graduate programs for a true education without limits.
A complete list of undergraduate and graduate online programs can be found on our Online Degrees page.
In addition to online programs, the University of Houston also offers hybrid, short session, and non-credit courses.
Credit courses offered online include junior, senior, and graduate level courses from selected degree programs. Credit courses and programs offered online have the same prerequisites, content, and requirements as on-campus.
Non-credit courses offered online include areas emphasizing career training, skills building, and professional development. Many non-credit courses and programs offered online are self-paced and do not require admission to the University of Houston.
For further information about academic credit courses offered via UH Online & Special Programs, visit http://www.uh.edu/online/ or call 713-743-3327.
Phi Kappa PhiPhi Kappa Phi is a national honor society that recognizes superior scholarship in all academic disciplines at the university.
Founded in 1897, Phi Kappa Phi has as its primary objective the recognition and encouragement of superior scholarship. The University of Houston chapter, chartered in November 1949, is the only honor society on campus that is wholly university-wide and includes faculty members, administrators, and undergraduate and graduate students in every division of the university.
Each year Phi Kappa Phi elects to membership a limited number of juniors, seniors, and graduate or professional students who are of good character and have attained outstanding records of academic excellence at the university.
PROMESThe Cullen College of Engineering seeks to provide increased opportunities for students with diverse backgrounds. To implement this policy, the college has established a special program called PROMES (pronounced “promise”), the Program for Mastery of Engineering Studies. This program provides support in the academic, social, and financial areas, with strong emphasis on making a student’s first year in college a success. Incoming PROMES students enroll in special courses and workshops designed to lead to that success as well as providing an informal setting for community. Academic monitoring, tutoring, general orientation, and where applicable, career and personal counseling are all part of the program.
Financial aid for PROMES students is available through normal scholarship and financial aid programs, grants, special PROMES scholarships, and after the freshman year the Cooperative Education Program. The program’s annual Holiday Networking Party and spring PROMES Awards Banquet enhance the campus social life of PROMES students.
PROMES is open to engineering students of all ethnicities and nationalities.
For information, call 832-842-7021.
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