Districts have begun to ask generalist teachers to become ESL certified within a year of hire. By graduating from UHD’S Urban Education program, you will be prepared for your bilingual or ESL certification.

Active engagement in local classrooms allows candidates ample opportunity to practice and teach and be well prepared with hands-on experience. Support from mentor teacher and supervisor.

Less students in a classroom allows for greater interaction between students and faculty, and more opportunities to be involved in research and presentations.

Build an electronic portfolio which stays with you after graduation, and serves as a strong personal marketing source-portfolio for job interviews.

There are four Urban Education student organization that offer opportunities for students to attend conferences, receive professional development, and serve the community around a common education-related interest.

UHD is one of a few schools that accept transfer credits, regardless of age. In other words, your college credits don't ever expire!

Many of our students are working mature adults who find our variety of night, day, online, and weekend classes attractive and flexible. We also offer degrees for several majors in our Northwest, Cy-Fair and Kingwood campuses.