A bachelors’ or master’s degree from UHV will help you make your mark in your career and your life. As part of the UH System, UHV offers face-to-face programs in Victoria and Katy, and online programs that students can take from anywhere. You will get a quality higher education at an affordable price.
Use the search tool below to learn more about the majors and degrees UHV offers.
Accountancy, MAcc
- Business
The Master of Accountancy (MAcc) is a program designed to build on the fundamental accounting concepts learned in an undergraduate accounting program. If you are interested in topic areas such as auditing, data analysis, financial reporting and taxation, this is the right choice for you. The program will prepare you to pass the CPA exam making you 150-ready and very desirable to accounting firms.
Accounting, BBA
- Business
Accounting is one of the world's leading professions. So, if want to turn your attention to detail and affinity for numbers into a lucrative career with plenty of room for growth, then the Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting might be the perfect fit for you.
Administration and Supervision, MEd
- Education and Health Professions
With a Masters in Administration and Supervision degree you will gain a strong grounding in leadership competencies and theories that will prepare you to be an educational leader. Choose from one of our three tracks: General Leadership, Principal Certification or Superintendent Certification.
Administration and Supervision, MEd
Non-Public School Administration
- Education and Health Professions
This program mirrors our M.Ed. in Administration & Supervision with an emphasis on the Principalship, but it is designed specifically for those not wishing to seek certification from the State of Texas who desire to serve as administrators of non-public (i.e., private or faith-affiliated) schools.
Administration & Supervision, MEd
Organizational Leadership
- Education and Health Professions
Advance your career and become a standout leader with the Organizational Leadership M.Ed. program. Specialize your studies with courses in business, adult and higher education, counseling, special education, and other relevant fields to excel in leading an organization. Earn your master's degree and take your career to the next level.
Administration and Supervision, MEd
Principalship
- Education and Health Professions
You want to advance your career by making the move up to administration, whether as a principal, or head coach, or central office member. But to do that, you need your master's and your principal certificate. The Master Education in Administration and Supervision with an Emphasis on the Principalship program will allow you to earn your master's plus will prepare you to take the Principal Certification Exam.
Administration and Supervision, MEd
Superintendency
- Education and Health Professions
This degree is offered completely online, the Master of Education in Administration and Supervision with an Emphasis on the Superintendency, is designed for working professionals, giving you the flexibility you need to gain certification while still working full time.
Adult and Higher Education, MEd
- Education and Health Professions
The Masters of Adult and Higher Education degree is completely online, and it is designed to prepare practitioners to work with adult learners in various settings ranging from colleges and universities to healthcare to non-profit organizations. You can pursue the following study tracks: Higher Education, Adult Education or Discipline and Instruction.
Adult and Higher Education, MEd
Adult Education
- Education and Health Professions
Adult learners are no longer an uncommon segment of the student population, but they still face unique challenges in reaching their educational goals. The Master of Education in adult and higher education, adult education track, equips you with the skills you need to help adult learners navigate and overcome such hurdles.
Adult and Higher Education, MEd
Higher Education
- Education and Health Professions
If you currently work in a higher education setting—perhaps as faculty, staff, an advisor, student affairs professional, or administrator—the Master of Education in adult and higher education, higher education track, might be for you.
Applied Arts and Sciences, BAAS
- Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
If you have an associates degree in Applied Arts & Sciences or technical or vocational courses from an accredited community or technical college, then the Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences (BAAS) may be the degree for you.
Biology, BS
- Natural & Applied Science
The UHV Bachelor of Science in Biology program is designed to prepare undergraduates for a variety of careers in industry or academic laboratories. Our program focuses on three different areas: genetics/biotechnology, pre-health professional, and plant/environmental.
Biomedical Sciences, MS
- Natural & Applied Science
The Master's in biomedical sciences is a 36-hour program that prepares you for research, diagnostics, health monitoring, or treatment methods.
Certificate in Finance
- Business
Our certificate is a collection of MBA level finance courses that allow participants to achieve a deep understanding in the field without having to complete a full MBA.
Certificate in Marketing
- Business
Our certificate is a collection of MBA level marketing courses that allow participants to achieve a deep understanding in the field without having to complete a full MBA.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS
- Education and Health Professions
This Masters degree gives students the knowledge base and experience in the field of clinical mental health counseling. This knowledge base and experience encompasses the necessary counseling skills to work in the community agency, clinical mental health settings and in a variety of other mental health settings such as agencies, private practice, hospitals, VA centers, and integrated health centers.
Communication Design, BA
- Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Communication Design is the visual articulation of information that surrounds us every day in forms ranging from new and social media, to books and periodicals, to film and animation, as well as countless others.
Communication, BA/BS
- Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Communication graduates can be found in a variety of occupations and careers such as speechwriter, journalist, community affairs liaison, lobbyist, recruiter, personnel director and public relations specialist, to mention a few.
The Communication program is delivered in Victoria and online during traditional semesters and also as a FastTrak online accelerated, eight-week course to help working professionals finish their degree faster.
Computer Information Systems, BS
- Natural & Applied Science
The Computer Information Systems concentration is right for those students who know that they want to work in a business organization in a programming or non-programming, technical or management position. The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems is available with concentrations in Cyber Security and Data Science.
Computer Information Systems, MS
- Natural & Applied Science
The need for tech-savvy innovators who can keep up with the lightning speed at which technology evolves is at a high. The Masters of Computer Information Systems program at UHV are trained to meet those demands head-on by studying application and storage technologies, systems infrastructure, and software methods. UHV's Master’s program in Computer Information Systems also offers concentrations in Artificial Intelligennce, Cyber Security and Data Science.
Computer Science
- Natural & Applied Science
The computer science program emphasizes the development of the skills and analytical abilities necessary to specify, design, develop and manage computer-based solutions to commercial, scientific and industrial problems, and also to provide system level support and development.
Computer Science MS
- Natural & Applied Science
The Masters in Computer Science is a 36-hour program that prepares you for a management level or higher career that focuses on the theoretical and engineering aspects of computer science.
Construction Management
- Business
Do you aspire to supervise a variety of construction projects from start to finish or even run your own construction company? If so, the Bachelor of Business Administration in Construction Management is the perfect fit for you.
This program will prepare you for a wide range of careers:
- Construction Project Manager
- Site Engineer
- General Contractor
- Field Engineer
- New Development Manager
- And more!
Core Subject 4th-8th Grade Teaching Certificate
- Education and Health Professions
Once you successfully complete your coursework for the Bachelor of Science in interdisciplinary studies' 4th–8th Grade track, you’ll receive either the Core Subject 4–8 Teaching Certificate from the State of Texas.
Core Subject Early Childhood-6th Grade Teaching Certificate
- Education and Health Professions
Once you successfully complete your coursework for the Bachelor of Science in interdisciplinary studies' early childhood-through-grade-six grade (EC–6) track, you’ll receive either the Core Subject EC–6 Teaching Certificate from the State of Texas.
Counseling Psychology MA
- Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
The program will prepare you to assess and to provide psychotherapy or counseling to people in need. It has a strong clinical component and meets the academic requirements for the Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential.
Creative Writing
- Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Creative Writing will prepare students for careers and jobs in writing, publishing, and teaching.
Creative Writing MFA
- Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Offered both online and face-to-face, the Masters in Creative Writing is a low-residency program, nationally ranked for its convenience and affordability.
Criminal Justice
- Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
If you are interested in understanding criminal behavior, researching how crime can be prevented and developing effective criminal rehabilitation methods, then a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice may be your answer.
Criminal Justice MA
- Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
With a Master of Arts degree in Criminal Justice will be prepared for success in a variety of criminal justice careers such as law enforcement, corrections, and social services.
Curriculum and Instruction, MEd
- Education and Health Professions
The Masters in Curriculum and Instruction is where the latest research in education meets experiential learning and expert instruction to help you become a leader in the field of education. The degree offers several education concentrations and certifications that will challenge, inspire, and prepare you to make a difference in the world.
Curriculum and Instruction, MEd
Elementary Education
- Education and Health Professions
Elementary education teachers help children learn and grow and prepare them for the next stages in their education. The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, elementary education, with an early childhood concentration helps you do just that by enhancing your teaching and classroom skills and providing you the opportunity to do research within your interest area.
Curriculum and Instruction, MEd
Elementary Math Education
- Education and Health Professions
The online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with an elementary math concentration will allow you to teach elementary level mathematics. You can concentrate your math education degree for early childhood through grade six or for grades four through eight.
Curriculum and Instruction, MEd
Literacy Studies
- Education and Health Professions
Our fully online master’s in curriculum and instruction with a literacy concentration is built to give you the skillset you need to assist and assess students requiring extra reading and writing help.
Curriculum and Instruction, MEd
Literacy Studies, Reading Specialist
- Education and Health Professions
Become a certified reading specialist in our fully online master’s in curriculum and instruction literacy studies, reading specialist degree. Throughout your studies, you’ll learn effective strategies for assisting children who struggle with literacy to become confident, independent readers and writers.
Curriculum and Instruction, MEd
Secondary Education
- Education and Health Professions
The Master of Education degree in curriculum and instruction, higher education and secondary concentration is for teachers who want to enhance their secondary-level teaching skills, gain accreditation for teaching dual-credit high school courses, or obtain the credentials for teaching at community colleges.
Data Science MS
- Natural & Applied Science
Data science is rapidly evolving and exciting field. Students who earn a degree in Data Science have a wide range of careers available to them. UHV’s Master of Science in Data Science is designed especially for students who are looking for careers in data analytics and applied artificial intelligence.
Digital Gaming and Simulation
- Natural & Applied Science
UHV’s BS of Digital Gaming and Simulation will help you build and develop technical skills to look into and participate in the fast-growing broad field of creative technologies, that include (but it is not limited to) digital games, digital arts, computer animations, virtual/augmented/mixed reality, and VFX (visual effects).
Dyslexia Education Certificate
- Education and Health Professions
UHV's Dyslexia Education Certificate program is for educators who want to better serve the needs of students with dyslexia. Students in the graduate program or non-degree seeking students will take three online courses focused on dyslexia instruction. Upon completion of the courses, students will receive a certificate from UHV and can take the Knowledge and Practice Examination for Effective Reading Instruction (KPEERI) to become a nationally certified Structured Literacy Teacher.
Educational Diagnostician Certification
- Education and Health Professions
Students who have a Master’s Degree and teaching certification can obtain Educational Diagnostician Certification through the Special Education Department.
Educational Technology, MEd
- Education and Health Professions
Technology is a fundamental part of the way we interact with the world, and our Masters in Educational Technology is designed to teach you how to make it an effective, integral part of the learning process.
Curriculum and Instruction, MEd
Elementary Science Education
- Education and Health Professions
Elementary education teachers help children learn and grow and prepare them for the next stages in their education. The MEd in curriculum and instruction, elementary science education concentration helps you do just that by enhancing your teaching and classroom skills and providing you the opportunity to do research within your interest area.
English
- Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
A Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities-English provides you with a liberal arts education that can be valuable in a wide range of jobs and career fields in educational institutions, advertising agencies, radio and TV broadcasting, public relations firms, business and nonprofit organizations, government agencies, literary agencies, professional associations.
Curriculum and Instruction, MEd
English as a Second Language
- Education and Health Professions
The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in English as a Second Language/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages will help you develop a solid academic foundation in second language theory and pedagogy in teaching English or any language as a second language in cross-cultural situations.
Entrepreneurship
- Business
As a student in the College of Business's BBA in Entrepreneurship program, you will learn from top business experts who have started companies of their own and know what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur.
Finance
- Business
Business students majoring in Finance will learn about capital budgeting, investments, risk management, currency exposure, insurance, real estate, and valuation techniques.
Forensic Psychology MA
- Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
The Masters of Forensic Psychology is a 63-hour program that prepares you to become a licensed mental health worker in the field of forensics.
Global MBA
- Business
Gain the confidence and knowledge to move into higher-level positions with the AACSB-accredited Global Master of Business Administration in:
Health Studies
- Education and Health Professions
Are you interested in helping people live longer and healthier lives? Are you interested in making a positive impact on the people who live around you? If so, then a Bachelor’s of Science (BS) in Health Studies may be of great interest to you.
Healthcare Administration
- Business
One of the fastest growing sectors of the economy is healthcare. Skilled administrators are vital in this field to ensure that healthcare organizations operate efficiently, effectively, and profitably.
History
- Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
A Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities-History provides you with a liberal arts education that can be valuable in career fields such as law, public administration, public service and education.
Human Resources Management
- Business
Human resources management is a discipline that has experienced a large increase in jobs in recent years. This trend is expected to continue as corporations and not-for-profit organizations always need experts that help them handle their most valuable resources - employees.
Interdisciplinary Studies MA
- Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Our Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) program allows you to choose two or more concentrations in which to focus your degree.
International Business
- Business
Globalization of the world economy, international trade, and the growth of multinational firms have created an increasing demand for managers who are equipped to address the complexities of international business.
Kinesiology Exercise Sports Science Specialization
- Education and Health Professions
Prepare for careers including fitness trainer, exercise technologist, and strength and conditioning coach, or future graduate studies in exercise sports science. Recognized by the NSCA Education Recognition Program (ERP).
Kinesiology K-12 Teaching Certificate
- Education and Health Professions
Empower children through physical education to lead active and healthy lives. The Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology focuses on those preparing to get certified in EC-12 all level physical education.
Kinesiology Pre-Allied Health
- Education and Health Professions
Prepare to attend physical or occupational therapy school. Enroll in Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology, Pre-Allied Health specialization.
Kinesiology Sports Management Specialization
- Education and Health Professions
Seeking a career with professional or amateur sports organizations, and collegiate athletic programs? Prepare for jobs in that include facility management, marketing and promotion, and sales.
Management
- Business
The Management degree offers a broad range of career opportunities. Students develop the ability to plan, organize, make decisions, communicate, and lead effectively in a variety of settings.
Marketing
- Business
Marketing is at the "core" of any business, as every company exists by offering a product or service that meets (exceeds) customer needs and by staying in touch to keep customers satisfied.
Mathematics
- Natural & Applied Science
As advancements in science and technology lead to expanding applications of mathematics, graduates with mathematical skills will be very marketable for positions in insurance, business, government, research, pharmaceuticals and mathematics education reform.
Nursing
- Education and Health Professions
We offer an innovative RN to BSN online program. The curriculum builds on the RN’s knowledge and skills and prepares the nurse to meet the challenges of the dynamic and complex health care environment.
Political Science
- Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
If you are interested in working in or near our political system, a Bachelor of Science in Political Science will help you develop the skills needed to succeed.
The Political Science programs are delivered face-to-face and online in Victoria and also as FastTrak online eight-week courses.
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification
- Education and Health Professions
If you already have a bachelor’s degree but are interested in becoming a teacher, consider our post-baccalaureate (PB) certification.
Principal Certification
- Education and Health Professions
Make the move into leadership. Equip with the knowledge and skills to hold K-12 educational leadership, and prepare for certification as a principal.
Professional School Counseling MS
- Education and Health Professions
Designed to provide knowledge and skills for school counselor certification and provide a program of courses that satisfies requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license.
Psychology
- Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
A Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Psychology can lead to jobs in a wide range of human services fields.
Publishing MS
- Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
The Masters in Publishing is an academic degree program which focuses on the history, development, and current practice of publishing. The program integrates literary and cultural studies with practical skills that reflect the dynamic technological changes within the publishing industry.
Reading Specialist Certification
- Education and Health Professions
A certified reading specialist assists children who struggle with literacy to become confident, independent readers and writers. The fully online Reading Specialist Certification program gives you the knowledge, research, and strategies for success on the TExES #151 exam and in your career postgraduation.
Secondary Teacher Certification
- Natural & Applied Science
Secondary Teacher Certification qualifies you to teach a specific topic in middle and high school. UHV offers the following degree programs with a Secondary Teacher Certification option:
- Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Bachelor of Arts Humanities in English
- Bachelor of Arts Humanities in History
- Bachelor of Arts in Math
- Bachelor of Science in Math
- Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
Spanish
- Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Our Spanish Program provides effective training for first time Spanish language students, as well as perfecting the skills of the bilingual learner.
Special Education, MEd
- Education and Health Professions
Interested in working with people with disabilities? Earn your Master’s Degree in Special Education completely online at UHV. Prepare to engage in activities related to informal assessment, behavior assessment/intervention, diagnostic teaching and program planning.
Special Education, MEd
Applied Behavior Analysis
- Education and Health Professions
Educators and professionals working with people with disabilities in schools, community service agencies, clinics as well as residential settings wishing to obtain knowledge and expertise in the area of Applied Behavior Analysis can get their Master of Education in Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis at UHV
Special Education, MEd
Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Education and Health Professions
Our fully online Master of Education in Special Education, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), gives you the knowledge base and practice to become an ethical, competent, and caring teacher and decision maker for students affected by autism.
Special Education, MEd
Diagnostician Certification
- Education and Health Professions
If you know the field of special education is where your passion is, consider the Educational Diagnosticians Certification. The program will help you develop the specialized skillset and knowledge base to assess and diagnose children with learning difficulties.
Special Education Teacher Certification
- Education and Health Professions
The field of special education needs passionate teachers with the specialized skills to work with students with learning difficulties. You bring the passion, and our Special Education Teacher Certification program will bring the foundation in special education instruction and management you need to reach your career goals.
Sport Management MS
- Education and Health Professions
The graduate program in sport management prepares students for careers in the sport industry. Students will explore theories and principles of leadership and management as it applies to sport programs and facilities.
Strategic MBA
- Business
The Strategic MBA program takes a cross-disciplinary approach to complex business problems. The courses are designed to prepare you as the business strategist in your chosen field while widening your knowledge in a concentration of your choice. Available concentrations include Accounting, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resources Management, Management, Marketing, Nonprofit Leadership and Supply Chain Management.
Superintendent Certification
- Education and Health Professions
Completely Online. Designed for working professionals, giving you the flexibility you need. Take classes from active or former superintendents who enrich learning by relating course work to professional experiences.
Supply Chain Management
- Business
In today's complex global business environment organizations' success depends on an efficient and effective supply chain. With a high demand of experts in the field, Supply chain management experts command high salaries to help organizations manage complex interdependencies in a globalized environment
Teacher Certification
- Education and Health Professions
Begin your path to be a certified teacher in Texas. Students seeking the Bachelor of Science Interdisciplinary Studies (BSIS) degree may choose between UHV’s Early Childhood-through-sixth (EC-6) program and the four-through-eight (4-8) program.
University Studies
- Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Our University Studies online programs feature a diverse curriculum that covers multiple disciplines, with an emphasis on communication and management skills as well as either foreign language studies for a B.A. or math and science studies for a B.S. which make you more attractive to potential employers.
This University Studies program is delivered online in traditional semesters and also as a FastTrak online accelerated, eight-week course to help working professionals finish their degree faster.
Victoria Online Initial Certification for Educators
- Education and Health Professions
Have your bachelor’s degree? Interested in becoming certified to teach in Texas? Finish teacher certification in as little as one year. EC-6,4-6; secondary: math, science, history, business, computer science, English; K-12: Spanish, speech.
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