UHD 2000/2001 Catalog UHD Catalog Home | General Information | Special Programs Table of Contents | Previous Section | Next Section | Index | How to Use the Online Catalog American Humanics Program Study Abroad Programs Disabled Student Services 21 American Humanics Program The University of Houston-Downtown is affiliated with American Humanics, the only national organization dedicated to preparing and certifying future nonprofit professionals to work with America’s youth and families. This innovative program of skill and knowledge competencies, co-curricular activities, internships, and course work complements and builds on a student’s chosen academic major. Students completing this intense program of study and service are ensured that they have the best preparation for challenging careers in the youth and human service nonprofit sector. Application forms and detailed information about the program are available in the Provost’s Office, 629 South. Study Abroad Programs The University of Houston-Downtown is a charter member of the Texas Consortium of Study Abroad Programs. Academic year and semester programs of study are available in Mexico, England, Ireland, France, Italy, Russia, Spain, the Czech Republic, Austria, Argentina, Australia, Japan, and South Africa. In addition to more formal courses of study, faculty-led programs are occasionally offered in conjunction with various academic classes. Recent faculty-led programs have visited China, Mexico, and Israel. All currently enrolled UH-Downtown students planning to take part in a UHD sponsored or approved study abroad program are eligible to apply for financial support from the International Education Student Fee Fund. Depending on the cost, program length, and student interest in a particular study abroad program, a limited number of grants up to $2,000 may be available to help supplement the cost of a study abroad program. Information on study abroad programs, scholarships and grants is available in the Provost’s Office, 629 South. Disabled Student Services Disabled Student Services meets the special needs of disabled students in the university. These services are designed to assist students and instructors with placement testing; priority registration and scheduling; academic advising and counseling; and testing accommodation, including taped and enlarged tests, and proctored, extended testing time. In addition, the staff advises instructors on classroom accommodation techniques, tutoring, faculty liaison/advocacy and community agency liaisons. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 stipulates that disabled students must be accommodated so that they may achieve at a level at which they are capable. More detailed information may be found in the Disabled Requirements Handbook of the Federal Programs Advisory Service, U.S. Department of Education. Additional information may be obtained in 903-South.