The university and the Cullen College of Engineering seek to provide increased opportunities for minority students. This program provides support in the academic, social, and financial areas, with a strong emphasis on making students' first year in college a success. A course in problem solving helps them gain greater proficiency in this area. Academic monitoring, tutoring, general orientation, and where applicable, career and personal counseling are all part of the program. AH certification is recognized by 12 national youth and human service organizations as well as a growing number of Houston and Harris County affiliated agencies that provide internships and job placement both locally and nationally.
Students enroll in elective and other courses that fit within their chosen degree requirements.
Academic advising and assistance in the certification process is provided by the project manager of the Center for Youth Service Professionals, a project of the Graduate School of Social Work. Financial assistance is available through American Humanics, Inc. for students who have actively participated in AHSA for six months. Upon completion of the degree and the ROTC program, students may be offered a regular or reserve commission in the United States Army. The four-year program is taken in two phases. The basic course is taken in the freshman and sophomore years.