Many employment positions with the City Houston require that an applicant has achieved a certain level of formal education. High school or college graduation are common requirements. Applicants may be required to submit documents to show that they have achieved either a high school diploma or a college degree.


DOCUMENTATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

Some jobs may require additional proof of education. Review the job announcement for specific requirements.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to prove that he/she meets the specific education requirements listed on the announcement for a specific examination.

Applicants may verify completion of high school or its equivalent by presenting one of the following:


DOCUMENTATION FOR COLLEGE DEGREE

STATEMENT OF POLICY: ACCREDITATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

For the purpose of meeting application examination requirements, the City of Houston recognizes degrees from colleges and universities that are accredited by agencies recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE), and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

You may also wish to check the U.S. Department of Education’s database of accredited institutions and programs.


FOREIGN AND NON-ACCREDITED SCHOOLS

Applicants who possess a degree from a college or university that is not accredited as described may avail themselves of either of two options:
  1. Applicants may submit their education documents to any accredited United States graduate school which offers advanced training in the field of study required or implied by terms of the announcement of the examination.

    From that accredited institution, applicants may obtain a written statement that their educational background qualifies them for entrance to a program of graduate studies or an official transcript from the US graduate school indicating accepted degree level.

    Such statement or transcript should accompany the application for examination to the City of Houston to avoid delays.

  2. Alternatively, applicants may apply, for a fee, to an accredited evaluation agency for a statement of degree equivalency. The evaluation of foreign diplomas or degrees shall be at the expense of the candidate. The City of Houston does not endorse any particular service. The evaluation should accompany the application for examination to the City of Houston to avoid delays.


Department Information

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