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Behavioral Sciences B.S.

Match Your Course of Study to Fit Your Career Interest

Certain topics related to human behavior and social problems are too complex to be covered by one academic discipline. That's why the interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Sciences at University of Houston-Clear Lake includes coursework in anthropology, psychology, sociology, criminology, social work and geography, which can be combined according to your academic goals and interests. Students obtaining a Behavioral Sciences degree through UHCL's College of Human Sciences and Humanities learn from faculty members that cross multiple disciplines and are leaders in their respective fields.

Prepare for an Array of Lucrative Career Options

Career opportunities include social and community service organizations, cultural organizations, and governmental service organizations. Your experience and knowledge base will expand through interdisciplinary coursework and experiences.

Consider a concentration in:

  • Anthropology
  • Criminology
  • Geography
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Social Work

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Admission Requirements

University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Human Science and Humanities wants to help you reach your educational goals. Discover the admissions requirements that will let you become the next UHCL Hawk.



Degree Requirements

Understanding the classes you need to take for your degree at University of Houston-Clear Lake is crucial to planning out your education. The buttons below will allow you to view the full degree requirements and give you an understanding of your academic experience. If you are currently attending a community college in Texas, click on the "Transfer Guide" button to view what classes can be taken at your local community college, and transferred to UHCL to complete your degree.


Behavioral Sciences, B.S.Transfer Guide (PDF)


Cost Information

Examine how much it could cost to receive a degree from the College of Human Sciences and Humanities at UHCL.


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Deadlines for Applying

  • Freshman Deadlines
  • Fall

    Priority - July 15 
    Final - August 1 

  • Spring

    Priority - November 1
    Final - December 1 

  • Summer

    Priority - March 1
    Final (Summer Session I & II) - May 1 


  • Transfer Deadlines
  • Summer 2024
    Priority - May 1
    Summer I Final - May 22
    Summer II Final - June 28
  • Fall 2024
    Priority - August 1
    Final - August 12
    Returning UHCL Students - August 14
  • Spring 2025
    Priority - December 1
    Final - January 6
    Returning UHCL Students - January 8

  • International Deadlines
  • Fall

    Priority Deadline - May 1
    Extended Deadline - June 1

  • Spring

    Deadline - October 1

  • Summer*

    Deadline - April 1

For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.

Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline

*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.


Locations

University of Houston-Clear Lake

University of Houston-Clear Lake

2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600

About UHCL

UH-Clear Lake at Pearland

UH-Clear Lake at Pearland

1200 Pearland Pkwy
Pearland, Texas 77581
Phone: 281-212-1700

Since 2010, University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland has proudly served as an upper-level institution serving juniors, seniors, and graduate students in fields like business and behavioral science.

About UHCL at Pearland


Behavioral Sciences B.S. Faculty

Stephen Cherry
Stephen Cherry

Stephen Cherry

Professor of Sociology,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3434
Email: cherry@uhcl.edu
Office: B2233

Stephen Cherry Faculty Bio

Maria Curtis
Maria Curtis

Maria Curtis

Professor in Anthropology and Cross-Cultural Studies,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3429
Email: Curtis@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 2109.09

Maria Curtis Faculty Bio

Kimberly Dodson
Kimberly Dodson

Kimberly Dodson

Professor, Criminology Program Director,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3492
Email: dodsonk@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2617.02

Kimberly Dodson Faculty Bio

Giazú Enciso Domínguez
Giazú Enciso Domínguez

Giazú Enciso Domínguez

Assistant Professor of Critical Social Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Email: giazuenciso@uhcl.edu
Office: B2329.13

Giazú Enciso Domínguez Faculty Bio

Hae Rim (Helen) Jin
Hae Rim (Helen) Jin

Hae Rim (Helen) Jin

Associate Professor of Criminology,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3459
Email: jin@uhcl.edu
Office: Arbor Central 1307.19

Hae Rim (Helen) Jin Faculty Bio

Heather Kanenberg
Heather Kanenberg

Heather Kanenberg

Department Chair of Health, Human, and Biomedical Sciences and Professor of Social Work,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3458
Email: kanenbergh@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2617

Heather Kanenberg Faculty Bio

Angela Kelling
Angela Kelling

Angela Kelling

Associate Professor of Psychology and Program Director of Behavioral Science,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3488
Email: KellingA@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2617-141

Angela Kelling Faculty Bio

Christine Kovic
Christine Kovic

Christine Kovic

Professor of Anthropology and Cross-Cultural Studies,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3365
Email: kovic@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2617.04

Christine Kovic Faculty Bio

Jeff Lash
Jeff Lash

Jeff Lash

Professor of Geography,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3417
Email: Lash@uhcl.edu
Office: SSB2109.02

Jeff Lash Faculty Bio

Amy Lucas
Amy Lucas

Amy Lucas

Associate Professor of Sociology,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3413
Email: Lucas@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2121.04

Amy Lucas Faculty Bio

Mike McMullen
Michael McMullen

Michael McMullen

Professor of Sociology,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3435
Email: McMullen@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2617.13

Michael McMullen Faculty Bio

Georgina Moreno
Georgina Moreno

Georgina Moreno

Associate Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3384
Email: morenog@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2121.10

Georgina Moreno Faculty Bio

Christine Walther
Christine Walther

Christine Walther

Professor of Psychology,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3463
Email: walther@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2233.10

Christine Walther Faculty Bio

Dawit Woldu
Dawitt Woldu

Dawit Woldu

Associate Professor of Anthropology,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3364
Email: woldu@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 2109.12

Dawit Woldu Faculty Bio