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Environmental Science B.S.

Investigate the Intersection of the Environment and People

With a B.S. in Environmental Science from University of Houston-Clear Lake, you’ll study the effects of natural and unnatural processes and its interactions of the physical components of the planet on the environment. You will enjoy small classes and award-winning faculty members with a pulse on the industry.

You can also specialize in one of the following areas of study:

  • Environmental Biology
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Environmental Geology
  • Environmental Technology
  • Physical Geology

Expand Your Career Opportunities

Using an interdisciplinary approach that crosses science and cultural studies, this degree will prepare you for any number of jobs where environmental issues are addressed, whether in the private sector or governmental agencies. And depending on your specialization, you can become an environmental scientist, biologist, chemist, geologist, or industrial hygiene manager.

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Admission Requirements

Explore what the future holds for you by attending University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Science and Engineering. Find out now what it takes to be admitted.


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 links 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, see each "Transfer Guide" to view what classes can be taken at your local community college, and transferred to UHCL to complete your degree.

Environmental Science, B.S.

Environment Science B.S. Transfer Guides:


Cost Information

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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 2025
    Priority - May 1
    Summer I Final - May 21
    Summer II Final - June 27
  • Fall 2025
    Priority - August 1
    Final - August 11
    Returning UHCL Students - August 13
  • Spring 2026
    Priority - December 1
    Final - January 5
    Returning UHCL Students - January 7

  • International Deadlines
  • Fall

    Freshman Final Deadline - Apply by June 1

    Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by July 15

  • Spring

    Freshman Final Deadline - Apply by October 1

    Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by December 15

  • Summer*

    Freshman - Application Not Accepted for Summer Semester.

    Transfer Final Deadline - Apply by May 1

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

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


Locations

University of Houston-Clear Lake

University of Houston-Clear Lake

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

About UHCL


Environmental Science B.S. Faculty

Cindy Howard
Cynthia Howard

Cynthia L. Howard

Department Chair of Environmental Sciences and Professor of Biology and Environmental Science,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3745
Email: howard@uhcl.edu
Office: 3525-12

Cynthia L. Howard Faculty Bio

Daniel Imrecke
Daniel Imrecke

Daniel Imrecke

Associate Professor of Geology and Environmental Science,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3766
Email: imrecke@uhcl.edu
Office: B3531-2

Daniel Imrecke Faculty Bio

Marc Mokrech

Marc Mokrech

GIS Lecturer ,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3960
Email: mokrech@uhcl.edu
Office: N128

Marc Mokrech Faculty Bio

Sachiyo Mukherji
Sachiyo Mukherji

Sachiyo Mukherji

Senior Lecturer of Environmental Sciences,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3789
Email: Mukherji@uhcl.edu
Office: B3237

Sachiyo Mukherji Faculty Bio

Dongmin Sun
Dongmin Sun

Dongmin Sun

Professor of Environmental Science and Geology,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3787
Email: sundon@uhcl.edu
Office: B3525-10

Dongmin Sun Faculty Bio

Carl Zhang
Chunlong Zhang

Chunlong (Carl) Zhang

Program Director of Environmental Science and Professor of Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry,
Science and Engineering

Contact number: 281-283-3746
Email: zhang@uhcl.edu
Office: B3531

Chunlong (Carl) Zhang Faculty Bio