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.
- How to Apply as a Freshman Student
- How to Apply as a Transfer Student
- How to Apply as an International Student
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:
- Environmental Biology Specialization Transfer Guide (PDF)
- Environmental Chemistry Specialization Transfer Guide (PDF)
- Environmental Geology Specialization Transfer Guide (PDF)
- Environmental Technology Specialization Transfer Guide (PDF)
- Physical Geology Specialization Transfer Guide (PDF)
Cost Information
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Deadlines for Applying
- Freshman Deadlines
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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
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Summer 2024Priority - May 1
Summer I Final - May 22
Summer II Final - June 28 -
Fall 2024Priority - August 1
Final - August 12
Returning UHCL Students - August 14 -
Spring 2025Priority - December 1
Final - January 6
Returning UHCL Students - January 8
- International Deadlines
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Fall
Priority Deadline - May 1
Extended Deadline - June 1 -
Spring
Deadline - October 1
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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
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Environmental Science B.S. Faculty
George Guillen
Professor of Environmental Science and Biology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3949
Email: guillen@uhcl.edu
Office: N116
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
Daniel Imrecke
Associate Professor of Geology and Environmental Science,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3766
Email: imrecke@uhcl.edu
Office: B3531-2
Marc Mokrech
GIS Lecturer ,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3960
Email: mokrech@uhcl.edu
Office: N128
Sachiyo Mukherji
Lecturer of Environmental Chemistry,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3789
Email: Mukherji@uhcl.edu
Office: B3237
Dongmin Sun
Professor of Environmental Science and Geology,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3787
Email: sundon@uhcl.edu
Office: B3525-10
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