History B.A. with Grades 7-12 History Certification
Teaching the Past to Future Generations
The best history teachers bring the past alive and show their students that history involves much more than facts and dates. Combining a Bachelor of Arts in History with grades 7 - 12 history certification from University of Houston-Clear Lake prepares you to engage your future students in creative and meaningful explorations of the past. Your training in historical thinking, advanced writing and pedagogy will equip you with the tools you need to help your students understand the past and to see their own world in new ways.
Launching Your Career in Education
Dedicated faculty in the History program and the College of Education work to provide
you with a strong foundation in both history and pedagogy. This degree plan combines
coursework with comprehensive exams (TExES) and a student teaching experience to prepare
you for certification. College of Education faculty also maintain close partnerships
with local school districts to facilitate job placement post-graduation.
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Admission Requirements
So, have we convinced you that University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Human Science and Humanities is the next step in your pursuit of academic success? Learn what it takes to be admitted to help you reach your educational goals.
- 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 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.
History, History 7-12 Certification, B.A.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 2025Priority - May 1
Summer I Final - May 21
Summer II Final - June 27 -
Fall 2025Priority - August 1
Final - August 11
Returning UHCL Students - August 13 -
Spring 2026Priority - December 1
Final - January 5
Returning UHCL Students - January 7
- International Deadlines
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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
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
History B.A. with Grades 7-12 History Certification Faculty

Thaís R. S. de Sant'Ana
Assistant Professor of History,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Email: santana@uhcl.edu

Neal Dugre
Associate Professor of History,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3358
Email: Dugre@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 1508.04

Barbara Hales
Professor of History,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3411
Email: hales@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1508

Adam Hodges
Professor of History,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3395
Email: hodgesaj@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 1508-25

Jeremy Piercy
Assistant Professor of Early European History,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3466
Email: piercy@uhcl.edu
Office: B2233.04

Cengiz Sisman
Professor of History,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3472
Email: sisman@uhcl.edu
Office: B2233.04

Pearl Young
Assistant Professor of History,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3317
Email: youngp@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2233.09