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Humanities B.A.

Join the Discussion of the Human Experience

Thrive in today’s global environment with a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from University of Houston-Clear Lake. You will gain a strong foundation in the liberal arts, emphasizing the development of skills such as critical and visual analysis, research and writing, which will serve you and future employers well. The B.A. in Humanities is also excellent preparation for post-graduate studies. Our graduates pursue law school, as well as careers in education, public service, advertising, technical writing, museum work, public humanities and many other professions. This College of Human Sciences and Humanities degree offers a strong, flexible pre-professional education in the liberal arts.

Gain Cross-Disciplinary, Cross-Cultural Experiences

Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from UHCL’s College of Human Sciences and Humanities engage in discussions of major works from many cultures and across time as they explore the human condition. With guidance advisers and esteemed faculty, students can gain a grounding in the fundamental theories by selecting an area of concentration. Options include art history, film studies, global studies, healthcare studies, literature, philosophy, pre-law and religious studies.

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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.



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.


Humanities, B.A.Transfer Guide (PDF)


Cost Information

Investigate the direction of your future with this look into the prospective costs of a degree from 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 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


Humanities B.A. Faculty

Lauren R. Cannady
Lauren Cannady

Lauren R. Cannady

Assistant Professor of Humanities,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3315
Email: cannady@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB2109.17

Lauren R. Cannady Faculty Bio

Sarah Costello
Sarah Costello

Sarah Costello

Department Chair of Liberal Arts and Professor of Art History,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3342
Email: costello@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2121.10

Sarah Costello Faculty Bio

Philip Kelleher

Philip Kelleher

Assistant Professor of Art History,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3386
Email: kelleher@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB.2.109.15

Philip Kelleher Faculty Bio

Shreerekha Pillai
Shreerekha Pillai

Shreerekha Pillai

Associate Dean and Professor of Humanities,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3401
Email: pillai@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 1529.06

Shreerekha Pillai Faculty Bio

Daniel Silvermintz
Daniel Silvermintz

Daniel Silvermintz

Professor of Humanities,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3326
Email: Silvermintz@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Building, Suite 2529.02

Daniel Silvermintz Faculty Bio