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.
- 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.
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
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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
Humanities B.A. Faculty
Lauren R. Cannady
Assistant Professor of Humanities,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3315
Email: cannady@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB2109.17
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
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
Daniel Silvermintz
Professor of Humanities,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3326
Email: Silvermintz@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Building, Suite 2529.02