Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Plan Social Studies 4-8
Teach Children to Become World Citizens
If you've had a previous career and you're looking for a rewarding change that involves teaching kids the importance of becoming an involved citizen, a Post-Baccalaureate Certification Plan Social Studies 4-8 could be a great option. Your coursework in University of Houston-Clear Lake's accredited College of Education will help you gain the skills required to guide your fourth- through eighth-grade students to understand the necessity of active citizenship in their local community. You'll also help students discover the world through geography and map skills, cultural studies, as well as exploring current events and history.
Promote Civic Awareness
At UHCL, your professors are dedicated to ensuring you acquire the tools you'll need to become an effective classroom teacher. Under their guidance, your internship experience combined with your academic specialization courses and College of Education core requirements, will equip you to become a confident, effective teacher. Use your skills, life experiences and your passion to teach to positively impact students and motivate students to become informed, responsible citizens in their community.
Although it is not necessary for students holding at least a bachelor's degree and
seeking initial teacher certification to pursue a second bachelor's degree, those
who wish to do so must meet the university's lower-level requirements in addition
to the requirements for both teacher certification and the second degree, unless such
requirements were met through the completion of the first bachelor's degree. These
lower-level requirements are described in the Core section of the catalog.
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Admission Requirements
Eager to make your dreams come true by studying at UHCL? Make sure you have what it takes to begin your journey to success.
- How to Apply as a Freshman Student
- How to Apply as a Transfer Student
- How to Apply as an International Student
Degree Requirements
Educate yourself on the necessary course work at University of Houston-Clear Lake. We want you to succeed in the College of Education, so review the degree requirements for your preferred major.
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Plan Social Studies 4-8Cost Information
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Deadlines for Applying
- 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
Accreditations and Distinctions
The College of Education is accredited by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).
We've earned national recognition for accomplishment and innovation, including the Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence in Teacher Education.
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Plan Social Studies 4-8 Faculty
Kent Divoll
Doctoral Program Director and Professor of Curriculum and Instruction,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3634
Email: divoll@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1119