Special Education Supplemental Certificate
Become One of Your School’s Most Valuable Assets
As a Special Education teacher, you’ll be working to help students with various learning or developmental disabilities to remain challenged throughout their school day. Your certificate from University of Houston-Clear Lake’s College of Education will give you the skills to communicate effectively with your students and have the tools to design programs with the appropriate instructional modifications. You’ll also work with other teachers and professionals to plan and develop the best educational plan for your students.
Expand Your Career Options
UHCL leads Texas in teacher preparation. With the supplement, you have even more options
to achieve professional success. As a UHCL graduate, you’ll have the benefit of our
partnerships with area school districts and all the skills you need to excel in your
profession.
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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.
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.
Cost Information
Get schooled on the projected costs for tuition, books, supplies and more for your education degree from UHCL.
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Deadlines for Applying
- Graduate Deadlines
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FallNew Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
Returning UHCL Students - August 15 -
SpringNew Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
Returning UHCL Students - January 15 -
SummerNew Degree-Seeking Students - May 1
Returning UHCL Students - May 25
Please note, some graduate programs have special deadlines and requirements. For more information, go to How to Apply as a Graduate Student. The online application is scheduled to close for Graduate students after the Formal UHCL Student deadline of each semester.
Applying After the Priority Deadline
New, non-degree seeking, and returning UHCL students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information. A $50.00 Late Registration Fee or $50.00 Late Payment may apply.
Review the UHCL Academic Calendar for registration and payment dates and deadlines.
- 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
UH-Clear Lake at Pearland
1200 Pearland Pkwy
Pearland, Texas 77581
Phone: 281-212-1700
Since 2010, University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland has proudly served as an upper-level institution serving juniors, seniors, and graduate students in fields like business and behavioral science.
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.
Special Education Supplemental Certificate Faculty
Elizabeth Beavers
Program Director and Associate Professor of Special Education,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3513
Email: BeaversEA@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite B1325
Lana Kharabi-Yamato
Assistant Professor, Special Education,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3505
Email: bakers@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1325.09
Randy L. Seevers
Department Chair and Associate Professor of Counseling, Special Education, and Diversity,
Education
Contact number: 281- 283-3534
Email: seevers@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1321