History B.A.
Learn to Think Like a Historian
Your Bachelor of Arts in History from University of Houston-Clear Lake will help you become a true historian who can craft, analyze and interpret stories about the past to better understand the human experience. Using documents, objects and other sources, we seek to view the past through the eyes of the people who experienced it. This endeavor--an exciting, ever-changing act of interpretation--enriches our knowledge of key developments across time, while also cultivating a deep empathy for humankind.
A Solid Foundation for a Successful Career
UHCL History majors work closely with dedicated faculty to learn about the people,
events and ideas that shaped daily life in places as far removed as Ancient Rome and
as familiar as the 21st century United States. More importantly, our majors acquire
valuable training in advanced critical thinking and writing--both skills that make
a Bachelor of Arts in History one of the most versatile degrees undergraduates can
earn.
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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.
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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 2026Priority - May 1
Summer I Final - May 20
Summer II Final - June 26 -
Fall 2026Priority - August 1
Final - August 10
Returning UHCL Students - August 12 -
Spring 2027Priority - December 1
Final - January 4
Returning UHCL Students - January 6
- 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. Faculty

Neal Dugre
Associate Professor of History, Department Chair of Humanities and Fine Arts,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3358
Email: Dugre@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Building 1508.26

Anne Gessler
Clinical Associate Professor of History, Coordinator of UHCL Common Reader Program,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3471
Email: gessler@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Building 2121.03

Adam Hodges
Professor of History, Program Director of History,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3395
Email: hodgesaj@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Building 1508.25

Cengiz Sisman
Professor of History,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3472
Email: sisman@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Building 2233.06

Pearl Young
Assistant Professor of History,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3317
Email: youngp@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Building 2121.09






