History B.A. with Grades 7-12 Social Studies Certification
Teach Future Generations about Human Society
Great social studies teachers teach their students to celebrate diversity, model democracy,
and inspire their students to work for social justice. With your UHCL Bachelor of
Arts in History and teacher certification in social studies 7-12, you’ll become one
of those great teachers. You will develop the ability to frame history as a series
of past events that impact the future, while teaching your students how to be engaged,
competent citizens living in a democracy.
You will also learn how to problem-solve, think critically and analytically, do research,
work collaboratively, and communicate their perspectives on historical themes, both
orally and in writing. Your certification in social studies enables you to teach history,
government, geography, and economics.
Launching Your Career in Education
UHCL’s committed College of Education and College of Human Sciences and Humanities
faculty will provide you with a strong foundation, both academically and pedagogically,
along with extensive field experiences for prospective social studies teachers. You
will begin your student teaching once you have passed all of your required state teacher
certification exams, ensuring that you’ll enter the classroom with a sense of complete
preparation and confidence. Your professors maintain a close partnership with multiple
school districts, promoting UHCL students' placement in those systems. Additionally,
with facilitation from the Center for Career Development, you'll attend a job fair
every semester.
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Admission Requirements
University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Human Science and Humanities wants to help you reach your educational goals. Discover the admissions requirements that will let you become the next UHCL Hawk.
- 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.
History, Social Studies 7-12 Certification, B.A.Transfer Guide (PDF)
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. with Grades 7-12 Social Studies Certification 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






