Understand Diversity in the U.S. and Globally
Expertise in diversity, world cultures, globalization and cross-cultural mediation is a valuable skill in today's job market. University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Bachelor of Science in Anthropology offers a unique focus on understanding diversity in its broadest sense in the United States and across the world. You will acquire skills in cross-cultural communication, research methods, critical thinking and writing, and qualitative research.
We make it easy to strengthen your degree, with concentrations that include:
- Social Justice;
- International and Global Studies;
- Latin American Studies;
- Middle Eastern Studies;
- Health in Cross-Cultural Perspectives;
- Immigration and Refugees;
- Globalization;
- and Women, Gender and Sexuality.
You can also complete this degree completely online, as long as you complete your core classes in the traditional classroom or transfer into UHCL with your basics on your transcript.
Gain Skills to Work in a Global City and a Changing World
The greater Houston area is currently the most diverse city in America. UHCL's Bachelor of Science in Anthropology prepares you for the future working in environments like Houston, as graduates from this program have launched careers in fields like education, social services, public relations and the arts.
Offered through the College of Human Sciences and Humanities, this program prepares you to be a global citizen by promoting skills for engaging responsibly and ethically in diverse communities in the United States and globally. Anthropology serves as an excellent foundation for a graduate degree in cross-cultural and global studies or other programs in the social sciences and humanities.
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Deadlines for Applying
- Freshman Deadlines
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Spring 2021
Priority - November 1
Final - December 1 -
Summer 2021
Priority - March 1
Final (Summer Session I & II) - May 1 -
Fall 2021
Priority - July 15
Final - August 1
- Transfer Deadlines
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Spring 2021Priority - January 5
Final - January 15 -
Summer 2021Priority - May 1
Final (Summer Session I) - May 26
Final (Summer Session II) - July 1 -
Fall 2021Priority - August 13
Final - August 18
Online applications close for transfer students after the Priority Deadline, the application will be extended to January 11th on ApplyTexas for Transfer students. Starting January 12th all transfer students interested in applying for Spring 2021 will need to have all official documents (transcripts from every college or university attended and application fee) in hand and will need to complete a paper application. Students who apply after the priority deadline must submit all required documentation with their paper application to the Office of Admissions and will be processed for late registration.
- International Deadlines
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Fall
Priority – March 1
Final – June 1 -
Spring
Priority – August 1
Final – November 1 -
Summer*
Priority – February 1
Final – April 20
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
UHCL Online
Bayou Building, Room 1406
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-212-1611
Make the most of a hectic schedule and study from home or the office through UHCL Online, offering the same level of excellence for more than 20 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs.
Hybrid
Hybrid programs combine the flexibility and convenience of online learning with the benefits of in-person instruction.
Anthropology B.S. Faculty

Maria Curtis
Associate Professor in Anthropology and Cross-Cultural Studies,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3429
Email: Curtis@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 2109.09

Christine Kovic
Professor of Anthropology and Cross-Cultural Studies,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3365
Email: kovic@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2617.04

Dawit Woldu
Associate Professor of Anthropology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3364
Email: woldu@uhcl.edu
Office: SSCB 2109.12