Bachelor of Science in Education with Core Subjects EC-6 and Special Education EC-12
Help Each Student in Your Classroom Succeed
Your Bachelor of Science in Education with Core Subjects EC-6 and Special Education EC-12 from the University of Houston-Clear Lake will prepare you to educate children from early childhood through sixth grade, and with your certification in Special Education, you’ll be able to do so much more. As student populations grow and become more diverse, there is an increase in the number of students with special needs who require additional support to address their specific learning, emotional, mental or physical challenges. You will have the skills to help all students, regardless of their academic challenges, to achieve a higher level of success.
Become One of Your School’s Most Valuable Resources
Special education teachers are a valued resource in the school environment. You’ll
also work with general education teachers, counselors, social workers, school superintendents,
administrators and parents to create a team spirit to address your students' needs.
You’ll be equipped to work in a classroom, a resource center or another setting in
your school to teach students, depending on their needs. As student populations continue
to increase and become more diverse, employment of special education teachers is expected
to increase faster than average. Your Bachelor of science from University of Houston-Clear
Lake’s College of Education equips you with the training you’ll need to be a coveted
member of any school’s faculty.
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Admission Requirements
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Degree Requirements
Ready to learn about the classes you need to take to earn your degree from the College of Education at University of Houston-Clear Lake? Find out all you need to know about the required course work, complete with options for electives.
Bachelor of Science in Education with Core Subjects EC-6 and Special Education EC-12
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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Spring 2024Priority - December 1
Final - January 8
Returning UHCL Students - January 10 -
Summer 2024Priority - May 1
Summer I Final - May 22
Summer II Final - June 28 -
Fall 2024Priority - August 1
Final - August 12
Returning UHCL Students - August 14
- International Deadlines
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Fall
Final Deadline - April 1
Document Deadline - April 15
Early Deadline - February 4 (Computer Science, Computer Information System, Data Science)
Document Deadline - February 15 -
Spring
Final Deadline - October 1
Document Deadline - October 15
Early Deadline - August 1 (Computer Science, Computer Information System, Data Science)
Document Deadline - August 15 -
Summer*
Final Deadline - March 1
Document Deadline - March 15
Early Deadline - February 4 (Computer Science, Computer Information System, Data Science)
Document Deadline - February 15
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 State Board for Educator Certification/Texas Education Agency.
We’ve earned national recognition for accomplishment and innovation, including the Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence in Teacher Education.
Bachelor of Science in Education with Core Subjects EC-6 and Special Education EC-12 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

Suzanne Brown
Department Chair and Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3536
Email: browns@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1119

Kent Divoll
Doctoral Program Director and Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3634
Email: divoll@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1119

Leslie Gauna
Assistant Professor of Studies in Language and Culture,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3576
Email: gauna@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1325

Judith Márquez
Professor of Studies in Language and Culture,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3591
Email: marquez@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1325

Heather Pule
Assistant Professor of Literacy, Language Arts, and Literature,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3577
Email: pule@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1325
Roberta Raymond
Program Director and Associate Professor of Literacy, Language Arts, and Literature
Studies Program,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3593
Email: raymond@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1325

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

Debra Shulsky
Program Director and Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3607
Email: shulsky@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1119

Carol Waters
Assistant Professor, STEM,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3503
Email: WatersC@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 1119

Laurie Weaver
Program Director and Professor of Studies in Language and Culture,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3584
Email: weaver@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1325

Omah M. Williams-Duncan
Associate Professor of Teacher Education - STEM Emphasis,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3547
Email: duncano@uhcl.edu
Office: B1119-4