Bachelor of Science in Education with Core Subjects EC-6 (Early Childhood Concentration)
A Flexible, Practical Degree Option for Elementary Educators
A child's early school experiences are critical and lay the foundation for their future academic success. Your Bachelor of Science in Education - Core Subjects EC-6 with a concentration in Early Childhood Education from the University of Houston-Clear Lake prepares you with skills needed to help cultivate healthy growth in children. With your Core Subjects EC-6 teacher certification, you'll be well trained to teach in an elementary school classroom. Your coursework will include the study of child and adolescent development, learning theories, curriculum and assessment, and language development for EC-6 content areas. You will also spend extensive time in elementary classrooms completing field-based observations and assignments prior to student teaching.
Teach Young Children from Diverse Backgrounds and Positively Impact Children for a Lifetime
You will work with with children during their years of when they make great strides
in their understanding and mastery of the principles of reading, writing, math, science,
social studies, and artistic expression. You will also play a major role in motivating
students and helping build their self-esteem during these early years.
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Admission Requirements
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Degree Requirements
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Bachelor of Science in Education with Core Subjects EC-6 (Early Childhood Concentration)
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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 2023Priority - December 1
Final - January 9
Returning UHCL Students - January 11 -
Summer 2023Priority - May 1
Final (Summer Session I) - May 24
Final (Summer Session II) - June 30 -
Fall 2023Priority - August 1
Final - August 14
Returning UHCL Students - August 16
- 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 (Early Childhood Concentration) Faculty

Amber Brown
Program Director and Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3627
Email: browna@uhcl.edu
Office: B1119-2

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

Shanna Graves
Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3578
Email: gravess@uhcl.edu
Office: bayou Suite 1119

Rebecca Huss-Keeler
Professor of Early Childhood Education,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3535
Email: huss@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1119

Preeti Jain
Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3567
Email: jainp@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1119

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

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

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