Early Childhood Care and Education B.S. | University of Houston-Clear Lake

Help Prepare Young Children for the Future

Emphasizing childhood care and education from birth through age five, the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Care and Education from University of Houston-Clear Lake will provide you with knowledge and field experiences you'll need to become a leader in early childhood care.

Setting the Table for Success

A child's early years are key in all levels of development including social, emotional, language and cognitive abilities. With a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Care and Education from UHCL, you can learn the best methods to prepare a child for success in elementary school. Your courses will focus on infants, toddlers, math, science, literacy, cultural awareness, special needs and other crucial topics that will help you play a critical role in a child's early education.

Admission Requirements

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Degree Requirements

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Deadlines for Applying

Freshman Deadlines
Summer 2020

Priority - February 1
Final (Summer Session I) - June 8
Final (Summer Session II) - July 13
Fall 2020

Priority - February 1
Final - August 1
Spring 2021

Priority - September 1
Final - December 1

International Deadlines
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.