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Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Care and Education

Help Prepare Young Children for the Future

Our Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Care and Education program, unique in its emphasis on childhood care and education from birth through age five, is designed to equip you with the knowledge and hands-on experiences necessary to excel as a leader in early childhood care.

Setting the Table for Success

A child's early years are critical 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.

Upon completion of our fully accredited Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Care and Education program, you'll be well-prepared for a variety of rewarding career paths in early childhood programs such as Head Start, Early Head Start, or other early care and education programs and agencies where a Texas EC-6 Teacher Certification is not required.

Admission Requirements

UHCL’s College of Education would love to have you join us. Find out today what it takes to apply.

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.

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Care and Education Transfer Guide (PDF)

Cost Information

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Deadlines for Applying

Freshman Deadlines
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

International Deadlines
Fall

Priority Deadline - May 1
Extended Deadline - June 1
Spring

Deadline - October 1
Summer*

Deadline - April 1

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

About UHCL

Accreditations and Distinctions

The College of Education is accredited by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).

We've earned national recognition for accomplishment and innovation, including the Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence in Teacher Education.

NAEYC Higher Education Program Early Childhood Seal The B.S. in Early Childhood Care and Education and the Interdisciplinary Studies B.A.S. with a major in Early Childhood Education – Educator of Young Children degrees at the University of Houston-Clear Lake are accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The current accreditation term runs from July 2022 through July 2029.