History B.A. | University of Houston-Clear Lake

Learn to Think Like a Historian

Your Bachelor of Arts in History from University of Houston-Clear Lake will help you become a true historian who can craft, analyze and interpret stories about the past to better understand the human experience. Using documents, objects and other sources, we seek to view the past through the eyes of the people who experienced it. This endeavor--an exciting, ever-changing act of interpretation--enriches our knowledge of key developments across time, while also cultivating a deep empathy for humankind.

A Solid Foundation for a Successful Career

UHCL History majors work closely with dedicated faculty to learn about the people, events and ideas that shaped daily life in places as far removed as Ancient Rome and as familiar as the 21st century United States. More importantly, our majors acquire valuable training in advanced critical thinking and writing--both skills that make a Bachelor of Arts in History one of the most versatile degrees undergraduates can earn.
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Admission Requirements

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Degree Requirements

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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

Transfer Deadlines
Spring 2022

Priority - January 4
Final - January 14
Summer 2022

Priority - May 1
Final (Summer Session I) - May 25
Final (Summer Session II) - July 1
Fall 2022

Priority - August 12
Final - August 17

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.