History Graduate Certificate
Build Graduate-Level Expertise in U.S. History
The Graduate Certificate in History at University of Houston-Clear Lake provides an additional credential for students who already hold a master’s degree or who are currently pursuing a master’s degree in another discipline.
This 18-hour certificate helps students develop advanced subject-area knowledge in history, with an emphasis on U.S. history and historiography. When combined with a master’s degree in any field, the certificate completes the graduate subject-area coursework commonly required to teach dual-credit or community college history courses in Texas.
Prepare to Teach History at the Dual-Credit or Community College Level
Students in the certificate program complete graduate coursework designed to establish
a foundation in historical research methods while deepening their understanding of
major periods, themes, and debates in U.S. history.
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Admission Requirements
The certificate is intended for students who either currently hold a master’s degree in another discipline or are enrolled in a master’s degree program in another discipline.
Certificate Requirements
The Graduate Certificate in History requires 18 graduate credit hours.
Students complete coursework in graduate research methods and approved 5000-level U.S. history courses.
Degree Requirements
This degree has a specific set of courses you’ll need to complete before you can graduate from University of Houston-Clear Lake. Learn more about the classes that will help you complete the requirements of this degree.
History Graduate Certificate
Cost Information
Investigate the direction of your future with this look into the prospective costs of a degree from UHCL.
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Deadlines for Applying
- Graduate Deadlines
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FallNew Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
Returning UHCL Students - August 15 -
SpringNew Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
Returning UHCL Students - January 15 -
SummerNew Degree-Seeking Students - May 1
Returning UHCL Students - May 25
Please note, some graduate programs have special deadlines and requirements. For more information, go to How to Apply as a Graduate Student. The online application is scheduled to close for Graduate students after the Formal UHCL Student deadline of each semester.
Applying After the Priority Deadline
New, non-degree seeking, and returning UHCL students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information. A $50.00 Late Registration Fee or $50.00 Late Payment may apply.
Review the UHCL Academic Calendar for registration and payment dates and deadlines.
- International Standard Graduate Deadlines
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Fall Enrollment
Final Deadline: Apply by June 1
Document Deadline: June 15 -
Spring Enrollment
Final Deadline: Apply by October 1
Document Deadline: October 15 -
Summer Enrollment*
Final Deadline: Apply by April 1
Document Deadline: April 15
For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600






