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Humanities B.A.

Join the Discussion of the Human Experience

Thrive in today’s global environment with a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from University of Houston-Clear Lake. You will gain a strong foundation in the liberal arts, emphasizing the development of skills such as critical and visual analysis, research and writing, which will serve you and future employers well. The B.A. in Humanities is also excellent preparation for post-graduate studies. Our graduates pursue law school, as well as careers in education, public service, advertising, technical writing, museum work, public humanities and many other professions. This College of Human Sciences and Humanities degree offers a strong, flexible pre-professional education in the liberal arts.

Gain Cross-Disciplinary, Cross-Cultural Experiences

Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from UHCL’s College of Human Sciences and Humanities engage in discussions of major works from many cultures and across time as they explore the human condition. With guidance advisers and esteemed faculty, students can gain a grounding in the fundamental theories by selecting an area of concentration. Options include art history, film studies, global studies, healthcare studies, literature, philosophy, pre-law and religious studies.

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Admission Requirements

So, have we convinced you that University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Human Science and Humanities is the next step in your pursuit of academic success? Learn what it takes to be admitted to help you reach your educational goals.



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 2023
    Priority - December 1
    Final - January 9
    Returning UHCL Students - January 11
  • Summer 2023
    Priority - May 1
    Final (Summer Session I) - May 24
    Final (Summer Session II) - June 30
  • Fall 2023
    Priority - August 1
    Final - August 14
    Returning UHCL Students - August 16

  • International Deadlines
  • 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

University of Houston-Clear Lake

2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600

About UHCL


Humanities B.A. Faculty

Sarah Costello
Sarah Costello

Sarah Costello

Associate Professor of Art History,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3342
Email: costello@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2121.10

Sarah Costello Faculty Bio

Beth Merfish
Beth Merfish

Beth Merfish

Department Chair of Liberal Arts and Associate Professor of Art History,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3432
Email: merfish@uhcl.edu
Office: B2121.12

Beth Merfish Faculty Bio

Christina Novakov-Ritchey
Christina Novakov-Ritchey

Christina Novakov-Ritchey

Assistant Professor of Humanities,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Email: NovakovRitch@UHCL.edu

Christina Novakov-Ritchey Faculty Bio

Keith Parsons
Keith Parsons

Keith Parsons

Professor of Philosophy,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3361
Email: parsons@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2529.10

Keith Parsons Faculty Bio

Daniel Silvermintz
Daniel Silvermintz

Daniel Silvermintz

Professor of Humanities,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3326
Email: Silvermintz@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Building, Suite 2529.02

Daniel Silvermintz Faculty Bio

Shreerekha Subramanian
Shreerekha Subramanian

Shreerekha Subramanian

Associate Dean and Professor of Humanities,
Human Sciences and Humanities

Contact number: 281-283-3401
Email: subramanian@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 1529.06

Shreerekha Subramanian Faculty Bio