Literature B.A.

Expand your Knowledge and Enrich Your Understanding of the Written Word

Learn more about the world through literature by seeking a Bachelor of Arts in Literature at University of Houston-Clear Lake. Examine the power of the imagination in major works of American, British, European, and World literature that explore the complexity of human experiences, perspectives, and cultures. Deepen your understanding of literary genres and periods and learn diverse approaches to literary craft and analysis that enrich your understanding and appreciation of artful uses of language.

Enrich your Writing Expertise and Put your Degree to Work

Learn to support your ideas as you engage closely with texts, as well as to craft compelling creative and discursive writing. Learn to articulate your intellectual curiosity and innovative thinking as you develop nuanced critical and creative thinking and writing skills. School is a natural home for lifelong learners and gifted writers, leading many Literature majors to become teachers for at least parts of their careers. Additionally, cultural knowledge, critical thinking, and communication skills create opportunities in the worlds of non-profit, government, online, corporate or small businesses. Literature graduates work in publishing, communications, public relations, and job training, as literature majors intelligently and efficiently process information, solve problems and communicate results. In consultation with their advisers and the Office of Career Services, students may wish to elect a minor that will help prepare them for their chosen career paths.

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Admission Requirements

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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.

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Deadlines for Applying

Freshman Deadlines
Spring 2021

Priority - November 1
Final - December 1
Summer 2021

Priority - March 1
Final (Summer Session I & II) - May 1
Fall 2021

Priority - July 15
Final - August 1

Transfer Deadlines
Spring 2021

Priority - January 5
Final - January 15
Summer 2021

Priority - May 1
Final (Summer Session I) - May 26
Final (Summer Session II) - July 1
Fall 2021

Priority - August 13
Final - August 18

Online applications close for transfer students after the Priority Deadline, the application will be extended to January 11th on ApplyTexas for Transfer students. Starting January 12th all transfer students interested in applying for Spring 2021 will need to have all official documents (transcripts from every college or university attended and application fee) in hand and will need to complete a paper application. Students who apply after the priority deadline must submit all required documentation with their paper application to the Office of Admissions and will be processed for late registration.

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.