Sociology B.S.
Develop Insights into Social Processes that Shape Lives
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Human Sciences and Humanities puts you on the path to exploring solutions to some of society’s greatest challenges. You will gain valuable perspective from a faculty that specializes in areas including family sociology, medical sociology, immigration, religion, race and ethnic relations, and conflict resolution. Prepare to think abstractly, gather research and apply insights, organize and present information, and resolve conflict.
Tap your Potential to Create Change
A Bachelor of Science in Sociology from UHCL provides a solid foundation for entrance
into a number of professions, including business, social services, public relations,
education, nonprofit organizations, human resources and law. Our faculty members specialize
in sociology of the family, immigration, medical sociology, race and ethnic relations,
religion, social inequality, complex organizations and nonprofit organizations, and
conflict resolution. As an undergraduate sociology student, you can acquire needed
insights into the social issues that influence the way people work at all levels in
the community and in the operation of organizations and corporations.
To help you further organize your coursework and career focus, you can opt to choose
from the following concentrations:
- Criminology
- Diversity
- Family Sociology
- Health and Medicine
- Legal Studies
- Urban Studies
- Women's Studies
- Work and Occupations
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
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.
Sociology, B.S.Cost Information
Examine how much it could cost to receive a degree from the College of Human Sciences and Humanities at UHCL.
Tuition and FeesNet Price CalculatorFee Schedule CalculatorDeadlines for Applying
- Freshman Deadlines
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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
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Spring 2023Priority - December 1
Final - January 9
Returning UHCL Students - January 11 -
Summer 2023Priority - May 1
Final (Summer Session I) - May 24
Final (Summer Session II) - June 30 -
Fall 2023Priority - August 1
Final - August 14
Returning UHCL Students - August 16
- International Deadlines
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Fall
Final Deadline - April 1
Document Deadline - April 15
Early Deadline - February 4 (Computer Science, Computer Information System, Data Science, Software Engineering)
Document Deadline - February 15 -
Spring
Final Deadline - October 1
Document Deadline - October 15
Early Deadline - August 1 (Computer Science, Computer Information System, Data Science, Software Engineering)
Document Deadline - August 15 -
Summer*
Final Deadline - March 1
Document Deadline - March 15
Early Deadline - February 4 (Computer Science, Computer Information System, Data Science, Software Engineering)
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
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
UHCL Online
Bayou Building, Room 1406
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-212-1611
Make the most of a hectic schedule and study from home or the office through UHCL Online, offering the same level of excellence for more than 20 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs.
Hybrid
Hybrid programs combine the flexibility and convenience of online learning with the benefits of in-person instruction.
Sociology B.S. Faculty

Jennifer Arney
Associate Professor of Sociology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3441
Email: Arney@UHCL.edu
Office: Bayou 2121

Stephen Cherry
Associate Professor of Sociology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3434
Email: cherry@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 1508.15

Amy Lucas
Associate Professor of Sociology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3413
Email: Lucas@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2121.04

Michael McMullen
Professor of Sociology,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3435
Email: McMullen@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou 2617.13