Sociology B.S.

Develop Insights into Social Processes that Shape Lives

Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts 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 Arts 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.

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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

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. 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.