Department of Counseling, Special Education and Diversity

Become Exceptionally Prepared to Serve Students with Diverse Needs

Our focus in the Department of Counseling, Special Education, and Diversity is preparing teachers and school counselors who can address the developmental needs of all learners. Graduates of University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Department of Counseling, Special Education, and Diversity are uniquely trained to become transformative leaders who work with students with diverse needs so that students can attain their full academic potential. To this end, we offer undergraduate and masters degrees that encompass these programs. UHCL is one of 150 educator preparation programs in Texas that are accredited to recommend educators for certificates. To learn more about the application process for Counseling at UHCL please review the Counseling Information Packet.

Find Your Niche with a Variety of Degree Options

UHCL’s Department of Education offers undergraduate and master’s degrees in the Counseling Program, the Special Education Program and the Studies in Language and Culture Program, which includes Multicultural Studies, Bilingual Education and ESL. Graduates of the programs find employment in settings ranging from public schools to private programs and agencies.

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Degrees, Certificates and Minors Offered

Special Education

• Interdisciplinary Studies B.S. with Core Subjects EC-6 and Special Education EC-12 Certification

Counseling

• Addictions Counseling B.S.
• Counseling M.S. with a Clinical Mental Health Concentration
• Counseling M.S. with School Counselor Certification
• Counseling M.S. with General Applied Techniques Concentration (Non Licensure)

Multicultural Studies

• Interdisciplinary Studies B.S. with Core Subjects EC-6 with ESL Supplemental Certification
• Interdisciplinary Studies B.S. with Core Subjects EC-6 with Bilingual Supplemental Certification
• Interdisciplinary Studies B.S. with Core Subjects 4-8 with ESL Supplemental Certification
• Multicultural Studies in Education M.S.
• Multicultural Studies in Education M.S. with Bilingual or ESL and Special Education Specializations

Post-Baccalaureate Certificates

• Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Plan Core Subjects EC-6 with Bilingual Supplemental
• Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Plan Core Subjects EC-6 ESL Supplemental
• Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Plan Core Subjects EC-6 Special Education EC-12

Supplemental Certificates

• Bilingual Education Supplemental Certificate
• ESL Supplemental Certificate
• Special Education Supplemental Certificate

Minors

• Minor in Early Childhood Education
• Minor in Special Education
• Minor in Teacher Education
• Minor in Instructional Technology