Department of Humanities and Fine Arts
Acquire Skills That Never Become Obsolete
The Department of Humanities and Fine Arts houses UHCL's Art and Design, History, Humanities, and Literature Programs. These programs offer a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees focused on critical and creative exploration of the human experience. Our faculty include renowned scholars and artists who share a passion for student-centered teaching and a commitment to equipping you with the adaptable skill set you need to thrive in today's job market.
Programs and Degrees
Art and Design
- Art and Design B.F.A. with Graphic Design Concentration
- Art and Design B.F.A. with EC-12 Art Education Certification
- Art and Design B.F.A with Studio Concentration
History
- History B.A.
- History B.A. with Grades 7-12 History Certification
- History B.A. with Grades 7-12 Social Studies Certification
- History M.A.
Humanities
Literature
- Literature B.A.
- Literature B.A. with Grades 4-8 English Language Arts and Reading Certification
- Literature B.A. with Grades 7-12 English Language Arts and Reading Certification
- Literature M.A
- Literature M.A. with Concentration in Composition and Rhetoric
- Literature M.A. with Concentration in American Studies
First-Year Seminar
The First-Year Seminar is crucial to the UHCL experience. PSYC 1100 and PSYC 1300 Learning Frameworks (First-Year Seminar) are courses designed to promote the intellectual readiness that ensures students thrive in college.
Learn More About the FIRST YEAR SEMINAR
Minors
University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Human Sciences and Humanities offers various minors to supplement any degree.
The following minors are available:
- Minor in Art and Design
- Minor in Art History
- Film and Media Studies Minor
- Graphic Design Minor
- Minor in History
- Minor in Humanities
- Minor in Latinx and Latin American Studies
- Law and Society Minor
- Minor in Literature
- Minor in Museum Studies
- Minor in Philosophy
- Minor in Professional Writing
- Studio Arts Minor
Academic Advising
Email: hshadvising@uhcl.edu
Phone: 281-283-3333
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058-1098