History Program

Program Overview/Mission

A degree in history offers some of the best intellectual and life training available. Studying history helps improve your skills in analysis, communication and problem-solving. These skills are necessary in whatever profession you might pursue in the future, whether it be in archival or library work, business, journalism, the legal field or teaching. Historical inquiry also exposes you to alternative perspectives and thereby helps make you a better citizen of a global and dynamic world. Come join us in making history at University of Houston-Clear Lake!

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Program Degrees

• History B.A.
• History B.A. - High School Teacher Certification, History 7-12
• History B.A. - High School Teacher Certification, Social Studies 7-12
• History M.A.

Admission Requirements

• Freshman Requirements
• Transfer Student Requirements
• International Student Requirements

• Graduate Requirements
• International Student Requirements

• History M.A.
• Application

  Apply online through GoApplyTexas.org for admission to the University of Houston-Clear Lake as a graduate student.

  Documents for admission are submitted after completion of the Apply Texas application. All required documents are due by the Graduate and International Admissions application deadlines.

• Requirements
  • GRE Scores Not Required: The GRE requirement will automatically be removed after successful submission of the admission application.
  • Official Transcripts: Students should submit official transcripts from every college or university attended to the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Office of Admissions or International Admissions.
    • Recommended last 60-hour GPA of 3.0 or higher.
    • Please review New Student Admissions in the Graduate Catalog under Transcripts and Records Information to learn how to submit an official college transcript to UHCL.
• Admission Review Process 

  If the last 60-hour GPA is below a 3.00 or an applicant has not completed a prior advanced degree, student admission files will be sent to the program for individual review.

Program Faculty

Curriculum and Instruction

Undergraduate Program (Bachelor of Arts)
The undergraduate program in History allows students to work closely with dedicated faculty to learn about the people, events, and ideas that shaped daily life in places as far removed as Ancient Rome and as familiar as the 21st century United States. More importantly, our majors acquire valuable training in advanced critical thinking and writing, both skills that make a Bachelor of Arts in History one of the most versatile degrees undergraduates can earn.

Graduate Program (Master of Arts)
The graduate program in History is designed to facilitate an advanced level of historical inquiry into United States, European, Early American, Latin American, Middle Eastern and cinema history. Students in our program come from diverse backgrounds, and benefit from small class sizes that allow for close interaction with History Faculty and fellow students. Our faculty are accomplished scholars and exceptional teachers, eager to guide you through coursework as well as the final stages of the degree. Many of our graduate courses are offered in the evening, making them easier to fit into busy work and family schedules..

Additional Information

For additional information about History program faculty and courses, contact:

Dr. Cengiz Sisman
Associate Professor of History and Program Director
Sisman@uhcl.edu
281-283-3472