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Biological Science B.A. with Life Sciences 7-12 Certification

Inspire Future STEM Innovators

If you ever mastered a tough concept in a math or science class, chances are that a great teacher helped guide you through it. School districts always need inspiring teachers who can guide students toward mastery of challenging concepts in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) field. With a Bachelor of Arts Biological Science with Life Science 7-12 Certification from the University of Houston-Clear Lake, you can be the teacher.

Great Professors and Preparation Add Up to Great Career Choices

The committed faculty at UHCL will provide you with a strong foundation, both academically and pedagogically, along with extensive field experiences for prospective Life Sciences teachers. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of life and other areas that will make you a well-rounded educator. Your professors maintain a close partnership with multiple school districts across Texas, promoting UHCL students’ placement in those systems. Most College of Education graduates find a job placement immediately after graduation—often even if they graduate during an “off” hiring time.

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Admission Requirements

Take your education to new heights in University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Science and Engineering. Learn the next steps to being admitted now.



Degree Requirements

Understanding the classes you need to take for your degree at University of Houston-Clear Lake is crucial to planning out your education. The buttons below will allow you to view the full degree requirements and give you an understanding of your academic experience. If you are currently attending a community college in Texas, click on the "Transfer Guide" button to view what classes can be taken at your local community college, and transferred to UHCL to complete your degree.

Biological Sciences, Life Sciences 7-12 Certification, B.A.Transfer Guide (PDF)


Cost Information

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Deadlines for Applying

  • Freshman Deadlines
  • 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
  • Summer 2024
    Priority - May 1
    Summer I Final - May 22
    Summer II Final - June 28
  • Fall 2024
    Priority - August 1
    Final - August 12
    Returning UHCL Students - August 14
  • Spring 2025
    Priority - December 1
    Final - January 6
    Returning UHCL Students - January 8

  • International Deadlines
  • Fall

    Priority Deadline - May 1
    Extended Deadline - June 1

  • Spring

    Deadline - October 1

  • Summer*

    Deadline - April 1

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

University of Houston-Clear Lake

2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600

About UHCL


Biological Science B.A. with Life Sciences 7-12 Certification Faculty

Lorie Batrez
Lorie Batrez

Lorie Batrez

Lecturer, UHCL Teach Master Math Teacher,
Education

Contact number: 281-283-3546
Email: batrez@uhcl.edu
Office: B1125-13

Lorie Batrez Faculty Bio

Kent Divoll
Kent Divoll

Kent Divoll

Doctoral Program Director and Professor of Curriculum and Instruction,
Education

Contact number: 281-283-3634
Email: divoll@uhcl.edu
Office: Bayou Suite 1119

Kent Divoll Faculty Bio

Omah Williams-Duncan
Omah Williams-Duncan

Omah M. Williams-Duncan

Associate Professor of Teacher Education - STEM Emphasis,
Education

Contact number: 281-283-3547
Email: duncano@uhcl.edu
Office: B1119-4

Omah M. Williams-Duncan Faculty Bio