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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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
Fall 2021

Priority - August 13
Final - August 18
Spring 2022

Priority - January 4
Final - January 14
Summer 2022

Priority - May 1
Final (Summer Session I) - May 25
Final (Summer Session II) - July 1
Fall 2022

Priority - August 12
Final - August 17

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.