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
Summer 2019

Priority - February 1
Final (Summer Session I) - June 10*
Final (Summer Session II) - July 15*
*Online application closes May 21. Freshman students applying after May 21 must submit all required documents along with paper application to the Office of Admissions.
Fall 2019

Priority - February 1
Final - August 1
Spring 2020

Priority - September 1
Final - December 1

Transfer Deadlines
Spring 2019

Final - January 22
Summer 2019

Priority – May 21
Final (Summer Session I) – June 10
Final (Summer Session II) – July 15
Fall 2019

Priority - August 12
Final - August 26
Spring 2020

Priority - January 1
Final - TBA

Online applications close for transfer students after the Priority Deadline. Students who apply after the priority deadline must submit all required documentation with their paper application to the Office of Admissions and will be processed for late registration.

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.