UHCL Graduate Viewbook

University of Houston-Clear Lake

Graduate Viewbook

At UHCL, our goal is simple: your success.

The next step in your journey begins here. At UHCL, we cultivate your passion and knowledge so that you become an innovative thinker who is ready to change the world. As part of our diverse community, you'll learn with new peers, collaborate with professors on research and form valuable connections with industries and organizations. Thrive in and out of the classroom with campus resources and services to support your growth. We’re ready for the journey. Are you?

REGIONAL RANKINGS University of Houston-Clear Lake is among just 10% of universities in the U.S. whose designation has been elevated from regional to national by U.S. News & World Report’s Best

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WE ARE UHCL Nearly fifty years of experience educating astronauts, business owners, scientists, engineers and teachers in the nation's fourth largest city makes UHCL the ideal place to take the next step in your educational journey.

Our online courses and three campus locations—Clear Lake, Pearland, and the Texas Medical Center—allow for flexibility when earning your degree, and our small class sizes and personalized attention will ensure your success—and that's not all. At UHCL, you'll have access to many opportunities for internships, networking, and hands-on research.

With more than 20 centers and institutes across multiple academic areas, you have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty on innovative research to improve our world. Our students have worked on ways to increase safety for industrial employees, studied how to advance learning outcomes for people with autism, and helped people improve their physical mobility. www.uhcl.edu/academics

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Health Sciences and Classroom Building at UHCL at Pearland

Students work on network servers as part of their hands-on learning experience at UHCL

STUDENT TO

8,562 ENROLLED STUDENTS Fall 2022

MORE THAN

78,000 ALUMNI STRONG

15:1 FACULTY RATIO Fall 2022

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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS UHCL's College of Business offers stellar education in a variety of disciplines, complete with numerous online and face-to-face class options. Each degree offered is backed by accreditation from the esteemed Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

In the College of Business, you'll benefit from diverse perspectives and flexible degree programs.

With the rigorous academics and wide-ranging industry experiences you’ll receive at UHCL, you’ll be prepared to excel in any workplace. You’ll also gain the edge on your next career move after working with prestigious businesses through our local and global partnerships. Our alumni excel in fields as diverse as law, healthcare, finance and environmental management. www.uhcl.edu/business

Degree Programs programs Accounting, MS · Data Analytics · Management Information Systems Business Administration, MBA · Business Analytics · Certificate Start · Environmental Management* · Finance* · Human Resource Management* · International Business · Leadership · Management Information Systems · Management of Technology* · Sustainability Environmental Management, MS Finance, MS · Healthcare Administration Healthcare Administration, MHA Healthcare Administration/Business Administration, Dual MHA/MBA Human Resource Management, MA Management Information Systems, MS certificates · Environmental Management · Human Resource Management · Management of Information Systems · Management of Technology 100% online degree programs *100% online concentrations

STUDENT CAREER OUTCOMES Professional success is a part of our culture. Our students are sought out for their knowledge, entrepreneurial spirit and personal drive.

While many of our graduates go on to lead their own businesses, the following is a snapshot of the companies who recruit UHCL graduates:

• Ameriprise Financial • Boeing • Chevron Corporation • Chevron Phillips Chemical • City of Houston Health System • Duke Energy • Ernst & Young • ExxonMobil • General Electric • Halliburton • Hilton Americas - Houston • Houston Methodist Hospital • JPMorgan Chase & Company • Kelsey-Seybold Clinic • Lockheed Martin • MD Anderson Cancer Center • Memorial Hermann • Merrill Lynch • Port of Houston Authority

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AVERAGE SALARY EARNED BY UHCL MBA GRADUATES

• PricewaterhouseCoopers • Railroad Commission of Texas • Social Security Administration • Sun Oracle • Texas State Auditor's Office • Toyota • The University of Texas at Austin • U.S. Department of Labor • Waste Management • Wells Fargo • Wyle Laboratories

SUCCESS STORIES "I find myself learning from not only my professors but also my peers. Intentionally designed projects and assignments allow me to collaborate with people with different backgrounds, personal stories, and professional experiences, just as I would in the workplace."

- Sarah Horwitz, MHA/MBA candidate

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GRADUATE PROGRAM OFFERINGS

PART OF 1% OF COLLEGES WITH BOTH GENERAL BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING ACCREDITATION 7

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION UHCL's College of Education provides ample opportunities to receive the education you need to continue your career journey. At UHCL, we’re big believers in hands-on learning, and our programs are known for getting students into the field early and often. Through professional development school sites, local partnerships, innovative classes, and accreditations from the State Board for Educator Certification and Texas Education Agency, our programs give you invaluable real-world experience.

Personal guidance from our expert faculty ensures you'll get the most from your time here. www.uhcl.edu/education

SUCCESS STORIES "I'm learning to communicate and collaborate with others from different districts, even those who are not in K-12 schools. It's helped me grow as a person. As a principal, I've been in my 'box', but this has helped me meet people from a variety of backgrounds, and I love it. The wisdom shared is unlike anything I've ever experienced. I'm proud to be a part of UHCL's doctoral program."

- Tanya Edwards, Educational Leadership EdD with Superintendent Certification candidate

A student celebrates their doctoral hooding from the College of Education at commencement

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Degree Programs programs Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS Counseling, MS · School Counselor Certification Curriculum and Instruction, MS · Reading Specialist Certification Curriculum and Instruction, EdD · STEM Focus Early Childhood Education, MS · Core Subjects EC-6 · Young Children with Disabilities Educational Leadership, EdD Educational Management, MS · Principal as Instructional Leader Certification · Principal as Instructional Design and Reading Specialist Certification Instructional Design and Technology, MS · Game Theory and Design · Human Resource Management · Industrial/Organizational Psychology · Information Science Multicultural Studies in Education, MS · Bilingual · ESL · Multicultural Studies · Special Education · Social Justice in Education School Library and Information Science, MS · School Librarian Certification Teaching (MAT) · Core Subjects EC-6 · Core Subjects 4-8 · English Language Arts and Reading 4-8 · English Language Arts and Reading 7-12 · Mathematics 4-8 · Mathematics 7-12 · Science 4-8 · Life Science 7-12

certifications (Previous related master's degree required) · Principal as Instructional Leader · Reading Specialist · School Counselor · School Librarian · Superintendent

special program deadlines Clinical Mental Health Counseling MS Fall

March 1

Spring

Sept. 1

Counseling, MS with School Counselor Certification Summer

April 1

Educational Leadership EdD Fall

June 1

Curriculum and Instruction EdD Fall

Aug. 1

Superintendent Certification Fall

Aug. 1

Spring

Nov. 15

Summer

April 15

Online Courses Available

40 SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH UHCL EDUCATIONAL LEADERS SPANNING THE STATE OF TEXAS

5 ONLINE MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS

10 YEARS SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN JOB OPENINGS FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERS 9

COLLEGE OF HUMAN SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES As a student in UHCL's College of Human Sciences and Humanities, you’ll receive a robust liberal arts education that puts the tools for discovery, reflection, and critical thinking into your hands. We want to empower your imagination and foster your intellectual development.

Passionate, award-winning faculty provide one-on-one attention in our small class settings, offering the chance to dig deep and make the most of your studies in psychology, anthropology, literature, art, or whatever you choose. And we know that learning isn’t limited to the classroom; our students gain hands-on experience at internships with more than 300 partners. Equipped with critical thinking skills and a solid academic foundation, our alumni go on to become visionaries in their fields. At the graduate level, you have the opportunity to work with highly productive and trained scholars on research, gather experience in field and clinical settings, and emerge equipped as scientists/ professionals in disciplines of your choosing.

5 ANNUAL SCHOLAR LECTURES Attend, Learn, and Connect at HSH Scholar Series. www.uhcl.edu/hsh-presents

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RECOGNITIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS

95%

PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY GRADUATES EARN LICENSURE

www.uhcl.edu/hsh

SUCCESS STORIES "Continuing my education under the guidance and support of a handful of invaluable and supportive faculty and staff has left a profound effect on me. They challenged me in ways I’m still finding use and joy in as a writer, artist and member of my community."

- Alyssa Shotwell ('21 MA), Humanities

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Degree Programs programs Behavior Analysis, MA Clinical Psychology, MA Criminology, MA Cross-Cultural and Global Studies, MA · Culture, Health, and Inequality · Immigration and Refugees · Latin American Studies · Religions, Ethics and Values · Women, Gender and Sexuality Digital Media Studies, MA Dual Doctor of Chiropractic/ Master of Science Exercise and Health Science (Cooperative Degree Program with Texas Chiropractic College) Exercise and Health Sciences, MS · Clinical Exercise Physiology · Public Health · Sport Science Family Therapy, MA History, MA Health Service Psychology, PsyD Humanities, MA · Art History · Film Studies · History of Ideas · Museum Studies · Studio Arts · Writing Industrial/Organizational Psychology, MA Literature, MA · American Studies · Writing Theory and Practice Psychology, MS · Human Factors · Neuroscience and Behavior School Psychology (Specialist in School Psychology) Sociology, MA · Diversity · Family Sociology · Health and Medicine · Research Methods · Urban Studies · Work and Occupations

special program deadlines Behavior Analysis (fall only) Application Deadline

Jan. 15

Clinical Psychology, School Psychology, Family Therapy (fall only) Application Deadline

Jan. 25

Health Services Psychology, PsyD (fall only) Application Deadline

Dec. 15

Industrial/Organizational Psychology (fall only) Application Deadline

Feb. 15

Psychology MS with Concentration in Human Factors or Neuroscience and Behavior (fall only) Early Review

Feb. 1

Final Deadline

May 1

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COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING In UHCL's College of Science and Engineering, your pursuit of knowledge will take you from classroom theory to practical application and will prepare you to solve real-world problems in your area of specialization.

Innovation and creativity will fuel your studies at UHCL, and you'll have ample guidance from expert faculty every step of the way. Our top-of-the-line campus labs offer specialized research in fields as diverse as biotechnology, computer security, plasma physics, marine ecology, robotics and more. Beyond the classroom, internship and research opportunities abound alongside top organizations like NASA, the Environmental Protection Agency, Boeing and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. www.uhcl.edu/cse

Students work in a lab in the STEM and Classroom Building

SUCCESS STORIES “It was an absolutely amazing experience. Approximately 130 conference attendees turned up for my talk and we received good feedback on the presentation and even had multiple requests to give the talk at other conferences and companies. I learned so much from Dr. Phalen about how important research and the publication process is. I know it’s going to help me in the future and by presenting it, I get to help other people.”

- Brittany Brown ('18 MS), Occupational Safety and Health

Degree Programs programs Biological Sciences, MS · Cell/Molecular · Ecology/Microbiology/Aquatic and Marine Biology · Plant Biology · Pre-Health Biotechnology, MS · Bioinformatics/Computational Biology · Biotechnology Management · Molecular Biotechnology Chemistry, MS · Petrochemical and Process Chemistry Computer Engineering, MS · Communication and Networks · Digital Signal and Image Processing · Embedded Systems Design · Integrated Circuits and Systems · Robotics Computer Information Systems, MS · Cyber Security · Data Science Computer Science, MS · Cyber Security · Data Science Data Science, MS · Bioinformatics · Business Analytics and Intelligence · Computation and Systems Engineering Management, MS · Engineering Data Analytics · SAP Student Recognition Award Environmental Science, MS · Environmental Biology · Environmental Chemistry · Environmental Geology

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Mathematical Science, MS · Computational and Applied Math · General Math · Math Education Mathematics/Statistics, Dual MS Occupational Safety and Health, MS · Industrial Hygiene · Occupational Safety & Health · Process Safety Management · Safety Physics, MS Statistics, MS · Applied Statistics · Data Analytics Software Engineering, MS · Data Mining · Gaming · Robotics Software · Software Project Management Systems Engineering, MS · Healthcare Systems Engineering

certificates · Engineering Data Analytics · Project Management · Project Management and Six Sigma · SAP Student Recognition Award · Software Engineering · Supply Chain and Analytics · Systems Engineering

Available face-to-face and/or 100% online

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TEACHING LABS AVAILABLE IN THE NEW STEM AND CLASSROOM BUILDING

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STUDENT SUPPORT STUDENT SUCCESS Our suite of support centers includes the Student Success Center and Writing Center to help with study skills and provide support from student tutors who understand your needs. At Career Services, you can explore your future career, learn about jobs and internships, improve your resume, and attend career fairs and workshops. www.uhcl.edu/campus-life/services

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS As a graduate student, you’ll add value to your degree with access to research labs, technology and learning spaces dedicated to psychology, human performance, robotics and more to gain hands-on experience collaborating with faculty on original research projects.

Visit the Alfred R. Neumann Library for quiet study spaces, labs for presentations and group projects and more. Our experienced librarians offer resources to support your work on research and dissertations. www.uhcl.edu/academics

CAREER CONNECTIONS With access to industries and organizations, the Office of Strategic Partnerships helps you connect your coursework and learning to mentorships, internships, workshops and job tours that allow you to interact with professionals in your career field, learn from industry experts and map a plan for longterm success. www.uhcl.edu/strategic-partnerships

A student chats with a potential employer during an on-campus career fair

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Dr. Daniel Imrecke and his graduate research assistant Ane Slabic work on planetary geology research

ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

On campus, you’ll find a welcoming and supportive community that celebrates everyone’s strengths and differences. Our campus programs and advocacy services help support basic needs, cultural awareness and self-advocacy within the UHCL community.

Your physical, social, spiritual and mental health are crucial to your success. The new Recreation and Wellness Center offers paths to physical health by providing recreational and exercise spaces, group fitness classes and personal training. In addition, UHCL's Counseling Services and Health Services are available to help ensure your physical and mental wellbeing.

www.uhcl.edu/advocacy

VETERAN SERVICES

www.uhcl.edu/student-affairs/health-wellness

The mission of Captain Wendell M. Wilson Office of Military and Veteran Services is to help veterans and their dependents reach academic success.

The services provided are enrollment certification of courses for GI Bill, Hazlewood and Legacy Exemptions, Disability and Counseling services and a specialized orientation to address specific needs for our veterans. www.uhcl.edu/veteran-services Students have access to indoor basketball courts, a soccer court and a track inside the Recreation and Wellness Center PHOTO CREDIT: BILL TIMMERMAN

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ADMISSIONS AND COSTS GRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

HOW TO APPLY AS A GRADUATE STUDENT

Finding the right graduate program and understanding the program requirements is an important first step before applying as a graduate student.

graduate to-do list

Graduate Deadlines

Fall

Aug. 1

Spring

Jan. 5

Summer

May 1

degree requirements

• Master's applicants should submit transcripts showing an earned bachelor's degree.

• Doctoral applicants should provide transcripts showing an earned master's degree. academic and test score requirements

It is important to review program materials and requirements online for each program.

Requirements can be found on each graduate program webpage. Each graduate program may have different GPA, academic course and graduate test score requirements. In some cases, a program may not require a graduate test score and/or offer a graduate test score waiver.

GRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

• Know your Deadlines • Some programs have special deadlines and application procedures.

• Pay Application Fee (or apply for a fee waiver) • Standard graduate application fee: $45 • Doctoral students: $105 • Submit all College Transcripts • Degree-seeking students should submit official transcripts from every college or university attended to the Office of Admissions.

• Send your test scores (as required or apply for a test waiver) • UHCL GMAT/GRE Code: 6916

ADMISSION DECISION Each academic college and program may have a different admission review process, including varying review schedules. As all of the required official documents are received, we will work with the college or program to ensure an admission decision is made. www.uhcl.edu/grad-apply

International Deadlines

If you are an international student applying for graduate admission at UHCL, contact International Admissions for details and to get answers to your questions.

Fall

International Admissions Phone: 281-283-2740 Email: oiap@uhcl.edu www.uhcl.edu/international

Summer

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Spring

Final Deadline: April 1 Early Deadline: Feb. 4 Final Deadline: Oct. 1 Early Deadline: Aug. 1 Final Deadline: March 1 Early Deadline: Feb. 4

International graduate application fee: $75 * Early Deadline is applied to graduate international students for the following programs: Computer Science, Computer Information System, and Data Science.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

AVERAGE COST OF ATTENDANCE

College is a big investment in your future, but you don’t have to pay for it on your own. UHCL offers several options to help you fund your education.

Tuition is based on your residency status and the number of credit hours you enroll in per semester.

www.uhcl.edu/costs-aid

graduate in-state

need-based aid

These funds are awarded based on your financial need. Awards can be in the form of grants, workstudy programs and low-interest loans. Your eligibility is determined by information from your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). merit-based aid

Merit-based funds are awarded to students based on their academic achievements and do not have to be repaid.

Departmental Scholarships – Looking for assistance to help pay for your education at University of Houston-Clear Lake? We have a number of scholarship options available for both new and current students. Some require a specific program of study, while general scholarships are available to students in any degree program.

Direct Expenses 2023-2024 Tuition/Fees*

$4,855

Books/Supplies

$536

Total per semester

$5,391

graduate out-of-state Direct Expenses 2021-2022 Tuition/Fees*

$9,661

Books/Supplies

$536

Total per semester

$10,197

*Reflects tuition based on nine credit hours. Actual tuition and required fees can be found at www.uhcl.edu/costs-aid/tuition.

Hawk Scholars Scholarships – UHCL rewards graduate students who show exceptional merit with up to $2,000 over four semesters. Non-Texas residents and international students who receive the award are eligible to pay Texas-resident tuition for the academic year.

Graduate Assistantships – Teaching and research assistantships are open to all current and incoming graduate students for select programs in the colleges of Science and Engineering, Human Sciences and Humanities and Education.

Fee Schedule Calculator Everybody’s bottom line is different, but you can use our Fee Schedule Calculator to get a good idea of how much a UHCL education is likely to cost and then estimate the aid you may be awarded. www.uhcl.edu/academics/online/costs

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PLAN YOUR VISIT Campus Tours - The best way to see yourself at UHCL is to visit. Explore our growing campus, tour housing and connect with admissions staff. See what UHCL has to offer during our one-and-ahalf-hour-long campus tour. www.uhcl.edu/visit Graduate Preview - Pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree is an exciting and important choice for your education. Attend Graduate Preview to learn the admissions requirements, talk to faculty and learn how to finance your degree at UHCL. Students that attend the event can have $45 of their application fee waived. www.uhcl.edu/graduate-preview University of Houston-Clear Lake at Pearland Hawk Preview - Applying as a graduate student and interested in attending classes at UHCL at Pearland? This is your opportunity to tour campus, meet professors and more. Get your application fee waived when you attend and apply at this event. www.uhcl.edu/pearlandopen

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Healthcare Administration Open House - Join us at UHCL at Texas Medical Center location to learn more about healthcare administration degree programs, including the Master of Healthcare Administration and the dual Master of Business Administration/Master of Healthcare Administration. Meet with admissions counselors, academic advisers and faculty and get your application fee waived when you attend and apply at this event. www.uhcl.edu/healthcareopenhouse Virtual Options - Explore UH-Clear Lake from anywhere with virtual resources, including tours, information sessions and individual appointments. www.uhcl.edu/grad-info

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REQUEST INFORMATION To learn more about UHCL, request information online at www.uhcl.edu/request-information

CONTACT ADMISSIONS • Connect with us @uhcladmissions (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) • Meet your Enrollment Management Counselor at www.uhcl.edu/admissions/contact • Phone: (281) 283-2500 • Fax: (281) 283-2522 • Email: admissions@uhcl.edu • Mail: Office of Admissions, 2700 Bay Area Blvd., Box 13, Houston, TX 77058 • Web: www.uhcl.edu/admissions

College of Business Dean, Dr. Ed Waller, chats with students at Graduate Preview 19

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@uhcladmissions

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