Humanities M.A.
Explore the Human Experience
Develop critical and global thinking through graduate studies in Humanities at University
of Houston-Clear Lake. Through careful study of major works across the humanistic
disciplines, you'll join some of the greatest minds in a three-thousand-year-old discussion
about the human condition. You'll study directly with the Humanities faculty, who
are distinguished as both accomplished teachers and scholars in their fields of expertise.
The Master's program culminates in a capstone experience tailored to your needs.
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Hone Your Skills to Engage Global Ideas
Gain an appreciation of major artistic and intellectual contributions across history
and the global landscape. Refine your studies by specializing in:
- Studio arts
- Art history
- Museum studies
- Film studies
- Writing
- History of ideas
Whatever concentration you choose, you'll engage with the broad sweep of intellectual
and artistic culture while developing skills in critical thinking, textual and artistic
analysis, and academic research and writing. With flexible concentrations and capstone requirements, your degree will be guided
by your own interests and professional goals.
Admission Requirements
University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Human Science and Humanities wants to
help you reach your educational goals. Discover the admissions requirements that will
let you become the next UHCL Hawk.
- Humanities M.A.
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Application
A standard university application is required.
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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.
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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.
Degree Requirements
Interested in discovering the classes you'll need to take to earn your degree from the College of Human Science and Humanities at University of Houston-Clear Lake? Find out now.
Humanities, M.A.Cost Information
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Deadlines for Applying
- Graduate Deadlines
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FallNew Degree-Seeking Students - August 1
Returning UHCL Students - August 15 -
SpringNew Degree-Seeking Students - January 5
Returning UHCL Students - January 15 -
SummerNew Degree-Seeking Students - May 1
Returning UHCL Students - May 25
Please note, some graduate programs have special deadlines and requirements. For more information, go to How to Apply as a Graduate Student. The online application is scheduled to close for Graduate students after the Formal UHCL Student deadline of each semester.
Applying After the Priority Deadline
New, non-degree seeking, and returning UHCL students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information. A $50.00 Late Registration Fee or $50.00 Late Payment may apply.
Review the UHCL Academic Calendar for registration and payment dates and deadlines.
- International Deadlines
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Fall
Priority Deadline - May 1
Extended Deadline - June 1 -
Spring
Deadline - October 1
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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
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Humanities M.A. Faculty
Lauren R. Cannady
Assistant Professor of Humanities,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3315
Email: cannady@crewbar.net
Office: SSCB2109.17
Sarah Costello
Department Chair of Liberal Arts and Professor of Art History,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3342
Email: costello@crewbar.net
Office: Bayou 2121.10
Shreerekha Pillai
Associate Dean and Professor of Humanities,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3401
Email: pillai@crewbar.net
Office: Bayou 1529.06
Daniel Silvermintz
Professor of Humanities,
Human Sciences and Humanities
Contact number: 281-283-3326
Email: Silvermintz@crewbar.net
Office: Bayou Building, Suite 2529.02