Department of Counseling, Special Education, and Diversity

Our focus in the Department of Counseling, Special Education, and Diversity is preparing teachers and school counselors who can address the developmental needs of all learners. Graduates of University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Department of Counseling, Special Education, and Diversity are uniquely trained to become transformative leaders who work with students with diverse needs so that students can attain their full academic potential. To this end, we offer undergraduate and masters degrees that encompass these programs. UHCL is one of 150 educator preparation programs in Texas that are accredited to recommend educators for certificates.

Programs

• Addictions Counseling, B.S.
• Interdisciplinary Studies, Core Subjects 4-8 and ESL Supplemental Certification, B.S.
• Interdisciplinary Studies, Core Subjects EC-6 and Bilingual Supplemental Certification, B.S.
• Interdisciplinary Studies, Core Subjects EC-6 and ESL Supplemental Certification, B.S.
• Interdisciplinary Studies, Core Subjects EC-6 and Special Education EC-12 Certification, B.S.

• Addictions Counseling Minor
• Special Education (SPED) Minor

• Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Plan Core Subjects EC-6 ESL Supplemental
• Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Plan Core Subjects EC-6 Special Education EC-12
• Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Plan Core Subjects EC-6 with Bilingual Supplemental