Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Follow your dream to become the best teacher possible by choosing a degree program in University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction. We offer undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees that focus on the preparation and development of dedicated teachers and teacher leaders who will work with children from birth through elementary, middle and secondary school and beyond. Our focus is on preparing classroom teachers and other professionals who will work in positions that serve children and youth to understand and utilize the most effective and current teaching tools available to assist students in achieving academic success.

Programs

• Interdisciplinary Studies with a major in Early Childhood Education-Educator of Young Children, B.A.S.

• History, History 7-12 Certification, B.A.
• History, Social Studies 7-12 Certification, B.A.

• Core Curriculum Requirements
• Early Childhood Care and Education, B.S.
• Geography, Social Studies 7-12 Certification, B.S.
• Interdisciplinary Studies, Core Subjects 4-8 Certification, B.S.
• Interdisciplinary Studies, Core Subjects EC-6 Certification (Early Childhood Concentration), B.S.
• Interdisciplinary Studies, Science 4-8 Certification, B.S.
• Interdisciplinary Studies, Social Studies 4-8 Certification, B.S.

• Early Childhood Leadership Certificate

• Early Childhood Education Minor
• Instructional Practices Minor
• Teacher Education Minor

• Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Plan Core Subjects 4-8
• Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Plan Core Subjects EC-6 (Early Childhood Concentration)
• Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Plan Core Subjects EC-6 (Reading Concentration)
• Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Plan History 7-12
• Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Plan Life Sciences 7-12
• Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Plan Mathematics 4-8
• Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Plan Mathematics 7-12
• Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Plan Science 4-8
• Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Plan Social Studies 4-8