Department of Counseling, Special Education and Diversity

The 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 master’s 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.
• Addictions Counseling, B.S. Degree Map

• 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