Develop the Potential of Young Children
A minor in Early Childhood Education from UHCL provides students with the fundamental theories, concepts and practices in working effectively with young children. Through this course of study, students will receive a rich learning experience regarding key early childhood issues including literacy development, parent engagement and curriculum.
The Benefits of a Minor in Early Childhood Education
This program may be especially attractive for students majoring in psychology or sociology
and wish to work with CPS, Child Care Licensing or other agencies related to children
and families.
Apply for a Minor
Degree Requirements
Ready to learn about the classes you need to take to earn your degree from the College
of Education at University of Houston-Clear Lake? Find out all you need to know about
the required course work, complete with options for electives.
Minor Plan
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Accreditations and Distinctions
UHCL’s College of Education graduate and undergraduate programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation for both initial teacher preparation and advanced educator preparation. We’re one of only 14 educator preparation programs in Texas to hold this accreditation. The College of Education is also accredited by the State Board for Educator Certification/Texas Education Agency and holds accreditations from a number of organizations for individual specializations and certification programs.
We’ve earned national recognition for accomplishment and innovation, including the Christa McAuliffe Award for Excellence in Teacher Education.
Minor in Early Childhood Education Faculty
Amber Brown
Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3627
Email: browna@uhcl.edu

Terry Chvala
Senior Lecturer of Early Childhood Education,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3641
Email: Chvala@UHCL.edu
Office: B1125

Shanna Graves
Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3578
Email: gravess@uhcl.edu
Office: 1119

Rebecca Huss-Keeler
Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3535
Email: huss@uhcl.edu
Office: 1119-09

Preeti Jain
Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education,
Education
Contact number: 281-283-3567
Email: jainp@uhcl.edu
Office: B1119