Likely graduate options for most teachers include:

1. M.A. in History
2. Graduate degrees in the College of Education
3. Graduate degrees in another social studies field
4. Non-degree seeking graduate

1. M.A. in History

All of the courses funded through this grant will be offered within the Department of History and, thus, all will be applicable towards an M.A. in History. Requirements for non-thesis option include 36 total graduate hours and must include at least four 9000-level seminars. The option does exist to take 9 hours of graduate work outside of the Department of History, as long as they are approved by the Graduate Committee.

Hours directly available through grants: 15
Seminar hours required: 12
Independent study hours: 6
Remaining hours needed: 3
Total: 36

2. Graduate Degrees in the College of Education

Elementary Education:

Allows for 6 hours of electives that would include 2 of the summer graduate course funded through the grant.

Secondary Education:

The M.A. allows for 12 hours of electives (four summer courses) and the M.S. allows for 15 hours of electives (5 summer courses).

Educational Administration:

Does not usually allow for electives outside of the College of Ed., though you should speak to an advisor.

Note: Regardless of the degree you might be seeking in the College of Education it is imperative that you speak to an advisor and receive assurance that the summer courses are applicable to your plan of study.

3. Graduate Degrees in Other Social Studies Fields

All of the other content fields that fall under the domain of "social studies" do generally allow for electives outside of their departments. It is imperative, however, that you speak to an advisor in the appropriate discipline to ensure that the summer courses offered through the grant could apply to that particular degree.

4. Non-Degree Seeking Graduate

This status can be used for those not wanting to commit to a particular graduate program yet. This is an ideal way to accumulate up to 12 credits before having to identify with a department or program.

To Apply for a Graduate Program:

Regardless of your graduate program decision, to begin compiling graduate credits at UNO within the scope of the grant, you must apply to the Graduate College at UNO. Application can be found at: http://www.ses.unomaha.edu/admissions/gr2.html.

If you are interested in becoming a non-degree seeking graduate student, the above step is all that is required. For other degree programs you must complete the above step as well as the following:

1. History graduate program

Before you begin the process, contact Dr. Mike Tate at 554-2594 to inform him of your intent. He may waive certain requirements or request additional information. However, general guidelines for admission: a. Complete 21 semester hours of work in history, including a course on historical research, with a 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).

b. Earn an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale).

c. Submit an essay of 250 to 500 words describing his or her interests in history and why he or she wishes to earn an M.A. degree.

d. Have two letters of recommendation sent to the chair of the Graduate Program Committee. (Requirement "d" is waived for any student who has earned a B.A. or B.S. in history at UNO with an entire undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better).

The Department also requires that graduate students complete, if they have not already, an undergraduate Historical Research course, of which several sections are offered each semester.

2. College of Education graduate program

For either an Elementary or Secondary degree, fill out the form located at: http://www.unocoe.unomaha.edu/ted/tedgradadmit.pdf.

Contact Lana Danielson at 554-3666.

3. Other Social Studies Related Degrees

Contact the chairperson or designated advisor in the discipline of your choice. Contact information can be found at: http://www.unomaha.edu/colleges.php