Studies in History, Graduate Certificate

I. Contact Information

Mack Social Sciences 243
(775) 784-6855
jenni@unr.edu

II. Brief Introduction

This program is designed for, but not limited to, classroom teachers in social studies seeking advanced preparation in specific history content areas.

Note: Students who are enrolled in this program solely are not eligible for Federal Financial Aid.

III. Program Objectives/Student Learning Outcomes

Students will improve their professional preparation by expanding knowledge of content areas and research and writing skills in selective areas of study linked to their professional goals.

IV. Admission Requirements

To pursue the certificate, the student must meet one of these requirements: a Bachelor’s degree in a humanities or social science; a bachelor’s degree in Education; or Teaching Credential.

Students pursuing the graduate certificate of Studies in History must satisfy all of the graduate school requirements  for admission as a Graduate Special. Students should read the History Department bulletin.

Undergraduates may pursue the certificate provided they are working on one of the degrees or credentials described above, and that they meet the requirements of the Graduate School, as stated in this catalog, for undergraduates taking graduate courses.

V. Program Requirements

• The completion of twelve units of graduate-level courses with a grade of at least a B is required.
• At least three units must be taken at the 700-level.
• Course selection will be determined in consultation with the Graduate Director.

Possible courses are: HIST 600 , 601 , 603A , 604 , 604C , 606 , 606D , 607A , 607B , 608 , 608A , 609 , 610A , 610B , 611 ,
612 , 613 , 615C , 616B , 617A , 617B , 617C , 618 , 627 , 627A , 631 , 632 , 633A , 639 , 639A , 639B , 642 ,
650A , 654 , 662 , 663 , 664 , 665A , 665C , 669 , 677 , 679 , 680 , 680A , 680B , 681 , 682 , 683 , 684A , 684B ,
685 , 687 , 688 , 688B , 688C , 690A , 690B , 694A , 694B , 694C , 697 , 698 , 700 , 701 , 780 , 781 , 783 , 785 . 

Students must notify the Graduate Director of The Department of History, in writing, of their intent to pursue the certificate.

VI. Program Total Hours (12 units)