Teaching of History, M.A.T.H.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to: 

• identify major themes, theoretical or methodological frameworks, and debates within the historiographies of their chosen fields.
• formulate an original research question and develop a plan for investigating it, using appropriate historical sources and methodologies.
• present their arguments clearly and persuasively in written work, oral presentations, or other formats.
• apply historical thinking, research, and presentation skills to a variety of academic and non-academic careers.

Contact Information

The Graduate Program
History Department
University of Nevada, Reno / MS 308
Lincoln Hall #105
Reno, Nevada 89557-0308
(775) 784-6855
history@unr.edu

Admission Requirements

Students seeking the Master of Arts in Teaching History degree should read the Graduate School  section of this catalog and the department’s Graduate Bulletin. The department requires that applicants hold a bachelor’s degree with a major or a 24-units minor in history, education (history or social-studies emphasis), or a closely related discipline; and have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.75. (The GRE exam is not required.) Applicants must have at least one year’s teaching experience or its equivalent at the primary and/or secondary level before the semester in which they seek to enter the MAT program.

I. Program Requirements

The Masters of Arts in Teaching History degree requires 30 semester units of course work, including a teaching unit plan, and a final oral presentation. For further information, contact the department’s graduate advisor or see History Department Graduate Student Handbook

II. Program Total Hours (30 units)

Undergraduate Requirements

The department requires that applicants hold a bachelor’s degree with a major or a 24-units minor in history, education (history or social-studies emphasis), or a closely related discipline; and have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.75.