The M.A. Program in Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education offers you the flexibility--in cooperation with a faculty advisor--to design a program that meets your needs and interests, draws on departments around the University, and prepares you for future advanced-degree work. The M.A. is recommended for those who are preparing for careers in research and scholarly work in education.
Examine the Areas of Emphasis for potential study. Check these out for associated faculty information, sample course offerings, current research projects, scholarship and affiliated projects, and additional specific information.
Minimum recommended requirements:
- Undergraduate GPA: minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Fit between applicant's goals/interests and the department's ability to address those goals and interests
- International students must have a TOEFL score of at least 550; BT 79
Application Deadlines:
October 1st for Spring Term Admission
March 1st for Summer Term Admission
May 1st for Fall Term Admission
Application Procedures
The application process is a two-part procedure. Applicants must apply to the UNL Graduate College and to the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education
Part 1
Application
to UNL Office of Graduate Studies
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
1100 Seaton Hall
PO Box 880619
Lincoln, NE 68588-0619
(402) 472-2878 or 800 742-8800
www.unl.edu/gradstudies
-UNL Graduate Studies Application
-Application fee (non-refundable)
-Two official transcripts
-International students: official TOEFL scores sent directly from ETS and Financial Resource Certification
It is desirable that applicants for degree programs satisfy all admission requirements one month before the department deadline in order to ensure timely arrival of the corresponding documentation. The department cannot consider your file until these items have been received.
Part 2
Application
to Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education
Attention: TLTE Graduate Committee
118C Henzlik Hall
Lincoln, NE 68588-0385
(402) 472-3098
sdaehling1@unl.edu
Application Checklist
- Department
Application
- Autobiographical Statement
- Resume
- Three
letters of recommendation
Program requirements:
M.A. Option I -- no related courses or minor(s) required.
-A minimum of 30 graduate hours is required.
-Coursework, which includes TEAC 800 and TEAC 801 (3 credits each),
must total 20-24 hours; 18 credit hours must be in TEAC.
-At least 8 of the 24 hours must be taken in courses open exclusively
to graduate students.
-6-10 credit hours for thesis TEAC 899 are required.
-If 2 minors are declared, the major (TEAC) must have at least 15
credit hours.
M.A. Option II -- one or two minors must be declared.
-Coursework, which includes TEAC 800, TEAC 801,
and TEAC 889 (3 credits each), must total 36 credit hours; 18 credit
hours must be in Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education (or 15
if two minors are declared).
-At least 12 of the 36 hours must be taken in courses open exclusively
to graduate students.
-9-21 credit hours in minor(s).
M.A. Option III -- no minor required.
-Coursework must total 36 graduate hours.
-18 credit hours must be taken in TEAC and must include TEAC 800,
TEAC 801, and *TEAC 889 (3 credits each).
-At least 18 of the 36 hours must be taken in courses open exclusively
to graduate students.
Delivery modes: We offer both on-campus and online
courses. Please be aware, however, of the following:
- Although online course are available, not all coursework is available through distance technologies.
- Not all areas of study can support distance students.
- It is critical that students plan proposed
coursework with a faculty member's support and approval.
- Distance Delivery Modes: Primarily
BlackBoard.
- Hardware/software requirements: E-mail, an internet browser, and an internet service provider.
