The M.A./M.Ed. Programs in Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education offers you the flexibility--in cooperation with a faculty advisor--to design a program that meets your goals 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. Read the individual webpages 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 applicants must have a TOEFL score of at least iBT 79; all subscores must be at least in the Intermediate/Fair range. If the IELTS is taken in place of the TOEFL, all subscores must be a minimum of 6.5.
- Applicants taking the TOEFL or the IELTS may be asked to take part in an online interview.
- The equivalent of at least one year of full time teaching experience is required for consideration.
Application Deadlines:
October 1st for Spring Term Admission
March 1st for Summer & Fall Term Admission (deadline for all 14 month cohorts)
Application Procedures
As of August 1, 2011 - all applicants must apply to the UNL Office of Graduate Studies.
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
Once your application is complete with the Office of Graduate Studies, you will receive an email to apply to the department through GAMES. ***Apply to Teaching, Learning & Teacher Ed - Master Programs
It is desirable that applicants for degree programs satisfy all admission requirements one month before the department deadline to ensure timely arrival of the corresponding documentation. The Department's Admissions Committee cannot consider your file until these items have been received.
Application Checklist
Degree Objective II: |
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___ Completed Application to UNL Office of Graduate Studies, including transcripts and fees two weeks before department application deadline |
___ Completed Application to UNL Office of Graduate Studies, including transcripts and fees two weeks before department application deadline |
TLTE Application Requirements: submitted to GAMES application system ___ Goal Statement* ___ Resume ___ Three letters of recommendation ___ Completed TEP file (if in TEP) |
TLTE Application Requirements: submitted to GAMES application system ___ Goal Statement** ___ Resume ___ Three letters of recommendation ___ Completed form for State of Nebraska required coursework for Elementary Endorsement, or Math Endorsement, or Science Endorsement ___ Submit scores after completing the PRAXIS I, also called the Pre-Professional Skills Test or PPST
Nebraska Department of Education Requirements: must be submitted with application materials on GAMES application system ___ DHHS Release of Information form*** ___ Criminal Background Check (directions)***
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*The Goal Statement should include a brief autobiographical sketch that includes your background and current status as related to your rationale for wanting a master degree.
**In both the goal statement and your letters of recommendation, the admissions committee will look for evidence of your strengths as a learner (including your academic background), your readiness to learn to teach, and your commitment to children and schools.
***The Nebraska Department of Education and the Nebraska School Districts require that a background check be completed successfully prior to any participation in practicum/student teaching experiences with students in schools. Consequently, a background check is a pre-requisite for application to our programs.
Only completed application files will be considered for admission. It is the applicant's responsibility to be certain that all materials are submitted and received prior to the deadline dates. Please check with Shari Daehling at sdaehling1@unl.edu or (402) 472-3098.
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