UNL course offered online this fall for math teachers

Take a course online this fall through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, to earn graduate credit toward a Master of Arts for Teachers degree from the UNL Department of Mathematics or to earn graduate hours for teaching dual credit and community college courses. For teachers whose busy schedules require flexible scheduling in order to make taking graduate courses possible, mathematics courses are offered online by the UNL Department of Mathematics on a regular basis. You can expect an online course held in the fall to cost you about $1,000. There are no fellowships available.

This fall, the department is offering Math 811T: Functions for High School Teachers. See the description below. This course counts toward the Master of Arts for Teachers degree.

***The UNL fall semester begins August 20, 2018.*** Please register as soon as possible.

Math 811T: Functions for High School Teachers, section 700
Class Number for Registration: 19717

A study of functions in the pre-calculus, high school mathematics curriculum from an advanced viewpoint. Functions will be investigated by examining their utility in more advanced courses and applications, enabling teachers to better understand the important aspects and appropriate emphasis of a concept. Content will include polynomial, circular (trig), and exponential functions, and their connections to calculus. (Note: Middle-level teachers wishing to take a course focusing on algebra may wish to consider Math 802T online in a future summer semester; however, middle-level teachers going for secondary certification can take this course.)

Taking courses online allows teachers the flexibility to accommodate their busy schedules. Additionally, the online environment can be very rewarding. Other teachers who have taken online courses had this to say:

* "Great quality of instruction! It was challenging, interesting and informative. I learned a lot in this class."
* "I have learned many new and interesting things in this course throughout the semester. Many of the topics will help me in my current teaching position, while others have helped to deepen my understanding and enhance my perspective in the math field."
* "I was a little worried about taking an online class since there is little direct instruction, but the course was well designed and since we were able to work with groups and attend the office hour, the tasks were very manageable."

How to apply:
https://www.math.unl.edu/graduate-study-mathematics-k-12-mathematics-teachers

You must submit an application to Graduate Studies to be admitted to the MAT program or to take graduate courses as a non-degree-seeking student. Be sure to select the "Mathematics (MAT)" program as your degree objective when applying for admission to the MAT program. You may also choose the Teaching Middle Level Mathematics specialization while you are applying. There is a $50 non-refundable application fee.

The MAT application to the Mathematics Department is now online, using the university’s GAMES online application system. You will receive access to the GAMES system once your UNL Graduate Studies application is complete. In that system, you will be asked to provide:

1. Official transcripts from your bachelor's degree, as well as any graduate coursework. Note: If your undergraduate degree is from UNL/UNO/UNK, it is not necessary to request a transcript.
2. A letter of intent, stating your goals for your master's degree
3. 3 letters of recommendation
4. Your teaching license (if you are not a Nebraska teacher)
5. Your resume

If you need a physical address for sending transcripts (this is sometimes this case if your transcripts are many years in the past), then please send your transcripts to:

Office of Graduate Studies
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
1100 Seaton Hall
Lincoln NE 68588-0619
Voice: 402-472-2878
Fax: 402-472-0589
graduate@unl.edu

If you have taken a course in the past year, use the instructions here for how to enroll in MyRED: http://registrar.unl.edu/registration-procedures.

If you cannot take Math 811T but need a graduate course this fall, there are open, online sections of:

TEAC 800 Inquiry into Teaching and Learning (Intro to education research)
TEAC 801 Curriculum Inquiry
TEAC 813A ESL Language Acquisition
TEAC 861 Education for a Pluralistic Society (a diversity course)
TEAC 948 Instructional Leadership

Note: Math courses offered in Spring 2019 online will be Math 804T: Experimentation, Conjecture & Reasoning and Math 812T: Geometry for Geometry Teachers.