Take a course online this spring 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 spring to cost you about $1,000. There are no fellowships available.
This spring, the department is offering Math 804T: Experimentation, Conjecture and Reasoning and Math 812T: Geometry for Geometry Teachers. See the descriptions below. These courses count toward the Master of Arts for Teachers degree.
***The UNL spring semester begins January 7, 2019.*** Please register as soon as possible.
Option 1:
Math 804T: Experimentation, Conjecture and Reasoning, section 700
Class Number for Registration: 12686
This course focuses on problem solving, reasoning and proof and communicating mathematics. The overall goal for this course is to bring participants to the next level in the development of their mathematical habits of mind: A person who is an effective mathematical thinker has a toolbox of skills and knowledge to experiment, conjecture, reason, and ultimately solve problems.
Option 2 for secondary teachers:
Math 812T: Geometry for Geometry Teachers, section 700
Class Number 12687
The main goals of the course are to strengthen your mathematical background for teaching Geometry. We will focus on fundamental concepts of Euclidean geometry, with explorations of non-Euclidean geometry for contrast. We will make extensive use of manipulatives and the dynamic geometry software GeoGebra.
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.