Take advantage of savings of up to $600 for a graduate course in mathematics
Take advantage of savings of up to $600 by enrolling in a graduate course this summer through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Nebraska Math and Science Summer Institutes.
As UNL transitions to online learning for all summer courses, the NMSSI program is making a renewed commitment to teacher learning. Just as much of the nation is expected to shelter in place, we encourage teachers to “learn in place.”
If you are looking for professional development, UNL has made several decisions that result in substantial savings for teachers taking summer classes. The cost of online tuition per credit hour now matches the more affordable in-person rate, and the University Program and Facilities Fee (UPFF) and the Online Course Fee are both being waived. As a result, an online course that would have cost $1,176 for a Nebraska resident is now $868.55 with the 20% tuition discount from the NMSSI program.
NMSSI Fellowships, typically $300 per course, can further reduce the cost of one course to $568.55. Current Nebraska classroom teachers should apply for NMSSI Fellowships at https://go.unl.edu/scimathapply. Start by creating an account on our CSMCE Application Portal.
Three courses for middle level or secondary mathematics teachers to consider this summer are:
Math 805T: Discrete Mathematics (Class # 10268, Section 601)
This online course will be offered in a traditional asynchronous, five-week-long format from July 13-August 13, and you will be able to work at your own pace. This course includes a section on the mathematics of elections—a timely discussion for 2020!
Math 807T: Using Mathematics to Understand Our World (Class # 8598, Section 700)
This online course will be offered in an asynchronous format from May 25-July 10, and you will be able to work at your own pace. Note: The official start time in MyRED will list May 18.
Math 808T: Concepts of Calculus (Class # 8599, Section 595)
This online course will use a synchronous approach, with most or all instruction concentrated during the two-week period of July 13-17 and July 20-24.
For detailed course descriptions, please see our course catalog: https://scimath.unl.edu/nmssi/2020/course-catalog/. Please note that these descriptions are in the process of being adjusted to better reflect the remote learning environment.
The Benefits of the NMSSI:
• Each course is worth 3 graduate credit hours
• Nebraska teachers automatically qualify for a 20% tuition discount (for residents)
• Courses will be offered utilizing several instructional models to allow for flexibility in scheduling
• Enroll in one simple application as a post-bac student at https://go.unl.edu/gradapp
• Teachers can apply for a tuition fellowship from the NMSSI: https://go.unl.edu/scimathapply
Take advantage of these professional development opportunities conveniently and affordably. Join the NMSSI community and “learn in place!” Contact us at nebraskamath@unl.edu with questions.
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Center for Science, Mathematics & Computer Education
http://scimath.unl.edu/nmssi