History Graduate Certificate
- Graduate Certificate
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Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in History is designed for high school teachers interested in enhancing their mastery of historical methods and acquiring an advanced grasp of the discipline of history. This six-course, 18 credit hour program also provides teachers the credentials required by the Higher Learning Commission to teach dual-enrollment courses for college credit in their schools. Additionally, the certificate program is an excellent way to earn graduate-level credits applicable to the MA program in history at UNC.
Admission starts each fall term, applications for admission are accepted on a rolling basis.
Applicants must apply to the Graduate School at the University of Northern Colorado before the program area reviews the applicant’s request for admission. Failure to submit all required materials will delay the evaluation and screening of your application.
Each applicant must:
- Possess a baccalaureate degree from an Institutionally Accredited college or university or a comparable degree from a foreign institution.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better (on a 4.00 scale) for the most recent degree earned or current degree in progress.
- If you are still completing your bachelor’s degree at the time you apply, admission will be based on your current cumulative GPA, and you will need to re-submit your official transcript (showing your conferred degree and final GPA) during your first semester. If your final GPA fell below 3.00, you will be given additional requirements as defined by the academic program that must be met within one calendar year to remain enrolled at UNC.
- If you have completed a master’s degree, or at least 18 credit hours towards a master’s degree, the GPA of your master’s work will be used.
Students must earn 18 credits in 500 or 600 level history classes.
Why pursue this certificate?
The discipline of history is one that is relevant to nearly any other subject due to the simple fact that everything from scientific achievements to cultural revolutions have all been influenced by the historical events that preceded them. This certificate is aimed at giving high school teachers a deeper understanding of historical methods and an advanced grasp of the discipline of history as a whole. The six required courses are offered in an online, synchronous format. Students may elect to take one to three courses (3 to 9 credits) per semester based on their schedules and needs.
Applicants must have a B.A. in History or a related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Dual-Enrollment for your Students!
Are you a high school teacher interested in offering your students dual-enrollment courses for college credit? This six course, 18-credit hour certificate program is designed for you! In addition to qualifying you to teach dual enrollment courses, the program will enhance your mastery of historical methods and provide an advanced grasp of the discipline. Courses are held online (synchronously) once per week in the evening.
Should you decide to pursue a Master’s Degree in history at UNC, the 18 credits you complete in the certificate program will be applied toward that degree.
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