History Certificate

Vision Statement

UNO's Department of History offers an 18 credit hour graduate certificate in history for educators and other professionals who already have an advanced degree in another field and wish to expand their knowledge of History. This certificate is designed to help educators meet the new requirements set by the Higher Learning Commission to teach history-related courses in institutions of higher education or dual enrollment/concurrent enrollment courses in high schools. This certificate can be earned completely online.

Program Contact Information

Martina Saltamacchia, PhD, Graduate Program Chair (GPC)
402.554.4826
msaltamacchia@unomaha.edu

Program Website

Admissions

General Application Requirements and Admission Criteria

Program-Specific Requirements

Application Deadlines (Spring 2025, Summer 2025, and Fall 2025)

• Fall:  July 15
• Spring: November 15
• Summer: April 15

Other Requirements

• BA or MA with an overall GPA of 3.0

• English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the United States, OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.

  • Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo 110 
• Writing Sample: Academic-style writing sample of approximately 5 pages in length.
• Letters of Recommendation: A letter of recommendation is not required. Please provide contact information in the application. The recommender will be contacted only if further information about your application is needed.

Degree Requirements

Exit Requirements

Students must earn a 3.0 GPA to graduate with this certificate.