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Master of Arts in Teaching History

A program designed to engage future educators of history

The M.A.T. in History program is designed primarily for elementary and secondary teachers of history and social studies. The M.A.T. degree does not, however, lead to a Nevada public schools teaching certificate for grades K-12; such certification is available only through the College of Education. Most students in the M.A.T. program already have received this certification.

No competence in a foreign language is required for completion of the M.A.T. program. The M.A.T. program does not require a thesis.

More information about the M.A.T. program and requirements.

General Information and Requirements

Applicants to the M.A.T. program must hold the baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university, with a major or a 24-semester-credit minor in history, education (history or social-studies emphasis), or a closely related discipline. A cumulative grade point average of 2.75 (unless the applicant has demonstrated unusual promise during his or her junior and senior years), a statement of purpose, and at least one letter of recommendation are also required for admission to Graduate Standing in History. Applicants must have at least one year's teaching experience or its equivalent at the primary and/or secondary level before the semester in which they seek to enter the M.A.T. program. The GRE examination is not required for M.A.T. applicants. Detailed information on applying to the M.A.T. program can be found here.

Comprehensive Work Fields for the M.A.T.

Note: Chronological and geographical fields are aligned with the Washoe County School District history standards. The lists of courses here is not comprehensive: additional courses may count toward particular fields, with the permission of the Graduate Advisor. Learn more about the Work Fields.

Group III: Topical Interdisciplinary Fields

To determine appropriate courses, consult with the Graduate Advisor and the faculty member supervising the field.

• Dangerous Ideas and Prescribed Beliefs:
  intellectual, religious, and cultural history; history of medicine and science
  related courses in Philosophy, English, Art, Music, Education, etc.
• Daily Struggles and Patterns of Social Life:
  social history, gender and ethnic studies related courses in Sociology, Anthropology, Geography, Women's Studies, Education, etc.
• Power and Politics, War and Money:
  political, military, diplomatic, and economic history related courses in Political Science, Economics, Education, etc.
• Expressions of Self and Encounters with Others:
  cultural history; diversity and multi-cultural issues related courses in Geography, Anthropology, English, Theater, Art, Education, Psychology, etc.

Note: Several topical courses may or may not be appropriate to one or more chronological fields; the student should consult with the Graduate Advisor and the instructor to ascertain whether these courses fulfill the requirements in a specific field. These courses include History 606, 627, 680, 681, 687, 694, 695, 712, 713, 714, 724, 740. Relevant courses from other departments in Arts & Science and Education may be included, with the approval of the Graduate Advisor and the History faculty member supervising the field.

Related History Degrees and Programs

• Minor in History
• Bachelor of Arts in History
• Master of Arts in History
• Doctor of Philosophy in History