Advising

History faculty advisors are dedicated to students’ success. Advisors help students select and register for classes, meet academic goals, navigate major requirements, and discover career interests.

Undergraduate Advising

We recommend students meet with advisors each semester to discuss class selection. Advisors help students explore the majors, minors, and certificate programs that align with the students’ interests and career goals.

It is mandatory for graduate students to meet with the Graduate Coordinator before registration EACH semester. At that time, the Advisor Hold restricting registration will be removed.

Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Kenneth Atkinson
Department of History
Seerley Hall 306
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0701
Phone: 319-273-6990
E-mail: kenneth.atkinson@uni.edu

Program of Study Interview

In order to ensure first-year graduate students are progressing adequately, the Graduate Coordinator conducts a program of study interview after the completion of nine hours of graduate-level coursework. Graduate students should contact the Graduate Coordinator to schedule their program of study interview. At the interview, the Graduate Coordinator will review the courses already taken, identify program option and courses needed for the remainder of the program, and discuss plans for life after completion of the MA degree. In addition, at the interview, students will discuss the composition of their thesis or non-thesis committee. Graduate students are responsible for contacting the suggested members of their committee concerning their willingness to serve.

Core Requirements

Effective July 1, 2003, individuals teaching in Iowa community colleges are not required to hold state-issued teaching licenses. However, graduate coursework in postsecondary education may strengthen one’s qualifications for teaching at a community college. Contact individual colleges to determine the requirements for teaching appointments at each institution.