Online Degrees for Texas Educators  

As part of UNT’s commitment to increase the accessibility of graduate study for Texas’s public school educators, the history department at UNT offers two online-only teachers’ programs: 

  • 18-hour online graduate academic certificate (GAC) 
  • 30-hour online Master of Arts (MA) degree 

These courses are designed specifically for Texas teachers: in addition to offering a rigorous history-based curriculum, they emphasize practical pedagogical training and provide the flexibility needed for actively employed educators.  

Tuition support is available for qualified teachers through the UNT Dual Credit Network (DCN), a community of high school and college educators from across the state who collaborate virtually and in-person to strengthen instruction, exchange effective practices, and build dual credit pathways that help students transition confidently to college. 

Admission Requirements

Admission to these programs (and enrollment in these courses) is limited to educators. Applicants must meet the university’s basic requirements for graduate admissions, but the history department will also take professional experience into account as part of a holistic review process. 

Course List  

We offer six online graduate courses each year: two in the spring, two in the summer, and two in the fall. 

Fall 2026

HIST 5100: The Early National Era  

HIST 5643: US Army in the 19th Century  

Spring 2027

HIST 5080: History of Medieval Science & Technology  

HIST 5980: Teaching College History  

Summer 2027

HIST 5010: Ancient History  

HIST 5801: The Progressive Era  

Fall 2027

HIST 5110: American Cultural History  

HIST 5465: American Women’s History  

In Development

HIST 5220: World War II  

HIST 5275: The American West  

HIST 5201: Slavery and Its Legacies  

 

Learn More and Get Started

Complete the interest form and the Dual Credit Network will review your eligibility and send next steps. Have questions? Visit the Dual Credit Network page to schedule a call or send them an email