Mentoring For Success
In the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of History, we believe the student/advisor mentorship is vital to success. Below is a guide to help you through the academic advising process.
History Advising
If you are a declared History major at the Freshman or Sophomore level (0-57 earned credit hours), a new transfer student, or a current student looking to switch to History, please make an appointment with Blake Langmack.
If you are a declared History major at the Junior or Senior level (58 earned credits or more), you are able to make an appointment with Dr. Mark Scherer (History faculty advisor) or Blake Langmack.
You can always check your MavLink homepage at the bottom right where it says "Contact My Advisor" to see who you are assigned to.
Blake Langmack
Academic Advisor
220 ASH
blangmack@unomaha.edu
Schedule an Appointment via MavConnect
Dr. Mark Scherer
History Faculty Advisor
287 ASH
mscherer@unomaha.edu
Advising Q&A
- I have an advising hold on my account and I can't register for classes. How do I remove it?
- What is the difference between a B.A. in History and a B.S. in History?
- When can I make an appointment to meet with my History faculty advisor?
- I need to switch my major(s). How do I do this?
- Can I meet with my advisor during the summer if I have questions?
- Can I talk to my advisor about options for different Minors?
- I am interested in an internship in History. Who can I contact about that?
- Who do I talk to about pursuing a history graduate degree at UNO?
- What is a "cognate field"?
- What are the foreign language requirements for the B.A. degree in history?
- Can I get retroactive credit for courses I tested out prior to enrolling at UNO?
- I am a senior and graduating soon. Is there anything extra I need to do to make sure all of my requirements are fulfilled?
I have an advising hold on my account and I cannot register for classes. How do I remove it?
In order to remove your advising hold, you will need to meet with your History faculty advisor to discuss your plans for course registration. After your meeting, she/he will remove the flag from your account, and you will be able to register according to the Registrar's enrollment schedule.
What is the difference between a B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) in History and a B.S. (Bachelor of Science) in History?
There are some specific differences between the two degrees:
- The B.A. requires completion of a foreign language taken through the intermediate level (see more here). If you plan to attend graduate school in history, the Department of History advises you to pursue a B.A. degree. Most graduate programs throughout the U.S. and Canada require knowledge of one or more foreign languages.
- The B.S. requires a 15 hour "cognate field" in lieu of a foreign language. A cognate field consists of 12 hours of 3000-4000 level courses in one or more related disciplines outside of the history department. These disciplines serve to complement the student's interest in history and can originate from a wide array of UNO departments. The B.S. also requires one 3-credit hour course in logic or statistics (see a list of possible courses). The specific composition of a student's cognate field will be determined in consultation with the student's History faculty advisor.
When can I make an appointment to meet with my History faculty advisor?
After you are assigned an advisor in the Department of History, you can contact them to schedule a meeting. View faculty contact information
I need to switch my major(s). How do I do this?
You will need to make a visit to the CAS Advising Center and request the necessary forms for switching or adding majors/minors.
Can I meet with my advisor during the summer if I have questions?
Please be advised that History faculty travel throughout the summer months. This means they might not be available to meet and/or will be slower to respond to email messages.
Can I talk to my advisor about options for different minors?
Of course. You can also visit the department's website to learn more about interdisciplinary minors.
I am interested in an internship in History. Who can I contact about that?
You can discuss internship options with your faculty advisor. For more detailed information about the History Intern Program, contact the Internship Coordinator.
Who do I talk to about pursuing a history graduate degree at UNO?
You can discuss graduate studies options with your faculty advisor. For more detailed information about the UNO History Graduate Program, contact the current Department of History Graduate Program Chair.
The B.S. in History degree requires a 15 hour "cognate field" in lieu of a foreign language. A cognate field consists of 12 hours of 3000-4000 level courses in one or more related disciplines outside of the history department. These disciplines serve to complement the student's interest in history and can originate from a wide array of UNO departments. The B.S. also requires one 3-credit hour course in logic or statistics (see a list of possible courses). The specific composition of a student's cognate field will be determined in consultation with the student's History faculty advisor.
What are the foreign language requirements for the B.A. degree in history?
Find out more about foreign language requirements for the history B.A. degree.
Can I get retroactive credit for courses I tested out prior to enrolling at UNO?
There are only a few departments that allow you to receive retroactive credit. Please visit these websites for information on retroactive credits in English and Foreign Languages or consult with your history faculty advisor.
I am a senior and graduating soon. Is there anything extra I need to do to make sure all of my requirements are fulfilled?
During your final semester at UNO, you are required to meet for an exit interview with the current Department of History Chair. During this scheduled appointment, you will make sure that you have met all of the requirements of your degree.