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MEDIEVAL AND RENAISSANCE STUDIES
Laura Horst | Major Advisor 1119 Oldfather | 402-472-7456 | [email protected]
unl.edu/medren | cas.unl.edu
AcademicsWhen you major in medieval and renaissance studies you will study the evolution of such social institutions as trial by jury, the idea of rights, the hospital, the parliament, the organization of work by clock time, the dissemination of information by the printing press and appeals on behalf of the rights of women. You will also examine the growth of Protestantism and the renewal of Catholicism through the Counter-Reformation.
Your core requirements and elective courses will come from multiple disciplines, including architecture, art and art history, classics and religious studies, English, history, interior design, modern languages and literatures, music, philosophy, textiles, clothing, and theatre arts.
ExperienceIn the College of Arts and Sciences, we know experience is valuable and goes beyond the classroom. We strive to help you connect your academics with research, internships, education abroad, service learning and leadership experiences. Take advantage of opportunities in medieval and renaissance studies such as:
• Studying abroad in England• Serving as the Medieval and Renaissance Club president• Presenting at one of the university’s many
research conferences• Researching medieval pottery analysis• Volunteering with the Sheldon Art Museum
OpportunitiesMajoring in medieval and renaissance studies provides excellent preparation for graduate work in this area, especially if you are interested in literary, historical or artistic studies with an eventual career in college or university teaching. The broad education, which stresses careful research, critical analysis, effective writing and other communication skills, will prepare you for a career in many fields, including:
• Client Service Analyst / FISERV• Editor / UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA–LINCOLN• Park Ranger / U.S. FOREST SERVICE• Rental and Events Coordinator / JOSLYN CAPITAL TRUST• Student Coach / BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY• World History Teacher / THE INTERGENERATIONAL SCHOOL• Writer / SANDHILLS PUBLISHING
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*DISCLAIMER: This document represents a sample 4-year plan for degree completion with a major of interest in the College of Arts and Sciences. Actual course selection and sequence may vary and should be discussed individually with an academic advisor at the college and department level.
MRST—SAMPLE 4-YEAR PLAN*
FIRST SEMESTERWritten Texts/Research & Knowledge Skills (ACE 1) 3
Communication Skills (ACE 2) 3
Humanities (ACE 5) 3
Language Prerequisite - 101 Level (Elective) 5
Total Hours 14
THIRD SEMESTERMedieval & Renaissance Studies History Course 3
Mathematical/Computational/Statistical/Formal Reasoning (ACE 3) 3
Language Requirement - 201 Level (CDR E) 3
Elective/Minor/Secondary Major/Science/Pre-Professional 3
Elective/Minor/Secondary Major/Science/Pre-Professional 3
Total Hours 15
SEVENTH SEMESTERMedieval & Renaissance Studies Concentration 300- or 400-Level Course 3
Medieval & Renaissance Studies Concentration 300- or 400-Level Course 3
Medieval & Renaissance Studies Concentration 300- or 400-Level Course 3
Ethics/Civics/Stewardship (ACE 8) 3
Elective/Minor/Secondary Major/Science/Pre-Professional 3
Total Hours 15
FIFTH SEMESTERMedieval & Renaissance Studies Arts/Philosophy Course 3
Medieval & Renaissance Studies Concentration Course 3
Scientific Methods & Knowledge of Natural/Physical World (ACE 4) 3
Global Awareness & Human Diversity (ACE 9) 3
Elective/Minor/Secondary Major/Science/Pre-Professional 3
Total Hours 15
SECOND SEMESTERMedieval & Renaissance Studies History Course 3
Written Communication (CDR A) 3
Social Sciences (ACE 6) 3
Language Prerequisite - 102 Level (Elective) 5
Total Hours 14
FOURTH SEMESTERMedieval & Renaissance Studies Literature Course 3
Medieval & Renaissance Studies Humanities Course 3
Natural, Physical & Mathematical Sciences w/Lab (CDR B, BL) 4
Language Requirement - 202 Level (CDR E) 3
Elective/Minor/Secondary Major/Science/Pre-Professional 3
Total Hours 16
EIGHTH SEMESTERInterdisciplinary Seminar (ACE 10) 3
Fine Arts (ACE 7) 3
Additional Breadth (CDR F) 3
Elective/Minor/Secondary Major/Science/Pre-Professional 3
Elective/Minor/Secondary Major/Science/Pre-Professional 3
Total Hours 15
SIXTH SEMESTERMedieval & Renaissance Studies Concentration 300- or 400-Level Course 3
Medieval & Renaissance Studies Concentration 300- or 400-Level Course 3
Social Sciences (CDR D) 3
Elective/Minor/Secondary Major/Science/Pre-Professional 3
Elective/Minor/Secondary Major/Science/Pre-Professional 3
Elective/Minor/Secondary Major/Science/Pre-Professional 1
Total Hours 16
ACE = Achievement -Centered Education CDR = College Distribution Requirements