1903
Kearney, NE

School Details

In 1903, the Nebraska Legislature appropriated $50,000 to build a normal school in western Nebraska. “Normal Schools” were devoted to teacher preparation and students could enter after completing 8th grade. In addition to studying math, sciences and history the curriculum included art, language and literature, drama and music, domestic science and woodworking and agriculture. The school began granting four-year baccalaureate degrees in the liberal arts for teachers in 1921, and in 1963, it became Kearney State College, which signified that the institution had become more than a teacher education institution. In 1989, KSC was incorporated into the University of Nebraska system.

UNK offers a full range of degrees and certificates from various colleges. UNK offers the same quality online undergraduate and graduate degree programs and courses that are offered on the campus. Students benefit from small class sizes and credentialed full-time faculty who are dedicated to the academic success of each individual.

Accreditation & Licensing

University of Nebraska at Kearney is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

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Art & Liberal Arts

Bachelor of Arts in History
Bachelor of General Studies
Master of Arts in English
Master of Arts in History
Master of Science in Education / Music Education
Master of Science in Education / Spanish Education

Business

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Organizational & Relational Communication
Certificate in Professional Sales
Master of Arts in Public Communication
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration / Accounting
Master of Business Administration / Human Resources
Master of Business Administration / Marketing

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Education

Master of Arts in Education / Curriculum & Instruction
Master of Arts in Education / Education Administration: School Principalship PreK-8 or 7-12
Master of Arts in Education / Education Administration: Supervisor of Special Education
Master of Arts in Education / Reading PK-12
Master of Arts in Education / Special Education - Advanced Practitioner
Master of Arts in Education / Special Education - High Ability Education
Master of Science in Education / Art Education
Master of Science in Education / Higher Education Student Affairs
Master of Science in Education / Learning, Design & Technology
Master of Science in Education / Physical Education Master Teacher
Master of Science in Education / Science/Math Education

Math & Science

Master of Science in Biology

Psychology & Human Services

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science in Sociology