The College of Arts & Sciences is the intellectual foundation of the University of Nebraska at Kearney, offering students a first-rate liberal arts education in the arts, humanities, social and natural sciences.

The College at a Glance

  • 80+Degree Programs
  • 2,400+Students
  • 14/1Student/Faculty Ratio

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C

Cardiovascular Perfusion - Pre-Professional
On Campus
Chemical Engineering 3 + 1 Program
On Campus
Chemistry, B.A.
On Campus
Chemistry 7-12 Teaching Subject Endorsement, B.S. ED
On Campus
Chemistry Comprehensive - Biochemistry Emphasis, B.S.
On Campus
Chemistry Comprehensive - Forensics Emphasis, B.S.
On Campus
Chemistry Comprehensive - General Emphasis, B.S.
On Campus
Chemistry Comprehensive - Health Science Emphasis, B.S.
On Campus
Chemistry Comprehensive - Pharmacy Emphasis, B.S.
On Campus
Chemistry Comprehensive - Professional Chemist Emphasis, B.S.
On Campus
Chemistry Minor
On Campus
Chiropractic - Pre-Professional
On Campus
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.S. ED
Online Blended
Coaching Minor
On Campus
Communication Disorders Comprehensive, B.S. ED
On Campus
Communication Disorders Minor
On Campus
Communication Instructional Development Graduate Certificate
Online On Campus
Communication Studies Comprehensive, B.S.
On Campus Online
Computer Science Comprehensive, B.S.
On Campus
Computer Science Minor
On Campus
Construction Management Comprehensive, B.S.
On Campus
Construction Management Minor
On Campus
Counseling, ED.S.
On Campus
Creative Writing Minor
Online On Campus
Criminal Justice, B.S.
On Campus Online
Criminal Justice 2+2 Pathway
Online On Campus
Criminal Justice Comprehensive, B.S.
On Campus Online
Criminal Justice Minor
Online On Campus
Curriculum and Instruction, M.A. ED
Online
Curriculum and Instruction: Early Childhood Education Emphasis, M.A. ED
Online
Curriculum and Instruction: Elementary Education Emphasis, M.A. ED
Online
Curriculum and Instruction: English as a Second Language Emphasis, M.A. ED
Online
Curriculum and Instruction: Instructional Effectiveness Emphasis, M.A. ED
Online
Curriculum and Instruction: Reading/Special Education Emphasis, M.A. ED
Online
Curriculum and Instruction: School Librarian Emphasis, M.A. ED
Online
Curriculum and Instruction: Secondary Education Emphasis, M.A. ED
Online
Curriculum and Instruction: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Emphasis, M.A. ED
Online
Curriculum and Instruction: Transitional Certification Emphasis, M.A. ED
Online
Cyber Security Operations, B.S.
On Campus
Cybersecurity Minor
On Campus

M

Management Emphasis - Business Administration Comprehensive, B.S.
On Campus Online
Marketing Emphasis - Business Administration Comprehensive, B.S.
On Campus Online
Marketing/Management Minor
Online On Campus
Master of Athletic Training, M.A.T
On Campus
Master of Business Administration, M.B.A.
Online On Campus Blended
Mathematics, B.A. , B.S.
On Campus
Mathematics 6-12 Teaching Field Endorsement, B.S. ED
On Campus
Mathematics Comprehensive, B.S.
On Campus
Mathematics Graduate Certificate
Online On Campus
Mathematics Minor
On Campus
Media Production Minor
On Campus
Medical Humanities Minor
On Campus
Medical Laboratory Science - Pre-Professional
On Campus
Medicine - Pre-Professional
On Campus
Middle Level Subject Endorsement, B.A. ED , B.S. ED
On Campus
Military Science Minor
On Campus
Modern Languages, B.A.
On Campus
Modern Languages 7-12 Teaching Subject Endorsement, B.A. ED
On Campus
Montessori Early Childhood Education Minor
On Campus
Mortuary Science - Pre-Professional
On Campus
Motion Graphics and Web Design Minor
On Campus
Multimedia Emphasis - Media Studies Comprehensive, B.S.
On Campus
Multimedia Minor
On Campus
Music, B.A.
On Campus
Music Business Minor
On Campus
Music Comprehensive - Music Business Emphasis, B.M.
On Campus
Music Comprehensive - Music Composition Emphasis, B.M.
On Campus
Music Education, M.A. ED
Online
Music Education PK-12, B.M.
On Campus
Music Minor
On Campus
Music Performance Comprehensive - Instrumental Emphasis, B.M.
On Campus
Music Performance Comprehensive - Piano Performance Emphasis, B.M.
On Campus
Music Performance Comprehensive - Piano Performance with Pedagogy Emphasis, B.M.
On Campus
Music Performance Comprehensive - Vocal Emphasis, B.M.
On Campus

P

Pharmacy - Pre-Professional
On Campus
Philosophy Minor
On Campus
Photography Art Minor
On Campus
Physical Education, M.A. ED
Online
Physical Education 7-12 Teaching Subject Endorsement, B.A. ED
On Campus
Physical Education Comprehensive, B.S.
On Campus
Physical Education PK-6 Grade Teaching Subject Endorsement, B.A. ED
On Campus
Physical Education: Pedagogy Emphasis, M.A. ED
Online
Physical Education: Special Populations Emphasis, M.A. ED
Online
Physical Therapy - Pre-Professional
On Campus
Physician Assistant - Pre-Professional
On Campus
Physics, B.A. , B.S.
On Campus
Physics 7-12 Teaching Subject Endorsement, B.S. ED
On Campus
Physics Comprehensive, B.S.
On Campus
Physics Minor
On Campus
Podiatry - Pre-Professional
On Campus
Political Science, B.A. , B.S.
On Campus
Political Science 7-12 Teaching Subject Endorsement, B.A. ED
On Campus
Political Science Minor
On Campus
Pop Culture Minor
On Campus
Post-Baccalaureate Transitional Certification Program
Online
Pre-Law
On Campus
Pre-Respiratory Therapy, B.S.
On Campus
Professional Communication Minor
On Campus
Professional Sales Certificate
Online On Campus
Psychobiology Comprehensive, B.S.
On Campus
Psychology, B.A. , B.S.
On Campus Online
Psychology Comprehensive, B.S.
On Campus Online
Psychology Minor
Online On Campus
Public Administration Minor
On Campus
Public Communication, M.A.
Online
Public Health - Pre-Professional
On Campus
Public Health 3+2
On Campus
Public Health Minor
On Campus
Public History, M.A.
Online On Campus
Public History Graduate Certificate
Online
Public History Minor
On Campus
Public Law Minor
On Campus

S

School Counseling Elementary PK-8 or Secondary 7-12, M.S. ED
Online Blended
School Principalship, 7-12 - Educational Administration, M.A. ED
Online
School Principalship, PK-8 - Educational Administration, M.A. ED
Online
School Psychology, ED.S.
On Campus
School Superintendent, Education Specialist, ED.S.
Online
Social Science (Elementary Education) Minor
Online On Campus
Social Studies 6-12 Teaching Field Endorsement, B.A. ED
On Campus
Social Work Comprehensive, B.S.
On Campus Online
Social Work Minor
Online On Campus
Sociology, B.A. , B.S.
On Campus Online
Sociology 7-12 Teaching Subject Endorsement, B.S. ED
On Campus
Sociology Minor
Online On Campus
Software Quality Assurance Certificate
On Campus
Sound Recording Technology Minor
On Campus
Spanish - Modern Languages, B.A.
On Campus
Spanish Education, M.A. ED
Online
Spanish for the Helping Professions Certificate
On Campus
Spanish Graduate Certificate
Online
Spanish Interpretation Minor
On Campus
Spanish Minor
On Campus
Spanish Minor
On Campus
Spanish Translation and Interpretation - Modern Languages, B.A.
On Campus
Special Education, M.A. ED
Online
Special Education 7-12 Teaching Subject Endorsement, B.A. ED
On Campus
Special Education K-12 Teaching Field Endorsement, B.A. ED
On Campus
Special Education K-6 Teaching Subject Endorsement, B.A. ED
On Campus
Special Education Minor
On Campus
Special Education: Advanced Practitioner Emphasis, M.A. ED
Online
Special Education: Generalist Emphasis, M.A. ED
Online
Speech-Language Pathology, M.S. ED
Online
Speech-Language Pathology - Pre-Professional, B.S.
On Campus
Speech/Language Pathology, M.S. ED
On Campus
Sport and Recreation Management, B.S.
On Campus
Sport and Recreation Management Comprehensive, B.S.
On Campus
Sports Communication Emphasis - Media Studies Comprehensive, B.S.
On Campus
Sports Management Minor
On Campus
Statistics Minor
On Campus
STEM Education, M.S. ED
Online
Strategic Communication Minor
On Campus
Strategic Communication Support Track
Online On Campus
Studio Art, B.A.
On Campus
Studio Art Comprehensive, B.F.A.
On Campus
Supervisor of Special Education, M.A. ED
Online
Supply Chain Management Certificate
On Campus
Supply Chain Management Emphasis - Business Administration Comprehensive, B.S.
On Campus
Supply Chain Management Minor
On Campus

Departments & Programs

 
College of Arts and Sciences Department Guide

College of Arts and Sciences Department Guide

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Outside the Classroom


At UNK, faculty know the importance of experiential learning. The College of Arts and Sciences offers unique opportunities for students to learn outside the classroom, with many experiences also open to community members. Whether its award-winning radio broadcasts, exciting museum exhibits, meaningful research, or anything in between, there's always something happening on campus.

Upcoming Events

25 Feb
UNK Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Concert Fine Arts Building Recital Hall | 7:30pm
26 Feb
CliftonStrengths Campus Kick-Off Ponderosa Room, Nebraskan Student Union | 11:00am
06 Mar
Free Public UNK Planetarium Show - Science or Fiction? Debunking Common Astronomical Misconceptions UNK Planetarium, Bruner Hall of Science | 7:00pm
06 Mar
Free Public UNK Planetarium Show - Is Pluto A Planet? UNK Planetarium, Bruner Hall of Science | 8:15pm
03 Apr
Free Public UNK Planetarium Show - How Do Astronomers Learn About Things That Are So Far Away? UNK Planetarium, Bruner Hall of Science | 7:00pm
03 Apr
Free Public UNK Planetarium Show - How Do Astronomers Learn About Things That Are So Far Away? UNK Planetarium, Bruner Hall of Science | 8:00pm
09 Apr
Social Work Child Welfare Conference Nebraskan Student Union, Ponderosa | 8:00am
10 Apr
Student Language and Literature Conference Thomas Hall | 8:00am

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