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UNK’s new 2+2 program allows Health Science professionals to advance their degrees and move up in their careers.
At UNK, you can earn a bachelor’s degree in Applied Health Sciences in a flexible way that works for your schedule, whether online, on campus or blended. You can also design your own program, choosing classes that fit your career goals.
The Applied Health Sciences 2+2 program offers degree completion for professionals with an associate degree in health-related fields. A seamless and easy transition is made possible by applying your entire associate degree towards the program. This option is great for career advancement and workforce development.
Students can transfer up to 66 credit hours from a successfully completed Associate Degree program in a health-related field including: Surgical Technology, Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Nursing, Health Sciences, and others as approved.
Students will work with a Health Science Advisor to develop an individualized program of study for completion of the Bachelor’s degree in Applied Health Sciences, and must complete all general studies requirements prescribed by UNK.
Students must successfully complete 40 hours of upper division electives as part of their program, with no more than 24 credits in any one discipline or subject.
A minimum of 32 semester hours must be UNK credits.
Peggy Abels, Director of Health Sciences
abelsp@unk.edu
308-865-8260
As an online Applied Health Sciences 2+2 student at UNK, you'll receive a quality and affordable education as well as the same degree as our on-campus students. Request Info Student Resources Online Curriculum
Credit Hours
General Studies requirement has been reduced to 30 credit hrs allowing more freedom and making it easier to transfer to UNK.
Degree Received
Applied Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science
Great Value
UNK is the most affordable Nebraska university and most students receive significant financial aid
UNK’s new general studies curriculum requires fewer hours, eases transferring, and gives students greater flexibility in earning their degree. This reduced the general studies credit requirement from 45 hours to 30 hours. The 4-year class schedule below is a sample timeline for progress toward an Applied Health Sciences 2+2 degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Consult with your academic advisor.
Transfer up to 66 credit hours from a successfully completed Associate Degree program in a health-related field including Surgical Technology, Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Radiologic Technology, Nursing, and others as approved.
"As a first-generation student, there are people here to help you get to that next step. There are opportunities I never even though about before. If you put in that little bit of effort, you'll get a lot out of it, especially here at UNK. I just want to be able to give back to the people who provided so much for me."
Health Sciences
Medical Laboratory science Pre-Cardiovascular Perfusion Pre-Health Information Management
UNK is Nebraska’s most affordable university even BEFORE financial aid is awarded. You’ll quickly discover that no one works harder than UNK to reduce the cost of an education and provide the best value. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid for your Applied Health Sciences 2+2 Degree Program
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