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The Department of History at the University of Nebraska at Kearney gives students a working knowledge of past events, people, ideas and values in the United States and in other parts of the world. Students at UNK will gain an understanding of contemporary society from a historical perspective that includes multi-cultural and global contexts.
The history department’s courses prepare students for a variety of careers from graduate and law schools, to public history and secondary teaching posts to business and industry. Each member of our faculty teaches courses at all levels from freshman surveys through graduate seminars. Many have won awards that recognize the high quality of their scholarship, teaching and service.
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
History, Bachelor of Arts
Per Credit Hour
With the New Nebraskan Scholarship all undergraduate students pay in-state tuition
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 a History B.A. degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Consult with your academic advisor.
At the Junior or Senior level students must take HIST 496. The course topic reduces the hours required accordingly in Advanced US, European, or Non-Western History. See advisor.
A minor or second major is required for a complete degree program. The number of required electives needed to reach 120 total credit hours overall will depend upon the specific program chosen.
"The history professors at UNK are very knowledgeable about their areas of expertise. They teach students to look at famous historical events with a more critical eye, and gain a better understanding of why they happened and the repercussions of the events."
Learn more about the types of jobs and common employers that History B.A. graduates work for.
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 History Degree Program
at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
