On Campus
Sociology is the study of the social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. In this major, you will learn technical and analytic skills, gain a global perspective, and explore the complexity of the causes and consequences of human behavior.
Faculty members at the University of Nebraska at Kearney mentor and develop future teachers, preparing you to enter public and private school systems. You will be prepared to teach sociology in grades 7-12 after completing the program requirements. Education degrees are a cornerstone of UNK, therefore, it has always had an excellent reputation for producing Nebraska’s top teachers.
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
Sociology 7-12 Teaching Subject Endorsement, Bachelor of Science in Education
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 Sociology 7-12 Teaching Subject Endorsement degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Consult with your academic advisor.
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 Sociology 7-12 Teaching Subject Endorsement Degree Program
at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
