Course Search

Browse and search through available course data for in-depth course information. There are several search filter options available that are useful in the advising and planning process.

Course Filter Types:

Keywords Semester Counts For
Section Instructor Department
Attributes Campus & Delivery Mode More Filters


Available Schedules

Individual courses can be identified by the semester they are offered. By clicking on the "Courses" tab in the navigation menu, browse courses available by semester. 

Course catalog page showing filters for Fall 2026 at Kearney, with the highlighted "Available Schedules" dropdown above the Fall 2026 and Summer 2026 term options.


Course Details

When a course has been selected, course details are provided such as campus, Semesters offered, Instructors, Course Description, Prerequisites, Can count for (institutional & program requirements), Equivalents and Catalog level. These attributes are used in course search filters. When a semester is chosen, the course can be added to the student's plan.

 Screenshot example of course details panel showing campus and semester selectors and an Add to Plan button.


Course Filter Types

Keyword Search: Searching courses can be done by subject prefix, course number and course title.

Screenshot example of Course search results page showing the keyword “Introduction to Ex,” filter options, and a list of seven courses.

 


Semester

The semester filter allows courses to be identified by Fall, Spring, Summer offerings. Additionally, semester blocks such as three week and mini session courses can be selected. Multiple semesters can also be searched simultaneously.

Screenshot example of course search Dropdown filter panel for Semesters showing Spring 2026 selected, with options for Fall, Spring, Summer, and semester blocks like Three Week, Regular Academic Session, and Mini Session.


Counts For

The Counts For Filter allows advisors to search for courses based on specific program requirements. When the filter is selected, begin by typing in the title of the program. A populated list of programs will display until a selection has been made. Next choose the audit version (catalog year) the student is currently enrolled in. Then search for a requirement, ex. Internship, Core GPA, Experiential learning etc. 

Dropdown filter labeled “Counts for” highlighted, with search fields for choosing a program and a requirement.      Filter dropdown showing selected options: BS in Exercise Science Comprehensive, CY2025, and Internship.


Section

Course sections can also be identified by selecting multiple filters such as Semesters, Department, etc. When the Department is selected, then searching for class number, class type (internship, seminar, independent study and more). Days and times are also options in the filter.

Screenshot example of Course search Filter showing Semesters, Section, and Department selected and an open dropdown showing class number, internship type, days, and time options.


Instructor

The instructor filter should be used in combination with Semesters and department filters. This will provide search results for courses being taught with a specific instructor. If the semester filter is not also selected, the results will include a history of the courses an instructor taught. 

Screenshot example of Course search showing filters for semester, instructor (with “Find Instructor” field), and department, with Spring 2026 selected and course results listed.


Department

To view courses available by department, the semester filter will also need to be selected. 

Screenshot example of Course search page showing filters with the Department dropdown open and “KSS” typed, revealing “Kinesiology and Sport Sciences - Education.”


Attributes

Attributes are defining elements that describe courses, and what requirements they can satisfy in the degree requirement. Common course attributes are: Experiential Learning, LOPER courses, Upper Division, General Studies.

Tip: The attributes filter should be selected with the semester filter.

Course search Filters showing the Attributes dropdown open, showing a search for “LOPER” and a list of LOPER attribute options.


Campus & Delivery Mode

Campus filter allows you to view courses that take place on UNK's Campus. When the Semester's filter is selected the Delivery Mode filter is made available. Delivery Mode lists courses that are available in a variety of in person or distance options. 

Screenshot example of Course search page showing filters for Spring 2026 at Kearney, with the Delivery Mode dropdown menu expanded. 


More Filters

This link provides access to search for courses by credit range, teaching location and mode as well as catalog level.

Screenshot example of course search page with Spring 2026 selected, showing course cards and an open “More Filters” panel with credits range, teaching locations, and catalog level options.