2. UNK ADVANTAGE
TRADITION OF ACHIEVEMENT
• Founded in 1905. Joined University of Nebraska system in 1991.
• Nationally recognized programs and faculty.
• National pacesetter in undergraduate research funding and participation.
• Exemplary, growing Honors Program.
• Successful alumni – many receive multiple employment offers upon graduation.
• Prestigious AACSB accreditation in the College of Business and Technology.
32,714
Population
LOCATION
• Kearney, Nebraska is a welcoming, supportive city of nearly 33,000 people.
• A healthful and secure place to live and study.
- Kearney is a safe city.
- Clean air and environment; beautiful natural attractions and parks.
• Many indoor and outdoor sports, recreation and entertainment
opportunities year-round.
• An excellent place to improve English.
- Experience traditional American culture while learning standard
English without regional accents or dialects. This is the English heard
on national television and radio news.
• Kearney possesses a ‘traditional small town American culture’,
unlike the coastal cities which have large immigrant populations.
• Driving distance to several major cities. Convenient flights to most major
U.S. cities from nearby airports.
3. TUITION
• UNK offers the most affordable
university education in the region.
• One of the lowest university tuition
rates in the U.S.
• Lowest tuition cost in the University
of Nebraska system.
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STUDENT LIFE
• More than 150 student-run organizations: sports, academic,
professional, special interest.
• Many active international student organizations.
• Large sports and recreation programs open to all students.
• Intercollegiate athletics program distinguished in competition
and academics.
• Growing multicultural student community.
• Numerous cultural festivals organized by students from around the world.
• Museum of Nebraska Art.
• Many performing arts events on campus.
• International Friendship Program links international students with caring
local families to share cultures and help improve English
communication skills.
CAMPUS QUALITY
• Wireless internet throughout campus.
• Large, modern student center and dining facilities.
• New apartment-style residence halls.
• Centrally-located, recently constructed sports
recreation/fitness facilities indoors and outdoors.
• Integrated ‘academic village’ setting – students can live where
they learn, with classrooms, faculty and services nearby.
ACADEMICS
• Comprehensive university curriculum – over 200 majors
and minors to choose from.
• Faculty dedicated to teaching and research.
• Higher rate of undergraduate research than many of our nation's
more elite expensive universities.
• Full range of academic support services: academic advising, help with
English writing, and individual tutors to assist international students.
• Small class size average of 24 and 16:1 student to faculty ratio
which leads to personal learning relationships. Nearly all classes
taught by full professors.
• Active Study Abroad program. Students have the opportunity to learn
another language studying in a third country for a semester while still
enrolled at UNK.
• Classrooms feature the latest teaching technology.
• Strong graduate programs in Business, Education, Biology, English, History.
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UNK ADVANTAGE
4. THE UNIVERSITY OF
NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY
The University of Nebraska at Kearney has nearly
7,000 students, over 500 who come from countries
outside of the U.S.The university offers over 200
majors and minors.The English Language Institute,
part of the Office of International Education,
welcomes students from around the world to be part
of this dynamic, student centered institution.
SERVICES FOR
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
ELI students have full use of all university facilities
including the library, computer labs, healthcare center,
recreation areas, counseling center, career services,
the Nebraskan Student Union, the cafeterias and
on-campus restaurants, and immigration advice from
International Student Services.
KEARNEY
Rapid City
Scottsbluff
Lincoln
Omaha
Des Moines
Cheyenne
Topeka
Denver Kansas City
St. Louis
Sioux Falls
LIFE IN KEARNEY
Kearney lies along the Platte River in an area of the
U.S. known asThe Great Plains. Located between
the Missouri River and the Rocky Mountains, this
region, often called the “heartland of America”
is known for its vast expanse of grasslands and
rolling hills. Kearney is known worldwide as the
primary migratory route for cranes, eagles, ducks,
geese and shore birds. Over 80% of the world’s
population of Sandhill Cranes converge on this area,
stopping to rest and feed as they prepare for their
journey north. UNK can offer you a great education
at an affordable cost. Kearney can offer you “the
good life:” fresh air, big skies, picturesque sunsets,
and a clean environment. Kearney is also a lively
college town, with plenty of entertainment and
recreation opportunities. UNK and Kearney – a great
deal and a great experience.
KEARNEY TO...
Lincoln - 1.75 hr
Omaha - 2.5 hr
Denver - 5 hr
Des Moines - 5 hr
Kansas City - 5.25 hr
Topeka - 5.25 hr
St. Louis - 9.5 hr
Chicago - 10.5 hr
ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
5. UNK is an affordable, student-centered regional hub
of intellectual, cultural and artistic excellence that
is a prominent part of Nebraska’s higher education
landscape. It offers:
- Access to all opportunities and choices
of a major public university
- A wide range of academic programs that
lead to exciting careers
- Nationally-renowned faculty
- Nearly all classes taught by full professors
rather than teaching assistants
- A rich and diverse campus life
- An excellent place to learn English
- Experience traditional American culture while
learning the standard English heard on national
television and radio news
UNK is committed to providing an outstanding
education in a personal setting. It is a university that
quickly transforms nearly 7,000 students from across
the globe into a close-knit, supportive community of
friends; it is a place you will forever call “home”.
STUDIES AT UNK
After you successfully complete the English Language
Institute and meet the requirements for admission, you
may be admitted as a full-time student to the University
of Nebraska at Kearney at either the undergraduate or
graduate level.
CLASSES
Students take courses designed on an intensive
immersion schedule of eighteen hours per week.
The program is organized around the skills of
reading, writing, speaking, and listening, while
focusing on grammar difficulties and vocabulary
expansion. Classes are small with approximately
twelve students per class. Students are tested
on the first day of the session to determine the
appropriate level of study and to allow instructors
to individualize the student’s program of study.
ELI students also participate in both Conversation
Partners and English ConversationTable.
HOUSING
Approximately 2,000 students live on campus in
five traditional residence halls, four apartment-style
residence halls, and two suite-style residence halls.
Each housing facility is supervised by a live-in hall
director and is staffed by live-in resident advisers on
each floor. Most residence facilities feature several
lounges, study areas, state of the art computer
labs, and recreational space for student interaction
and involvement.
IN EACH LEVEL, THE FOLLOWING
COURSES ARE TAUGHT:
THERE ARE SIX DIFFERENT COURSE LEVELS
100 A
100 B
200
300
400
500
- Conversation
- Listen & Speak*
- Grammar
- Writing
- Reading
- Vocabulary
Conversation Partners
Conversation Partners pairs an ELI student with an
American UNK student.They meet for casual conversation
a minimum of six times during a sixteen week semester to
establish a committed partnership.
English ConversationTable
English ConversationTable meets for one hour each week
for six weeks. It is open to everyone on campus and in the
community to converse with a variety of people of all ages.
*At the 500 level, Speech is taught, rather than Listen & Speak.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
6. UNK is comprised of four colleges.Each college
is host to a variety of departments.Within each
department are a range of majors and minors.
COLLEGE OF
FINE ARTS & HUMANITIES
Art & Art History
Art History
Studio Art
- Ceramics
- Drawing
- Glass
- Illustration
- Painting
- Photography
- Printmaking
- Sculpture
Visual Communication and Design
Communication
Advertising & Public Relations
Journalism
Multimedia
Organizational & Relational Communication
English
English Writing
Modern Languages
French
German
Spanish
Spanish Translation and Interpretation
Music & Performing Arts
Music
- Music Business Emphasis
- Music Composition Emphasis
Music Performance
- Instrumental Emphasis
- Piano Performance Emphasis
- Piano Performance with
Pedagogy Emphasis
- Vocal Emphasis
Musical Theatre
Philosophy
Theatre
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COLLEGE OF
EDUCATION
Communication Disorders
Education
Early Childhood Education
Art Education K-12
Elementary Education
Middle Grades Education
6-12 Endorsements
Basic Business Education
Business, Marketing, and
Information Technology
7-12 Endorsements
Biology Education
Chemistry Education
English Education
French Education
Geography Education
German Education
Health Education
History Education
Language Arts Education
Math Education
Physical Education
Physics Education
Political Science Education
Psychology Education
Social Science Education
Sociology Education
Spanish Education
Special Education
Speech Communication Education
K-12 Endorsements
Art Education
Music Education
K-6 Endorsement
Special Education
PK-6 Endorsement
Health & Physical Education
Physical Education
Kinesiology & Sport Science
Athletic Training
Exercise Science
Exercise Science Fitness & Wellness
Recreation, Park and Tourism Management
- Natural Resources Park Management
- Recreation Management
- Travel & Tourism
Recreation Management
Sports Management
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COLLEGE OF
BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
Business Administration
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
Economics
Agribusiness
Economics
Family Studies & Interior Design
Family Studies
Interior Design
Industrial Technology
Aviation Systems Management
- Support Services Emphasis
- Flight Operations Emphasis
Construction Management
Industrial Distribution
Information Networking and
Telecommunications
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COLLEGE OF
NATURAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES
Biology
Biology Comprehensive
- Wildlife Emphasis
- Health Science Emphasis
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
- Biochemistry Emphasis
- Business/Sales Emphasis
Professional Chemist
Computer Science &
Information Technology
Applied Computer Science
Computer Science
Information Technology
Criminal Justice
General Studies
Geography & Earth Sciences
Geography
Geography and GI Science
Health Science
Medical Technology
Radiography
Respiratory Therapy
History
History
History Social Science
- Economics Emphasis
- Geography Emphasis
- Political Science Emphasis
- Psychology Emphasis
- Sociology Emphasis
International Studies
Mathematics
Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics Emphasis
- Computer Science Emphasis
- General Emphasis
Physics & Physical Science
Astronomy
Astrophysics Comprehensive
Physical Science
Physics
Political Science
Political Science
Public Administration
Psychology
Psychobiology
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
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SPECIAL
B.S.N. in Nursing (with UNMC)
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PRE-PROFESSIONAL
PROGRAMS
Pre-Architecture
Pre-Cardiovascular Perfusion
Pre-Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Podiatry
Pre-Dental
Pre-Dental Hygiene
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Health Information Management
Pre-Law
Pre-Medical
Pre-Meteorology
Pre-Mortuary Science
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Radiologic Technology
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
ACCREDITATIONS
The University of Nebraska at Kearney
is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission (HLC) of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA)
and by the National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC
AACSB International (AACSB)
The Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business
• Business
American Chemical Society Approved
List of Programs
• Chemistry
Association of Technology, Management,
& Applied Engineering (ATMAE)
• Aviation Systems Management,
Construction Management, Industrial
Distribution, Information Networking
& Telecommunications
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic
Training Education (CAATE)
• Athletic Training
Council for Accreditation of Counseling
& Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
• Community Counseling
Council for Interior Design Accreditation
(CIDA)
• Interior Design
Council on Academic Accreditation in
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
of the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association (SP)
• Speech-Language Pathology
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• Social Work
International Registry of Counsellor
Education Programs (IRCEP)
• Counselor Education
International School Psychology
Association (ISPA)
• School Psychology
National Association of Schools
of Music (NASM)
• Music
National Association of School
Psychologists (NASP)
• School Psychology
National Council on Family Relations (NCFR)
• Family Studies
National Kitchen and Bath Association
(NKBA)
• Interior Design
Nebraska Department of Education (NDE)
• Teacher Education
UNMC College of Nursing-Kearney Division:
Nebraska State Board of Nursing
Committee on College Nursing Education
(CCNE)
24Pre-Professional
Programs
116Undergraduate MajorsMAJO R S
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