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University of Nebraska Kearney
Kearney, NE
Academics
- Graduation Rate54%
- Majors Available46
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio13:1
- Retention Rate77%
AP Credit Policy
A student entering the University with a particularly thorough background from high school may apply for advanced placement and/or credit in one or more subjects in which his/her preparation is superior. Advanced placement and/or credit may be achieved by three different methods.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
No
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art History | 3 | 3 | Art 120 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | Biology 103 |
| 4 | 8 | Biology 103 + Department recommended precise course | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 5 | Math 115 |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 10 | Math 115 & 202 |
| 3 | 5 | MATH 115 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | Chemistry 145 |
| 4 | 4 | Chemistry 160 & 160/Lab | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 | Cyber Systems 103 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | General Elective Credit |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | English 101 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | English 101 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | History 210 |
| 5 | 6 | History 210 & 211 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | French 200 & 201 |
| 4 | 9 | French 200, 201, 205 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 9 | German 200, 201, 205 |
| 3 | 6 | German 200 & 201 | |
| Human Geography | 4 | 3 | Geography 106 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | Economics 270 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | Economics 271 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 | Department recommended precise course. |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 205 (no lab) |
| 5 | 8 | PHYS 205 and PHYS 206 (no labs) | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHYS 206 (no lab) |
| 5 | 8 | PHYS 205 and PHYS 206 (no labs) | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | 4 | PHYS 276 (no lab) |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 | PHYS 275 (no lab) |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | Psychology 203 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | Spanish 200 & 201 |
| 4 | 9 | Spanish 200, 201, 205 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 9 | Spanish 200, 201, 205 |
| 3 | 6 | Spanish 200 & 201 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | Statistics 241 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Political Science 110 |
| United States History | 5 | 6 | History 250, 251 |
| 3 | 3 | History 250 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | History 212 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Bachelor's, and Master's
A
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
- Agricultural Business and Management, General
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
- Art/Art Studies, General
B
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
C
- Chemistry, General
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Curriculum and Instruction
D
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
- Foreign Language Teacher Education
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
G
- General Studies
- Geography
H
- History, General
I
- Interior Design
- International Relations and Affairs
J
- Journalism, Other
L
- Long Term Care Administration/Management
M
- Mathematics, General
- Music, General
O
- Operations Management and Supervision
P
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
R
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
- Rhetoric and Composition
S
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Internships
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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