Academics
- Graduation Rate52%
- Majors Available104
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio15:1
- Retention Rate74%
AP Credit Policy
The University of Nebraska at Omaha participates in the Advanced Placement (AP) program of the College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB). Advanced Placement credit is based on criterion examination(s) administered by CEEB. Students must have official copies of their scores submitted to the Office of Admissions by the College Board in order for credit to be awarded.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
---|---|---|---|
2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Art 1210 |
3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | Art 1110 |
African American Studies | 3 | 3 | Black Studies Lower Level Elective Credit |
Art History | 4 | 6 | Art 2050 and 2060 |
Biology | 4 | 5 | Biology 1450 |
Calculus AB | 3 | 5 | Math 1950 |
Calculus BC | 3 | 9 | Math 1950 and 1960 |
Chemistry | 4 | 4 | Chemistry 1180 and 1184 |
Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 5 | Chinese 1110 |
Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | Political Science 2500 |
Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | CIST 1400 |
Computer Science Principles | 4 | 3 | CSCI 1200 |
Drawing | 3 | 3 | Art 1100 |
English Language and Composition | 3 | Not available | Places into English 1150 |
4 | Not available | Places into English 1160 | |
5 | Not available | Places into 2000 level English | |
English Literature and Composition | 3 | Not available | Places into English 1150 |
4 | Not available | Places into English 1160 | |
5 | Not available | Places into 2000 level English | |
Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | Geography 1050 |
European History | 3 | 6 | Global Diversity/Humanities Fine Art General Education elective |
French Language and Culture | 4 | 16 | French 1110, 1120, 2110 and 2120 |
German Language and Culture | 4 | 16 | German 1110, 1120, 2110 and 2120 |
Human Geography | 3 | 3 | Geography 1020 |
Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 16 | 2 Years of Foreign Language Credit |
Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 16 | Japanese 1110, 1120, 2110, and 2120 |
Latin | 4 | 16 | Latin 1110, 1120, 2110, and 2120 |
Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | Economics 2220 |
Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | Economics 2200 |
Music Theory | 3 | 3 | Music 1400 |
Physics 1 | 3 | 5 | Physics 1110 and 1154 |
Physics 2 | 3 | 5 | Physics 1120 and 1164 |
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 5 | Physics 2120 and 1164 |
Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 5 | Physics 2110 and 1154 |
Pre-Calculus | 3 | 3 | Math 1320 |
4 | 5 | Math 1340 | |
Psychology | 4 | 3 | Psychology 1010 |
Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 16 | Spanish 1110, 1120, 2110 and 2120 |
Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | 19 | Spanish 1110, 1120, 2110, 2120, and 2150 |
Statistics | 4 | 3 | CIST 2500 |
United States Government and Politics | 4 | 3 | Political Science 1100 |
United States History | 4 | 6 | History 1110 and 1120 |
World History: Modern | 4 | 3 | History 1010 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Accounting
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
- African-American/Black Studies
- American Government and Politics (United States)
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Artificial Intelligence
- Athletic Training/Trainer
B
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Bioinformatics
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomechanics
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Biotechnology
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business Statistics
- Business/Managerial Economics
C
- Chemistry, General
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
- Computer Science
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
D
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
G
- General Studies
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Gerontology
H
- History and Political Science
- History, General
- Holistic/Integrative Health
- Human Resources Development
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
I
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Informatics
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- Information Technology Project Management
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and National Security Studies, Other
- International/Globalization Studies
- Investments and Securities
J
- Journalism
L
- Latin American Studies
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other
- Library and Information Science
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
M
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
N
- Natural Sciences
- Network and System Administration/Administrator
- Neuroscience
P
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Health, General
R
- Reading Teacher Education
- Real Estate
- Religion/Religious Studies
S
- School Psychology
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Small Business Administration/Management
- Social Work
- Social Work, Other
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
T
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
U
- Urban Studies/Affairs
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Cross-Registration
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Student-Designed Major
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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