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Accreditation
UNK is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
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The University of Nebraska at Kearney is an accredited, public University offering a quality, affordable education. Located in the Midwest, UNK is one of four institutions in the University of Nebraska system. As a mid-sized, comprehensive, public university, UNK is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Affordability, quality, and growth make UNK a wise choice for many online learners.
Why Choose UNK?
- Affordable – UNK has one of the lowest tuition rates in the country. For an out-of-state online student, undergraduate tuition is $200.00 per credit hour; graduate tuition is $250.50 per credit hour. For a resident of Nebraska, undergraduate tuition is $129.50 per credit hour; graduate tuition is $160.50 per credit hour (2006-07 rates). Fees are additional.
- Accredited Programs – UNK is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
- Quality Education – UNK offers the same quality online degree programs and courses that are offered on the campus. The majority of the instruction is taught by credentialed faculty with Ph.D.’s who are committed to quality teaching. Courses are highly interactive with faculty and students communicating through e-mail, discussion forums, and chat groups via Blackboard course management software. To enhance the quality of online instruction, many courses use multimedia presentations, streaming video, and supplemental CD’s.
- Quality Student Support Services – Quality student support services are a hallmark of education at UNK. To help students get started with their online courses, a set of online video tutorials are available. Other services include library services, discounted software and hardware, a writing center, technology help desk, online bookstore, and more.
- Program Expansion – UNK continues to expand its course and program offerings to meet the demands of its online students. The number of course offerings has doubled in the last two years and will continue to do so in the future.
- Global Market – UNK serves a global market with online students in 40 states and two foreign countries. As the course offerings expand, more students will be able to take advantage of UNK’s online courses.
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Education Resources
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Facts & Info
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Institutional Accrediting Agency:
UNK is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
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Address:
905 West 25th Street
Kearney, NE 68849
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Institution Type:
Public Higher Education
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Total Online Enrollment:
3000 students as of 8/1/2006
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Calendar Type:
The fall and spring semesters are each 15-week terms. The summer consists of three 4-week terms or a combination thereof.
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Average Cost per Credit:
For residents of Nebraska, $129.50/credit hour for undergraduates & $160.50/credit hour for graduates (2006-07). For non-Nebraska residents, $200/credit hour for undergraduates & $250.50/credit hour for graduates. Fees are additional.
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Delivery Format:
UNK's online degrees are asynchronous courses utilizing Blackboard course management software. To enhance the quality of online instruction, many courses use multimedia presentations, streaming video, or supplemental CD's.
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Carnegie Classification:
Master's College or University I
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Technical Requirements:
Minimum for PC: Windows 98; Pentium 4 or Celeron; 56k modem. Macintosh: Mac OS 9.1; G3; 56k modem. Recommended for PC: Windows XP Home or Professional; Pentium 4; High Speed DSL or Cable Modem. Macintosh: Mac OS X; G4; High Speed DSL or Cable Modem.
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Geographic Restrictions:
None.
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On-Campus Requirement:
If an on-campus component is required for the course, it will be stated in the course description.
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Scholarships Offered:
Contact the UNK Financial Aid Office.
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Loans Offered:
Contact the UNK Financial Aid Office.
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Registration Details:
To register for courses, a student must be first admitted to UNK. The admission and registration process is completed online.
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