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About the History - Social Science Degree Program

On Campus Online

The Department of History at the University of Nebraska at Kearney provides instruction, research and service functions that are representative of today’s world. The department offers several specialization options for students. The courses prepare students for a variety of careers from graduate and law schools, to public history and secondary teaching posts, to business and industry. Each member of the faculty at UNK teaches courses at all levels from freshmen surveys through graduate seminars. Many have won awards that recognize the high quality of their scholarship, teaching and service.

University of Nebraska (UNK) Online

Online History - Social Science Degree Program

As an online Social Science Comprehensive student at UNK, you'll receive a quality and affordable education as well as the same degree as our on-campus students. Request Info Learn More

Social Science Comprehensive Program at a Glance

120

Credit Hours

General Studies requirement has been reduced to 30 credit hrs allowing more freedom and making it easier to transfer to UNK.

Degree Received

History - Social Science Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science

$

Great Value

UNK is the most affordable Nebraska university and most students receive significant financial aid

What can you do with a Social Science Comprehensive Degree

Learn more about the types of jobs and common employers that Social Science Comprehensive graduates work for.

Careers

  • Graduate and law schools
  • Public history and secondary teaching
  • Business and industry
  • Research assistant
  • Paralegal or legal assistant
  • Political campaign manager
  • Museum curators
  • Archiving

Employers

  • National Air and Space Museum
  • Buffalo County Historical Society
  • Civil War Remembrance
  • Minnesota Historical Society
  • Surf Ballroom
  • Glacier National Park
  • Library of Congress
  • University of Nebraska Press
  • Teaching positions in middle schools, high schools, and higher education

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