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1 ecampus EXCELLENCE IN ONLINE EDUCATION SUMMER & FALL 2015 ONLINE SCHEDULE Online Programs Registration Begins April 6 Art Education Biology Business Administration Criminal Justice Curriculum & Instruction Driver Education Education Administration Early Childhood Inclusive ESL Endorsement Family Advocacy & Early Childhood Gifted Education History Instructional Technology MBA Blended Music Education Organizational Communication Physical Education Master Teacher Pre-Speech Language Pathology Reading PK-12 School Librarian Endorsement Science/Math Education Sociology Spanish Education Special Education SPED K-6 Endorsement SPED 7-12 Endorsement Student Affairs Transitional Certification Program +9 Post-Master s Coursework Vocational Diversified Occupations Endorsement ecampus.unk.edu

2 ecampus ecampus.unk.edu An accredited, public University offering a quality, affordable education. 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 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? Find out how convenient and flexible it is to earn your degree by distance learning through UNK s ecampus. There are many good reasons to choose UNK. accredited programs - UNK is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. a university degree - Receive the same University of Nebraska degree online as you would as an on-campus student. Diplomas and transcripts for online students are identical to those of on-campus students. value - UNK has one of the lowest tuition rates in the country. For a list of rates, see page 4. UNK offers over 30 online programs and over 300+ online courses. For information on the programs, see page 6. full-time faculty - The majority of the instruction is taught by credentialed full-time faculty with doctoral degrees who are committed to quality teaching. small class sizes - UNK offers small classes averaging students, allowing for one-on-one interactions with faculty. excellent student support services - To help students succeed in online courses, a variety of support services are available. These include an online Student Orientation, set of video tutorials, 24/7 Help Desk, discounted hardware and software, 24/7 library services, and more. personal attention - What truly distinguishes UNK is its commitment to providing an oustanding education in a small and 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. global market - UNK serves a global market with online students in 50 states and several foreign countries.

3 Table of Contents For more information, go to ecampus.unk.edu 1 Contact Information... 2 General Information... 3 Admissions...3 Registration...3 I ve Registered for Classes - Now What?...3 Grades on the Web...3 Tuition & Fees...4 Billings & Payments...4 Online Student Support Services...5 Calendar...5 ecampus Programs Post-Master s Coursework...7 Art Education: Classroom Education Emphasis...7 Art Education: Museum Education Emphasis...7 Biology...8 Business Administration...8 Criminal Justice...8 Curriculum & Instruction: K Curriculum & Instruction: Secondary Education Concentration in English...9 Driver Education Endorsement...9 Early Childhood Inclusive (ECI)...9 Early Childhood Inclusive Additional Endorsement...9 Early Childhood Inclusive Initial Certification...10 Education Administration - Principalship, PreK-8 or Education Administration - Supervisor of Special Education...10 Education Administration - Curriculum Supervisor of Academic Area...10 Education Specialist - School Superintendent...10 English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement...11 Family Advocacy & Early Childhood...11 Gifted Education Endorsement...11 History...11 Information Technology Endorsement...11 Instructional Technology...12 Leadership in Instructional Technology Endorsement...12 MBA - Blended...12 Music Education...12 Organizational and Relational Communication Comprehensive...12 Physical Education Master Teacher...13 Pre-Speech Language Pathology Coursework...13 Reading PK School Counseling - Student Affairs...13 School Librarian Endorsement...13 Science/Math Education...14 Sociology...14 Spanish Education...14 Special Education: Advanced Practitioner...14 Special Education: Gifted Education...14 Special Education K-6 Endorsement...14 Special Education 7-12 Endorsement...15 Special Education: Special Education...15 Transitional Certification Program...15 Vocational Diversified Occupations Endorsement...15 Online Minors...15 MyBLUE Registration Dates / Times (by NUID Number & Class Rank)...17 A Quick Glance of Summer Online Courses...18 Summer Online Courses...21 Summer Blended Courses...33 Summer Face-To-Face Courses...34 A Quick Glance of Fall Online Courses...35 Fall Online Courses...38 Fall Blended Courses...50 Fall Videoconference Courses...52 Fall Face-to-Face Courses...52 The University of Nebraska is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. Individuals needing accommodation under ADA should contact the ADA Coordinator at UNK, Designed and produced on campus by UNK Creative Services.

4 Contact Information For more information, go to ecampus.unk.edu 2 Academic & Career Services unk.edu/offices/acs/academic_advising.php Academic Success Offices unk.edu/offices/academic_success/index.php Admissions (Undergraduate) unk.edu/admissions Admissions (Graduate) unk.edu/admissions Antelope Bookstore neebo.com/unk Counseling Care unk.edu/counseling_care/ ecampus Educator Certification unk.edu/academics/certification Finance Office unk.edu/offices/finance Financial Aid unk.edu/financialaid Graduate Studies Office unk.edu/academics/gradstudies Honors Program unk.edu/honors/ 24/7 Help Desk unk.edu/offices/its/help_desk/ Calvin T. Ryan Library unk.edu/academics/ecampus/resources-info/students/ 24/7 Library Service: Registrar unk.edu/offices/registrar The College Store neebo.com/unk UNK Technology Store unk.edu/offices/its/technology_store/index.php Veterans Affairs unk.edu/offices/financial_aid/veteran_services.php Video Services COLLEGES College of Business & Technology Dr. Tim Burkink, Dean unk.edu/academics/bt/ College of Education Dr. Sheryl Feinstein, Dean unk.edu/academics/coe/ College of Fine Arts & Humanities Dr. William Jurma, Dean unk.edu/academics/fah/ College of Natural & Social Sciences Dr. John LaDuke, Dean unk.edu/academics/nss/ Graduate Studies & Research Dr. Kenya Taylor, Dean unk.edu/academics/gradstudies ecampus EXCELLENCE IN ONLINE EDUCATION University of Nebraska Kearney Communications Center, 3rd Floor 1910 University Drive Kearney, NE ecampus@unk.edu Web: ecampus.unk.edu

5 General Information For more information, go to ecampus.unk.edu 3 Admissions unk.edu/admissions In order to enroll for any UNK course, you must be actively admitted to UNK. Applications for Admission (both undergraduate and graduate) are available online at unk.edu/admissions. First-time students of UNK who enroll for classes will pay a nonrefundable application fee of $45 prior to registration for any UNK class. Undergraduate: (UG) students who have not enrolled at UNK for two years (since Summer 2013) must complete an application for readmission. There is no readmission fee. For an online application, go to or call KEARNEY or Graduate: (G) students who have not enrolled within the last two years, as well as those seeking admission to a second degree program, will need to reapply for admission and pay a readmission fee of $45. To apply, go to unk.edu/admissions or call or Application deadlines for graduate degree seeking students are as follows unless stated differently by the department: June 15 for Fall admission; October 15 for Spring admission; March 15 for Summer admission. Application deadlines for graduate non-degree seeking students is one week prior to term beginning. Academic & Career Services unk.edu/offices/acs/academic_advising.php All undergraduate students are required to contact their academic advisors every semester prior to Early Registration. MyBLUE will NOT allow students to register for classes until they visit with their undergraduate advisor. The advisor will release an advising flag on MyBLUE once the advising session is complete. All undergraduate students, regardless of classification, should contact an academic advisor to discuss course prerequisites, course offerings and their specific degree requirements prior to registration. If you do not contact your advisor, you will not be able to register during Early Registration. A student who has not decided on a specific academic major or endorsement should contact the Academic & Career Services at or careerserv@unk.edu for assistance. Registration Summer/Fall Early Registration Begins April 6 If you have been admitted to UNK, and know your NUID & password, follow the directions below: Step 1: Use one of the supported browsers: Internet Explorer 9, Firefox or Safari 4.0. Step 2: For registration times, go to registration/registration_times/ Step 3: To access MyBLUE go to or go to the UNK home page at and choose the MyBLUE link. Step 4: Login with your NUID number and password. (You created these two identifiers when you filled out your online admission form.) Step 5: Once on your Student Center MyBLUE page: a) Find the Enrollment Section and select Enroll b) The student will read a statement regarding their responsibility to pay for tuition & fees for the class they are about to register. Unless they follow proper procedures to drop or withdraw from the course, the student is obligated to pay their bill. c) Click the continue button d) Select a term (Summer or Fall 2015) then click continue e) Enter the class number (can be 4 or 5 digits) click enter f) Click the finishing enrollment button - look for a green check mark which will indicate successful enrollment. Other options available on MyBLUE include grades, account balance, financial aid, address information, degree audit, and transcripts. It is important to register early as classes fill up quickly. Students must be admitted to UNK before they can register. Students may register for any UNK class that has been officially added to the schedule and has a class number. A late fee of $15 will be assessed for any student who registers after the first meeting day of the class in the summer or after the first meeting week in the fall. I ve Registered for Classes - Now What? After registering for your class(es), you need to access your Loper account and login to Blackboard. For instructions, go to ecampus.unk.edu and click on Student Resources > Registration Information. Grades on the Web Students may access final grades online by accessing and clicking on Grades. If you must have a printed copy of your grades that has your name and ID number included, you may request an official transcript by using the transcript request form on MyBLUE. There is no additional charge for transcripts. Dates to Remember Summer School consists of three sessions: Session I - May 11-June 5 Session II - June 8-July 3 Session III - July 6-31 (courses may overlap into more than one session) Students who did not preregister for summer courses must register by the first day of the class. Summer 2015 MyBLUE Early Registration...April 6-21 Only open to students who are enrolled at UNK for Spring Register according to class standing and NUID number. (see page 16) MyBLUE General Registration Begins... April 27-July 24 Open to anyone who is fully admitted to UNK. Students may register for any available class through the first meeting day of the class. Summer Tuition/Fee Payment Due... May 28

6 General Information For more information, go to ecampus.unk.edu 4 GENERAL INFORMATION Fall 2015 MyBLUE Early Registration...April 6-21 Only open to students who are enrolled at UNK for Spring Register according to class standing and NUID number. (see page 16) MyBLUE General Registration Begins... April 27-August 28 Open to anyone who is fully admitted to UNK. Students may register for any available class through the first week of the semester. Adds/Drops/Withdrawals Students may make changes to their Fall 2015 Class Schedule in MyBLUE from the time of their registration until 5:00 p.m. on August 28 when the MyBLUE Registration shuts down. To process registrations after MyBLUE closes, a Change of Class Schedule form is required. Contact the Registrar s Office in Founders Hall at Fall Tuition/Fee Payment Due... September 23 Summer & Fall* Tuition & Fees Online Courses RESIDENT STUDENTS IN-STATE TUITION: Undergraduate Tuition per credit hour... $ Criminal Justice Undergraduate Tuition per credit hour... $ Graduate Tuition per credit hour... $ Biology Graduate Tuition per credit hour... $ FEES: Distance Ed Fee per credit hour...$25.00 Masters Biology Materials Fee per credit hour...$25.00 Technology Fee per credit hour...$10.00 Library Fee per credit hour...$4.00 UG Research Fellows Program per credit hour...$2.00 NON-RESIDENT STUDENTS OUT-OF-STATE TUITION: Undergraduate Tuition per credit hour... $ Criminal Justice Undergraduate Tuition per credit hour... $ Graduate Tuition per credit hour... $ Biology Graduate Tuition per credit hour... $ College of Educ. Graduate Tuition per credit hour... $ FEES: Distance Ed Fee per credit hour...$25.00 Masters Biology Materials Fee per credit hour...$25.00 Technology Fee per credit hour...$10.00 Library Fee per credit hour...$4.00 UG Research Fellows Program per credit hour...$2.00 Face-to-Face Courses RESIDENT STUDENTS/OFF-CAMPUS IN-STATE TUITION: Undergraduate Tuition per credit hour... $ Graduate Tuition per credit hour... $ FEES: Distance Ed Fee per credit hour...$25.00 Technology Fee per credit hour...$10.00 Library Fee per credit hour...$4.00 UG Research Fellows Program per credit hour...$2.00 NOTE: A $4.00 student records fee will be assessed each semester for both resident and non-resident students. *Subject to Change in Fall 2015 Billing & Payments Students will receive an in their Lopermail Student Account notifying them when a bill is available. This will direct you to log into MyBLUE to access your bill. Under Student Accounts choose Billing Statements and you will see all current and past billing statements. Every effort is made to inform you of the due date, failure to receive a billing notification will NOT be an acceptable excuse for missing the payment deadline. Also, students failing to attend class meetings does not constitute withdrawal from the class and does NOT eliminate the obligation to pay all tuition and related fees. Please contact the UNK Finance Office if you have questions, phone or unkfinance@unk.edu. All students are reminded to notify the Registrar s Office of any address change or update their address information on MyBLUE. Payment may be either mailed directly to the Finance Office, paid in person, or paid by credit card or electronic check via MyBLUE. Students not paying by the bill due date will be assessed late charges. Important Credit Card Information The ONLY means of paying student account charges (tuition, room & board, or other fees) with a credit card is online through MyBLUE. UNK will no longer accept credit card payments for student account charges in person, by mail, or by fax. Also, students choosing the credit card option of payment will be charged a 2.75% non-refundable convenience fee based on the payment amount. MasterCard, Discover, American Express and VISA credit cards are acceptable for credit card payment. If you wish to pay by credit card, follow the steps below: 1) sign-in on MyBLUE 2) enter your NUID Number 3) enter your Password 4) on the left menu under Student Accounts click on Make a Payment UNK still offers several easy payment options with no additional cost to you: An electronic check/ach (automatic check handling) payment option through MyBLUE. This is an online request to debit your checking account or savings account. By check or money order mailed to the University of Nebraska Kearney, Finance Office/FDHL/Student Accounts, th Avenue, Kearney, NE In person by check, money order or cash at the UNK Finance Office, Founders Hall, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday - Friday. UNK Student Health Care for Distance Students New students attempting to enroll for courses may discover they are not able to register if the Pre-Enrollment Health Requirement form and documentation of immunizations have not been completed. However, if you are planning to take only online courses from UNK,

7 General Information For more information, go to ecampus.unk.edu 5 this requirement is not necessary. Instead, please contact the UNK Health Care Office at or ganzkl@unk.edu to let them know you are a distance student and they can release your hold for immunizations. Online Student Support Services To help you get started with your online distance courses, a set of online tutorials are available. Other services include 24/7 library services, discounted software and hardware, a writing center, 24/7 technology help desk, online bookstore and more. You may find these at and click on Student Resources. Student ID Cards for Distance Students As a Distance Education student, you can request a non-picture UNK Distance ID Card through ecampus. A $10 fee will be assessed per card. This card may be used as a second form of identification. Distance students are not required to get a Distance ID card. If you are interested in getting the ID card, please contact Heather by at rhineharthj@unk.edu to have a form mailed to you. Include your mailing address and Student NUID number when requesting a form. Software & Hardware unk.edu/academics/ecampus/resources-info/students Software and hardware are available to UNK students at an educational price through the UNK Technology Store. To check it out, log on to and click on Student Resources, Technology Resources, and Required Hardware and Software. 24/7 Help Desk Assistance is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week to employees and students for Blackboard, Microsoft Outlook, and other computer related issues. Many problems can be solved over the phone. Contact the Helpdesk at or by at unkhelpdesk@unk.edu. Calvin T. Ryan Library Services Calvin T. Ryan Library provides access to information and research materials for the UNK community. Access to Library resources and services such as journal articles, e-books, interlibrary loan & document delivery, and 24/7 reference service is available in the Library tab at: For additional information and assistance please contact the ecampus Librarian: Sheryl Heidenreich Reference Librarian & ILL/DD Coordinator heidenreichs@unk.edu Phone: Online Student Orientation UNK s Online Student Orientation is available to all students enrolled in online courses to help them succeed in their online studies. This orientation is set up in Blackboard and will give students information on subjects like Blackboard, UNK s system (LoperMail), library services and other valuable resources. On-Campus Schedule Day & Evening Classes For the most accurate up-to-date schedule, log on to: and click on UNK List of Classes Search. Summer 2015 Calendar Summer School Consists of three sessions Session I - May 11-June 5 Session II - June 8-July 3 Session III - July 6-31 (courses may overlap into more than one session) Students who did not preregister for summer courses must register by the first day of the class. May 11-June 5 Session I May 25 May 28 June 3 June 8-July 3 June 15 July 1 July 3 July 6-31 July 29 July 31 Memorial Day Break - No classes Tuition & Fees due in full for Summer 2015 classes Session I grades posted on MyBLUE by instructor Session II Deadline to apply for Summer Graduation. Graduation application available through MyBLUE Session II grades posted on MyBLUE by instructor Independence Day Break - No Classes Session III Fall 2015 Calendar August 24 August September 7 September 8 Session III grades posted on MyBLUE by instructor Summer Commencement, Friday - 10 a.m. All Classes Begin Registration & Open Drop/Add - Students may adjust their schedules at this time via MyBLUE Labor Day Break - No Classes Classes Reconvene September 15 Deadline to apply for December Graduation Graduation application available through MyBLUE September 23 Tuition & Fees due in full for Fall 2015 classes October Fall Break - No Classes October 21 Classes Reconvene

8 General Information For more information, go to ecampus.unk.edu 6 October 23 Nov November 30 December December 18 December 22 Dec. 24-Jan. 3 Last day to drop a full semester class with a W in lieu of a grade. All drops processed by student via MyBLUE Thanksgiving Break - No classes Classes Reconvene Finals Week Winter Commencement, Friday - 10 a.m. Final Grades due via MyBLUE by 5 p.m. UNK Offices closed for holidays ecampus EXCELLENCE IN ONLINE EDUCATION

9 Online Programs For more information, go to ecampus.unk.edu 7 ecampus Programs UNK offers undergraduate degree programs, graduate degree programs, and endorsements to the ecampus student. Programs are offered in either an online format, a face-to-face format, or in a blended format. For more information on ecampus Programs, go to Online Format: +9 Post-Master s Coursework...7 Art Education: Classroom Education Emphasis...7 Art Education: Museum Education Emphasis...7 Biology...8 Business Administration...8 Criminal Justice...8 Curriculum & Instruction (K-12)...8 Curriculum & Instruction Secondary Education Concentration in English...9 Early Childhood Inclusive (ECI)...9 Early Childhood Inclusive Additional Endorsement...9 Early Childhood Inclusive Initial Certification...10 Education Administration School Principalship, PreK-8 or Education Administration Supervisor in Special Education...10 Education Administration Curriculum Supervisor of Academic Area...10 Education Specialist - School Superintendent...10 English as a Second Language Endorsement (ESL)...11 Family Advocacy & Early Childhood...11 Gifted Education Endorsement...11 History...11 Information Technology Endorsement...11 Instructional Technology...12 Leadership in Instructional Technology Endorsement...12 Music Education...12 Organizational & Relational Communication Comprehensive...12 Physical Education Master Teacher...13 Pre-Speech Language Pathology Coursework...13 Reading PK School Counseling - Student Affairs...13 School Librarian Endorsement...13 Science/Math Education...14 Sociology...14 Spanish Education...14 Special Education: Advanced Practitioner...14 Special Education: Gifted Education...14 Special Education K-6 Endorsement...14 Special Education 7-12 Endorsement...15 Special Education: Special Education...15 Transitional Certification...15 Vocational Diversified Occupations Endorsement...15 Online Minors Post-Master s Coursework The +9 Post-Master s coursework is designed for teachers who hold a Master s degree and are interested in updating their knowledge or developing new skills. You may choose a triad of 3 graduate courses (9 credit hours) from one of 7 different subject areas, or you may create your own by selecting courses from different triads. If you do not hold a Master s degree and are interested in any of these courses, contact Holly Peterson by at petersonha@unk.edu or by phone at Listed below are the triads to choose from: Instructional Technology Leadership Empowering Learners Leadership Special Education Visual Production Multiple Literacies School Library Overview/Refresher Program: +9 Post-Master s Coursework Course Level: Graduate Credit Hours: 9 credit hours Prerequisites: Masters degree Contact: Holly Peterson Teacher Education petersonha@unk.edu Phone: Art Education: Classroom Education Emphasis The Master in Education - Art Education: Classroom Education Emphasis is designed to meet the needs of those individuals who are currently teaching art in a K-12 school system. The program provides opportunities for students who hold a BA or BS degree in Art Education, BFA, BA or a BS in a Visual Arts degree program, Art History and Museum Studies. This degree does not grant certification to teach art in K-12 schools. Degree: Master of Arts in Education Program: Art Education: Classroom Education Emphasis Credit Hours: 36 credit hours Prerequisites: Bachelor s degree in art education or visual arts. (Studio, Graphic Arts, Art History, or Art Education) Contact: Dr. Lisa Kastello Art & Art History kastelloll@unk.edu Phone: Art Education: Museum Education Emphasis The Master in Education - Art Education: Museum Education Emphasis is designed to meet the needs of those individuals who are pursuing a career in Museum education. The program provides opportunities for students who hold a BA or BS degree in Art Education, BFA, BA or a BS in a Visual Arts degree program, Art History and Museum Studies. Museums of the 21st century are evolving. They are increasing in number, expanding in size, and becoming virtually available. Practical approaches are needed for incorporating contemporary art into curricula. This program explores museum education through dynamic discussions about readings on art, visual literacy through interpretation of culturally relevant images, museums, and curricula; engages in gallery activities and group discussions with opportunities for studio projects; and, creates new information and materials for classroom use. This degree does not grant certification to teach art in K-12 schools. Blended Format: Driver Education Endorsement... 9 MBA - Blended... 12

10 Online Programs For more information, go to ecampus.unk.edu 8 Degree: Master of Arts in Education Program: Art Education: Classroom Education Emphasis Credit Hours: 36 credit hours Prerequisites: Bachelor s degree in art education or visual arts. (Studio, Graphic Arts, Art History, or Art Education) Contact: Dr. Lisa Kastello Art & Art History kastelloll@unk.edu Phone: Biology The non-thesis Master of Science in Biology is offered online with no residency requirement. This 36-hour program is designed for high school and middle school teachers, scientists, researchers, or anyone who could benefit from an advanced education in biology. The Department has established itself as a leader nationwide in the successful delivery of its online Biology graduate degree program. Degree: Master of Science Program: Biology Credit Hours: 36 credit hours Prerequisites: Bachelor s degree with an emphasis in Biology Contact: Brian Peterson/Robyn Schoenebeck Director: Dr. Janet Steele Biology msbiology@unk.edu Phone: Business Administration The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) Online Degree Completion Program is ideal for working adults interested in skill and knowledge development as well as degree completion. This degree in business administration provides students with a solid foundation of the various aspects of businesses and an appreciation of how the integration of those functional areas impact organizational performance. Graduates of the BSBA Online Degree Completion Program earn a four-year degree in Business Administration from UNK. Graduates of this program often find positions in management, marketing, accounting, finance, economics, human resource management, information technology, and supply chain management. The UNK business programs are accredited by AACSB International, the highest standard of achievement of business schools worldwide. The BSBA program requires a total of 35 credit hours for the major plus completion of a minor. The accounting minor (21 hrs.) and marketing/management minor (24 hrs.) can be completed totally online. Core courses are offered each semester, with minor courses offered concurrently on a rotating basis. Refer to page 15 for a list of UNK online minors. Degree: Bachelor of Science Program: Business Administration Degree Level: Undergraduate Credit Hours: 65 credit hours available online (120 credit hours needed to graduate) Prerequisite: Students need to complete 45 hours of general studies courses and 21 hours of 200-level business courses (macroeconomics, microeconomics, business communications, statistics, accounting I, accounting II and applied calculus) necessary for a Bachelor s degreee independently. Preference will be given to those who have general studies completed. Contact: Barb Wayman Management onlinebizdegree@unk.edu Phone: Criminal Justice The online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is a degree completion program designed for students who may already have earned an associate s degree or who have completed the majority of their general education courses. This online program combines courses from the Kearney, Omaha, and Lincoln campuses, providing you with the best academic experience possible. Courses reflect current trends in justice, and faculty have both practitioner and research expertise. A highlight of the degree program is the intensive internship that will provide hands-on experience in the field. The internship is completed at a location convenient to the student. Past placements have included the Nebraska State Patrol and National Security Agency. The criminal justice field is experiencing sustained growth. Students have dozens of career paths to choose from, working in law enforcement, corrections, the courts, victims of crime, and with juvenile and special offender populations. Degree: Bachelor of Science Program: Criminal Justice Degree Level: Undergraduate Degree Completion Credit Hours: 58 credit hours (varies with program) Prerequisites: Some general studies coursework preferred Contact: Tami Fosher Criminal Justice unkonlinecj@unk.edu Phone: Curriculum & Instruction: K-12 The Master of Arts in Education in Curriculum and Instruction degree is a 36-credit hour program designed for K-12 teachers in all areas and grade levels who are interested in becoming better classroom teachers. The Curriculum & Instruction advances the professional growth of educators, whether the goal is to expand work within a given discipline, develop a new endorsement area, or address particular instructional concerns. The seven concentration areas of study are: Elementary Education Instructional Effectiveness Early Childhood Education Reading/Special Education English as a Second Language Secondary Education Transitional Certification Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements. To apply, students must hold a Bachelor s Degree with a standard teaching certificate. Degree: Master of Arts in Education Program: Curriculum & Instruction Credit Hours: 36 credit hours Prerequisites: Bachelor s degree with a Teaching Certificate Contact: Holly Peterson Teacher Education petersonha@unk.edu Phone:

11 Online Programs For more information, go to ecampus.unk.edu 9 Curriculum & Instruction Secondary Education Concentration in English The Master of Arts in Education in Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Education is a 36-credit hour program designed for English teachers; 18 credit hours of content coursework is delivered by the English Department and 18 credit hours of pedagogy coursework is offered by the Teacher Education Department. The program is primarily designed for middle school and high school teachers who are interested in furthering their education in English/Language Arts area and becoming better English teachers. All courses are offered online. This program will provide teachers with the opportunity to network with other colleagues throughout the Nation who have similar professional goals. To accommodate teachers busy schedules, one course will be offered each fall and spring semesters, with two courses offered in the summer sessions. Degree: Master of Arts in Education Program: Curriculum and Instruction - Secondary Education Concentration in English Credit Hours: 36 credit hours Prerequisites: Bachelor s degree is required with a major or minor in English or English Education. Applicants must hold a valid teaching certificate and have teaching experience in a secondary school setting, as well as meet the requirements for admission set forth by the Office of Graduate Studies & Research. Contact: Holly Peterson Teacher Education petersonha@unk.edu Phone: Driver Education Endorsement The Driver Education Endorsement may be an addition to your Nebraska Teaching Certificate. This endorsement also provides the courses necessary for non-certified teachers to be approved by the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles. Students pursuing this certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements. The undergraduate coursework may be completed online while the lab component must be completed at the Nebraska Safety Center Driving Range in Kearney, Nebraska. This lab component may be completed in a minimum of three to five days. Endorsement: Driver Education Endorsement Degree Level: Undergraduate Credit Hours: 9 credit hours Prerequisites: To obtain a Driver Education Endorsement or equivalency of a Driver Education Endorsement you need to be at least 21 years of age. Format: Online with a minimum of 3-5 days residency required Contact: Sherry Morrow Nebraska Safety Center morrows@unk.edu Phone: Early Childhood Inclusive (ECI) The Early Childhood Inclusive program is designed for in-service teachers, assistants in preschools, staff in HeadStart programs, and other non-traditional students who are unable to attend regular face-to-face classes at a university. Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements. ECI BA degree - Students with an ECI BA degree will have the opportunity to complete their Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Inclusive Teaching Endorsement (Birth through 3rd grade) while working in early childhood-related places of employment. This early childhood degree prepares graduates to teach children ages 0-5 in special education settings and ages 0-8 in regular education settings. This is a degree completion program, which assumes that students will complete most of their general studies courses at a community college prior to transferring to UNK. Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Education Program: Early Childhood Inclusive Degree Level: Undergraduate Credit Hours: 120 credit hours Prerequisites: Most general studies courses can be completed prior to transferring to UNK. These courses must meet Academic Transfer program guidelines. Format: Online with supervised school-based experiences and student teaching on site Contact: Chilene Black Teacher Education blackc@unk.edu Phone: Early Childhood Inclusive Additional Endorsement The online Early Childhood Inclusive program is designed for in-service teachers, assistants in preschools, staff in HeadStart programs, and other non-traditional students who are unable to attend regular face-to-face classes at a university. Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements. This endorsement prepares graduates to teach children ages 0-5 in special education settings and ages 0-8 in regular education settings. Participants will already have their Bachelor s in teaching, which can be in any subject/discipline. The number of hours a participant needs in order to complete the degree is dependent upon the Teaching Endorsement that is currently held. A degree audit will examine the courses already completed toward the Additional Endorsement program and will determine how many of the programs hours will be needed for completion. Endorsement: Early Childhood Inclusive Program: Early Childhood Inclusive Non-Degree Seeking Credit Hours: credit hours Prerequisites: A completed Bachelor s degree and Teaching Certificate in any discipline is required Format: Online with supervised school-based experiences and student teaching on site Contact: Chilene Black Teacher Education blackc@unk.edu Phone:

12 Online Programs For more information, go to ecampus.unk.edu 10 Early Childhood Inclusive Initial Certification The online Early Childhood Inclusive program is designed for in-service teachers, assistants in preschools, staff in HeadStart programs, and other non-traditional students who are unable to attend regular face-to-face classes at a university. Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements. Graduates with an ECI Initial Certification will be prepared to teach children ages 0-5 in special education settings and ages 0-8 in regular education settings. This program is offered in lieu of a traditional Bachelor s degree. A degree audit will examine the courses already completed toward the Initial Certification program and will determine how many of the programs hours will be needed for completion. Program: Early Childhood Inclusive Non-Degree Seeking Credit Hours: credit hours Prerequisites: A completed Bachelor s degree in any discipline is required Format: Online with supervised school-based experiences and student teaching on site Contact: Chilene Black Teacher Education blackc@unk.edu Phone: Education Administration School Principalship, PreK-8 or 7-12 The School Principalship program prepares teachers for the administrative role of principal. The coursework is offered online, while the Practicum is completed with experienced school administrators serving as mentors. This program meets the requirements for Administrative and Supervisory Certification in Nebraska. Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements. Degree: Master of Arts in Education Program: School Principalship PreK-8 or 7-12 Credit Hours: 36 credit hours Prerequisites: Bachelor s degree - Teacher Certification and two years of teaching experience upon completion of the program Contact: Holly Peterson Educational Administration petersonha@unk.edu Phone: Education Administration Supervisor of Special Education The Master of Arts in Education Supervisor of Special Education is designed to provide the necessary background to serve as a Supervisor of Special Education. This program meets the requirements for Administrative and Supervisory Certification in Nebraska. Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification. Degree: Master of Arts in Education Program: Education Administration - Supervisor of Special Education Credit Hours: 36 credit hours Prerequisites: Must hold a currently valid Special Education endorsement with two years of experience as a Special Education Teacher. Endorsements in School Psychology and Speech Pathology are considered as Special Education endorsements and serving as a school psychologist and/or speech pathologist is considered to be teaching experience. Contact: Holly Peterson Educational Administration petersonha@unk.edu Phone: Education Administration Curriculum Supervisor of Academic Area The Master of Arts in Education - Curriculum Supervisor of Academic Area is for the preparation of academic field supervisors. This program fulfills the requirements for the Standard Administrative and Supervisory Certificate with an endorsement in a specific field. It is also offered as a non-certification program. Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification. Degree: Master of Arts in Education Program: Curriculum Supervisor of Academic Area Credit Hours: 36 credit hours Prerequisites: Must hold a currently valid endorsement in the academic area selected for this program, with two years of experience as a teacher in the content area. Contact: Holly Peterson Educational Administration petersonha@unk.edu Phone: Education Specialist - School Superintendent The Education Specialist is an advanced degree for those who already hold a Master s degree. The Specialist degree prepares current administrators for the role of school superintendent. The coursework is offered online while the Field Study and Internship courses are completed with experienced school administrators and serving as mentors. This 33-credit hour program meets the requirements for the Nebraska Professional Administrative and Supervisory Certificate, preparing candidates for superintendent positions in all public and parochial schools in Nebraska. Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements. The UNK Educational Administration Department has established itself as a leader in the successful delivery of the Education Specialist Degree. Degree: Education Specialist Program: School Superintendent Credit Hours: 33 credit hours - 69 credit hours (depending on past degrees) Prerequisites: Must hold a Master s degree in related education field, an administrative certificate and at least two years of teaching experience. Format: Online (except Field Study and Internship which may be completed off campus) Contact: Holly Peterson Educational Administration petersonha@unk.edu Phone:

13 Online Programs For more information, go to ecampus.unk.edu 11 English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement The online English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement provides teachers with current approaches to teaching ESL students. The program focuses on instructional methods, curriculum, and teaching materials that promote the mastery of English in order for students to achieve academically in all content areas. All coursework is presented online. This program is a 24-credit hour graduate supplemental endorsement which can be applied towards a Master of Curriculum and Instruction degree. The ESL Endorsement is approved by the Nebraska State Department of Education. Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements. To pursue this degree, students must have a Bachelor s degree and a standard teaching certificate. Endorsement: ESL Endorsement Credit Hours: 24 credit hours Prerequisites: Bachelor s degree and a standard teaching certificate Contact: Holly Peterson Teacher Education petersonha@unk.edu Phone: Family Advocacy and Early Childhood The Family Studies and the Early Childhood Education Programs at UNK have created a new undergraduate degree completion program, a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Family Advocacy. This program is designed to address the emerging needs in Nebraska and nationwide for professionals trained to work with children and families in non-teaching positions within formal public agency programs, private childcare centers, and early childhood education centers. Family Advocates provide comprehensive educational and case management services to children and their families in their homes. This degree will begin in Fall Degree: Bachelor of Science Program: Early Childhood and Family Advocacy Degree Level: Undergraduate Degree Completion Credit Hours: 60 credit hours (120 hours needed to graduate) Prerequisites: None Contact: Dr. Toni Hill Family Studies & Interior Design and Teacher Education hilltl@unk.edu Phone: Gifted Education Endorsement The Gifted Endorsement is designed to prepare educators with the knowledge base and competencies necessary for the appropriate education of gifted and talented learners. These 18 credit hours are necessary for the Nebraska Supplementary Endorsement in Gifted Education. Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements. The 18 credit hours may be applied to the Master of Arts in Education in Special Education - Gifted Education (see page 14). The endorsement includes 18 hours of coursework offered online. Teacher Education petersonha@unk.edu Phone: History The master s degree in history at UNK is designed for a wide variety of persons interested in pursuing graduate education in historical study. The program offers credits for those just beginning a graduate career, teachers and others desiring further professional development, and those seeking greater personal fulfillment. Two options are available: thesis and non-thesis (for those interested in a terminal degree). Coursework for either option is offered both on campus and online. Students may choose to take all their courses online, or on campus, or they may choose to blend these delivery methods together in one program. A focused, yet eclectic professional program, the history master s degree can launch a potential career in a number of promising directions. Degree: Master of Arts Program: History Credit Hours: 36 credit hours Prerequisites: Bachelor s degree with at least 18 hours of history Contact: Amber Alexander or Stacey Stubbs History historygradstudies@unk.edu Phone: Information Technology Endorsement The information technology track is designed for individuals who are interested in the computer science aspect of instructional technology. The track focuses on information technology teaching methodologies, programming techniques, and system administration skills. This track will provide a strong foundation for individuals who are working in the information technology areas related to schools, multimedia, web design specialists, and for individuals interested in more of a technology focus area of instruction. It is also designed for business professionals who train or support end users. For certified teachers, this track will lead to a supplemental endorsement in Information Technology, which allows recipients to teach programming and web design courses in K-12 schools. For non-teachers, this track does not lead to the initial teaching certificate but it does allow for flexibility in course selection and inclusion of additional computer science and information technology courses. All the classes taken for the Information Technology track apply towards the Master of Science in Education in Instructional Technology degree. Endorsement: Information Technology Endorsement Credit Hours: 27 credit hours Prerequisites: Bachelor s degree - Teacher Certification Contact: Holly Peterson Teacher Education petersonha@unk.edu Phone: Endorsement: Gifted Education Endorsement Credit Hours: 18 credit hours Prerequisites: Bachelor s degree - Teacher Certification Contact: Holly Peterson

14 Online Programs For more information, go to ecampus.unk.edu 12 Instructional Technology The Master of Science in Education - Instructional Technology offers four concentrations for students to choose from -- (1) The Instructional Technology Concentration focuses on the application aspects of computer and other technologies in education and business training. Graduates will be able to manage and use IT resources in their classrooms, buildings, districts, or workplaces. (2) The Leadership in Instructional Technology Concentration is for those who are interested in pursuing a management and/or training position in business or education. (3) The School Librarian Concentration focuses on developing school librarians with technological expertise. This concentration may lead to a School Librarian Endorsement. (4) The Information Technology Concentration is designed for K-12 teachers who teach IT courses or provide IT support to their school district. It is offered by the Department of Teacher Education in cooperation with the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology All courses are offered online. Degree: Master of Science in Education Program: Instructional Technology Credit Hours: 36 credit hours Prerequisites: Bachelor s degree Contact: Holly Peterson Teacher Education petersonha@unk.edu Phone: Leadership in Instructional Technology Endorsement The Leadership in Instructional Technology track leads to a supplemental endorsement for the Nebraska Department of Education. It is designed to provide administrative and leadership skills in the use of technology in school settings. In addition to developing instructional technology skills, the candidate will develop technology administration abilities, manage professional development resources, and will be able to provide instructional technology leadership for his or her school building or district. For certified teachers, this track will lead to a supplemental endorsement in Leadership in instructional Technology. For non-teachers, this track does not lead to the initial teaching certificate but it does allow for flexibility in course selection and inclusion of additional management and administrative technology courses. All the classes taken for the Leadership in Instructional Technology track apply towards the Master of Science in Education in Instructional Technology degree. Endorsement: Leadership in Instructional Technology Endorsement Credit Hours: 27 credit hours Prerequisites: Bachelor s degree - Teacher Certification Contact: Holly Peterson Teacher Education petersonha@unk.edu Phone: MBA - Blended The University of Nebraska at Kearney has restructured its AACSB accredited MBA program by blending online classes with face-toface class meetings to deliver an engaging, real world educational experience. Students get the best of both worlds - the flexibility of online courses combined with the personal attention, interactivity, and experiential learning of in-person delivery. With nearly 85% of the instruction offered online, students are only required to attend face-to-face classes about 15% of the time. Seven classes are offered totally online while four classes are offered in a blended format (mostly online with 6 or less on-campus meetings). A typical semester may consist of one fully online class and one blended class. Degree: Master of Business Administration - Generalist Track Credit Hours: 33 credit hours Delivery: Blended (Mostly Online) Admission Requirements:: visit Contact: Dr. Srivatsa (Sri) Seshadri MBA seshadris@unk.edu Phone: Music Education The Department of Music & Performing Arts offers its graduate music program to serve three main purposes: 1)Provide music courses for those teachers who seek a Master of Arts in Education-Music Education degree; 2) Make available a variety of courses for those students who do not wish to pursue an advanced degree, and 3) Provide experiences for graduate students which will serve their cultural and professional needs. At least one music course will be available each fall and spring semester with three to four music courses offered each summer. Several non-music courses are available each fall, spring and summer. These courses will all be offered within a 3-year period. This degree does not grant certification to teach music in K-12 schools. Degree: Master of Arts in Education Program: Music Education Credit Hours: 36 credit hours Prerequisites: Bachelor s degree in Music Contact: Dr. Jan Harriott Music & Performing Arts harriottjm@unk.edu Phone: Organizational and Relational Communication Comprehensive The Bachelor of Science in Organizational and Relational Communication is a degree completion program designed for those students who may already have earned an Associate Degree or have most of their general studies completed. UNK s Department of Communication is delivering the comprehensive major online which totals 45 credit hours. This consists of 33 credit hours of required Organizational and Relational Communication courses and 12 credit hours of a support track in Mass Communication. For students who may already have 12 credit hours in a particular discipline or who may want to choose a different support track, please consult with the advisor. Degree: Program: Bachelor of Science Organizational and Relational Communication Comprehensive

15 Online Programs For more information, go to ecampus.unk.edu 13 Degree Level: Undergraduate Credit Hours: 45 credit hours (33 credit hours of required Organizational Communication & Relational courses and 12 credit hours of a support track in Mass Communication. For students who may already have 12 credit hours in a particular discipline or who may want to choose a different support track, they have this option, but need to consult with the advisor.) Prerequisites: Associate Degree or the majority of the general studies requirements completed Contact: Dr. Fletcher Ziwoya Communication ziwoyaf2@unk.edu Phone: Physical Education Master Teacher The MAE in Physical Education Master Teacher is a 36 credit hour program designed for those teachers who prefer a broader understanding of pedagogical practices and a greater skillfulness in delivery of instruction including the ability to gather and use data to assess student learning and revise or design curriculum. With two tracks available, teachers have the option of choosing either the 1) Pedagogy Emphasis or 2) Special Populations Emphasis. The Pedagogy Emphasis provides graduates with advanced knowledge and competence in the teaching of physical education in elementary to post-secondary school settings. The Special Population Emphasis provides graduates with advanced knowledge and competence in providing physical education to students with disabilities and leads to the endorsement in Adapted Physical Education issued by the Nebraska Department of Education. Degree: Master of Arts in Education Program: Physical Education Master Teacher Credit Hours: 36 credit hours Prerequisite: Bachelor s degree with a Teaching Certificate Contact: Dr. Nita Unruh Kinesiology & Sport Sciences unruhnc@unk.edu Phone: Pre-Speech Language Pathology Coursework The online Pre-Speech Language Pathology (Pre-SLP) courses are designed to allow rural and non-traditional students the opportunity to complete prerequisite undergraduate deficiencies necessary to pursue a graduate degree in Communication Disorders. Specifically, the series of courses are intended for students from another discipline to prepare for entry into a Masters degree program in Speech-Language Pathology or a Doctoral degree program in Audiology. There is no degree associated with the Pre-SLP program but rather 11 courses or 34 credit hours. To begin, students should have completed all General Studies requirements or hold an undergraduate degree in a major other than Communication Disorders. For eventual SLP certification, a student must complete a Masters Degree and coursework addressing foundation knowledge outside the discipline of communication sciences and disorders that is generally obtained during undergraduate education, including coursework in the Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Social/Behavioral Sciences. Degree: No degree is granted Courses: A series of 11 courses in Pre-Speech Language Pathology Course Level: Undergraduate Credit Hours: 34 credit hours Prerequisites: None Contact: Dr. Jan Moore Communication Disorders mooreja2@unk.edu Phone: Reading PK-12 The MAE in Reading PK-12 is a 36-credit hour program offered in a convenient online format for educators who are interested in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and methodology to diagnose and facilitate instructional strategies. This may include classroom teachers, resource teachers, reading specialists or school administrators. All coursework is presented online. This program provides you with the opportunity to network with other colleagues throughout the nation who have similar career goals. This MAE in Reading PK-12 Program prepares educators for professional certification with a Reading PK-12 endorsement in the state of Nebraska. Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements. To pursue this degree, students must have a Bachelor s degree and a standard teaching certificate. Degree: Master of Arts in Education Program: Reading PK-12 Credit Hours: 36 credit hours Prerequisites: Bachelor s degree and standard teaching certificate Contact: Holly Peterson Teacher Education petersonha@unk.edu Phone: School Counseling - Student Affairs The Master of Science in Education - School Counseling - Student Affairs is designed for college graduates who would like to advance their careers in the college/university setting by developing knowledge and skill-based training. The program is designed to prepare practitioners for careers in student affairs at community colleges, public and private colleges, and universities in the areas of advising, student activities, admissions, residence life, and financial aid. Courses are offered online at the graduate level. Degree: Master of Science in Education Program: School Counseling - Student Affairs Credit Hours: 36 credit hours Prerequisites: Bachelor s degree Contact: Nan Johnson Counseling & School Psychology johnsonnm@unk.edu Phone: School Librarian Endorsement The School Librarian endorsement focuses on developing school librarians with technological expertise. This endorsement may be applied to a Master of Science in Education - Instructional Technology degree, see page 11. Students pursuing this endorsement in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements. Endorsement: School Librarian Endorsement Credit Hours: 30 credit hours Prerequisites: Bachelor s degree - Teacher Certification Contact: Holly Peterson Teacher Education

16 Online Programs For more information, go to ecampus.unk.edu 14 Phone: Science/Math Education The Master of Science in Education: Science/Math Education is a 36 credit hour program designed for science and math teachers in grades 7 through 12 who are interested in becoming better teachers. Students may choose their 12 credit hour major emphases from either biology, chemistry, math or physical science/physics. All coursework is available online and includes both content and pedagogy. Degree: Master of Science in Education Program: Science/Math Education Credit Hours: 36 credit hours Prerequisities: Bachelor s degree with an endorsement in biology, math, chemistry, physics or physical science with a standard teaching certificate Contact: Dr. Christopher Exstrom Chemistry msedsci@unk.edu or exstromc@unk.edu Phone: Sociology The Bachelor of Science in Sociology is a 36 credit hour online degree completion program designed for students who have an associate degree or have taken most of their general studies classes. The BS in Sociology degree requires a total of 12 courses or 36 student credit hours of coursework. Five courses are required for every student, and seven courses are part of the general sociology emphasis. In addition a minor of 24 credit hours is required. Degree: Bachelor of Science Program: Sociology Degree Level: Undergraduate Credit Hours: 36 credit hours Prerequisites: Associate degree or the majority of the general studies requirements completed. Contact: Tami Fosher Sociology unkonlinesoc@unk.edu Phone: Spanish Education The MAE in Spanish Education is designed for K-12 Spanish teachers who would like to continue their education through the study of an online graduate degree in Spanish education. The program consists of 18 hours of Spanish coursework and 18 hours of education-related coursework primarily focused on second language acquisition and foreign language pedagogy. Students will have the option of either completing a 6-hour thesis or combining Spanish courses with summer study abroad options. This graduate program is unique because it is one of the few online programs in the country that focuses on Spanish education. The online format along with potential study abroad options enable students to conveniently focus on both their Spanish proficiency as well as their knowledge of foreign and second language pedagogy. The MAE in Spanish Education would enable graduates to pursue additional career opportunities teaching Spanish at a community college or serve as lecturers and/or adjuncts at colleges and universities. It would also enable graduates to pursue doctoral programs in education. It should be noted that this degree is not designed for students who are interested in obtaining a doctoral degree in Spanish. Degree: Master of Arts in Education Program: Spanish Education Credit Hours: 36 credit hours Prerequisites: Bachelor s degree - (preferably in Spanish education) Contact: Dr. Chris Jochum Modern Languages jochumcj@unk.edu Phone: Special Education: Advanced Practitioner The Master of Arts in Education: Special Education - Advanced Practitioner program is designed for teachers who currently hold certification in Special Education and would like to further their education. Courses are offered online at the graduate level. Degree: Master of Arts in Education Program: Special Education: Advanced Practitioner Credit Hours: 36 credit hours Prerequisites: Bachelor s degree - Teacher Certification in Special Education Contact: Holly Peterson Teacher Education petersonha@unk.edu Phone: Special Education: Gifted Education The Master of Arts in Education: Special Education - Gifted Education degree is designed for teachers who currently hold an undergraduate degree in education and would like to further their education. It is also designed to prepare educators with the knowledge base and competencies necessary for the appropriate education of gifted and talented learners. Degree: Master of Arts in Education Program: Special Education: Gifted Education Credit Hours: 36 credit hours Prerequisites: Bachelor s degree - Teacher Certification Nebraska teachers should complete Introduction to Exceptionalities or equivalent at either the undergraduate (SPED 234) or graduate (TESE 821P) level, if they have not already met this 3 credit hour special education requirement. Contact: Holly Peterson Teacher Education petersonha@unk.edu Phone: Special Education K-6 Endorsement The Special Education K-6 Endorsement is designed for teachers who do not presently have an endorsement in Special Education in the state of Nebraska. Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements. Courses are offered online at the graduate level. Endorsement: Special Education K-6 Endorsement Credit Hours: credit hours (depending on transcript analysis) Prerequisites: Teacher Certification in any discipline (Initial teaching certification may be obtained through this program with the completion of additional courses.) Contact: Holly Peterson Teacher Education

17 Online Minors For more information, go to ecampus.unk.edu 15 Phone: Special Education 7-12 Endorsement The Special Education 7-12 Endorsement is designed for teachers who do not presently have an endorsement in Special Education in the state of Nebraska. Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements. Courses are offered online at the graduate level. Endorsement: Special Education 7-12 Endorsement Credit Hours: credit hours (depending upon transcript analysis) Prerequisites: Teacher Certification in any discipline (Initial teaching certification may be obtained through this program with the completion of additional courses. Contact: Holly Peterson Teacher Education Phone: Special Education: Special Education The Master of Arts in Education: Special Education - Special Education degree is designed for teachers who currently hold a teaching certificate in any discipline and would like to obtain certification in special education in the state of Nebraska. Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements. Courses are offered online at the graduate level. Degree: Master of Arts in Education Program: Special Education: Special Education Credit Hours: 36 credit hours Prerequisites: Bachelor s degree - Teacher Certification and the following courses: TESE Collaboration, Consultation, and Co-Teaching OR TESE Consultation & Collaboration with Families & Agencies Serving Individuals with Disabilities TESE Medical Aspects of Individuals with Disabilities OR TESE 837P - Medical Aspects of Individuals with Disabilities Contact: Holly Peterson Teacher Education petersonha@unk.edu Phone: Transitional Certification Program The Transitional Certification program is designed for those individuals who already have a B.A. or B.S. degree. You may be a recent college graduate or a mid-career professional who is eager to become a teacher but have personal or professional commitments which make it impossible to attend on-campus college classes. The three 6-credit hour courses may be completed online while the supervised field experiences and student teaching are completed in your community. This program consists of 18 credit hours of online teacher education coursework and 6 credit hours of student teaching. If an academic review of transcripts indicates a deficiency in the content area in which you are seeking certification, additional coursework may be required. Because this program leads to initial teaching certification in Nebraska only, and requires field experiences arranged with participating school districts in Nebraska, it is only available to participants who physically reside in Nebraska or within commuting distance to a Nebraska school district. Degree Level: Non-degree program (may be used as a concentration area in the Curriculum & Instruction Master s degree program) Credit Hours: Minimum of 24 credit hours (will vary depending on previous coursework completed) Prerequisites: Bachelor s degree; passing scores on Praxis Core exam (exam waived as a prerequisite if you have a master s degree or your undergraduate GPA is 3.0 or higher.) Format: Online with supervised field experiences & student teaching on-site Contact: Chilene Black Teacher Education blackc@unk.edu Phone: Vocational Diversified Occupations Endorsement School districts nationally must have vocationally endorsed teachers to apply for Federal Perkins funds for innovation and improvement of a vocational program. A Vocational Diversified Occupations supplemental endorsement for Nebraska requires 6 credit hours of classroom instruction and 1,000 hours verified work experience other than teaching. Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements. Offered at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Endorsement: Vocational Diversified Occupations Endorsement Degree Level: Undergraduate & Graduate Credit Hours: 6 credit hours Prerequisites: Bachelor s degree and Teacher Certification Contact: Janet Lear Economics learj@unk.edu Phone: Online Minors Accounting Minor - 21 credit hours Required - 21 credit hours Take all of the following: ACCT Principles of Accounting I - 3 hours ACCT Principles of Accounting II - 3 hours ACCT Intermediate Accounting I - 3 hours ACCT Intermediate Accounting II - 3 hours MATH 102GS* - College Algebra - 3 hours *Students with sufficient preparation may enter the mathematics program at a higher level. Take 2 courses from: ACCT Cost Accounting - 3 hours ACCT Tax Accounting - 3 hours ACCT Auditing - 3 hours Minor: Accounting Degree Level: Undergraduate Credit Hours: 21 credit hours Contact Person: Dr. Steve Hall Accounting & Finance hallsc@unk.edu Phone:

18 Online Minors For more information, go to ecampus.unk.edu 16 Criminal Justice Minor - 24 credit hours A grade of C or above is required for all courses in this minor. Required - 9 credit hours Take all of the following: CJUS 101GS - Introduction to Criminal Justice - 3 hours CJUS Correctional Services and Systems - 3 hours CJUS The Police Service - 3 hours Electives - 15 credit hours Take 15 hours from: CJUS Criminal Justice Research Methods I - 3 hours (Prereq: STAT 235GS or STAT 241GS) CJUS Community Based Corrections - 3 hours CJUS Victimology: Victims of Crime - 3 hours CJUS Technology in Criminal Justice - 3 hours CJUS Theories of Crime and Criminal Law - 3 hours CJUS Criminal Law - 3 hours CJUS Crime Prevention and Security - 3 hours CJUS Women and Crime - 3 hours CJUS 375GS - Comparative Criminal Justice Systems - 3 hours CJUS 380GS - Minorities and Criminal Justice - 3 hours CJUS Special Topics - 3 hours CJUS Senior Seminar: Professional Ethics and Career Development - 3 hours Minor: Criminal Justice Degree Level: Undergraduate Credit Hours: 24 credit hours Contact Person: Tami Fosher Criminal Justice & Social Work unkonlinecj@unk.edu Phone: Industrial Safety Minor - 24 credit hours Required - 24 credit hours Take all of the following: SFED General Safety Education - 3 hours SFED Ergonomics - 3 hours SFED Occupational Safety and Health - 3 hours SFED Organization and Administration of Safety Programs - 1 hour Must take concurrently with SFED 461 or SFED 462. SFED Accident/Incident Investigation and Analysis - 3 hours SFED Behavior Based Safety Systems - 3 hours SFED Special Topics in Safety - 3 hours ITEC Industrial Management - 3 hours Take 1 course from: Must take concurrently with SFED 460. SFED Supervision of Industrial Safety Programs - 2 hours SFED Supervision of Construction Safety Programs - 2 hours Minor: Industrial Safety Degree Level: Undergraduate Credit Hours: 24 credit hours Contact Person: Jami Koester Industrial Technology koesterjd@unk.edu Phone: Marketing/Management Minor - 24 credit hours Required - 6 credit hours Take all of the following: MKT Principles of Marketing - 3 hours MGT Principles of Management - 3 hours Electives - 18 credit hours Take 6 of the following: MKT Services Marketing - 3 hours MKT International Marketing - 3 hours MKT Sales Management - 3 hours MKT Consumer Behavior - 3 hours MKT Strategic Product Management - 3 hours MGT 314* - Operations and Supply Management - 3 hours (Prereq: MGT 233GS or equivalent) MGT Human Resource Management - 3 hours MIS 302* - Principles of Management Information Systems - 3 hours BSAD 295* - Business Communications - 3 hours (Prereq: ENG 101) *Note: Students can duplicate no more than 6 credit hours between their major and minor if they are UNK Business Administration Majors. If they are not, they may also be able to take MGT Operations & Supply Managment, MIS Principles of Management Information Systems, or BSAD Business Communications as online Minor electives up to 12 hours of course duplication. Minor: Marketing/Management Degree Level: Undergraduate Credit Hours: 24 credit hours Contact Person: Deb Nourse Marketing & MIS noursedj@unk.edu Phone: Sociology Minor - 24 credit hours Required - 12 credit hours Take all of the following: SOC 100GS - Introduction to Sociology - 3 hours SOC Sociological Theory - 3 hours Take 1 course from: SOC Social Inequality - 3 hours SOC 250GS - Anthropology - 3 hours Take 1 course from: SOC Global Cultures and Diversity - 3 hours SOC Social Psychology - 3 hours Electives - 12 credit hours Take 12 hours of SOC 300- or SOC 400-level courses other than those listed above, excluding SOC 490 and SOC 499. Minor: Sociology Degree Level: Undergraduate Credit Hours: 24 credit hours Contact Person: Tami Fosher Sociology Geography & Earth Sciences unkonlinesoc@unk.edu Phone: Strategic Communication Support Track - 12 credit hours (This is not a minor but a support track for the Organizational Communication degree. Refer to page 12.) JMC Global Media Literacy JMC Integrated Marketing Communication JMC Public Relations JMC Mass Media & Society Communication Contact Person: Dr. Fletcher Ziwoya ziwoyaf2@unk.edu Phone:

19 Summer and Fall 2015 Registration through MyBlue 17 Early Registration Appointment Times for currently enrolled (Spring 2015) UNK students. Students register according to Class Standing and the last 4 digits of their NUID number. Students may register beginning at their scheduled hour and anytime following. Senior & Graduates (89 + completed Credit Hours) Registration Begins Date/NUID Date/NUID Date/NUID Monday, April 6 Tuesday, April 7 Wednesday, April 8 ( ) ( ) ( ) 7:00 am :00 am :00 pm Juniors (58-88 Completed Credit Hours) Registration Begins Date/NUID Date/NUID Date/NUID Thursday, April 9 Friday, April 10 Monday, April 13 ( ) ( ) ( ) 7:00 am :00 am :00 pm Sophomores (28-57 Completed Credit Hours) Registration Begins Date/NUID Date/NUID Date/NUID Tuesday, April 14 Wednesday, April 15 Thursday, April 16 ( ) ( ) ( ) 7:00 am :00 am :00 pm Freshmen (0-27 Completed Credit Hours) Registration Begins Date/NUID Date/NUID Date/NUID Friday, April 17 Monday, April 20 Tuesday, April 21 ( ) ( ) ( ) 7:00 am :00 am :00 pm (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (April 22-24) open to all currently enrolled students) Early Registration April 6-21 General Registration begins April 27 for all interested persons admitted to UNK ecampus EXCELLENCE IN ONLINE EDUCATION

20 Quick Reference of Summer Courses Class numbers/information, pages ACCT ACCT ACCT ART ART ART ART ART 800P-01 ART ART ART ART ART ART 870A-02 ART 870B-01 ART 870C-01 ART ART 899P-01 BIOL BIOL 821 BIOL BIOL 830P-01 BIOL 830P-02 BIOL 831A-01 BIOL 831B-01 BIOL 831C-01 BIOL 831D-01 BIOL 831E-01 BIOL 831F-01 BIOL BIOL BIOL BIOL 856P-01 BIOL BIOL 862P-01 BIOL 863 BIOL 881 BIOL BSAD BSAD CDIS 210 CDIS CDIS 252 CDIS 261 CHEM CHEM CHEM CJUS CJUS Business Law I Tax Accounting Managerial Accounting System Art Structure (GS) Art Appreciation (GS) Computers & Design Elementary Art Methods Drawing Art Education Research Methods Intercultural Aesthetics & Pedagogical Practice Creative Photography Visual Culture & Studio Practice Directed Readings Independent Study Independent Study Independent Study Modern Art History ST: Museum Seminar Introduction to Graduate Study Directed Readings (1 & 2 cr. hrs.) Ecological Anthropology ST: Bioethics of Hela Cells ST: Immunology Biological Research: Hypothesis & Justification Biological Research: Methodology Biological Research: Annotated Bibliography Biological Research: Data Collection Biological Research: Statistical Analysis Biological Research: Manuscript Crane Ecology Conservation Biology Forensic Biology Regional Field Study Physiology of Stress Animal Behavior Biological Perspectives (2 sections) Current Issues in Biology (3 sections) Fisheries Ecology Business Communications Professional Readiness Survey of Communication Disorders (2 sections) Introduction to Phonetics Anatomy & Physiology of the Speech Mechanism (2 sections) Normal Language Development (2 sections) Chemical Management & Safety for High School Teachers ST: Organic Chemistry for High School Teachers ST: Chemical Kinetics for High School Teachers Introduction to Criminal Justice (GS) Crime, Democracy & Justice (GS) CJUS Supervision & Management in Criminal Justice CSIT GS Capstone: Social Networking (GS) CSIT Information Technology Teaching Methods CSIT 834P-01 Information Technology Teaching Methods CSIT 894P-01 Directed Research in Computer Science & Information Systems CSP Medical & Psychosocial Aspects of Addictions CSP Advanced Educational Psychology CSP 809P-01 Medical & Psychosocial Aspects of Addictions CSP Career & Lifestyle Development CSP 892 Internship Clinical Mental Health Counseling (1, 2, & 3 cr. hrs.) CSP 893 Internship in School Counseling I (1 & 2 cr. hrs.) CSP 894 Internship in School Counseling II (1 & 2 cr. hrs.) CSP 895 Internship in Student Affairs (1, 2, & 3 cr. hrs.) ECON Contemporary Economic Issues (GS) ECON Principles of Economics-Macroeconomics (GS) ECON Principles of Economics-Microeconomics (GS) ECON Money & Banking EDAD Social Foundations of Education EDAD Human Resource Management EDAD School Business Management EDAD Introduction to Educational Administration EDAD The Principalship EDAD Intro to Educational Research EDAD School Improvement EDAD 896 Independent Study (1, 2, & 3 cr. hrs.) EDAD Endorsement Internship EDAD 945 Independent Readings (1, 2, & 3 cr. hrs.) EDAD Educational Facility Plan EDAD Field Study EDAD The Executive Administrator EDAD 998 Internship (3 sections) ENG Introduction to Academic Writing ENG Academic Writing & Research (GS) ENG Beginning Fiction Writing ENG Descriptive Linguistics ENG Colloquium: U.S. Literature through 1855 FIN Principles of Finance FORL Curriculum Development & Research FORL 870P-01 TESOL FORL 872P-01 Foreign Language Pedagogy FSID Introduction to Nutrition (GS) FSID Human Sexual Behavior (GS) FSID Selected Readings in Family Studies FSID The Aging Adult FSID Cross-Cultural Family Patterns FSID 802P-01 Selected Readings in Family Studies FSID 850P-01 The Aging Adult FSID 881P-01 Cross-Cultural Family Patterns GEOG Physical Geography I: The Atmosphere (GS) Teacher Certificate Renewal Courses fulfilling teacher certificate renewal requirements. Depending on your subject area, other courses may fulfill certification renewal. For more information, contact Jennifer Jansky, Certification Officer, or janskyjl@unk.edu. GS / General Studies