University of Nebraska at Kearney Reviews

"I was an online student through UNK for 2 semesters. I did not feel any sort of academic support during my time as a UNK student. Professors, advisors, and other staff all seemed cold and unhelpful. I strongly recommend going elsewhere. I had to switch back to my old college where I’m happily finishing my MA degree."

"Financial aid needs to learn to communicate. I was misinformed so many times, I'm looking to finish my master's elsewhere because of financial aid! Professors were mostly good. Some were terrible about grading in a decent time. Some liked to put words in your mouth when what you wrote about was IN THE MATERIAL THEY GAVE US!!!!!!!!!!! Some also tested us on stuff that didn't matter to the class."

"The Master in Science program for biology students needs some serious work for their online pedagogy. For a school that offers so many online options, they need to either eliminate some professors from the pool of online teachers or give them lessons in how to run an online class. The professors are condescending and do not know how to use the online platform. They do not scaffold or structure their lectures and assessments in a way that is useful and helpful to the student. I also feel the level of academics is lacking for a graduate program. There is an excellent way to teach online classes. In the 5 classes I have taken, only one professor has done it well.Read Less"

"Great school! I love that there are so many classes offered in my graduate program to choose from and most of them are very intriguing! Also, the professors do a great job teaching, especially considering I took all online classes and they care about the success of their students!"

"I was incredibly happy with my experience with the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Working full-time, the online courses provided me with the opportunity to complete my Master's degree while working full-time."

"The program is not as advertised. The Online Master's in Biology was advertised to me as a working persons degree program. There is a tremendous amount of focus on "busy work", such as discussions, that are run by students and not the professors. There was very little feedback on these discussions and one is always left wondering if the information posted was accurate since the professors did not weigh in or lead the discussions. There were several times when students posted incorrect information or there were competing ideas with no final word on what was accurate. The program is highly based on research, reading papers, busy work, and offered very little practical knowledge or skills. If you did the "busy work" and participated you could get a B in most classes without actually gaining much knowledge or understanding. The information presented was mostly based on regurgitating that information back for a grade without understanding mechanisms or how to apply that knowledge in a practical way. If you are wanting to go into a practical job and not into academics, choose another program.Read Less"

"An online biology program that is both vigorous and offers so many opportunities in the field is difficult to find. UNK offered me that opportunity. It's so convenient to have all my classes online. There are such a variety of electives offered that you could earn this generalist degree with a focus in so many different areas. Options for research provides even more flexibility and focus."

"I love the online classes through the University of Nebraska at Kearney. My professors are knowledgeable of the curriculum and have worked in the field. Classes are easy to access and teachers use multiple tools to access. I have gained several tools and professional contacts while participating in assignments."

"University of Nebraska, Kearney offers a rigorous scholastic schedule for its students. Entering as an online graduate student, I have been amazed with the support system. The admissions process is easy and the graduate office is helpful and will go out of their way to find the answer to any issue. Communication between the faculty and students is encouraged."

"The University of Nebraska at Kearney offered me the opportunity to work toward my Master's Degree in a completely online program. Otherwise, I would have had to travel over 100 miles to attend traditional classes. I am very please with the educational opportunities presented by UNK."

"The University of Nebraska at Kearney has been great! I have felt empowered to seek out help from students and faculty alike to help me in my degree program. Excellent discussion techniques and real-world application have been crucial to successfully completing my online courses. My career will be enriched through my experience taking online classes from UNK."

"I have a Bachelor's in education. Recently I accepted a teaching position in a low income very culturally diverse community. I have a provision teaching certificate to work with student with disabilities and in need of special services. I truly love my job and am continuing my education by obtaining a masters degree in Special Education. The amount of this scholarship would assist me get more experience and knowledge to help students be successful."

"The University of Nebraska Kearney has one of the best online Masters of Science in Biology programs in the world. I was able to pursue my career as a National Park Service biologist while obtaining the skills and certification needed to compete for career advancement. I recommend this program to anyone that wants to achieve greatness in the biological field and already has a great job you do not want to lose."

"I am enjoying UNK's online graduate program. The professors are flexible and caring. The coursework is rigorous, enlightening, and highly relevant to my teaching profession. I would recommend this college to anyone pursuing an advanced degree in education."

"(Disclaimer: my classes have been online and I can't speak to student diversity on campus or campus safety, but I couldn't move on in the survey unless I made a selection). I'm currently enrolled in an online master's program at University of Nebraska Kearney. It has been a great experience for me and has allowed me to further my education at a pace I can manage. The online biology program at UNK really works for me because I am able to take classes while still working. I was worried if online classes would make me feel like just a number and I wouldn't get to know my professors or peers, but that hasn't been the case at all. I have had great relationships with my professors and classmates in each of my classes through phone, email, discussion boards, and lectures. The curriculum is challenging, but still interesting and engaging. I feel like I made the right choice with my online program at UNK.Read Less"

"Unk's teaching program is a very rigorous and we'll designed program to help take nontraditional teaching students and help turn them into teaching students. The staff is all very helpful and wonderful and the program is designed to make sure that students are prepared to take on the classroom and give guidance and support along the way. The only criticism I have is that the program isn't extremely organized, I was getting emails from mentors that I wasn't aware that I was going to have asking us to sign up for classes and programs that I wasn't aware I needed to sign up for. All program administrators need to be on the same page and the information on the website needs to be updated as it states 3 semesters to complete the program when it is really 5 semesters.Read Less"

"After almost 30 years from graduating with my bachelor's degree, I finally decided to go back to school to earn a master's degree. Realizing that the entire graduate program was online made me a bit apprehensive, but once I started the program I was so very pleased with my decision to go back to school. The university personnel were so very helpful anytime I had questions or concerns. They directed me where I needed to go and who I needed to talk to. In addition, my professors were also available whenever I had questions about assignments. One of the best aspects of an entirely online program is that I could continue to work full time and complete my degree during the evening. The professors planned the assignments with very manageable deadlines. Another amazing aspect of the online program is that I was able to meet so many new people from all over the world. Working with others and seeing education through their eyes is such a wonderful experience. I wouldn't trade this for anything.Read Less"

"The graduate program for instructional technology with an emphasis in library has been a very rewarding degree. The professors are the highlight of the program. I feel they truly care about the success of their students. Each professor I have had has taken the time to talk to me, whether it was to check in on me and my studies or to just offer help and guidance. The material I'm learning has been presented in a challenging and intriguing way that makes me excited for my future in the field. I truly can't think of a way for the program to be improved.Read Less"

"The program is 100% online, so for full-time teachers it is very convenient. Most of the classes focus on the instruction of Spanish for native and non native speakers. The course also focuses in the pedagogy and research methods knowledge required to become an efficient, confident, and successful teacher."

"The Student Affairs program at UNK is outstanding! This program provides excellent preparation for working with college students. The faculty at UNK are highly qualified, caring people with an open-door policy that invites conversation, mentorship and collaboration for students in the program. They are supportive and genuinely passionate about the field of Student Affairs. I'm grateful to be in this program and am looking forward to graduating and using my education to work with under served populations on a college campus.Read Less"