Academic Affairs
This page is a resource for our academic affairs teams at Chadron, Peru, and Wayne State Colleges.
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Academic Offerings by College
The following academic offerings are authorized for Chadron State, Peru State, and Wayne State Colleges:
- Chadron State
- Peru State
- Wayne State
- Online Programs
Undergraduate Degrees
Chadron State Undergraduate Degree Programs
(Non-Teaching)
Art:
- Art Studio
- Gallery/Museum
- Graphic Design
Biology:
- Biological Resources
- General Biology
- Human Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Organismal Biology
Business Administration:
- Accounting
- Agribusiness
- Business Information Systems
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
Communication Arts:
- Interpersonal Communication
- Journalism
- Public Relations
Family and Consumer Sciences:
- Child and Family Studies
- Design and Merchandising
- Health and Human Services
- Nutrition and Wellness
General Business
Health Sciences:
- General Health Care
- Pre-Chiropractic Medicine
- Pre-Optometry
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Pre-Veterinary Medicine
- Radiologic Technology
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
Justice Studies:
- Criminal Justice-Corrections
- Criminal Justice-Forensic Studies
- Criminal Justice-Juvenile Justice
- Criminal Justice-Law
- Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement
- Legal Studies
Literature
Mathematics
Music:
- Applied Music
- Music Industry
- Music Studies
Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry
- Environmental Geoscience
- Geoscience
Psychological Sciences
Rangeland Management:
- Rangeland Ecology
- Rangeland Equine Management
- Rangeland Fire Management
- Rangeland Livestock Management
- Rangeland Wildlife Management
Social Work
Sports and Recreation Management:
- Athletic Training Preparation
- Community and Adventure Recreation
- Exercise Science
- Sport Leadership
Technical Occupations
Theatre:
- Performance/Directing
- Technical/Design
Teacher Certification
Chadron State Teacher Certification Programs
Field and Subject Teaching Endorsements
- Art Education Field Endorsement (PK-12)
- Biology Education Subject Endorsement (7-12)
- Business, Marketing and Information Technology Education Field Endorsement (6-12)
- Chemistry Subject Endorsement (7-12)
- Early Childhood Inclusive Field Endorsement (B-3)
- Earth and Space Science Subject Endorsement (7-12)
- Elementary Education Field Endorsement (K-8)
- English Language Arts Education Field Endorsement (7-12)
- Family and Consumer Sciences Occupational Education Field Endorsement (6-12)
- Health and Physical Education Field Endorsement (PK-12)
- Health Education Subject Endorsement (7-12)
- History Subject Endorsement (7-12)
- Mathematics Field Endorsement (6-12)
- Middle Level Education Subject Endorsement (5-9)
- Music Field Endorsement (PK-12)
- Physical Education Subject Endorsement (PK-6)
- Physical Education Subject Endorsement (7-12)
- Science Field Endorsement (7-12)
- Social Science Field Endorsement (7-12)
- Special Education Generalist Field Endorsement (K-12)
- Vocal Music Subject Endorsement (PK-12)
Supplemental Teaching Endorsements:
- Coaching Supplemental Endorsement (7-12)
- Early Childhood Education Supplemental Endorsement (Age 3-Grade 3)
- Health Sciences Education Supplemental Endorsement (6-12)
- Theatre Supplemental Endorsement (7-12)
- Work-Based Learning Supplemental Endorsement (9-12)
Minors
Chadron State Minors
- Agribusiness
- Agricultural Plant Science
- American Indian Studies
- Animal Science
- Applied Statistics
- Art
- Biology
- Business
- Business Information Systems
- Chemistry
- Child and Family
- Community and Adventure Recreation
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice
- English
- Environmental Geoscience
- Equine Management
- Exercise Science
- Finance
- Geoscience
- Gerontology
- History
- Hospitality
- Human Biology
- Interdisciplinary Humanities
- Interpersonal Communication
- Journalism
- Legal Studies
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Military Science
- Museum Studies
- Music
- Nutrition and Wellness
- Organismal Biology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Plant Sciences
- Psychological Science
- Public Health Promotion and Education
- Public Relations
- Rangeland Management
- Social Psychology and Personality Systems
- Sports Leadership
- Textiles and Design
- Theatre
- Veterinary Science
- Water Resources Management
- Wildlife Management
Graduate Degrees
Chadron State Graduate Degree Programs
Master of Arts in Education – Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Master of Arts in Education – Education Administration:
- Elementary/Secondary/PK-12 Principal
- Special Education Supervisor (B-12)
Master of Arts in Education – History
Master of Arts in Education – School Counseling
Master of Arts in Education – Science and Mathematics
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Education – Curriculum and Instruction
- Elementary-Field Options
- Elementary-General Education
- K-12 Special Education
- K-12 Reading Specialist
- Secondary-Field Options
- Special Education-Early Childhood Special Education
Master of Science in Organizational Management
- Human Services
- Natural Resources
- Sports Management
Online - Chadron State College
The following Chadron State College degree programs can be completed fully online:
Undergraduate Programs:
Business Administration
- Accounting (including CPA track)
- Agribusiness
- Business Information Systems
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
Family and Consumer Science
General Business
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics
Physical Sciences - Geoscience
Psychological Science
Technical Occupations
Graduate Programs:
Business Administration—MBA
Curriculum & Instruction—M.Ed.
- General Education – elementary
- Business Education – secondary
- Career and Technical Education – secondary
- Educational Technology – elementary and secondary
- Language Arts - elementary
- Mathematics – elementary and secondary
- Physical Education – elementary and secondary
- Reading Specialist PK-12
- Social Science – elementary and secondary
- Special Education K-12
- Special Education/Early Childhood Special Education
Education Administration—MAE
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Curriculum/Assessment Supervisor K-12
- Elementary/Secondary/PK-12 Administration
- School Counseling
- Special Education Supervisor (B-12)
Mathematics—MAE
Organizational Management—MSOM
- Human Services
- Natural Resources
- Sports Management
Undergraduate Degrees
Peru State Undergraduate Degree Programs
(Non-Teaching)
Art:
- Fine Arts
- Graphic Design
Business Administration:
- Accounting
- Computer and Management Information Systems
- Human Resources and Risk Management
- Management
- Marketing
- Public Administration
Criminal Justice:
- Justice Administration
- Justice Counseling
- Law and Society
Education:
- Educational Studies
English:
- English
- Language Arts
Health, Physical Education and Recreation:
- Kinesiology
Liberal Arts
Management-Applied Science
Mathematics
Music:
- Community Music and Private Studio
- Music Marketing
- Music Performance
Natural Science:
- Biochemical Science
- Biological Science
- Disease and Human Health
- Nuclear Technology
- Wildlife Ecology
Psychology
Social Science:
- History
- Social Science
Teacher Certification
Peru State Teacher Certification Programs
Field and Subject Teaching Endorsements
- Art Education Field Endorsement (P-12)
- Biology Education Subject Endorsement (7-12)
- Business Marketing and Information Technology (BMIT) Education Field Endorsement (6-12)
- Chemistry Education Subject Endorsement (7-12)
- Early Childhood Education Inclusive Field Endorsement (B-3)
- Elementary Education Field Endorsement (K-8)
- English Language Arts Education Field Endorsement (7-12)
- Health and Physical Education Field Endorsement (PK-12)
- History Education Subject Endorsement (7-12)
- Mathematics Education Field Endorsement (6-12)
- Middle Level Education Field Endorsement (5-9)
- Music Education Field Endorsement (K-12)
- Science Education Field Endorsement (7-12)
- Secondary English Education Subject Endorsement (7-12)
- Social Science Education Field Endorsement (7-12)
- Special Education Generalist Field Endorsement (K-12)
- Special Education Generalist Subject Endorsement (K-6)
- Special Education Generalist Subject Endorsement (7-12)
Supplemental Teaching Endorsements:
- Coaching Supplemental Endorsement
- Early Childhood Education Supplemental Endorsement (PK-3)
- English as a Second Language Supplemental Endorsement (PK-12)
Minors
Peru State Minors
- Accounting
- 2-D Art
- 3-D Art
- Art Graphic Design
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Computer and Management Information Systems
- Criminal Justice
- Drug and Alcohol Counseling
- English
- Kinesiology
- History
- Human Resources and Risk Management
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Music
- Organizational Leadership and Global Issues
- Organizational Leadership and Management
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Science
- Theater
Graduate Degrees
Peru State Graduate Degree Programs
Master of Science in Education-Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Science in Organizational Management-Entrepreneurial and Economic Development
Online - Peru State College
The following Peru State College degree programs can be completed fully online:
Undergraduate Programs:
Business Administration – BS
- Accounting
- Computer and Management Information Systems
- Human Resources and Risk Management
- Management
- Marketing
- Public Administration
Interdisciplinary Studies – BS
Management – BAS
Criminal Justice – BS
- Justice Administration
- Justice Counseling
- Justice Law and Society
Psychology – BS
Graduate Programs:
Curriculum and Instruction - MSE
Organizational Management – MSOM
- Entrepreneurial and Economic Development
Undergraduate Degrees
Wayne State Undergraduate Degree Programs
(Non-Teaching)
Applied Human and Sport Physiology
Art:
- Graphic Design
- Studio Art
Business Administration:
- Accounting
- Agri-Business
- Economics
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- International Business Studies
- Management
- Marketing
- Office Administration
- Professional Studies
- Public Accounting
Chemistry:
- Chemical Sciences
- Fermentation Science
- Health Sciences
Computer Information Systems:
- Integrated Technology Support
- Networking
- Programmer/Analyst
- Web Analyst
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Early Childhood
Engineering Technology
English:
- English Literature
- English Writing
- English Writing and Literature
Exercise Science
Family and Consumer Sciences:
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Fashion Merchandising
- Foods and Nutrition
- Interior Design
Geography
History
Human Service Counseling
Industrial Technology:
- Construction Management
- Drafting and Design
- Manufacturing Management
- Safety Management
Interdisciplinary Studies
Life Sciences:
- Biology
- Biology-Food Science
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Health Sciences
- Mortuary Science
- Respiratory Therapy
Mass Communication:
- Agricultural Communication & Leadership
- Electronic Media
- Journalism
Mathematics:
- Applied Mathematics
- Pure Mathematics
Music:
- General Music
- Industry
- Performance
Political Science
Psychology
Social Sciences
Sociology
Spanish
Speech Communication:
- Communications Studies
- Organizational Leadership and Public Relations
- Theatre Arts
- Sport Management
Technology:
- Agricultural Occupations
- Computer Occupations
- Construction Occupations
- Drafting Occupations
- Industrial Management Occupations
- Industrial Trades Occupations
- Management Services Occupations
- Manufacturing Occupations
- Safety Occupations
Teacher Certification
Wayne State Teacher Certification Programs
Field and Subject Teaching Endorsements
- Art Education Field Endorsement (PK-12)
- Biology Subject Endorsement (7-12)
- Business, Marketing, and Information Technology Education Field Endorsement (6-12)
- Chemistry Education Subject Endorsement (7-12)
- Early Childhood Education Inclusive Field Endorsement (B-3)
- Elementary Education Field Endorsement (K-8)
- English Language Arts Field Endorsement (7-12)
- Family and Consumer Sciences Occupational Education Field Endorsement (6-12)
- Geography Subject Endorsement (7-12)
- Health and Physical Education Field Endorsement (PK-12)
- History Subject Endorsement (7-12)
- Mathematics Field Endorsement (6-12)
- Middle Level Education Subject Endorsement (5-9)
- Music Field Endorsement (PK-12)
- Physical Education Subject Endorsement (PK-6)
- Physical Education Subject Endorsement (7-12)
- Political Science Subject Endorsement (7-12)
- Psychology Subject Endorsement (7-12)
- Science Education Field Endorsement (7-12)
- Secondary English Subject Endorsement (7-12)
- Skilled and Technical Sciences Education Field Endorsement (6-12)
- Social Science Field Endorsement (7-12)
- Sociology Subject Endorsement (7-12)
- Special Education Generalist Field Endorsement (K-12)
- Special Education Generalist Subject Endorsement (K-6)
- Special Education Generalist Subject Endorsement (7-12)
- Vocal Music Subject Endorsement (PK-12)
- World Language-Spanish Subject Endorsement (7-12)
Supplemental Teaching Endorsements:
- Coaching Supplemental Endorsement (7-12)
- Early Childhood Education Supplemental Endorsement (PK-3)
(only with Elementary Education Field Endorsement) - English as a Second Language Supplemental Endorsement (PK-12)
- Health Sciences Education Supplemental Endorsement (6-12)
- Information Technology Supplemental Endorsement (PK-12)
- Journalism and Media Education Supplemental Endorsement (7-12)
- Reading and Writing Supplemental Endorsement (PK-6 or 7-12)
- Skilled and Technical Sciences Education – Skilled Specific Supplemental Endorsement (9-12)
(only with Skilled and Technical Sciences Education Field Endorsement) - Speech Supplemental Endorsement (7-12)
- Theatre Supplemental Endorsement (7-12)
- Work-Based Learning Supplemental Endorsement (9-12)
Minors
Wayne State Minors
- Anthropology
- Art
- Art: Advanced Studio
- Art History
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Coaching
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Construction
- Criminal Justice
- Digital Film Production
- Drafting
- Earth Science
- Economics
- Editing and Publishing
- Electronic Media
- Emergency Management
- English
- Environmental Studies
- Exercise Science
- Family Life Studies
- Foods and Nutrition
- Geography
- Geospatial Technology
- Graphic Design
- History
- Injury Science
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- International Studies
- Journalism
- Management Information Systems
- Manufacturing Management
- Mathematics
- Merchandising and Design
- Music
- Online Media
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Pre-Law
- Promotion and Media
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public and Global Health
- Safety
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Speech Communication
- Sport Management
- Theatre
- Travel and Tourism
- Web and Mobile App Design and Development
Graduate Degrees
Wayne State Graduate Degree Programs
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Public Accounting
Master of Science in Education-Counseling
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- School Counseling (PK-6, 7-12, K-12)
- Student Affairs and College Counseling
Master of Science in Education- Curriculum & Instruction
- Alternative Education
- Business and Information Technology Education
- Cross-Curricular Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- English Education
- ESL
- Exercise Science
- Family and Consumer Science Education
- Industrial Technology Education
- Mathematics Education
- Music Education
- Reading Specialist (PK-12)
- Science Education
- Social Sciences Education
Master of Science in Education-School Administration
- Educational Leadership: Athletic Administration
- Educational Leadership (PK-8, 7-12, PK-12)
Master of Science in Education-Special Education
Master of Science in Education-Special Education Supervisor
Master of Science in Organizational Management
- Criminal Justice
- Human Resource Management
- Information Technology
- Public Affairs
- Public Relations
- Sports and Recreation Management
Specialist in Education-School Administration
Online - Wayne State College
The following Wayne State College degree programs can be completed fully online:
Undergraduate Programs:
Business Administration – BS
- Human Resource Management
- Management
Criminal Justice – BS
Graduate Programs:
Business Administration - MBA
Curriculum and Instruction-Instructional Leadership - MSE
- Business and Information Technology
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- English Education
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Industrial Technology/Skilled and Technical Sciences
- Math
- Music
- Reading Specialist
- Social Sciences
Organizational Management – MSOM
- Human Performance and Wellness Management
- Human Resource Management
- Information Technology
- Public Affairs
- Public Relations Management
- Sports and Recreation Management
School Administration – MSE
- Educational Leadership PK-8, 7-12, PK-12
- Educational Leadership: Athletic Administration
School Administration – EdS
- Specialist in Education
Special Education Generalist – MSE
Online - Chadron State College
The following Chadron State College degree programs can be completed fully online:
Undergraduate Programs:
Business Administration
- Accounting (including CPA track)
- Agribusiness
- Business Information Systems
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
Family and Consumer Science
General Business
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics
Physical Sciences - Geoscience
Psychological Science
Technical Occupations
Graduate Programs:
Business Administration—MBA
Curriculum & Instruction—M.Ed.
- General Education – elementary
- Business Education – secondary
- Career and Technical Education – secondary
- Educational Technology – elementary and secondary
- Language Arts - elementary
- Mathematics – elementary and secondary
- Physical Education – elementary and secondary
- Reading Specialist PK-12
- Social Science – elementary and secondary
- Special Education K-12
- Special Education/Early Childhood Special Education
Education Administration—MAE
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Curriculum/Assessment Supervisor K-12
- Elementary/Secondary/PK-12 Administration
- School Counseling
- Special Education Supervisor (B-12)
Mathematics—MAE
Organizational Management—MSOM
- Human Services
- Natural Resources
- Sports Management
Online - Peru State College
The following Peru State College degree programs can be completed fully online:
Undergraduate Programs:
Business Administration – BS
- Accounting
- Computer and Management Information Systems
- Human Resources and Risk Management
- Management
- Marketing
- Public Administration
Interdisciplinary Studies – BS
Management – BAS
Criminal Justice – BS
- Justice Administration
- Justice Counseling
- Justice Law and Society
Psychology – BS
Graduate Programs:
Curriculum and Instruction - MSE
Organizational Management – MSOM
- Entrepreneurial and Economic Development
Online - Wayne State College
The following Wayne State College degree programs can be completed fully online:
Undergraduate Programs:
Business Administration – BS
- Human Resource Management
- Management
Criminal Justice – BS
Graduate Programs:
Business Administration - MBA
Curriculum and Instruction-Instructional Leadership - MSE
- Business and Information Technology
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- English Education
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Industrial Technology/Skilled and Technical Sciences
- Math
- Music
- Reading Specialist
- Social Sciences
Organizational Management – MSOM
- Human Performance and Wellness Management
- Human Resource Management
- Information Technology
- Public Affairs
- Public Relations Management
- Sports and Recreation Management
School Administration – MSE
- Educational Leadership PK-8, 7-12, PK-12
- Educational Leadership: Athletic Administration
School Administration – EdS
- Specialist in Education
Special Education Generalist – MSE
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Ahmad Named Teaching Excellence Recipient
“Dr. Ahmad is an outstanding educator who cares deeply about the success of each individual. His dedication to students reflects the core values, mission and vision of Peru State College and the Nebraska State College System,” said Chancellor Paul Turman of the Nebraska State College System (NSCS). “He is highly respected for his teaching and mentoring roles, creates an interactive learning environment, and works diligently to ensure the success of all of his students. His impressive publication record shows a knowledge of and passion for his field that are both critical elements of teaching excellence.”