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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