Academic Affairs
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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
The following degree programs are authorized for Chadron State College:
General Authorization:
- Bachelor of Applied Science
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science in Education
- Master of Education
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Arts in Education
- Master of Science
- Master of Science in Organizational Management
Undergraduate Degrees
Chadron State Undergraduate Degree Programs
(Non-Teaching)
Advanced English Studies:
- Humanities and Diversity
- Creative Writing
- Literary Studies
Art:
- Art Studio
- Gallery/Museum
- Graphic Design
- Pre-Art Therapy
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
- Media Production
- Public Relations
English Studies
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
Justice Studies-Legal Studies
Mathematics
Music:
- Applied Music
- Music Industry
Music Studies
Nutrition and Dietetics
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, Fitness, and Recreation Management:
- Athletic Administration
- Athletic Training Preparation
- Community and Adventure Recreation
- Fitness and Wellness
- Sport Leadership
- Strength and Conditioning
Technical Occupations
Theatre:
- Musical 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 Education Field Endorsement (7-12)
(Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Space Science, Natural Science Concentrations) - 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
- Data Analytics
- Environmental Geoscience
- Equine Management
- Finance
- Fitness and Wellness
- Geoscience
- Gerontology
- History
- Hospitality
- Human Biology
- Interdisciplinary Humanities
- Interpersonal Communication
- Journalism
- Legal Studies
- Literature
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Media Production
- Mental Health and Addictions-Alcohol and Drug Counseling
- Mental Health and Addictions-Criminal Justice
- Mental Health and Addictions-Social Welfare
- Mental Health and Addictions-Wellness
- Military Science
- Museum Studies
- Music
- Nutrition and Wellness
- Organismal Biology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Plant Sciences
- Political Science
- Psychological Sciences
- 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
Certificates
Chadron State Certificates
- Digital Marketing (Graduate)
- Healthcare Management (Graduate)
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems for Remote Sensing (Undergraduate)
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 – Science and Mathematics
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Accounting
- Digital Marketing
- Healthcare Management
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 Athletic Training
Master of Science in Education – School Counseling
Master of Science in Organizational Management
- Human Services
- Natural Resources
- Sports Management
Specialist in Education – Mental Health and Additions
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
The following degree programs are authorized for Peru State College:
General Authorization:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Applied Science
- Master of Science in Education
- Master of Science in Organizational Management
Undergraduate Degrees
Peru State Undergraduate Degree Programs
(Non-Teaching)
Art:
- Fine Arts
- Graphic Design
Business Administration:
- Accounting
- Business Finance
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
- Computer and Management Information Systems
- Healthcare Business
- Human Resources and Risk Management
- Management
- Marketing
- Public Administration
- Sports and Community Leadership and Operations
Creative Marketing
Criminal Justice:
- Justice Administration
- Justice Counseling
- Legal Studies
Education:
- Educational Studies
English:
- English
- Language Arts
General Music
Health, Physical Education and Recreation:
- Exercise Science
- Strength and Conditioning
Healthcare Administration - Applied Science
Interdisciplinary Studies
Leadership - Applied Science
Liberal Arts
Management - Applied Science
Mathematics
Music:
- Music Performance
Natural Science:
- Biochemical Science
- Biological Science
- Disease and Human Health
- Nuclear Technology
- Wildlife Ecology
Public Safety Leadership - Applied Science
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
- Business Finance
- Chemistry
- Computer and Management Information Systems
- Criminal Justice
- Drug and Alcohol Counseling
- English
- Ethnic and Diversity Studies
- Exercise Science
- Forensic Chemistry
- Healthcare Business
- History
- Human Resources and Risk Management
- International Studies
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Music
- Organizational Leadership and Global Issues
- Organizational Leadership and Management
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Science
- Sociology
- Strength and Conditioning
- Theater
Certificates
Peru State Certificates
- Creative Writing (Undergraduate)
- Economic Development (Graduate)
- Healthcare Administration (Graduate)
- Public History (Undergraduate)
- Strategic Leadership and Communication (Graduate)
Graduate Degrees
Peru State Graduate Degree Programs
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Science in Education-Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Science in Organizational Management
- Entrepreneurial and Economic Development
- Healthcare Administration
- Strategic Leadership and Communication
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
The following degree programs are authorized for Wayne State College:
General Authorization:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Science
- Master of Arts
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Science in Education
- Master of Science
- Master of Science in Organizational Management
- Specialist in Education
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
- Professional Accountancy
- Professional Studies
- Supply Chain Management
Chemistry:
- Chemical Sciences
- Fermentation Science
- Health Sciences
Communication Studies:
- Communications Studies
- Organizational Leadership and Public Relations
- Theatre Arts
Computer Information Systems:
- Integrated Technology Support
- Networking and Cybersecurity
- Programmer/Analyst
- Web Specialist
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Early Childhood and Family Studies
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
Human Services
Industrial Technology:
- Construction Management
- Drafting and Design
- Manufacturing Management
- Safety Management
Interdisciplinary Studies
Life Sciences:
- Biology
- Biology-Food Science
- Biomedical Sciences
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Health Sciences
- Mortuary Science
- Plant Biology - Ecology and Management
- Respiratory Therapy
Mass Communication:
- Agricultural Communication & Leadership
- Digital Film Production and Theory
- Electronic Media
- Journalism
- Sports Media
Mathematics:
- Applied Mathematics
- Pure Mathematics
Music:
- General Music
- Industry
- Performance
One Health Studies
Psychology
Social Sciences
- History
- Geography
- Political Science
Sociology
Spanish
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 Vocal and Instrumental 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)
- High Ability Education Supplemental Endorsement (K-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 Education Supplemental Endorsement (7-12)
- Theatre Education Supplemental Endorsement (7-12)
- Work-Based Learning Supplemental Endorsement (9-12)
Minors
Wayne State Minors
- Animation and Motion Graphics
- Art
- Art: Advanced Studio
- Art History
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Coaching
- Communication Studies
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Construction
- Creative Writing
- 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
- Human Services
- Injury Science
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- International Studies
- Journalism
- Management Information Systems
- Manufacturing Management
- Mapping
- Mathematics
- Merchandising and Design
- Music
- Online and Social Media
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physics
- Political Science
- Pre-Law
- Promotion and Media
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public and Global Health
- Safety Management
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sport Management
- Theatre
- Travel and Tourism
- Web and Mobile App Design & Development
Certificates
Wayne State Certificates
- Addictions Counseling (Graduate)
- Strength and Conditioning (Graduate)
- Trauma Counseling (Graduate)
- Intercultural Workplace Communication (Undergraduate)
Graduate Degrees
Wayne State Graduate Degree Programs
Master of Arts/Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Accounting
- Human Resources Management
- Supply Chain Management
Master of Science in Education-Counseling
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- School Counseling (PK-8, 7-12, K-12)
- Student Affairs and College Counseling
Master of Science in Education- Curriculum & Instruction
- Business and Information Technology Education
- Cross-Curricular Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- English Education
- ESL
- Exercise Science
- Family and Consumer Science Education
- Mathematics Education
- Music Education
- Reading Specialist (PK-12)
- Science Education
- Skilled and Technical Sciences Education
- Social Sciences Education
Master of Science in Education-School Administration
- Educational Leadership: Athletic Administration
- Educational Leadership (PK-8, 7-12, PK-12)
- Special Education Supervision
Master of Science in Education-Special Education
- High Ability Education Supplemental Endorsement
- Special Education Advanced Study
- Special Education Generalist Certification
Master of Science in Organizational Management
- Criminal Justice Administration and Management
- Human Performance and Wellness Management
- Human Resource Management
- Information Technology Management
- Public Affairs
- Public Relations Management
- 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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Emeritus Faculty Nomination
Emeritus status is awarded by the Board to recognize employees who are nominated by the Colleges for their significant contributions and service to the institution.
Nehls 
Selected as 2024 TEA Recipient
"Congratulations to Dr. Kathi Nehls, the recipient of the 2024 Teaching Excellence Award from the Nebraska State College System. Dr. Nehls's unwavering dedication to her students, her innovative teaching methods, and her tireless efforts to create inclusive learning environments have truly set her apart,” said Chancellor Paul Turman of the Nebraska State College System (NSCS). “Her impact extends far beyond the classroom, shaping not only the lives of her students but also enriching the academic landscape of Peru State College and its broader community. Dr. Nehls embodies the essence of teaching excellence, inspiring a new generation of engaged learners and empowered citizens. Her recognition is deserved, and her influence will continue to resonate for years to come.”