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Award Information
The following academic offerings are authorized for Chadron State, Peru State, and Wayne State Colleges:
The following degree programs are authorized for Chadron State College:
General Authorization:
Undergraduate Degrees
Advanced English Studies:
Art:
Biology:
Business Administration:
Communication Arts:
English Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences:
General Business
Health Sciences:
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
Justice Studies-Criminal Justice
Justice Studies-Legal Studies
Mathematics
Music:
Music Studies
Nutrition and Dietetics
Physical Sciences:
Psychological Sciences
Rangeland Management:
Social Work
Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Management:
Technical Occupations
Theatre:
Teacher Certification
Minors
Certificates
Graduate Degrees
Master of Arts in Education – Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Master of Arts in Education – Education Administration:
Master of Arts in Education – History
Master of Arts in Education – Science and Mathematics
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Education – Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Science in Athletic Training
Master of Science in Education – School Counseling
Master of Science in Organizational Management
Specialist in Education – Mental Health and Additions
Online - Chadron State College
The following Chadron State College degree programs can be completed fully online:
Business Administration
Family and Consumer Science
General Business
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics
Physical Sciences - Geoscience
Psychological Science
Technical Occupations
Business Administration—MBA
Curriculum & Instruction—M.Ed.
Education Administration—MAE
Mathematics—MAE
Organizational Management—MSOM
The following degree programs are authorized for Peru State College:
General Authorization:
Undergraduate Degrees
Art:
Business Administration:
Creative Marketing
Criminal Justice:
Education:
English:
General Music
Health, Physical Education and Recreation:
Healthcare Administration - Applied Science
Interdisciplinary Studies
Leadership - Applied Science
Liberal Arts
Management - Applied Science
Mathematics
Music:
Natural Science:
Public Safety Leadership - Applied Science
Psychology
Social Science:
Teacher Certification
Minors
Certificates
Graduate Degrees
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Science in Education-Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Science in Organizational Management
Online - Peru State College
The following Peru State College degree programs can be completed fully online:
Business Administration – BS
Interdisciplinary Studies – BS
Management – BAS
Criminal Justice – BS
Psychology – BS
Curriculum and Instruction - MSE
Organizational Management – MSOM
The following degree programs are authorized for Wayne State College:
General Authorization:
Undergraduate Degrees
Applied Human and Sport Physiology
Art:
Business Administration:
Chemistry:
Communication Studies:
Computer Information Systems:
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Early Childhood and Family Studies
Engineering Technology
English:
Exercise Science
Family and Consumer Sciences:
Human Services
Industrial Technology:
Interdisciplinary Studies
Life Sciences:
Mass Communication:
Mathematics:
Music:
One Health Studies
Psychology
Social Sciences
Sociology
Spanish
Sport Management
Technology:
Teacher Certification
Minors
Certificates
Graduate Degrees
Master of Arts/Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Science in Education-Counseling
Master of Science in Education- Curriculum & Instruction
Master of Science in Education-School Administration
Master of Science in Education-Special Education
Master of Science in Organizational Management
Specialist in Education-School Administration
Online - Wayne State College
Business Administration – BS
Criminal Justice – BS
Business Administration - MBA
Curriculum and Instruction-Instructional Leadership - MSE
Organizational Management – MSOM
School Administration – MSE
School Administration – EdS
Special Education Generalist – MSE
Online - Chadron State College
The following Chadron State College degree programs can be completed fully online:
Business Administration
Family and Consumer Science
General Business
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics
Physical Sciences - Geoscience
Psychological Science
Technical Occupations
Business Administration—MBA
Curriculum & Instruction—M.Ed.
Education Administration—MAE
Mathematics—MAE
Organizational Management—MSOM
Online - Peru State College
The following Peru State College degree programs can be completed fully online:
Business Administration – BS
Interdisciplinary Studies – BS
Management – BAS
Criminal Justice – BS
Psychology – BS
Curriculum and Instruction - MSE
Organizational Management – MSOM
Online - Wayne State College
Business Administration – BS
Criminal Justice – BS
Business Administration - MBA
Curriculum and Instruction-Instructional Leadership - MSE
Organizational Management – MSOM
School Administration – MSE
School Administration – EdS
Special Education Generalist – MSE
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.
Selected as 2025 TEA Recipient"Dr. Sean Ahern exemplifies the essence of educational excellence through his unwavering dedication to student success, innovative teaching methods, and his commitment to advancing the field of mass communication," said Chancellor Paul Turman of the Nebraska State College System (NSCS). "His ability to blend classroom knowledge with real-world experience, inspire student engagement, and cultivate a dynamic learning environment truly sets him apart. Dr. Ahern's passion for his work and his positive impact on students and colleagues make him deserving of the NSCS Teaching Excellence Award. We are proud to celebrate his accomplishments and his invaluable contributions to Wayne State College."
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