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The Bachelor of Applied Science is a specialized baccalaureate degree restricted to individuals who transfer to Chadron State College with a completed Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, or Associate of Occupational Science degree from an accredited community or technical college. Students are required to complete an official plan of study prior to admission into this degree program. The specialized essential studies requirements for this degree are listed with the degree program. Additional information can be obtained from the Dean of Curriculum.

The Bachelor of Arts degree provides content area programs of study for entrance into a professional workforce (exclusive of education) or continued graduate-level study.

In addition to the general requirements for graduation, candidates for the Bachelor of Arts degree are required to complete the Essential Studies program, graduation literacy and the requirements for at least one subject major and either a second major or a minor, or one comprehensive major. Elective courses may be selected to reach the total 120 semester hour minimum requirement for graduation.

The Bachelor of Science degree provides content area programs of study for entrance into a professional workforce (exclusive of education) or continued graduate-level study.

In addition to the general requirements for graduation, candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree are required to complete the Essential Studies program, graduation literacy and the requirements for at least one subject major and either a second major or a minor, or one comprehensive major. Elective courses may be selected to reach the total 120 semester hour minimum requirement for graduation.

The degree of Bachelor of Science in Education is conferred upon those who complete the teacher-preparation programs of study. In addition to the general requirements for graduation, candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education must complete the Essential Studies program, graduation literacy and the Professional Education requirements for their certificate. Students pursuing elementary education are required to complete one area of concentration specifically designed for elementary education (K-8) or an additional endorsement. Students pursuing middle school education must also complete one content area of specialization programs of study. Students pursuing secondary education must also complete one subject or field endorsement plus the corresponding special methods course. Programs of study fulfill the Nebraska Department of Education requirements for teaching certification. Students planning on teaching in other states should seek assistance from their advisor or the Certification Officer to ensure fulfillment of the teaching certification requirements for those other states.

Pre-Professional

Students may pursue a pre-professional program, such as pre-law or pre-nursing, at Chadron State College before transferring to a professional school. Pre-professional programs last from one to four years depending upon the profession, professional schools, and the student’s specific academic and extra-curricular interests. Each professional school specifies the courses a student must complete before seeking admission into that school. Therefore, each student’s program of study must be specifically designed to satisfy the admissions requirements of the professional schools into which the student wishes to seek admission as well as his/her own educational needs. Students interested in pre-professional programs should contact the appropriate academic School Dean.

Teacher Certification Endorsement

Information concerning the specific requirements for the various teaching certificates in Nebraska may be secured from the office of the Certification Officer in the Department of Education.

• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Educational Administration – Principalship - Elementary/Secondary/PK - 12
• Educational Administration – Special Education Supervisor Birth - 12th grade
• Educational Administration – Curriculum/Assessment Supervisor PK- 12
• History
• Science/Mathematics
• School Counseling

• Business Administration

• Curriculum and Instruction – Elementary
  • General Education Option
  • Field Option (Concentration in Subject Area):
    • Educational Technology
    • Language Arts
    • Mathematics
    • Physical Education
    • Science
    • Social Science
• Curriculum and Instruction – Secondary
  • Business Education
  • Career and Technical Education
  • Physical Education
  • Educational Technology
  • Mathematics
  • Social Science
  • Science
• Curriculum and Instruction - PK-12 Reading Specialist
• Curriculum and Instruction - K-12 Special Education

• Human Services
• Natural Resources
• Sports Management

A non-degree graduate program is offered to students interested in professional development.