The Bachelor of Applied Sciences 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 general studies requirements for this degree are listed with the degree program. Additional information can be obtained from the Dean of Curriculum, Dr. Joel Hyer.
The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees provide 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 and the Bachelor of Science degree are required to complete the General 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.
In addition to the general requirements for graduation, candidates for the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science degree are required to complete the General 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 General Studies program, graduation literacy and the Professional Education requirements for their certificate. Students pursuing elementary education are required to complete one content minor specifically designed for elementary education (K-8) or an additional endorsement. Students pursuing middle school education must also complete two content areas 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.
Students may pursue a pre-professional program, such as pre-law, pre-engineering, 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.
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.
An Academic Certificate of Study is provided to students who complete a coherent and defined coursework plan. These recognized knowledge clusters have been developed to assist the student in enhancing knowledge and proficiency, career success, employment opportunities, and personal development. For more information contact the Records Office.
A non-degree graduate program is offered to students interested in the Reading Specialist endorsement.
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