Programs of Study
Find your major
You're not just picking a major, you're following your passion. We offer more than 130 programs of study. Explore them here. And if you're undecided, that's okay. We can help you explore what might spark a passion within you.
Our academic schools

School of Arts and Humanities
Home to the departments of Art and Design; Communication Arts; Language and Literature; History, Politics, and Geography; and Music.

School of Business and Technology
Home to the departments of Business and Economics, Computer Technology and Information Systems, and Technology and Applied Science.

School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Home to the departments of Counseling, Educational Foundations and Leadership, and Psychology and Sociology.

School of Science, Health, and Criminal Justice
Home to the departments of Criminal Justice; Health, Human Performance, and Sport; Life Sciences; and Physical Sciences and Mathematics.
Pre-professional programs
Wayne State offers an excellent education in several fields of pre-professional health and other careers. Our science labs and cutting-edge equipment offer the best training available, and our partnerships with other schools offer direct pathways into medical and professional school.
Pre-professional programs
Wayne State offers an excellent education in several fields of pre-professional health and other careers. Our science labs and cutting-edge equipment offer the best training available, and our partnerships with other schools offer direct pathways into medical and professional school.

Signature programs
- Career Scholars Program - Receive a generous scholarship package and earn college credit for real work experience.
- Honors Program - Challenge yourself and go further into your academic discipline with meaningful research opportunities.
- Northeast Nebraska Teacher Academy (NENTA) - Substitute teach while you earn your degree.
- Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) - Receive a full tuition scholarshp at WSC with guaranteed admission to UNMC.
- Rural Law Opportunities Program (RLOP) - Receive a full tution scholarship at WSC with presumptive admission to UNL College of law.
Other ways to learnAdditional educational opportunities

Dual credit for high school students
Take courses for college credit as a junior or senior in high school.

Non-degree and continuing education
Take courses for personal enrichment or to meet requirements for advancing your career.

Online programs
Our online programs offer the flexibility of completing your program from the convenience of your home.