WSC students and staff a Service-Learning trip in Ecuador

Signature Programs and Opportunities

Wayne State is known for creating and sustaining programs that give students a wealth of unique opportunities, both inside and outside the classroom, setting them up for success in the real world.

Tools for success

Experience a transformative education

Unique programs and opportunities at Wayne State provide students with meaningful and transformational learning experiences inside and outside the classroom - the tools for success. Our time-tested programs, cooperative education experiences, research opportunities, and community and global engagement will open doors for your career pathway and enhance your education along the way.

A group of Career Scholars students visit the Lincoln

Career Scholars Program

Receive a scholarship package and earn college credit for real, paid work experience.

A WSC student teaches at an elementary school

Northeast Nebraska Teacher Academy

Work as a substitute teacher before you graduate, and get paid at the same time.

A professor and students use the Anatomage Table in the biology lab

Rural Health Opportunities Program

RHOP offers special privileges, free tuition at Wayne State, and guaranteed admission into a medical or allied health field at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

A law classroom at UNL

Rural Law Opportunities Program

RLOP provides special privileges, free tuition at Wayne State, and guaranteed admission to the University of Nebraska College of Law.

The world is your classroom

Service and global engagement

Your college experience expands beyond our campus. The best way to learn about the world is to get out into it. Whether offering your skills and services to a local nonprofit organization, or studying abroad in another country, you'll have opportunities to serve the community, make a difference, or become a global citizen. Exciting opportunities await you.

A WSC student guides children in an Ecuadorian village

Challenge yourselfAcademic distinction and research opportunities

Students work in a science lab at Wayne State

The Honors Program

For those with high aspirations, the Honors Program offers specialized classes and research opportunities to further develop your talent.

Two students work in a chemistry lab at WSC

STEM research opportunities

Receive scholarships, research stipends, and programmatic support throughout your college journey while helping to reshape the STEM workforce of Nebraska.

A sports media student broadcasting a WSC football game
Beyond the classroom

Practice your craft

No matter what your program of study is, Wayne State offers a variety of other opportunities and experiences for students to put theory to practice.
  • Performing arts - Whether in the spotlight or behind the scenes, there are many opportunities for students to get involved in music and theatre to expand their education beyond the classroom.
     
  • Student media - Students gain valuable experience in news, film, radio, television, and print by participating in our award-winning student media groups and campus publications.
     
  • Clubs and organizations - Several clubs and organizations provide students with opportunities to enhance their education, leadership, and professional skills.