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Wayne State College Has Excellent Programs That Focus on Your Future
At Wayne State, our focus is your future. The college has served Nebraska since 1910, devoted to student success, learning excellence and regional service. We provide more than 90 quality academic programs, empowering students to follow their passion from among many excellent academic programs and majors. Through personalized education, we provide an environment that fosters learning and academic excellence. We are the most affordable four-year institution in the region. Students are not burdened by debt after graduation, which gives them freedom not only financially but the freedom to make further life choices.
Wayne State’s Academic Opportunities Health Professions
You want a career that lets your care for others shine. You want a career that secures a future that’s right for you and provides generous compensation. Wayne State’s Pre-Professional Health and Applied Human and Sport Physiology programs can get you there. Wayne State has long provided an excellent pathway for students who have chosen to become a doctor, athletic trainer, physical therapist, chiropractor or other health professional. The Pre-Professional Health and Applied Human and Sport Physiology majors lay the foundation needed for admission to the region’s best medical schools, where Wayne State students regularly graduate at the top of their class. Wayne State is well-known for the highly competitive Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP). Our curriculum guarantees every student the same small classes, excellent faculty, and challenging course work as RHOP participants. Rigorous course work and new cadaver laboratories ensure you will be ready to meet the challenges of the health professions. Our graduates also enter medical or professional school with a low debt load, which delivers solid peace of mind.
Criminal Justice
Wayne State’s fastest growing major, Criminal Justice, delivers a broad academic program designed to provide you with the necessary practical knowledge and skills for rewarding careers. Wayne State’s faculty members know many of you are interested in careers that include border patrol, corrections officer, probation officer, special agent for governmental agencies, homeland security, United States marshal, criminal laboratory scientist, parole officer, state patrol, immigration and customs enforcement, asset management protection, game warden, customs agent. Our major covers the theoretical basis for understanding the economic, political, and social environments in which the criminal justice process operates, which means you have the flexibility to apply your degree to any of these careers.
Sport Management
You have a passion for sports and you want to turn that passion into a career. Wayne State gets that. The undergraduate Sport Management major is aimed at students who want to be on the organizational side of sports and work behind the scenes to be leaders in the ever-changing and highly competitive sport industry. Whether you want to work in professional sports, intercollegiate athletics, or community recreation programs, Wayne State’s programs will prepare you for careers in administration, sports information, media relations, marketing, operations, event management, facilities, sport tourism, ticketing, and promotions.
Professional Development School
Taking charge of your first classroom can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially if you haven’t been there before. Wayne State’s Professional Development School (PDS) program for undergraduates puts students into the classroom as co-teachers with experienced educators in Norfolk and Wakefield early in their course of study, ensuring that nervous first days are
behind our graduates when they meet their first class.
Northeast Nebraska Teaching Academy (NENTA)
The Northeast Nebraska Teaching Academy (NENTA) provides additional opportunities to develop your classroom skills and get paid at the same time. NENTA oversees the selection and training of 60-65 education majors who are certified to substitute teach in any of our collaborating school districts in Northeast Nebraska. The outcome for you is tremendous: You will be an experienced teacher by the time you graduate, which means your job prospects just got a lot brighter.
Graphic Design
Wayne State’s Graphic Design program succeeds because our graduates land good jobs doing the work they love. You really don’t need a better reason to consider our program. But if you do, consider our expert art faculty, who bring a range of artistic and technical talents to bear in small classes where you receive personal instruction. And they get results: Recent graduates are working as graphic designers, marketing professionals, screen printers, typesetters (digital type), freelancers, and in-house designers.
Business Administration
You have a head for numbers and a heart for business. Maybe you’re driven to maximize employee performance within an organization or to hire the right people to the right position. Perhaps your fire comes from influencing customer perceptions, delivering product benefits, and building brand attitudes and loyalty through marketing. You could be looking to grow in the field of agricultural business ventures. Maybe you have a thirst for travel and international business. And most of all, you want to know your degree means that you can get a job after graduation. Whatever your interests are in the business world, Wayne State has you covered with business administration degrees in accounting, economics, agri-business, finance, human resource management, international business, management, marketing, office administration, professional studies, and public accounting to provide the solid foundation you need.
Industrial Technology/Education
The importance of technology education grows every day and the demand for professionals to teach industrial technology is high. Wayne State’s industrial technology teacher education program prepares students to enter a teaching career at the junior/senior high school level or to teach in postsecondary industrial technology education programs. As one of only two industrial technology education programs in the state, Wayne State’s comprehensive combination of lectures, discussions, demonstrations and laboratory activities provides students with the experiences necessary for the development of a theoretical and practical understanding of industry and technology. The program includes work in communication systems, manufacturing systems, construction systems, and power, energy and transportation systems. Industrial Technology/Manufacturing A healthy industrial economy requires qualified safety managers, construction managers, drafters, planners, and designers, and manufacturing managers. Wayne State can help build your future in industry with rigorous programs designed to give you the background you need, whether you are interested in workplace safety and productivity, supervising civil, commercial or residential construction, managing the production of documents and drawings that communicate design needs and specifications, or managing resources, processes, and procedures in a manufacturing environment. Our programs provide hands-on opportunities to develop the skills required to flourish as a manager on robotic assembly lines, safety and surveying crews, sustainability teams, production lines, or government regulatory agencies.
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Chase your dream at Briar Cliff Everyone has a dream. But not everyone is bold enough to chase it. Are you?
Why Briar Cliff
At Briar Cliff University, students and alumni are chasing their dreams — and realizing them — every single day. Home to more than 1,100 students from 40 states and 18 countries, Briar Cliff is the Catholic Franciscan Learning Place, where each person’s dignity is appreciated and celebrated. Reputation
Year after year, Briar Cliff University is ranked among America’s Best Regional Colleges by U.S. News & World Report. Degrees with a Difference
Undergraduate Degrees Choose from one of over 30 traditional degree programs or specialize your degree. At Briar Cliff, you can pursue a customized degree that’s tailored specifically to your career aspirations. You’ll get personalized attention from your academic advisor to create a multidisciplinary degree that merges core classes from two or three majors. In turn, you’ll end up with a degree that is designed just for you. Online Continuing Education Learning benefits for online programs are boundless. Eliminate the distractions of a classroom and concentrate on the education. Easily participate in online chat forums that encourage interaction from all students. You can transfer up to 90 credit hours from other institutions to help fulfill the degree’s 124 credit hours. Plus, get all the education benefits without the commute! Briar Cliff’s online programs include accounting, business administration, health sciences, nursing (RN-BSN), operations management and social work Graduate Degrees Briar Cliff’s graduate degrees are a premiere choice, because each degree program is designed with unique features that ensure student success. • Doctor of Nursing Practice: With most classes offered online, this program offers convenience for the post-master’s nurse to earn a degree in two years. • Master of Arts in Management: With four distinct tracts to choose from, you’re enhancing more than your general management skills, you’re preparing for
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management in your preferred industry. • Master of Arts/Science in Kinesiology and Human Performance: BCU’s program infuses teaching, coaching and research-based concepts that are more “hands on” than theoretical. • Master of Science in Behavior Analysis: Get hands-on behavior analytic practicum experience and begin addressing behaviors of importance as a student. • Master of Science in Nursing: Get an edge in the field with BCU’s health care competency courses for the Spanish culture and language. Chase your dream with a degree from Briar Cliff University. Visit briarcliff.edu and apply online.
Free tools to help you complete the FAFSA By EducationQuest Foundation
If you plan to attend college, you will need to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) - the application for federal, state and college-based financial aid. You should complete this form after January 1 of your senior year and then every year you attend college. For free help with the form, see FAFSA Tools at EducationQuest.org. They include: • FAFSA Demo – walks you through the FAFSA • FAFSA Checklist – provides a list of items you need to complete the FAFSA • FAFSA Tutorial – explains each FAFSA question • Videos– explain the FAFSA and how to prepare for it If you need free personal help with the FAFSA, call EducationQuest Foundation at 888.357.6300.
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Why Central Community College? Joseph’s College Gives You the Central Community College offers a wide range of choices in programs and locations.
Prepare for a career earning a degree, diploma or certificate in one of oue 33 career and technical education programs. You can enter a highly paid profession in areas like drafting, dental hygiene and diesal technology after two years or less of full-time study. Of course, many of our students already have family, work and other commitments and attend less than fulltime but our flexible scheduling makes it possible to earn a degree through parttime study. If you want to earn a bachelor’s degree, CCC is a great place to start. you can complete the first two years through our academic transfer program, earn an associate of arts or associate of science degree and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree. We offer programs at our Columbus, Grand Island and Hastings campuses, our Holdrege, Kearney and Lexington centers as well as locations throughout our 24-county service area.
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CCC Online offers more than 300 courses in 15 programs as well as 35 degrees, diplomas and certificates that can be completed entirely through online study.
No matter what program you choose, you will find that our highly competitive tuition and fee rates make earning a CCC degree surprisingly affordable and provides a valuable option for helping control student debt. High school students can start earning college credit and explore career options through our Central Nebraska Career Academies, can take CCC college credit courses through our Early College program, and can receive credit for what they learn in high school through our High School Articulation program. CCC also is a primary source of training for business and industry, providing customized trining throughout our service area. Central Community College is invested in you. Invest in your future at CCC.
Opportunity to Express Creative Skills
Do you find that style, beauty and trends are part of the lifestyle you lead? If so, Joseph’s College is the place for you to build that passion into a rewarding future. Since 1965, thousands of licensed cosmetologists have trained at our seven campuses throughout Nebraska. Our campuses are located in Beatrice, Grand Island, Hastings, Kearney, Lincoln, Norfolk, and North Platte, Nebraska. We believe in preparing you for what it takes to have a successful career. Our instructors are passionate about the quality of education they provide you. It’s a “fast track” to your future as our training can be completed in as little as 14 months. During your education with us you’ll be able to attend Joseph’s College hair shows with some of the hair industry’s best known artists. We bring talented hair stylists such as Luis Alvarez, Joseph Bogart, and Sharon Tranter to our stage. We are proudly official partner schools for Aquage and OYA Beauty. Joseph’s College also gives you the opportunity to express the creative skills that you are learning through our Statewide Total Look Competitions. It is
a great opportunity to start building your portfolio. We are currently celebrating our 51st year in education. It’s a great time to enroll at Joseph’s College. We currently have a $2,000.00 scholarship that is available to all first time applicants. They must start their studies with us between September 2016 and October 2017. 2018 High School graduates are also eligible for the scholarship but must enroll by June 1 2017. We award $500.00 in each academic quarter. Recipients must maintain an 80% average in academics and attendance to be eligible. It’s easy to enroll at Joseph’s College. Our Admissions Representatives will help you every step of the way. Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. Give us a call at 800-742-7827 or visit us at www.josephscollege.edu for information on how you can begin. Let’s get your career started! We’ll enjoy meeting you.
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Fall Campus Visit Days at St. Luke’s College
St. Luke’s College-UnityPoint Health has scheduled Campus Visit Days for the Fall of 2016. Interested students can register online at www.stlukescollege.edu to make a reservation for one of the following dates and times: October 4, 6 or 11. Campus visits will begin at 3:00 p.m. in the College Building located at 2800 Pierce Street in Sioux City, Iowa. The agenda for the Visit Days will be as follows: • Welcome • Bachelor, Associate, and Certificate Program Information • Tours • Information on Admissions & Financial Aid • Registered visitors will receive a free College T-shirt Campus Visit Days provide an excellent opportunity for prospective students and their families to learn more about St. Luke’s College. The College has bachelor’s degree completion programs in nursing and health sciences; associate degree programs in nursing, radiology, and respiratory care; and certificate programs in Medical Laboratory Science and Phlebotomy. The college also provides specialty certification internships in Computerized Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Ultrasound and Mammography. An education at St. Luke’s College combines classroom learning with hospital-based clinical experiences. Students utilize advanced techniques and leading technology at St. Luke’s-UnityPoint Health, as well as rural community hospitals, clinics, schools, and home health agencies. The College’s small class sizes promote close, personal relationships with other students pursuing the same or similar career goals. In a healthcare industry that is expected to grow, St. Luke’s graduates experience higher than average placement rates and are able to gain employment in a variety of healthcare settings. Contact the Admissions Office at St. Luke’s College for more
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information on educational opportunities or to reserve your seat at one of the Fall Campus Visit Days: (712) 279-3149 or visit our website: www.stlukescollege.edu.
Be Prepared for FAFSA Changes EducationQuest Foundation wants students and parents to be aware of changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – the application for federal, state and college-based financial aid. Students going to college during the 2017-18 academic year can complete and submit the FAFSA beginning October 1, 2016 using 2015 income tax data. This is a change from previous years when students had to wait until after January 1 and use tax data from the previous year. Before starting the FAFSA, students should create a Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) at fsaid.ed.gov. If the student is dependent, a parent must also create an FSA ID. The IDs are needed to access the FAFSA and other Federal Student Aid websites, and serve as the signature for the FAFSA. Students and parents should complete the FAFSA beginning on or after October 1 but before the college’s FAFSA priority date. Contact the college(s) to learn their priority dates. Colleges will use the results of the FAFSA to determine how much they will award in financial aid. This could be a combination of scholarships, grants, work-study and student loans. For free help, see FAFSA Tools at EducationQuest.org or call EducationQuest’s Omaha office at 888-357-6300.
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Nebraska Wesleyan University Your success comes first at Nebraska Wesleyan University. NWU is an outstanding national liberal arts university that equips students to lead lives of learning, service and leadership. A Nebraska Wesleyan education is built on life-changing experiences that give you the knowledge, confidence and versatility to pursue a successful career in a diverse world. When you choose Nebraska Wesleyan, you give yourself a competitive advantage. NWU’s connections help students land powerful internships at NASA, the U.S. Department of Justice and the National Institutes of Health and at companies like Hudl, Gallup and Duncan Aviation. As Nebraska’s only NCAA Div. III institution, NWU is accustomed to standing out in academics and athletics. NWU is 8th in all divisions for total Academic All-Americans and 2nd in NCAA Div. III for NCAA Postgraduate Scholars. Nebraska Wesleyan puts up top stats in other areas too: •#1 Nebraska’s top producer of Fulbright Scholars in the last 10 years •#1 Nebraska’s top per capita producer of science and psychology PhDs •#1 America’s top fraternity/sorority GPA •#1 America’s only student-led global service learning group •100% NWU students complete an internship, research or service project or study abroad experience •100% NWU classes are taught by professors, not teaching assistants Right school, right city Located in Lincoln, Neb., Nebraska Wesleyan provides the best combination of attention, opportunity and energy. NWU students make the most of Lincoln’s strong economy, thriving arts scene and plentiful opportunities for internships and careers. Lincoln has been named: •#1 America’s happiest city (Gallup) •#1 America’s healthiest city (Daily Finance) •#3 America’s top places for college grads to work (American Institute for Economic Research) Make Nebraska Wesleyan University your first choice. Schedule a campus visit and apply at nebrwesleyan.edu. 125919
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Hard work not an obstacle for nursing student’s passion It’s not so easy deciding what career to pursue when you’re in high school. Carter Cuba grew up in Silver Creek, Neb., a town of 445, just 20 miles west of Columbus. The 21-years-old always thought she would choose a career in agriculture or nursing. She listened to her mom talk about her job and from time-to-time, she visited the hospital. When her sister tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) three times playing sports, she felt drawn by health science and caring for someone. “I saw her go through that and helped her with daily activities,” Cuba said. “I saw the pain she went through. I always wanted to do something to help people, to be caring, and to feel good about myself every day,” she said. She made a decision in her senior year of high school. In between her junior and senior year in high school, she became a certified nursing assistant and worked as a CNA. She loved it. In her senior year, she took another step towards being a nurse and applied for the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) at Wayne State College. Wayne State, Chadron State College and Peru State College participate in the program and accept qualified applicants from rural areas who have a desire to practice health care in rural area of the state. Students who maintaining good standing receive a tuition waiver and guaranteed admission to a University of Nebraska Medical Center program in their area of study. As Cuba was writing an essay for the RHOP application, she realized how passionate she felt about nursing. She ultimately was accepted into the program at Wayne State, took too years of pre-requisites and then applied to and was accepted at the UNMC College of Nursing Northern Division in Norfolk. Cuba began classes last August 2015. Though she could apply to attend at five different UNMC nursing divisions – Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney, Scottsbluff or Norfolk, she chose to attend in Norfolk. “I always had my eyes set on Norfolk. It’s close to home for me,” Cuba said. “I like living and working in a rural area. And I knew the clinical sites UNMC has are built within community health care settings. “I envision myself as a rural nurse and so it’s an advantage for me to go there.” Students who want to earn a traditional bachelor’s degree in nursing can complete the degree in four years. Students take two years of prerequisite coursework at a college or university then typically apply to UNMC’s BSN program where they would take two years of nursing coursework. She remembers her first day of class. “It was so exciting. It was awesome sitting there thinking ‘I’m going to be a nurse. It was an experience I cannot describe.” Cuba said though her first semester at UNMC was intense, she learned to adapt. “It was hard work and a little intense the first few weeks then I understood and got into a schedule and learned what I needed to do.” The demands left no time at first to do the things she loves: play softball, fourwheeling and hanging out with family.
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Cuba doesn’t know exactly what nursing specialty she will choose or where she wants to work yet. “I’m waiting to see if something pops out at me. Maybe emergency room or intensive care unit. You never know where life takes you.” The smaller class size, supportive professors and fellow students are a good fit for Cuba. “I knew I’d get more experience and get to know my professors and classmates. We did a lot of group work. I can go to my professor and talk to them about nursing or anything personal. I have a lot of trust in them and I know they’re looking out for me. “I really enjoy the program. It’s challenging but great if you’re doing what you love.” Liane Connelly, Ph.D., assistant dean of the UNMC College of Nursing Northern Division said it’s evident the Cuba has a passion for nursing. “Carter is an outstanding student who has successfully achieved her goal to enroll in and persist in a challenging BSN program. Carter has a passion for nursing, which is evident through her engagement in the learning process and her desire to learn the most she can in her academic studies so that she can help others in need.”
Nestled in the historic hills of the Missouri River, the “Campus of a Thousand Oaks” is Nebraska’s oldest college and will celebrate its sesquicentennial anniversary in 2017. Peru State College’s constant commitment to academic excellence has resulted in a unique and innovative mix of online, traditional, undergraduate and graduate programs. Similarly, the college’s ongoing student engagement promotes inquiry, discovery and innovation oncampus and across the region. Peru State College is committed to being a good steward of education, students, the region and Nebraska for another 150 years. Peru State highlights:
• Affordable, high-quality academics for in-state prices, even for {{State}} students: ~$20K less per year than other regional schools of comparable quality • Ranked by US News & World Report as one of the best educational values in the country • 47 innovative, relevant and personalized courses of study with full career guidance • Class-Free Fridays—most classes are held Monday through Thursday • A short trip from several Midwest cities • A vibrant campus community with tons of on-campus programming fit for every interest • NAIA II Sports teams with Bobcat spirit • A nationally renowned campus known for our Thousand Oaks arboretum
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How to earn a college scholarship
Scholarships are available for those who are willing to put in the time to research their options.
The cost of a college education continues to rise. The College Board says the average cost of tuition and fees for the 2015-2016 school year was $32,405 at private colleges, $9,410 for state residents at public colleges, and $23,893 for out-of-state residents attending public universities. In 2013 and 2014, the average cost of a year’s tuition at a Canadian university was $5,772. The high cost of education compels many students to find ways to finance their education. For many, that means exploring available scholarships. Scholarships come in different forms and are usually offered to students as a gift to be put toward college or university costs. Some schools offer scholarships, while other scholarships are sponsored by outside organizations. Students who meet certain requirements may be eligible for scholarships. While academic or athletic skills are the first criteria associated with scholarships, they are not the only avenues by which students can pursue scholarships. Scholarships may be offered to students of certain ethnic groups; children of employees at particular companies; or to students who live in particular states. Local branches of organizations like the Rotary Club or Kiwanis also may give out scholarships. To improve one’s odds of getting a scholarship, consider the
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following tips. • Get involved with the community. Many scholarship sponsors seek individuals who are committed to volunteerism. Plus, volunteering for various groups puts students in the path of information about scholarships from these organizations. • Use scholarship search engines. Those who search for scholarship sponsors should find plenty of results if they peruse scholarship search engines such as Scholarships.com, CollegeBoard.com and FastWeb.com. • Use networking contacts. Students should ask anyone they know if they are aware of any scholarship opportunities. Students who develop a rapport with guidance counselors or the financial aid department at their prospective colleges or universities may learn about scholarship opportunities that are not highly publicized. These people may have the inside track on scholarship information. • Apply for all available scholarships. Now is not the time for students to become lazy. Students should apply for as any scholarships for which they meet the eligibility requirements. Scholarships can help students offset the rising costs of a college education. Those who are willing to put in the research, time and effort to apply may find a wealth of scholarship opportunities at their disposal.
Nebraska Indian Community College has been serving rural communities since 1976. We have served the Umonhon and Isanti Tribes since our first day of classes. While NICC serves all nations and ALL people, we have two campuses located in Tribal communities, Macy and Santee Nebraska. NICC’s urban campus opened in South Sioux City in 2002. We are happy to extend our services to all people that need a family-like atmosphere. NICC has several associate degree programs including Business, Human Services, Early Childhood Education, and Native American Studies. We also have general programs in the Sciences and Arts. The two rural campuses offer a certificate in carpentry. It is exciting to see new students come to campus and find a family of learners. NICC pays in Institutional Aid 1⁄3 of the cost of the CARPENTRY program tuition, which includes books, so if you are looking at this TRADE, take a closer look at NICC.
When students arrive at NICC, they will be helped in completing an admission application, a Federal financial aid packet, and pre-tests for course placement. As a tribal college funded by the American Indian College Fund, NICC students are eligible for scholarships and can receive assistance in applying for this funding. NICC is also a part of the 1994 Land Grant Act and a member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium so many additional opportunities are available including internships and travel. Come and experience the rich culture of our campuses and enjoy our 10:1 student to teacher ratio while you gain an associate’s degree. It is true that as you travel your educational journey you will experience many new ideas, but at NICC they are rooted in small town tradition and rich Native American culture. See you on campus soon!
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