All Students
Master of Science in Education – Curriculum & Instruction
- Admission and Program Requirements
- Application to Candidacy – EDUC 600 (must also submit appropriate Program of Study)
Students will be able to enter your information in a PDF format (downloading form may be required) and email the completed form to GraduatePrograms@peru.edu. - MSED Course Descriptions
- MSED Course Rotation Schedule
- MSED Program Goals
- Certificate of Advanced Studies Rotation Schedule
- Supplemental Endorsement – ESL Rotation Schedule
- PROGRAM OF STUDY
*To be completed during, EDUC 612 & EDUC 600. Students will be able to enter information in a PDF format (downloading form may be required) and email the saved completed form to, GraduatePrograms@peru.edu.- Program of Study – REGULAR format
- Program of Study – 2019 Summer COHORT start
- Program of Study – 2020 Spring COHORT start
- Program of Study – 2020 Summer COHORT start
- Program of Study – 2021 Spring COHORT start
Master of Science in Organizational Management – Entrepreneurial and Economic Development
- Admission and Program Requirements
- MSOM Course Descriptions
- MSOM Course Rotation Schedule
- MSOM Program Goals
Thesis/Action Research Projects
- Action Research Guidelines
- Thesis Guidelines
- Permit to Register/Acceptance*
- * All to be completed for registration approval
- IRB
- Incomplete Grade Policy/Contract – for EDUC/MGMT 695, 696, 697
- Request for Extension of Incomplete Grade Contract – for EDUC/MGMT 695, 696, 697
Internship Forms
- Graduate Internships Guidelines
- Permission to Register*
- Training Agreement*
- Training Plan*
- * All to be completed for registration approval
- Student Time Sheet
- Student Evaluation Form
- How to Write Your Internship Paper
- Grading Criteria
- Incomplete Grade Policy/Contract – for EDUC/MGMT 695, 696, 697
- Request for Extension of Incomplete Grade Contract – for EDUC/MGMT 695, 696, 697
The information provided below will help you as you begin your graduate work with Peru State College.
If you still have questions after reading through the Online Orientation, please feel free to contact our
Graduate Programs Office at 800-742-4412, Option 4 or email at GraduatePrograms@Peru.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
Register for Courses
Click on the link below for step-by-step instructions to register for your program courses.
Registering for Classes
Peru State College Bookstore
To order books, visit the Online bookstore’s website. Be sure to order textbooks several weeks ahead of time to avoid possible delays which may effectively hinder your ability to complete coursework. Peru State College will not be responsible if you order your textbooks other than from the Online Bookstore (re: wrong edition, etc.).
Student Account (myPSC) & Email Account
myPSC
“myPSC” is Peru State College’s online student services center. A student may update their information, add/drop courses, review grades and unofficial transcripts, and review billing information, among other things https://mypsc.nebraska.edu/.
A myPSC icon is also located on the home page of the Peru State College website.
Students create a username and password during the application process. If you have any questions about logging into myPSC, please email myPSC@peru.edu.
Student Email Hosted by Google
Students are required to access their college-issued email regularly. Faculty and staff members will only utilize this email address when emailing student information. A ‘student e-mail’ icon is located on the bottom of the Peru State College website.
Students will receive access to their email account after their first registration and close to the start of their first semester with PSC.
USERNAME: Student’s first name, period, student’s last name, and the first five digits of their NUID number (ex: John.Doe12345)
PASSWORD: Student’s entire, eight-digit NUID (ex: 12345678 or 00123456)
For questions or concerns, you will need to contact Computer Services at 402-872-2270 or by email at ComputerServices@peru.edu. When emailing Computer Services, please provide your NUID.
Blackboard Training Materials
If you have any questions or concerns about Blackboard, please feel free to direct them to our Distance Education Office at 888-258-5558 or by email at DistanceEducation@peru.edu. We would be happy to walk you through any of the Blackboard processes.
Blackboard Login Information
You may link to Peru State’s Blackboard site here. A Blackboard link is also located on the home page of the Peru State website under Student, in the top left corner.
A week before your first course is to begin you will receive an email from our Distance Education Office about logging in to Blackboard. You will initially use the information below:
USERNAME: Nebraska User ID (NUID), no dashes or spaces
PASSWORD: Same password used to log in to myPSC account
Blackboard Information
Online Course Equipment
- Operating system:
- PC: Windows 7 or greater Mac: iOS 10.8 or greater
- Internet Browser:
- Chrome: 36.0 or greater, Edge: 20.0 or greater, Firefox: 31.0 or greater, Internet Explorer: 11.0 or greater, Safari: 6.0 or greater (Mac version only)
- Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint, Excel (2010 or newer is recommended)
- Access to a reliable Internet source (broadband Internet is recommended)
LiveText – MSED Student Requirement
Degree-seeking students will utilize the Internet program, LiveText, to create and build a portfolio as they progress through the program. There is a one time fee of approximately $130 for a multi-year membership to Live Text, which is an electronic portfolio system that is provided online.
Students will complete this portfolio throughout the program coursework by including course assignments/projects in the portfolio and reflecting upon each one in relation to your growth and development. It will be checked for progress at the point of application for admission to candidacy and for completion at the point of application for graduation. The completed portfolio is a required part of the program completion for the Master of Science degree.
Students will also complete and submit the exit survey that will be provided upon successful completion of your LiveText portfolio.
Students will be given specific instructions about purchasing the membership to LiveText during your first course – EDUC 612-Technology and Mediated Instruction.
Online Library
We offer online library services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
To login to EBSCO or other research data, go to the library webpage, and click on Databases. Under Research Databases,
Off-Campus Access Information, click the link. Enter your myPSC username and password into the correct fields (login information is listed above, under myPSC).
Additional information on how to use EBSCO and other research data is available on the library webpage, under Tutorials.
PSC Transcripts
Unofficial Transcripts: Can be viewed and/or printed through your student myPSC account.
Official Transcripts: Must be requested electronically from our Student Records Office.
Additional Contacts
Admissions/Graduate Programs
Peru State wants to make the admissions process as simple as possible for you. We are with you from Inquiry to Graduation. If you have questions about your:
- Application
- Admission paperwork
- Enrollment
- Advising
- Course rotation
or any other questions you may have, please email the Graduate Programs Office at GraduatePrograms@peru.edu or call us, toll-free, at 800-742-4412, Option 4 or 402-872-2314.
Business Office
The Business Office can assist students with tuition and fees, billing information, and payment plans. To contact them, you may call 800-742-4412, Option 3 or 402-872-2211 or by email at BusinessOffice@peru.edu.
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office can help you apply for assistance to cover college expenses. You can contact them by telephone at 800-742-4412, Option 6 or 402-872-2228 or by email at FinancialAid@peru.edu.
Student Records
The Student Records Office, also known as the Registrar’s Office, assists students with requesting transcripts. You can contact them by phone at 800-742-4412, Option 7 or 402-872-2226 or by email at StudentRecords@peru.edu.
Master of Science in Education
Below is a list of organizations that you might find useful if you are completing the Master of Science in Education – Curriculum & Instruction degree.
- ASCD – Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
- CAEP – Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation
- Nebraska Educational Technology Association (NETA)
- Nebraska Department of Education
Master of Science in Organizational Management
Below is a list of organizations that you might find useful if you are completing the Master of Science in Organizational Management – Entrepreneurial and Economic Development degree.