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 Degree
Completion Programs
A program meeting the needs
of adult learners
Resume your education and continue to
work full-time
Receive credits for past work and life
experience
Apply what you learn to your
present environment
AA | BUS | BAST | BS-Accounting | BS-Elementary
Education | BS-Computer Science | BS-Human Resource Management
 Mission Statement
Dickinson State University is a regional four-year institution within
the North Dakota University System, whose primary role is to
contribute to intellectual, social, economic, and cultural development,
especially to southwestern North Dakota. The University’s mission
is to provide high-quality, accessible programs; to promote
excellence in teaching and learning; to support scholarly and
creative activities; and to provide service relevant to the
economy, health, and quality of life of the citizens of the
state of North Dakota.
Goals of the program:
- To complete a bachelor’s degree or an associate degree
- To continue to work while completing your degree
- To meet your family/personal responsibilities while completing your
degree
Delivery Methods
Seven Degrees Available
Associate of Arts Degree (AA)
- The student must earn a minimum of 64 semester hours of credit including
16 semester hours at Dickinson State University
- The student must complete 39 semester hours of General Education courses
(same General Education course requirements as required for a baccalaureate
degree)
Bachelor of University Studies degree (BUS)
with emphasis in business and other disciplines
The bachelor of university studies (BUS) program affords students the
opportunity to plan their own curriculum, choosing those courses which
seem most valuable and interesting to them.
Requirements — All BUS students must:
- Meet all the criteria for graduation, including the General Education
requirements
- Complete a minimum of 128 semester hours
- Earn at least 32 semester hours in upper-division (300-400) courses
- Earn 32 credits from Dickinson State University
Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology (BAST)
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology Degree is a baccalaureate
completion program that builds on an Associate of Applied Science Degree
(AAS). This allows the applied technology aspect of the AAS degree to
be used as the major for the Bachelor of Applied Science.
A Bachelor of Applied Science in Technology (BAST) Degree:
- Allows the
students to add management courses to their AAS degree;
- Allows
the technology portion of the first degree to serve as the major
for the bachelors degree;
- Enhances current employment status;
- Provides the foundation for
future employment opportunities that require a bachelor’s degree
for initial entrance or career advancement; and
- Gives the student
the education necessary to become a manager of technology.
Program requirements:
- An Associate of Applied Science degree from an
accredited institution must be completed before being accepted into
the Bachelor of Applied
Science program;
- Complete DSU’s general education coursework
OR the general education coursework from another North Dakota
University System
institution.
Bachelor of Science
in Accounting
The Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree is offered on the Bismarck
State College campus. Students earning this degree are qualified to take
the professional examinations to become a Certified Management Accountant
(CMA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Internal Auditor
(CIA).
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants has established
that all states must have 150 college level semester hours including
a baccalaureate degree.
A Bachelor of Science in Accounting will enable students to:
- Apply the conceptual framework of financial accounting and reporting
in business situations;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the federal tax
laws and their application to both individuals and business entities;
- Demonstrate an understanding of auditing theories, standards, and
procedures;
- Demonstrate the ability to apply technology as it impacts
the accounting profession; and
- Communicate accurately and effectively,
both verbally and in writing, with clients, customers, co-workers,
and supervisors in the workplace.
Bachelor of Science
in Education in Elementary Education
In addition to the Student Learning Outcomes for the Teacher Education
Program, Student Learning Outcomes for the Pre-Service Teaching Program
have also been identified. These outcomes will be utilized for both the
elementary and secondary programs.
Pre-service teachers from the Teacher Education program of Dickinson
State University will:
Knowledge Base
1. demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter
being taught;
2. express a knowledge of learning theory through planning, teaching, and
interaction with the students;
3. enhance the learning environment by incorporating the use of technological
equipment into the classroom;
Application
4. communicate accurately and effectively, both verbally
and in writing, with students, colleagues, and parents/community members;
5. organize a comprehensive instructional program through effective planning;
6. effectively instruct students as outlined by a lesson plan;
7. develop and utilize various evaluative strategies and instruments for
determining student achievement and instructional efficacy;
8. organize and manage a classroom for optimal teaching and learning;
Professional Standards
9. demonstrate attitudes, actions, and behaviors indicative
of a professional educator;
10. exhibit a desire for professional growth and improvement of performance
in the classroom;
11. demonstrate a valuing of student diversity in backgrounds, interests,
experiences, and abilities;
Diversity and Inclusion
12. provide an instructional program that addresses diversity
and multicultural education and accommodates the special needs of each
student; and
Reflection
13. make professional decisions using a reflective approach.
Bachelor
of Science of Computer Science
A Bachelor of Science in Computer Science will enable students to:
- Analyze a problem, determine if it could feasibly be solved with
a computerized solution, design a solution and implement the solution;
- Find information needed to solve a computerized problem;
- Learn new programming languages with a minimum amount of assistance;
- Adapt to new computer technology with a minimum amount of assistance;
and
- Program in several programming languages.
Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
The undergraduate program in Human Resource Management will enable students to:
- Learn fundamental concepts and tools of analysis in the core areas of workforce planning and employment, human resource development, compensation and benefits, employee and labor relations and occupational safety and health management.
- Develop excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Identify organizational and human needs, and implement processes that will lead to better organizational effectiveness.
- Develop analytical and critical-thinking necessary to make sound business and personal decisions.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the global environment of business and multi-cultural issues.
- Have significant dexterity with the use of computers and computer applications in business.
- Find work opportunities in the local, regional, state, and national labor markets.
- Take advantage of opportunities for growth within the academic environment and become participants in intellectual and social activities organized by student and community organizations.
Alternative Credit Options:
- Armed Service Credit (up to 10 semester hours, satisfactory/unsatisfactory
(SU) graded)
- CLEP (up to 15 semester hours, SU graded)
- Computer Literacy (three semester hours, SU graded)
- Experiential Learning Credit (up to 30 semester hours, SU graded)
- Service Learning (up to 6 hours, SU graded)
- Attached Credit (up to 12 semester hours, SU graded)
Armed Service Credit
Dickinson State University may grant college credit to students who have
completed specific courses of instruction while on active duty in the
armed services. Credit granted will be based on the recommendations of
the American Council on Education’s publication “Guide to Evaluation of
Educational Experiences in the Armed Services.” The maximum number of
semester hours is 10.
 CLEP
Dickinson State University accepts certain CLEP Examinations for credit.
A maximum of 15 semester hours of this type of credit may be applied
to
a four-year degree, and eight semester hours may be applied to a two-year
degree. \
Service Learning
Credit may be awarded for extra-curricular university or community service activities
(on-campus or off-campus), which were completed within the current semester
of enrollment and can be tied to an existing course in the University catalog.
Previous service activities cannot be used. Service learning experiences will
be arranged through the appropriate department chair and credit will be awarded
at the chair’s discretion. The amount of credit will vary. Note: Credit
cannot be designated and transcripted under Special Topics 299/499.
Attached Credit
Credit may be awarded for educational workshops and/or training which has a
direct correlation between the content of the training received and the general
curriculum of a specific department within the University. Credit will be
awarded at the discretion of the appropriate department chair. The amount
of credit will vary based upon a number of factors, which may include the
academic rigor of the training and/or the length of the training or workshop.
Generally, one semester hour of credit is awarded for each 16 hours of seat
time. (Note: All attached credit will be designated under special topics
299/499.)
Transfer Credit
- Up to 48 semester equivalent hours from a regionally accredited institution
for AA degree
- Up to 96 semester equivalent hours from a regionally accredited institution
for BUS degree
Experiential Learning Credit
- The following policy guidelines exist for students interested in receiving
Experiential Learning Credit:
- Credit will be granted only for courses identified in the Dickinson
State University catalog in total hours
- Experiential learning credits will be granted only on a pass/fail
basis
- The maximum number of hours granted for experiential learning credit
is 30 semester hours
Academic Standards for Experiential Learning:
- Portfolio needs to be developed by the student which demonstrates
learning and be submitted to Dickinson State University
- Credit will be awarded for learning and not just for experience
- Credit must be appropriate to the academic context in which it was
accepted
- A recording fee (per semester hour) will be charged
- Dickinson State University allows up to 15 semester hours of SU credits
towards an AA degree
- Dickinson State University allows up to 30 semester hours of SU credits
towards a BUS degree
For more information contact:
Office of Extended Learning
Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND 58601-4896
1-866-496-8797
Dickinson Office:701-483-2166
Marty Odermann-Gardner (Director); Anthony Willer (Instructional Technology/Online Coordinator)
Stacy Wilkinson (Student Support Specialist); Yvonne Roth (Student Support Specialist);
Kathy Obritsch (Distance Video Coordinator); Kay Locket (Staff Assistant); Joanne Fields
Bismarck Office: 701-224-5631
Staff: Lou Aronson (Education Coordinator); Chris Heringer (Coordinator – Bismarck Site)
Michael Amspaugh (Accounting Advisor and Instructor); Krissy Sparks, Christine Beckler, Nicole Stevens
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