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Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND
Academics
- Graduation Rate45%
- Majors Available71
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio13:1
- Retention Rate60%
AP Credit Policy
Students taking Advanced Placement tests for approved Dickinson State University courses must achieve a score of three or more in order to receive college credit and must provide official documentation
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 122 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 124 |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | ART 210 & ART 211 |
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIOL 111/111L |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MATH 165 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MATH 165 & MATH 166 |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHEM 115/115L |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Departmental Elective |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 | CSCI 160 |
| Drawing | 3 | 6 | ART 130 & ART 230 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 110 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 220 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 | Natural Science General Education |
| European History | 3 | 6 | HIST 211 & HIST 212 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | FL 101 & FL 102 |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | FL 101 & FL 102 |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEOG 121 |
| Latin | 3 | 8 | FL 101 & FL 102 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 202 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 201 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 6 | MUSC 122 & MUSC 124 |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 4 | PHYS 211/211L |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 4 | PHYS 212/212L |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHYS 212/212L or PHYS 252/252L |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHYS 211/211L or PHYS 251/251L |
| Pre-Calculus | 3 | 4 | MATH 107 |
| 3 | 3 | MATH 107 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYC 111 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 8 | SPAN 101 & SPAN 102 |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 | MATH 305 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POS 115 |
| United States History | 3 | 6 | HIST 103 & HIST 104 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIST 212 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's
A
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Accounting and Related Services, Other
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
- Agriculture, General
B
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
D
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
F
- Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
- Finance, General
- Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
G
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- Graphic Design
H
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Health Teacher Education
- Health and Wellness, General
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
I
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
M
- Marketing, Other
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter
- Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
P
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Sciences, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
R
- Receptionist
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Social Sciences, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
T
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
W
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
- Welding Technology/Welder
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Undergraduate Research
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