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Business/Commerce, General

Business Administration and Management, General

Accounting

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

Receptionist

General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Finance, General

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Computer Programming/Programmer, General

Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

Information Science/Studies

Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General

Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

Elementary Education and Teaching

Secondary Education and Teaching

Art Teacher Education

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English/Language Arts Teacher Education

Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education

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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

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Social Science Teacher Education

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Geography Teacher Education

Surveying Technology/Surveying

English Language and Literature, General

Creative Writing

Spanish Language and Literature

Agriculture, General

Agricultural Business and Management, General

Soil Science and Agronomy, General

Farm/Farm and Ranch Management

Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling

Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management

Equestrian/Equine Studies

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

International Business/Trade/Commerce

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Environmental Health

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Health and Wellness, General

Environmental Science

Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Physical Sciences, General

Chemistry, General

Psychology, General

Geography

Political Science and Government, General

Sociology

Social Sciences, General

Commercial and Advertising Art

Graphic Design

Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General

Art/Art Studies, General

Music, General

Fine and Studio Arts Management

History, General

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Mathematics, General

Located in Dickinson, North Dakota, Dickinson State University leads the region in high-quality, affordable education. The city lies just east of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, the perfect destination for hiking, biking, camping, and exploring one of the United States' most beautiful natural landscapes, the rugged Badlands. Dickinson State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a part of the North Dakota University System. DSU is a dual mission institution, meaning our programs adapt to the needs of students and employers in the region. We work directly with industries to create relevant programs that prepare students to succeed in the workforce. DSU offers more than 70 academic programs, including community education and certificates in addition to associate, bachelors, and master's degrees. At DSU, students experience a personalized education, enjoying a 12:1 student to faculty ratio, meaning their professors will to get to know them individually. Our faculty prepare the next generation of big-thinkers through practical training and classroom collaboration. With small class sizes and access to new technologies online and in the classroom, students have the opportunity to grow and learn in an engaging, innovative environment. DSU offers students the opportunity to choose how they want to learn: face-to-face in one of three physical locations; online; or through DSUlive . They can study where it's convenient for them and enjoy the benefits of interacting with a professor and classmates, in any modality. Our innovative educational delivery options allow students to find a path that is right for them, right now. When students apply to DSU, they are automatically considered to receive a Presidential Scholarship Award! Plus, our tuition is affordable and competitive. Students can build a solid foundation for financial success with a degree from DSU.

Dickinson State University

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