Western Dakota Technical College
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available39
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio10:1
- Retention Rate67%
AP Credit Policy
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) describes learning gained outside a traditional academic environment. Western Dakota Tech may grant prior learning credit to students who have certifications, licensures, and proof of military education or experience, or similar documentation that they meet required competencies for a particular course/program. The Registrar, along with the appropriate program's Program Director, will determine if prior learning credit will be granted based on information submitted by the student.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 3 | 4 | BIOL 101/101L |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHEM 106/106L |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 101 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECON 202 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSYC 101 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
- Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Building Construction Technology/Technician
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
D
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Digital Marketing
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
E
- Electrician
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician
F
- Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
H
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
I
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
L
- Library and Archives Assisting
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
M
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Medical Reception/Receptionist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
P
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
W
- Welding Technology/Welder
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Distance Learning
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Student-Designed Major
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