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Admission Requirements
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Academic Affairs
Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Program
Honors Leadership Course of Study
Dickinson State University Institutional and General Education Requirements
Department of Agriculture and Technical Studies
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Student Handbook
Administration 2023-2024
Office and Employee Directory
History, Mission, and Values
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Title IX
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Campus Safety
Important Information
University Policies
University Offices
Disclaimer of The North Dakota State Board of Higher Education
DSU Student Code of Conduct
I. Introduction
II. Student Rights and Responsibilities
III. Misconduct
IV. Student Organizations and Student Activities
V. Disciplinary Procedures
VI. Hearing Procedures for Potential Suspension or Expulsion Cases
VII. Sanctions and Conditions
VIII. Appeals Procedures
IX. Special Circumstances and Conditions
X. Non-Disciplinary Procedures of Academic Misconduct
XI. Disciplinary Records
Programs of Study
Master of Arts in Teaching Degree
Master of Business Administration Degree
Master of Education in Elementary Education Degree
Master of Education Degree in Educational Leadership
Master of Entrepreneurship Degree
Master of Sport Administration Degree - Athletic Leadership
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree - Business
Bachelor of Applied Science - Esports and Business - Coaching Track
Bachelor of Applied Science - Esports and Business - Information Technology Track
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Communication
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Communication - Corporate Communication Option
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Communication - Digital Communication Option
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Communication - Public Communication Option
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Composite Social Science
Bachelor of Arts Degree - English
Bachelor of Arts Degree - History
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Music
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science - International Relations Professional Option
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science - Pre-Law Professional Option
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Theatre
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree - Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree - Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration - Esports Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree - Finance
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree - Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies - Agricultural Communication Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies - Business/Marketing Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies - Equine Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies - General Agriculture Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies - Integrated Farm Management Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies - Integrated Ranch Management Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies - International Agri-Business Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies - Natural Resource Management Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies - Range Management Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies - Soil Science Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology - Cellular and Molecular Biology Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology - Organismal Biology Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology - Pre-Medical Science Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology - Pre-Physical Therapy Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology - Pre-Veterinary Science Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Chemistry
Bachelor of Science Degree - Chemistry - Geology Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Chemistry - Pre-Medical Science Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Chemistry - Professional Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Chemistry - Pre-Pharmacy Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Computer Science
Bachelor of Science Degree - Computer Technology Management
Bachelor of Science Degree - Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science Degree - Environmental Science
Bachelor of Science Degree - Environmental Science - Policy Track
Bachelor of Science Degree - Environmental Science - Science Track
Bachelor of Science Degree - Exercise Science
Bachelor of Science Degree - Exercise Science - Professional Track
Bachelor of Science Degree - Exercise Science - Sports Management Track
Bachelor of Science Degree - Information Analytics
Bachelor of Science Degree - Mathematics
Bachelor of Science Degree - Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Biology Education
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Business Education
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Chemistry Education
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Composite Science
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Composite Science Education - Biology Track
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Composite Science Education - Earth Science Track
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Composite Social Science Education
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - English Education
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Health Education
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - History Education
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Mathematics Education
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Music Education
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Music Education - K-12 Choral Option
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Music Education - K-12 Composite Option
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Music Education - K-12 Instrumental Option
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Physical Education
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Technology Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
Bachelor of University Studies Degree
Bachelor of University Studies Degree
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Administration
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Diesel Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Fire Science
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Information Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Practical Nursing
Associate in Arts Degree - Communication Option
Associate in Arts Degree - Music Option
Associate in Science Degree – Allied Health Option
Associate in Arts Degree - Theatre Option
Associate in Science Degree - Agricultural Sales and Service
Associate in Science Degree - Agricultural Sales and Service - Agricultural Business Management Option
Associate in Science Degree - Agricultural Sales and Service - Equine Management Option
Associate in Science Degree - Agricultural Sales and Service - Equine Training Option
Associate in Science Degree - Agricultural Sales and Service - Natural Resource Option
Associate in Science Degree - Agricultural Sales and Service - Production Agriculture Option
Associate in Science Degree - Agricultural Sales and Service - Technology in Agriculture Option
Associate in Science Degree – Biology Option
Associate in Science Degree – Chemistry Option
Associate in Science Degree - Criminal Justice Option
Associate in Science Degree - Elementary Education Option
Associate in Science Degree – Engineering Option
Associate in Science Degree – Geology Option
Associate in Science Degree - Secondary Education Option
Associate in Science Degree - Substance Abuse Counseling Option
Certificates
Accounting Technician Certificate
Allied Health Certificate
Banking Certificate
Business Certificate
Business Fundamentals Certificate
Computer Programming Certificate
Data Entry Specialist Certificate
Digital Communication Certificate
Digital Marketing Certificate
Entrepreneurship Certificate
Farm and Ranch Certificate
Graphic Design Certificate
Horse Production Certificate Program
Hospitality Certificate
Human Resource Management Certificate
Information Technology Certificate
Meat Processing Certificate
Music Certificate
Office Administration Specialist Certificate
Physical Science Certificate
Reception Services Specialist Certificate
Theatre Certificate
Web Management Certificate
Welding Technology Certificate
Certificates of Completion
CPA Preparation Certificate of Completion
Corrective and Therapeutic Exercise Certificate of Completion
Entrepreneurship Certificate of Completion
Strength and Conditioning Certificate of Completion
Wellness Certificate of Completion
Minors
Accounting Minor
Addiction Studies Minor
Agri-Business Minor
Agricultural Education Minor
Applied Digital Communication Minor
Art Minor
Biology Minor
Business Administration Minor
Business Education Minor - Secondary Education
Chemistry Minor
Coaching Minor
Communication Minor
Computer Science Minor - Traditional
Earth Science Minor
English Minor
Entrepreneurship Minor
Equine Science Minor
Exercise Science Minor
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Minor
Geography Education Minor - Secondary Education
Geography Minor - Elementary Education or Non-Teaching
Graphic Design Minor
History Education Minor - Secondary Education
History Minor - Elementary Education or Non-Teaching
Leadership Studies Minor
Mathematics Education Minor - Secondary Education
Mathematics Minor
Music Minor
Physical Education Minor - Elementary or Secondary Education
Political Science Minor
Psychology Minor - Elementary Education, Secondary Education or Non-teaching
Social Science Minor - Elementary Education or Non-Teaching
Sociology Minor
Soil Science Minor
Theatre Minor
Technology Education Minor
Writing Minor
President's Message
The University
Catalog Disclaimer Statement/Affirmative Action
Location and Setting
Historical Sketch
University Mission Statement
Academics at Dickinson State
Accreditations and Memberships
Theodore Roosevelt Center
Academic Calendar
2022-2023
2023-2024
Admission Requirements
Introduction
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (Updated 07/07/2023)
Admission Policy Disclaimer
Initial Determination of Residency Status
Documentation of Immunity
Admission Procedures
Financial Assistance
Student Affairs
Student Opportunity and Resource Center
Business Affairs
Academic Affairs
Academic Affairs Mission Statement
University Learning Outcomes and Assessment Program
Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) and Writing in the Disciplines (WID)
Writing Requirements in Agriculture
Writing Requirements in Accounting, Administration, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, and Business Education
Writing Requirements in Art
Writing Requirements in Communication
Writing Requirements in Music
Writing Requirements in Theatre
Writing Requirements in Exercise Science
Writing Requirements in Physical Education
Writing Requirements in English
Writing Requirements in Mathematics
Writing Requirements in Computer Science
Writing Requirements in Computer Technology Management
Writing Requirements for Natural Science
Writing Requirements in Nursing
Writing Requirements in Social Science
Writing Requirements in Psychology
Writing Requirements in Education
Writing Requirements in University Studies
Academic Policies
Academic Forgiveness Policy
Audit of Academic Classes Policy
Class Attendance Policy
Course Repeat Policy
Credit Hour Assignment Guidelines
Evaluation of Transfer Credit Policy (Updated 06/14/2023)
Final Examination Policy
Incomplete Grade Policy
Substitution – Waiver Policy
Communication Proficiency Policy and Complaint Procedure
Student Evaluation of Faculty and Courses
Grading System
Curricula
Withholding of Transcripts or Registration Privileges
Changing Majors or Advisors
Student Body Classification
Student Load
Summer Session
Winter Intersession
Course Numbers
Class Prerequisites
Course Conflict
Waitlisting/Closed Classes
Elective Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory Option
Add/Drop Policy
Withdrawal from the University
Academic Disciplinary Action
Testing/Placement (Updated 09/20/2023)
English Composition and Mathematics Placement Test (Updated 08/03/2023)
English and Math International Student Placement (Updated 08/03/2023)
Financial Aid
Retest Policy and Proctoring Fee
General Graduation Requirements
Graduation and Academic Honors
Foreign Exchange and Study Abroad Programs
Distance Education (Updated 02-22-2023)
Stoxen Library
Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Program
Honors Leadership Course of Study
Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Program Requirements
Dickinson State University Institutional and General Education Requirements
General Education Curriculum
Department of Agriculture and Technical Studies
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies - Agricultural Communication Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies - Business/Marketing Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies - Equine Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies - General Agriculture Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies - Integrated Farm Management Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies - Integrated Ranch Management Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies - International Agri-Business Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies - Natural Resource Management Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies - Range Management Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Agricultural Studies - Soil Science Option
Associate in Science Degree - Agricultural Sales and Service
Associate in Science Degree - Agricultural Sales and Service - Agricultural Business Management Option
Associate in Science Degree - Agricultural Sales and Service - Equine Management Option
Associate in Science Degree - Agricultural Sales and Service - Equine Training Option
Associate in Science Degree - Agricultural Sales and Service - Natural Resource Option
Associate in Science Degree - Agricultural Sales and Service - Production Agriculture Option
Associate in Science Degree - Agricultural Sales and Service - Technology in Agriculture Option
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Diesel Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Fire Science
Minors
Agri-Business Minor
Agricultural Education Minor
Equine Science Minor
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Minor
Soil Science Minor
Pre-Professional Studies (Agricultural Transfer)
Certificates
Farm and Ranch Certificate
Horse Production Certificate Program
Meat Processing Certificate
Welding Technology Certificate
Department of Arts and Letters
Art
Communication
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Communication
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Communication - Corporate Communication Option
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Communication - Digital Communication Option
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Communication - Public Communication Option
Associate in Arts Degree - Communication Option
Applied Digital Communication Minor
Communication Minor
Digital Communication Certificate
English
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - English Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - English
English Minor
Graphic Design
Graphic Design Minor
Graphic Design Certificate
Music
Music
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Music Education
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Music Education - K-12 Choral Option
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Music Education - K-12 Composite Option
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Music Education - K-12 Instrumental Option
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Music
Associate in Arts Degree - Music Option
Music Minor
Music Certificate
Theatre
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Theatre
Associate in Arts Degree - Theatre Option
Theatre Minor
Theatre Certificate
Writing
Writing Minor
School of Business and Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree - Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree - Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration - Esports Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree - Finance
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree - Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree - Business
Bachelor of Applied Science - Esports and Business - Coaching Track
Bachelor of Applied Science - Esports and Business - Information Technology Track
College for Financial Planning Certified Financial Planner Certification Professional Education Program
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Business Education
Bachelor of University Studies Degree
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Administration
Digital Marketing Concentration for Business Majors
Business Administration Minors for Non-Business Majors
Accounting Minor
Business Administration Minor
Business Education Minor - Secondary Education
Entrepreneurship Minor
Certificates
Accounting Technician Certificate
Banking Certificate
Business Fundamentals Certificate
Data Entry Specialist Certificate
Digital Marketing Certificate
Hospitality Certificate
Human Resource Management Certificate
Office Administration Specialist Certificate
Reception Services Specialist Certificate
Certificates of Completion
CPA Preparation Certificate of Completion
Entrepreneurship Certificate of Completion
School of Education
Teacher Education Program Admission, Retention, and Exit Requirements
Art Minor
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Elementary Education
Associate in Science Degree - Elementary Education Option
Associate in Science Degree - Secondary Education Option
Secondary Professional Education Sequence
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Technology Education
Technology Education Minor
School of Kinesiology
Bachelor of Science Degree - Exercise Science
Bachelor of Science Degree - Exercise Science - Professional Track
Bachelor of Science Degree - Exercise Science - Sports Management Track
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Health Education
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Physical Education
Minors
Coaching Minor
Exercise Science Minor
Physical Education Minor - Elementary or Secondary Education
Certificates of Completion
Corrective and Therapeutic Exercise Certificate of Completion
Strength and Conditioning Certificate of Completion
Wellness Certificate of Completion
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Computer Science
Bachelor of Science Degree - Computer Science
Bachelor of Science Degree - Computer Technology Management
Bachelor of Science Degree - Information Analytics
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Information Technology
Computer Science Minor - Traditional
Certificates
Computer Programming Certificate
Information Technology Certificate
Web Management Certificate
Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Mathematics Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Mathematics
Minors
Mathematics Education Minor - Secondary Education
Mathematics Minor
Department of Natural Sciences
Biology
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Biology Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology - Cellular and Molecular Biology Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology - Organismal Biology Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology - Pre-Medical Science Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology - Pre-Physical Therapy Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology - Pre-Veterinary Science Option
Associate in Science Degree – Biology Option
Biology Minor
Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Chemistry Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Chemistry
Bachelor of Science Degree - Chemistry - Geology Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Chemistry - Pre-Medical Science Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Chemistry - Professional Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Chemistry - Pre-Pharmacy Option
Associate in Science Degree – Chemistry Option
Chemistry Minor
Composite Science
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Composite Science
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Composite Science Education - Biology Track
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Composite Science Education - Earth Science Track
Earth Science
Earth Science Minor
Engineering
Associate in Science Degree – Engineering Option
Environmental Science
Bachelor of Science Degree - Environmental Science
Bachelor of Science Degree - Environmental Science - Policy Track
Bachelor of Science Degree - Environmental Science - Science Track
Geology
Associate in Science Degree – Geology Option
Allied Health
Associate in Science Degree – Allied Health Option
Certificates
Allied Health Certificate
Physical Science Certificate
Department of Nursing
Admission, Progression, and Graduation Requirements
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Practical Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
Department of Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Composite Social Science Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Composite Social Science
Bachelor of Science Degree - Criminal Justice
Associate in Science Degree - Criminal Justice Option
Social Science Minor - Elementary Education or Non-Teaching
Sociology Minor
History
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - History Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - History
History Education Minor - Secondary Education
History Minor - Elementary Education or Non-Teaching
Geography
Geography Education Minor - Secondary Education
Geography Minor - Elementary Education or Non-Teaching
Political Science
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science - International Relations Professional Option
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science - Pre-Law Professional Option
Political Science Minor
Psychology
Bachelor of Science Degree - Psychology
Psychology Minor - Elementary Education, Secondary Education or Non-teaching
Associate in Science Degree - Substance Abuse Counseling Option
Addiction Studies Minor
Graduate School
Graduate Studies
Master of Arts in Teaching Degree
Master of Business Administration Degree
Master of Education Degree in Educational Leadership
Master of Education Degree in Elementary Education
Master of Entrepreneurship Degree
Master of Sport Administration Degree - Athletic Leadership
Business Certificate
Entrepreneurship Certificate
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