2026-2028 Catalog > Academic Affairs > Distance Education
In support of the University’s mission to provide high quality accessible programs and recognizing the needs of each student, the role of distance education is to extend available University resources beyond the campus and traditional offerings. Through cooperative and collaborative efforts Dickinson State University offers degree programs, courses and certificates to meet individual’s academic and career goals. Programs include Dickinson State University Online, Dickinson State University face-to-face programs, DSULive, and two-plus-two programs at Bismarck State College and Williston State College.
Students pursuing coursework through distance education are supported and have access to assistance through their assigned academic advisor, Bismarck and Williston Site student services offices, and the website. Dickinson State University distance education students are supported through the online education coordinator.
Advising: Entering students are assigned an experienced point-of-contact advisor for general questions in regard to attending college; along with a faculty advisor from their chosen field of study.
Tutoring: Distance education students have access to qualified tutors in the Tutoring Center along with online tutoring services through Brainfuse.
Technology: Students have access to ITS services to assist students with technology, Campus Connection, Black Board.
Dickinson State University Locations and Degree programs
Please refer to the academic program pages for degree specifics.
Dickinson State University Online
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Education in Elementary Education
Master of Educational Leadership
Master of Entrepreneurship
Master of Sport Administration
Bachelor of Applied Science: Business
Bachelor of Applied Science - Esports and Business - Coaching Track
Bachelor of Applied Science - Esports and Business - Information Technology Track
Bachelor of Arts - English
Bachelor of Business Administration: Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration: Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration: Esports Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration: Finance
Bachelor of Business Administration: Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Science: Computer Science
Bachelor of Science: Computer Technology Management
Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Education: Elementary Education
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - English Education
Bachelor of Science in Education: Health Education Bachelor of Science in Education: Physical Education
Associate in Applied Science: Accounting
Associate in Applied Science: Administration
Associate in Applied Science: Information Technology
Associate in Arts
Associate in Science - Agricultural Sales and Service: Equine Management Option
Associate in Science - Agricultural Sales and Service: Equine Training Option
Associate in Science: Criminal Justice
Certificate in Accounting Technician
Certificate in Banking
Certificate in Business (Graduate)
Certificate in Business Fundamentals
Certificate in Computer Programming
Certificate in Data Entry Specialist
Certificate in Digital Marketing
Certificate in Entrepreneurship (Graduate)
Certificate in Graphic Design
Certificate in Horse Production
Certificate in Hospitality
Certificate in Human Resource Management
Certificate in Information Technology
Certificate in Office Administration Specialist
Certificate in Reception Services Specialist
Certificate of Completion: CPA Preparation
Certificate of Completion: Entrepreneurship
Digital Marketing Concentration for Business Majors
Dickinson State University - Bismarck Site
Bachelor of Applied Science: Esports and Business (Optional Coaching Track not available at BSC site)
Bachelor of Applied Science: Esports and Business - Optional Information Technology Track
Bachelor of Arts in History
Bachelor of Science in Composite Social Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology Management
Bachelor of Science in Education: Composite Social Science
Bachelor of Science in Education: English Education
Bachelor of Science in Education: History Education
Bachelor of Science in Education: Music Education - Choral
Bachelor of Science in Education: Music Education - Instrumental
Bachelor of University Studies
Dickinson State University - LIVE
Bachelor of Applied Science: Esports and Business - Coaching Track
Bachelor of Applied Science: Esports and Business - Information Technology Track
Bachelor of Arts:History
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree - Business Education
Bachelor of Science in Education: Health Education
Associate in Arts: Communication
Associate in Science: Elementary Education
Associate in Science: Secondary Education
Associate in Science: Substance Abuse Counseling
Office Administration Specialist Certificate
Certificate in Web Management
Dickinson State University - Williston Site
Bachelor of Applied Science: Esports and Business (Optional Coaching Track not available at WSC site)
Bachelor of Applied Science: Esports and Business (Optional Information Technology Track not available at WSC site)
Bachelor of Science in Education: Business Education
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