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2026-2028 Catalog
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Student Handbook
Administration 2024-2025
Office and Employee Directory
History, Mission, and Values
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Title IX
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
Graduate School
Graduate Studies
Master of Arts in Teaching Degree
Master of Business Administration Degree
Master of Education Degree - Educational Leadership
Master of Education Degree - Elementary Education
Master of Entrepreneurship Degree
Master of Sport Administration Degree - Athletic Leadership
Business Certificate
Corporate Innovation and Strategy Certificate (Pending SBHE and HLC Approval)
Entrepreneurship Certificate
Bachelor Programs
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree - Business
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree - Esports and Business - Coaching Track
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree - Esports and Business - Information Technology Track
Bachelor of Arts Degree - English
Bachelor of Arts Degree - History
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree - Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree - Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree - Esports Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree - Finance
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree - Human Resource Management
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 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 - Music Education - K-12 Choral 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 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
Pre-Professional Studies (Agricultural Transfer)
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology
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 - Pre-Medical Science Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Chemistry - Professional Option
Bachelor of Science Degree - Composite Social Science
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 - Exercise Science - Professional Track
Bachelor of Science Degree - Exercise Science - Sports Management Track
Bachelor of Science Degree - Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
Bachelor of University Studies Degree
Associate Programs
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Accounting (Pending NDUS Approval)
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
Admission, Progression, and Graduation Requirements
Associate in Arts Degree - Communication Option
Associate in Arts Degree - Music 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 – Allied Health 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 Fundamentals Certificate
Computer Programming Certificate
Digital Communication Certificate
Digital Marketing Certificate
Data Entry Specialist Certificate
Farm and Ranch Certificate
Graphic Design Certificate
Horse Production Certificate Program
Hospitality Certificate
Human Resource Management Certificate
Information Technology Certificate
Meat Processing Certificate
Office Administration Specialist Certificate
Physical Science Certificate
Reception Services Specialist 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
Criminal Justice Minor
Digital Marketing Concentration for Business Majors
Earth Science Minor
English Minor
Entrepreneurship Minor
Equine Science Minor
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Minor
Graphic Design Minor
Exercise Science Minor
Geography Education Minor - Secondary Education
Geography Minor - Elementary Education or Non-Teaching
History Education Minor - Secondary Education
History Minor - Elementary Education or Non-Teaching
Leadership 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
Soil Science Minor
Theatre Minor
Writing Minor
Dickinson State University Institutional and General Education Requirements
General Education Curriculum
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
2024-2025
2025-2026
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, and Business Education
Writing Requirements in Music
Writing Requirements in Exercise Science
Writing Requirements in Physical Education
Writing Requirements in English
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
Final Examination Policy
Incomplete Grade Policy
Equivalency and Substitution Waiver Policy
Communication Proficiency Policy and Complaint Procedure
Student Evaluation of Faculty and Courses
Grading System
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
English Composition and Mathematics Placement Test
English and Math International Student Placement
Financial Aid
Retest Policy and Proctoring Fee
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
General Graduation Requirements
Graduation and Academic Honors
Foreign Exchange and Study Abroad Programs
Distance Education
Stoxen Library
Admission Requirements
Introduction
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Admission Policy Disclaimer
Initial Determination of Residency Status
Documentation of Immunity
Admission Procedures
Business Affairs
Financial Assistance
Student Affairs
Student Opportunity and Resource Center
Theodore Roosevelt Honors Leadership Program
Directory
Faculty
Faculty Emeriti
Staff Emeriti
Honorary Degrees
University Presidents