School Description
Provided by Dickinson State UniversityDickinson State University is a regional four-year institution within the North Dakota University System, whose primary role is to contribute to intellectual, social, economic, and cultural development, especially to Southwestern North Dakota. The University’s mission is to provide high-quality, accessible programs; to promote excellence in teaching and learning; to support scholarly and creative activities; and to provide service relevant to the economy, health, and quality of life for the citizens of the State of North Dakota.
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From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaDickinson State University (DSU) is a four-year public university in Dickinson, North Dakota, United States, and is a part of the North Dakota University System. It was founded in 1916 as Dickinson State College, and granted full university status in 1987.
Dickinson State offers four-year degrees in more than 25 fields of study through 10 academic departments. DSU also offers pre-professional and two-year coursework.
The student newsblog is called The Western Concept. DSU's sport teams are called the Blue Hawks, and play in the Dakota Athletic Conference. The campus colors are blue and gray.
Recent activities
In 2006 and 2007, DSU hosted educational symposia on 26th US President, Theodore Roosevelt. In 2006, the theme was Theodore Roosevelt, Adventurer. Nationally ranked Roosevelt scholars, historians and Tweed Roosevelt, TR's great grandson spoke on TR's experiences as a rancher, explorer and naturalist. In 2007, the theme was Theodore Roosevelt and America’s Place in the World Arena. Speakers included H. W. Brands, author of TR - The Last Romantic, John Milton Coop]], author of The Warrior and the Priest - Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt, Kristin Hoganson, author of Fighting for American Manhood: How Gender Politics Provoked the Spanish-American, Lori Lyn Bogle, expert on TR and the development of the modern Navy], D. Jerome Tweton, TR and Marquis de Mores sholar, Tweed Roosevelt, moderator, Clay Jenkinson, and summary by Steven Doherty and Jon Brudvig. A world-premier performance of a lost play on the political and family issues faced by TR and originally written by historian and head of the Theodore Roosevelt Association, Herman Haggedorn was widely received.
Notable alumni
- Jill McLain - Miss Montana USA 2006
- Derrick Atkins - Athletics (track and field) 2006
- Chris Walby - Winnipeg Blue Bombers CFL 1981
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Midwest
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 2,461
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 95%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Dickinson State University
Associate's Level Programs
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Agriculture Business
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Agriculture Business
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Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
This program teaches the skills necessary to sell agricultural products and supplies, provide support services to agricultural enterprises, and purchase and market agricultural products. This major includes courses in basic business management, marketing, retailing and wholesaling operations, and applicable principles of agriculture and agricultural operations.See more schools with programs in Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
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Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
A program that prepares individuals to manage farms, ranches, and similar enterprises. Includes instruction in applicable agricultural specialization, business management, accounting, taxation, capitalization, purchasing, government programs and regulations, operational planning and budgeting, contracts and negotiation, and estate planning.See more schools with programs in Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
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Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
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Agriculture Business
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Agriculture Business
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.See more schools with programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Business
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Administrative Services
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Administrative Services
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science programs are two year programs for individuals seeking a career as administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. These programs include instruction in business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and report preparation.See more schools with programs in Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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Administrative Services
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Administrative Services
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Health & Medical Services
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Nursing
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Nursing
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Licensed Practical /Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS)
A program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education and assistance with examinations and treatment.See more schools with programs in Licensed Practical /Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS)
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Licensed Practical /Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert, Dipl, AAS)
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Nursing
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Bachelor's Level Programs
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Agriculture Business
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Agriculture Business
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Agriculture
Core skills taught in this four year program include agricultural research and production. Students in this program are prepared to apply these core skills to find solutions to practical agricultural problems. This major includes instruction in basic animal, plant, and soil science; animal husbandry and plant cultivation; soil conservation; and agricultural operations such as farming, ranching, and agricultural business.See more schools with programs in Agriculture
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Agriculture
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Agriculture Business
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Creative Writing
A program that focuses on the process and techniques of original composition in various literary forms such as the short story, poetry, the novel, and others. Includes instruction in technical and editorial skills, criticism, and the marketing of finished manuscripts.See more schools with programs in Creative Writing
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English Language and Literature
A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.See more schools with programs in English Language and Literature
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Speech and Rhetorical Studies
A program that focuses on human interpersonal communication from the scientific/behavioral and humanistic perspectives. Includes instruction in the theory and physiology of speech, the history of discourse, the structure and analysis of argument and types of public speech, the social role of speech, oral interpretation of literature, interpersonal interactions, and the relation of speech to nonverbal and other forms of message exchanges.See more schools with programs in Speech and Rhetorical Studies
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Creative Writing
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Film and Theater
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Film and Theater
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions.See more schools with programs in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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Foreign Languages
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Foreign Languages
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Spanish Language and Literature
A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings.See more schools with programs in Spanish Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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History
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History
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History
A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.See more schools with programs in History
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History
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Music
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Music
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General Music
A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.See more schools with programs in General Music
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General Music
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Visual Arts
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Visual Arts
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Art/Art Studies
Art and Art Studies is a general, introductory program that focuses on the study and appreciation of the visual arts. Students of these two or four year programs receive instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media.See more schools with programs in Art/Art Studies
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Art/Art Studies
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting
An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.See more schools with programs in Accounting
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Accounting
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General Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.See more schools with programs in Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Management
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Management
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Business/Commerce
This program provides a general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.See more schools with programs in Business/Commerce
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Business/Commerce
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting & Related Services
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Teacher Training
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Art Teacher Education
Art Teach Education programs prepare individuals to teach art and art appreciation programs at various educational levels.See more schools with programs in Art Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Education
This program empowers individuals to share their passion for biology by enabling them to teach biology programs at various educational levels.See more schools with programs in Biology Teacher Education
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Business Teacher Education
Learn how to teach to teach vocational business programs at various educational levels.See more schools with programs in Business Teacher Education
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Elementary Education and Teaching
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.See more schools with programs in Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels.See more schools with programs in English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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History Teacher Education
A program that prepares individuals to teach history programs at various educational levels.See more schools with programs in History Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels.See more schools with programs in Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.See more schools with programs in Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.See more schools with programs in Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
A program that prepares individuals to teach general science programs, or a combination of the biological and physical science subject matter areas, at various educational levels.See more schools with programs in Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Social Science Teacher Education
A program that prepares individuals to teach specific social science subjects and programs at various educational levels.See more schools with programs in Social Science Teacher Education
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Spanish Language Teacher Education
A program that prepares individuals to teach Spanish language programs at various educational levels.See more schools with programs in Spanish Language Teacher Education
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Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
A program that prepares individuals to teach technology education/industrial arts programs at various educational levels.See more schools with programs in Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Teacher Training
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Health & Medical Services
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Nursing
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Nursing
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Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance.See more schools with programs in Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Public Health
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Public Health
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Environmental Health
A program that focuses on the application of environmental sciences, public health, the biomedical sciences, and environmental toxicology to the study of environmental factors affecting human health and related ecological issues, and prepares individuals to function as professional environmental health specialists. Includes instruction in epidemiology, biostatistics, toxicology, public policy analysis, public management, risk assessment, communications, environmental law and applications such as air quality, food protection, radiation protection, solid and hazardous waste management, water quality, noise abatement, housing quality, and environmental control of reacreational areas.See more schools with programs in Environmental Health
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Environmental Health
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Nursing
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Any instructional program that is derived from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field.See more schools with programs in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.See more schools with programs in Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.See more schools with programs in General Mathematics
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General Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Chemistry
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Chemistry
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General Chemistry
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.See more schools with programs in General Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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Chemistry
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Social Sciences
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International Relations and Affairs
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International Relations and Affairs
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General Political Science and Government
A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies 0f specific political institutions and processes.See more schools with programs in General Political Science and Government
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General Political Science and Government
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Psychology
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Psychology
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General Psychology
A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.See more schools with programs in General Psychology
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General Psychology
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Sociology
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Sociology
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Other Social Sciences
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Other Social Sciences
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International Relations and Affairs
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Technology
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Software Development
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.See more schools with programs in Computer and Information Sciences
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Software Development
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Software Development
Certificate Programs at Dickinson State University
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Agriculture Business
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Agriculture Business
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Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
A program that prepares individuals to manage farms, ranches, and similar enterprises. Includes instruction in applicable agricultural specialization, business management, accounting, taxation, capitalization, purchasing, government programs and regulations, operational planning and budgeting, contracts and negotiation, and estate planning.See more schools with programs in Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
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Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
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Agriculture Business
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Agriculture Business
Students
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| Percent of Students International: | 4% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 31% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NAIA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Dakota Athletic Conference) Basketball (Dakota Athletic Conference) Baseball (Dakota Athletic Conference) Track (Dakota Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 4,154 | $ 9,712 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 3,329 | $ 8,888 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 825 | $ 825 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,870 | 46% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 610 | 12% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,582 | 55% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,664 | 68% | |
Any Aid: |
89% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 99% (Selective) |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 35.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Recommended |
