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| Distance Education | |
| General Information | |
Distance Education at NDSCS utilizes technology and innovative delivery methods to reach students who are unable, for whatever reason, to make use of the complete college environment on the Wahpeton campus. |
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Distance Education students tend to be those who are place-bound, older than average or looking at new career options. NDSCS serves their needs through Internet-based programming, classes taught via interactive video network and courses taught at the Skills and Technology Training Center in Fargo and other sites in the region. |
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For additional information about online programs and courses, co-/prerequites, course descriptions, technical requirements or college services, visit ndscsonline.org or call the Distance Education office at 1-800-342-4325, ext. 3-2347. |
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| Dual Credit | |
In 1997, the North Dakota Legislature passed a law allowing high school juniors and seniors to take college classes for both college and high school credit simultaneously. In 2009, this was expanded to include 10th grade high school students. Dual credit provides high school students with a more challenging curriculum option and the ability to earn both high school and college credit for a course completed while a high school student. Dual credit students can complete courses on their high school campus, on the NDSCS campus, online, at the STTC, or through ITV/IVN classes. Dual credit classes are coordinated through the Distance Education office. |
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| Early College Program | |
The Early College Program is a unique approach, based on the principle that academic rigor, combined with the opportunity to save time and money, is a powerful motivator for certain students to work hard meet serious intellectual challenges. The Early College Program blends high school and college in a rigorous yet supportive program, compressing the time it takes to complete the first two years of college. Students receive both high school and college credit for the early college courses completed in grades 10, 11, and 12. Courses can be taught by the high school faculty, college faculty, via face to face, ITV/IVN, or online. Students who participate in the Early College Program will get a "jump start" on their college education. |
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| Online Options | |
NDSCS offers several academic emphases that can be completed entirely by Internet-based delivery. The online degree and certificate options for the 2009-10 academic year are: |
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| • Architectural Drafting and Estimating Technology (A.A.S. degree) | |
| • Bridge to A.A.S. Practical Nursing (some classes have face-to-face components) | |
| • Business Administration - eBusiness (certificate, A.A.S. degree) | |
| • Business Administration - Business Technology Management (certificate) (third-year option) | |
| • Civil Engineering and Surveying Technology (A.A.S. degree) (some classes have face-to-face components) | |
| • Computer Information Systems - Web Design (certificate) | |
| • Computer Information Systems - Web Developer (A.A.S. degree) | |
| • Construction Management Technology (A.A.S. degree) | |
| • Health Information Technician (A.A.S. degree) | |
| • Health Information Technician - Medical Coding (certificate) | |
| • Health Information - Medical Transcriptionist (certificate) | |
| • Pharmacy Technician (certificate, A.A.S. degree) (some classes have face-to-face components) | |
| • Technical Studies (certificate, diploma, A.A.S.) | |
For more information on these academic options, please see their descriptions in the Course Descriptions section. |
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Skills and Technology Training Center Options
NDSCS provides on-site delivery of the following academic options at the Skills and Technology Training Center in Fargo:
The STTC is located at 1305 19th Ave. North in Fargo, just north of the FargoDome and one mile east of the Hector International Airport and Interstate 29. The STTC telephone number is (701) 231-6900 or view their Web site.
For more information on these academic options, please see their descriptions in the curriculum section.
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC)
North Dakota State College of Science is a member of the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium and the SOC Degree Network System.
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges Consortium
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC), established in 1972, is a consortium of national higher education associations and more than 1700 institutional members. SOC Consortium institutional members subscribe to principles and criteria to ensure that quality academic programs are available to military students, their family members, civilian employees of the Department of Defense (DoD) and Coast Guard, and veterans. Here is a list of current SOC Consortium member institutions.
SOC Degree Network System
The SOC Degree Network System (DNS) consists of a subset of SOC Consortium member institutions selected by the military Services to deliver specific associate and bachelor's degree programs to servicemembers and their families. Institutional members of the SOC DNS agree to special requirements and obligations that provide military students, their spouses and college-age children with opportunities to complete college degrees without suffering loss of academic credit due to changes of duty station.
SOC operates the 2- and 4-year Degree Network System for the Army (SOCAD), Navy (SOCNAV), Marine Corps (SOCMAR), and Coast Guard (SOCCOAST). Refer to the SOC Degree Network System-2 and -4 Handbooks to view associate and bachelor's degree programs, location offerings, and college information. Here is an electronic version of the handbook. They can also be found on the SOCAD, SOCNAV, SOCMAR, and SOCCOAST home pages.
Applying for Admission
Students interested in taking online courses can apply for admission to NDSCS online. Instructions and links to the online application can be found at ndscsonline.org under “Apply and Register” and “Application for Admission to NDSCS.” Once the application process is complete and the one-time application fee of $35 is paid, students will receive an ID and password to use for course registration.
Returning students who have had a break of one semester or more between enrollments at NDSCS must complete the Admission Re- Application Form to reactivate their NDSCS student records.
Registering for Online Courses
Registration can be completed entirely online by logging into the CampusConnection link. Follow the instructions on the Web site. Students having any problems registering should call the Distance Education office at 1-800-342-4325, ext. 3-2347.
Tuition and Fees for Online Courses
Rates for online courses are slightly different than tuition and fees assessed on campus. NDSCS charges one flat rate of $176 per credit hour for the 2009-10 academic year. This online rate applies to both in-state and out-of-state students. Books and supplies, which vary by course, are not included in the per-credit rate.
Buying Textbooks
Most online courses still use at least one textbook. The required books may be purchased by calling the NDSCS Bookstore at 1-800-342- 4325, ext. 3-2239.
Attendance Policy
See Attendance Policy.
