NDSCS College Catalog
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| Distance Education |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| NDSCS, in cooperation with the other state two-year colleges in North Dakota, also offers Paraeducation associate degree or certificate for paraprofessionals and teacher aides to meet the personnel requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction certificate of completion requirements. More information on that program is listed later in this section. |
| Online Options |
| • NDSCS offers several academic emphases that can be completed entirely by Internet-based delivery. The online degree and certificate options for the 2008-09 academic year are: |
| • 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 and Management - eBusiness (certificate, A.A.S. degree) |
| • 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) |
| • Health Information Technician (A.A.S. degree) |
| • Health Information - Medical Administrative Assistant (A.A.S. degree) |
| • Health Information Technician - Medical Coding (certificate) |
| • Health Information - Medical Transcriptionist (certificate) |
| • Office Administration - Administrative Assistant (A.A.S. degree) |
| • 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. |
| 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: |
| • Computer Information Systems - Computer and Network Support (A.A.S degree) |
| • Computer Information Systems - Web Design (certificate) |
| • Computer Information Systems - Web Developer (A.A.S degree) |
| • Practical Nursing (A.A.S. degree) |
| • Welding Technology (certificate) |
| • Technical Studies (certificate, diploma, A.A.S. degree) |
| 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 course descriptions section. |
| 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. |
| Online Tuition and Fees |
| 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 2008-09 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. |
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