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There are many reasons to enroll in both the BAS at 看片软件 State and the B.S.Ed. at either Valley City State or Minot State.

• Earn TWO degrees in four* years

*some licensing programs require an additional semester or summer courses throughout the four years

• Less expensive than four years at a university!
• Built to provide training for your employment in the schools throughout your studies. We embed Title I Paraprofessional training into your teacher preparation coursework so you can be a Paraprofessional while studying to be a fully licensed teacher! No other educator preparation program in our state does this.
• Practicums every semester in the schools, so you can immediately apply your learning to real experience!

Dual degree means that you will earn TWO bachelor’s degrees at the same time: a Bachelor of Applied Science through BSC and a Bachelor of Science in Education through VCSU or MiSU.
 

Dual enrollment means that you are enrolled in both schools simultaneously each semester.

• BSC will be your “Home” institution.
  • Each semester, you will enroll in more credits with BSC than in the partner institution (i.e., at least 9 credits at BSC + at least 3 credits at VCSU/MiSU), except for the final semester of student teaching.
  • Financial aid will come through BSC.

It varies with which licensing area you want in the end, but here are the basics:

• Depending on your chosen licensing area (see licensing areas in next question), you will complete 128-140 credits total (approximate) to earn the two degrees.
  • Early Childhood Ed, Special Ed, Physical Ed, and some other licensing programs require more credits than other licensing programs (e.g., Elementary Ed).
  • If you want to add on additional Endorsements (e.g., Kindergarten, English Learners, etc.), this will increase the number of credits needed and likely extend your timeline to your degree completion.
• Most students will take a full-time load (12+ credits*) every semester to be eligible for financial aid. Some students will be working full-time and may only be able to take a part-time load each semester. Taking part-time credit loads each semester will extend the time needed to complete all requirements and will not be eligible for financial aid.
  • *Students will find that they can complete both degrees in approximately four years – depending on licensing area – if they take 14-18 credits each semester.

NOTE 1: Advisors are skilled at helping you select courses that will balance the level of difficulty each semester so you can manage life and studies.
NOTE 2: Some K-12 licensing areas will require an additional semester (4.5 years) or summer coursework throughout the four years of study.
 

• BSC (for all students):
  • Title I Paraprofessional Certificate of Completion
  • ND Substitute Teaching License
• VCSU Licensing Options:
  • Elementary Education (grades 1-8)
  • Secondary Education (grades 5-12)
    • Business Ed
    • English Ed
    • History Ed
    • Math Ed
    • Physical Ed (grades K-12)
  • Added Endorsements (20+ credits):
    • Kindergarten (grades preK-K)
    • English Learners (grades K-12)
    • Special Education (grades K-12)
• MiSU Licensing Options:
  • Early Childhood Education (ages birth-grade 3)
  • Special Education Strategist (K-12)

You can choose to be an on-campus student with BSC or an online student. All courses at the partner institution will be available online so you can stay at BSC as your Home.

• BSC On-Campus: Courses will be in our hallways on a specified schedule.
• BSC Online: Courses will be available online and asynchronously to go around your life schedule.
• Partner Institution Online: Nearly all courses will be available online and asynchronous to go around your life schedule; however, there may be instances when an online course is only offered synchronously to ensure the quality necessary for that major (e.g., Early Childhood).

• If you are a new student to BSC, contact our Admissions Office 701-224-5400 or 1-800-445-5073 or via email at BSC.Admissions@bismarckstate.edu to get started on an application, then follow the next steps below.
• If you are a current student at BSC, meet with your advisor in the Mystic Advising and Counseling Center (MACC). Together, you will:
  • Apply for the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in Foundations of Teaching at BSC AND apply to VCSU’s or Minot State’s Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.)
  • Write out your plan of study that lists courses to be taken at both BSC and VCSU/MiSU each semester; discuss the collaborative enrollment process
  • Connect with your VCSU/MiSU advisor
  • Enroll in BSC and VCSU or MiSU courses right away!

While we cannot predict every student’s unique situation, here are some common additional items to note. BSC and our partnering institutions have fantastic support services to assist with your success. Both campuses will provide support services for you!

• Disability Supports: If you have a diagnosed disability or disorder* that affects your studies, the BSC Accessibility Coordinator will help you with receiving accommodations (i.e., extended test time, accessibility notes, etc.): 701-224-2496
• Testing Services:
  • If you need testing for a new or updated diagnosis for academic accommodations (i.e., learning disability, ADHD, test anxiety, etc.), our Accessibility Coordinator can connect you with our liaisons for testing at a free or reduced cost.
  • If you need a test proctored for an online course, our Testing Center is here to support you: 701-224-5524
• Tutoring Services:
  • We offer several different tutoring services:  
    • Skills Labs for academic success
    • 24/7 online tutoring
    • On-campus in-person tutoring in math, science, and other areas through our Tutoring Center (Library)
    • Writing assistance
• Not finding what you need here? Just ask!!