Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Accounting | |
Accounting majors who study accounting and other business administration courses will obtain a basic understanding of the world of business and industry.
Students taking accounting should enjoy processing information and thinking analytically. In addition, good interpersonal and writing skills are also... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Agriculture | |
Students in the Agriculture Transfer program complete the first two years of work toward a bachelor‘s degree before transferring to a four-year college or university. They receive an Associate in Science degree upon successful completion of 60 semester hours of technical and general education credit.... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Agriculture Sales and Service | |
The Agriculture, Technology & Natural Resources Department has a program option Agriculture Sales and Service. Concentrated areas of study are animal science, crop and soil science, agricultural mechanics, farm and ranch management, and agribusiness management.
The two-year Agriculture Sales and Service... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Biology | |
Biology is the study of life, of plants and animals and their relationships in and to their environments. The biology program at Bismarck State College provides the fundamentals for students pursuing a career in any of the biological sciences. Students who complete the suggested two-year curriculum receive... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Business & Office Technology | |
Administrative support staff represents one of the largest occupational groups in the United States. Each year thousands of new job opportunities are available for those seeking initial employment as well as for those experienced in office work. Support staff positions can often serve as stepping-stones... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Business Administration | |
Business administration has been among the most popular college courses of study for several years. Employment opportunities have been excellent and possibilities for career advancement are generally good. Students have successfully transferred to a number of bachelor degree programs after taking the... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Chemistry | |
The chemistry program provides the basics for students planning a career in chemistry or a related field. An Associate in Science degree is awarded to those who complete the requirements for the two-year degree. Chemists often specialize in a subfield of chemistry, such as analytical, organic, inorganic,... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Chiropractic | |
Students may complete the first two years in chiropractic at Bismarck State College. The Associate in Science degree will be granted to students who complete the degree requirements and will prepare students for transfer toward a degree in chiropractic. Colleges of chiropractic often require 90 semester... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist | |
Besides being qualified to perform general laboratory tests, clinical laboratory scientists are also qualified to supervise a clinical laboratory, specialize in specific areas or go into clinical education.
To become a registered clinical laboratory scientist, a student must complete three years of... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Clinical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Technician | |
The mission of the Clinical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Technician (CLT/MLT) Program is to provide a high quality learning-centered education in clinical laboratory theory and practice that maximizes student learning and makes students partners in their education.
The Clinical Laboratory... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Computer Science | |
Opportunities in computer science and information technology are at their highest point in recent years. As computer capabilities are increased and computer usage becomes more widespread, the demand for qualified computer scientists should remain high. New software is designed daily and existing programs... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Criminal Justice (AA) | |
Students who complete the suggested two-year curriculum in criminal justice will be prepared for transfer into four-year bachelor's degree programs. Since each school has slightly different requirements to complete the degree, it is important that students be in contact with the transfer school when... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Criminal Justice (AAS) | |
The Criminal Justice program leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree is comprised of professional and general education courses and is designed to provide the student with a broad exposure to criminal justice theory and process.
Students will also be exposed to contemporary issues and problems,... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Dentistry | |
Students planning to enter a school of dentistry should complete a four year college degree before applying.
Bismarck State College can provide the required courses for the first two years of an appropriate degree such as liberal arts with a major in biology or chemistry. An Associate in Science degree... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Education | |
Students considering education as a major should be interested in a specific subject, be effective in working with young people, and be able to relate knowledge to and motivate students. Since secondary school teachers instruct students in a specific subject, college students should decide on their specialization... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Electronics/ Telcommunications Technology | |
Electronic and telecommunications technicians are in vital demand in a world experiencing a high technology revolution. These industries will continue to need more and more skilled workers.
Virtually every industry has an electronic aspect, with systems designed to meet each industry's particular needs.... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Elementary Education | |
Kindergarten and elementary school teachers introduce children to the basics of math, language, social studies, science and the arts. They look for ways to help children learn, and try to instill good study habits and an appreciation for learning. Teachers also study the child‘s interactions with classmates,... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Engineering | |
The engineering curriculum at BSC provides students with basic courses in science, mathematics and other areas required by most engineering schools. Students who complete the requirements receive an Associate in Science degree, and are ready to transfer to the engineering college of their choice with... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Engineering Technician | |
Changes in industry have created an increased demand for engineering technicians. Technicians assist engineers with tasks encountered in the planning and completion of projects. A technician may work as a draftsperson, inspector, data collector, or as a member of a survey crew. They also may assist with... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
English | |
The English discipline takes both a pragmatic and idealistic approach to the study of writing and reading. Along with teaching effective writing skills and sharpening critical thinking ability, we instill students with an appreciation of the power and the beauty of the written word. Students learn that... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Farm and Ranch Management | |
The Agriculture, Technology & Natural Resources Department has a program Farm and Ranch Management. Concentrated areas of study are animal science, crop and soil science, agricultural mechanics, farm and ranch management, and agribusiness management.
The two-year Farm & Ranch Management program prepares... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Foreign Languages | |
The need to know another language is now a necessity for persons who want to make themselves marketable in today's global economy. By exposing oneself to foreign languages, individuals not only learn to appreciate and value the diversity of those with whom they will be communicating, but also gain a... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | |
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a powerful geospatial computer-based software package that aids in the collection, maintenance, storage, analysis, output, and distribution of spatial data and geographic information.
The Associate in Applied Science degree in Geographic Information Systems has... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Health Education | |
The following courses are suggested for students interested in pursuing a health education major. These courses are offered at Bismarck State College for freshmen and sophomores and should provide for smooth transfer into the fouryear health education major.
The program is designed to provide lower... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
History | |
Traditionally, historians research and analyze the past, with the goal of making history relevant to the present. In addition, historians attempt to prepare students to understand themselves and society.
Beyond this, Bismarck State College's history curriculum is designed to offer pre professional training... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Hospitality Management | |
Hospitality service operations make up one of the largest and fastest growing labor force groups in North Dakota, the United States, and in many foreign countries.
As more and more Americans go outside their homes for several meals each week, job opportunities have increased in all types of hotels,... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Human Services | |
The Human Services program provides training and knowledge in basic helping skills and an understanding of service delivery and program administration needed for entry-level employment in public, private and volunteer human service agencies.
"Human Services" is a term used to include all the professional... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Information Processing Specialist | |
The two-year program of study in Information Processing Specialist leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree. Students acquire the necessary knowledge and skills needed to meet the ever changing technology of small businesses or corporate offices.
Computer technology has profoundly influenced... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Journalism | |
The major focus in the journalism curriculum centers on writing and reporting for the media. Skills emphasized are the same basic skills students will need for nearly all careers in the communications field since people working in those professions must understand the nature of news and how to communicate... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Liberal Arts | |
The people of ancient Greece supported the ideal of ’a sound mind in a sound body.“ Education should therefore be more than a preparation for making a living, but a preparation for life itself.
Education should enable people to more fully realize their intellectual, ethical, aesthetic, and creative... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Mathematics | |
A complete two-year curriculum in mathematics is available for students who plan to obtain a bachelor's degree with a major or minor in mathematics, or related field of study or computer science. An Associate in Science degree is earned by those who complete Bismarck State College requirements.
Mathematical... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Mechanical Maintenance Technology | |
Bismarck State College‘s Mechanical Maintenance Technology program is the first of its kind regionally and within the North Dakota University System. Managers at energy plants requested that BSC develop this program to provide entry-level employees for anticipated openings in this field. Job opportunities... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Music | |
The BSC music program allows students to enjoy music and develop their skills by participating in lessons, classes and performing groups. It provides the core curriculum for students planning to become music teachers or professional performers, and promotes the arts on the campus and in the community.
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Optometry | |
The various schools of optometry in the United States differ in their requirements. An extended (more than 60 credits) Associate in Science degree from Bismarck State College will satisfy the requirements of many optometry schools. Students with a strong background in high school science and math may... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Paraeducation | |
The Para education program is organized around core courses that emphasize math, reading and writing. Program elective courses allow students to select areas of knowledge applicable to their employment situations.
Benefits of the program include access to technology-based, flexible, and affordable education... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Paramedic (EMT) | |
Paramedics primarily provide care to emergency patients in an out of-hospital setting. Through proper patient assessment and medical care, the paramedic's goal is to prevent and reduce mortality and morbidity due to illness and injury. Paramedics are an essential component of the continuum of care and... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Pharmacy | |
Students may complete the first two years in pharmacy at Bismarck State College. The Associate in Science degree will be granted to students who complete this two-year program.
Careers within the field of pharmacy vary because a number of specialties exist. Among the special areas of study are pharmaceutics... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Physical Education | |
Physical education is education through physical activities which are selected and carried on with full regard to values in human growth, development, and behavior. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for upper division work leading to a bachelor's degree.
Students completing a four-year... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Physics | |
The science of physics is concerned with the nature of matter and energy and encompasses all phenomena in the physical world from elementary particles to the structure and origin of the universe.
Physics provides, together with mathematics and chemistry, the foundation of work in all fields of physical... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Political Science | |
In addition to providing basic courses for the political science major, the program's courses also are designed to help all students gain knowledge and understanding of politics and political events on all levels of government.
The study of political science is an excellent background for those planning... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Pre-Medical | |
Students entering medical school are now required to have four years of college preparation. A student should plan a program so that if admission to a medical school is denied, a bachelor‘s degree in another area may be obtained without additional study.
Admission to a medical school is very competitive.... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Psychology | |
Psychologists study and explain animal and human behaviors including mental processes. Often psychologists apply this knowledge to optimize people's lives. The purpose of Bismarck State College's psychology curriculum is to enhance knowledge and understanding of human behavior for students 1) entering... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Public Administration | |
Career possibilities for public administration majors include city manager, safety inspector, construction inspector, welfare investigator, employment interviewer, mayor, government agency director, and police and fire chiefs.
Job duties will vary because of the various types of agencies that employ... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Radiologic Technology | |
Radiographers are medical personnel who perform diagnostic imaging examinations, accurately position patients, and ensure quality diagnostic images are produced. They work closely with radiologists, the physicians who interpret medical images, to diagnose or rule out disease or injury. They may specialize... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Respiratory Therapy | |
Respiratory therapists (RT‘s) help people of all ages who have heart and lung problems. Their patients range from newborns to the elderly, and from people who can care for themselves to critically ill people on mechanical life support. RT‘s work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, rehabilitation... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Social Sciences | |
Education should be more than simply a preparation for a particular vocation or profession. It should also be a preparation for citizenship in a democratic society faced with many complex problems. To understand and cope effectively with these problems on local, state, and national levels, a background... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Social Work | |
Students may complete the first two years of study toward a bachelor‘s degree in social work by following this suggested curriculum. An Associate in Arts degree is earned if all requirements are completed.
Social work is viewed as an activity that seeks to help individuals, families, organizations,... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Sociology | |
Students may complete the first two years of study toward a bachelor's degree in sociology, anthropology or social and criminal justice by following the suggested curriculum below. An Associate in Arts degree is earned if all requirements are completed.
Sociology is the discipline which explores how... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Speech Communication | |
The speech communication curriculum provides the first two years of study toward a bachelor's degree.
The ability to communicate effectively is essential in all careers and areas of life. A solid foundation in speech is particularly vital in the practice of law, in politics, public relations and broadcasting,... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Theatre Arts | |
The theatre arts program offers an Associate in Arts degree with either a performance or technical theatre emphasis. Theatre training can enhance performance, communication and visual art skills while providing students an opportunity to participate in the lively art of theatre.
Students not only engage... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Visual Arts | |
The visual arts stimulate growth and appreciation of aesthetics among the Bismarck State College students, faculty, and staff, and in the community.
The visual arts engage the student emotionally, intellectually and spiritually through a variety of activities that promote an understanding and respect... |
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Bismarck State College
Associate degree
Web Page Development and Design | |
The Web Page Development and Design curriculum is designed for students who want to specialize in Web page development and design. Completion of the 2 year program leads to an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Web Page Development and Design and completion of the 1 year program leads to a... |
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Bismarck State College
Certificates/First-Professional Certificate
Electronics/ Telcommunications Technology | |
Electronic and telecommunications technicians are in vital demand in a world experiencing a high technology revolution. These industries will continue to need more and more skilled workers.
Virtually every industry has an electronic aspect, with systems designed to meet each industry's particular needs.... |
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Bismarck State College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Automotive Collision Technology | |
There are countless opportunities in the automotive collision technology industry. A capable repair person need not worry about finding a job or about job security. Employment is available throughout the country with good wages and high demand for well-trained technicians.
This program prepares students... |
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Bismarck State College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Automotive Technology | |
Automobile technicians face a challenging future in a changing field. Automobiles are growing increasingly complex with each model year as manufacturers respond to the public's interest in better mileage and more stringent emissions control systems in this electronic age.
While the job outlook is good,... |
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Bismarck State College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Business & Office Technology | |
Administrative support staff represents one of the largest occupational groups in the United States. Each year thousands of new job opportunities are available for those seeking initial employment as well as for those experienced in office work. Support staff positions can often serve as stepping-stones... |
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Bismarck State College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Carpentry | |
Growth in the construction industry has been increasing, thus demand is high for skilled carpenters in the state and throughout the nation.
Carpentry students who complete this program may either apply for membership in apprentice training programs to complete journeyman carpentry requirements or go... |
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Bismarck State College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Commercial Art | |
A variety of job opportunities exist for the commercial artist in advertising agencies, print shops, retail stores, company ad departments, public relations departments and in the advertising departments of all news media – from newspapers to television. As a commercial artist, you might do the technical... |
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Bismarck State College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Computer Support Specialist | |
The computer support specialist program provides two years of technical computer education, leading to an Associate in Applied Science degree. Students will prepare to work in various business and institutional settings. Their experiences at Bismarck State College will provide training in computer operating... |
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Bismarck State College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Eligibility workers | |
Eligibility workers are an indispensable part of the human services support system. As the first contact for people seeking public assistance, they make important decisions about food, health care, education, job training, and other social services that people need.
Eligibility workers must be adept... |
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Bismarck State College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning | |
The future looks bright for those with training in the related fields of heating, ventilation and air conditioning. New technology, the demand for service in this field, and ever-changing indoor air quality standards have created a major demand for knowledgeable, trained individuals. One of the fastest... |
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Bismarck State College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Hospitality Management | |
Hospitality service operations make up one of the largest and fastest growing labor force groups in North Dakota, the United States, and in many foreign countries.
As more and more Americans go outside their homes for several meals each week, job opportunities have increased in all types of hotels,... |
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Bismarck State College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Lineworker (Electrical) | |
A career as an electrical lineworker offers men and women the prospect of good wages, dependable and often very strong job demand, and an opportunity to work in any of nearly 3,100 public utilities across the United States. Bismarck State College's program is designed to educate students to become skilled... |
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Bismarck State College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Mechanical Maintenance Technology | |
Bismarck State College‘s Mechanical Maintenance Technology program is the first of its kind regionally and within the North Dakota University System. Managers at energy plants requested that BSC develop this program to provide entry-level employees for anticipated openings in this field. Job opportunities... |
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Bismarck State College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Paraeducation | |
The Para education program is organized around core courses that emphasize math, reading and writing. Program elective courses allow students to select areas of knowledge applicable to their employment situations.
Benefits of the program include access to technology-based, flexible, and affordable education... |
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Bismarck State College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Paramedic (EMT) | |
Paramedics primarily provide care to emergency patients in an out of-hospital setting. Through proper patient assessment and medical care, the paramedic's goal is to prevent and reduce mortality and morbidity due to illness and injury. Paramedics are an essential component of the continuum of care and... |
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Bismarck State College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Phlebotomy Technician | |
The mission of the Bismarck State College Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) program is to provide a high quality learning-centered education in phlebotomy theory and practice that maximizes student learning and makes students partners in their education.
Phlebotomy is the skill of drawing blood for diagnostic... |
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Bismarck State College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Power Plant Technology | |
The field of power plant technology offers one of the best paying and most interesting careers for the technician. Job demand is strong in the power plant technology field.
Employers often hire graduates for work in other operations besides power plants, taking advantage of their theoretical and practical... |
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Bismarck State College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Process Plant Technology | |
A career in Process Plant Technology provides excellent pay and employability for years to come. High demand is expected for process plant operators as the existing workforce retires and as the industry evolves and expands.
This program will provide the student with an understanding of the process equipment... |
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Bismarck State College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Surgical Technology | |
Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings. The surgical technologist works under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical... |
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Bismarck State College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Welding | |
The welding program provides students with the basic welding skills needed for entry-level jobs and apprenticeship programs. Wage scales are average to above average for qualified people depending on experience.
The class uses the textbook "Arc Welding" for theory, along with workbooks in weld symbols... |
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