North Dakota State College Of Science

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a self-contained town.

Overview

North Dakota State College of Science, also referred to as NDSCS, is a two-year, public college which is part of the North Dakota University System. It was established in 1903. The college currently offers a diverse range of technical and career education as well as liberal arts transfer programs. The chief academic departments at NDSCS are:

• Arts, Science and Business Division
• Technologies and Services Division

The Arts, Science, and Business Division provides programs and courses in liberal arts and general and pre-professional education. These courses may be transferred to colleges and universities that award bachelor degrees. The division also has highly-regarded courses in allied health, agriculture, computer information systems, business, and associated careers. The Technologies and Services Division provides training for a combination of theoretical learning, laboratory, and shop curriculum practices across a number of technical fields. NDSCS also allows students enrolled in a particular program in one department to opt for applicable programs in other department.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in engineering technician, agricultural science and management, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High male/female ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 2,707 in 2009-2010 (1,943 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 79% of the student body. About 7% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

North Dakota State College Of Science provides on-campus housing for 1,300 of its 1,943 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (31 awarded)

• Agricultural Business and Management
• Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
• Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
• Agricultural Production Operations
• Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (15 awarded)

• Accounting
• Business Administration and Management
• Finance

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (13 awarded)

• Computer Programming, Specific Applications
• Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (15 awarded)

• Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
• Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (7 awarded)

• Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded)

• Teacher Assistant/Aide
• Technical Teacher Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (120 awarded)

• Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
• Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
• Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Engineering Technologies/Technicians
• Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
• Manufacturing Technology/Technician

LIBERAL ARTS (83 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (113 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
• Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
• Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (17 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (59 awarded)

• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (66 awarded)

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (14 awarded)

• Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (14 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (72 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
• Tool and Die Technology/Technician
• Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (2 awarded)

• Science Technologies/Technicians