# Bismarck State College — full catalog > Generated 2026-06-21T16:52:49.912Z from a crawl of bismarckstate.edu. 111 records (111 programs · 0 resource pages). # Behavioral Health Bachelor of Applied Science Checklist Review the Program Admission requirements. View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Foundation 24 Major 36 General Education 36 Digital Literacy Electives 24 Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/bas/behavioral-health/behavioral-health-bas/ --- # Foundations of Teaching 16+ credits of 300/400 level Early Childhood/Elementary Education-specific coursework refers to courses such as Methods of Instruction, Advanced Practicum Experiences, and Student Teaching. Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/bas/foundations-of-teaching/foundations-of-teaching-early-childhood-elementary-bas/ --- # Health Administration Bachelor of Applied Science Checklist Review the Program Admission requirements. View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Foundation 48 Major 36 General Education 36 Digital Literacy Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/bas/health-administration/health-administration-bas/ --- # Integrated Marketing and Communication Bachelor of Applied Science Checklist Review the Program Admission requirements. View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Foundation 33 Major 51 General Education 36 Digital Literacy Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/bas/integrated-marketing-and-communication/integrated-marketing-and-communication-bas/ --- # Intelligent Machine Learning Bachelor of Applied Science Checklist Review the Program Admission requirements. View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Foundation 39-41 Major 32 General Education 36 Digital Literacy Electives 11-13 Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/bas/intelligent-machine-learning/intelligent-machine-learning-bas/ --- # Operations Management Bachelor of Applied Science Checklist Review the Program Admission requirements. View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Foundation 48 Major 36 General Education 36 Digital Literacy Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/bas/operations-management/operations-management-bas/ --- # Organizational Management and Leadership Bachelor of Applied Science Checklist Review the Program Admission requirements. View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Foundation 36 Major 33 General Education 36 Digital Literacy Electives 15 Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/bas/organizational-management-and-leadership/organizational-management-and-leadership-bas/ --- # Sports and Digital Broadcasting Bachelor of Applied Science Checklist Review the Program Admission requirements. View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Foundation 28 Major 44 General Education 36 Digital Literacy Electives 12 Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/bas/sports-and-digital-broadcasting/sports-and-digital-broadcasting-bas/ --- # Sports and Exercise Science Bachelor of Applied Science Checklist Review the Program Admission requirements. View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Foundation 51 Major 33 General Education 36 Digital Literacy Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/bas/sports-and-exercise-science/sports-and-exercise-science-bas/ --- # IT and Cybersecurity Governance Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/IT-cybersecurity-governance/IT-cybersecurity-governance-certificate/ --- # Accounting Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/accounting/accounting-certificate/ --- # Advanced Digital Technologies Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Specialist , Business End User Security , Computer Networking , Digital Forensics and Incident Response , Foundations in Emerging Technologies , IT and Cybersecurity Governance , Modern Computing Technologies , Offensive and Defensive Security , Secure Programming , Security and Hacking , Security Operations , Software Analysis Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/advanced-digital-technologies/advanced-digital-technologies-aas/ --- # Agribusiness A total of 17 credits of prescribed electives are required. Electives are organized into Crops and Livestock areas; however, students may select courses from either area based on their interests and career goals. Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/agribusiness/agribusiness-aas/ --- # Agriculture Industry and Technology (Agronomy) Financial aid or scholarship awards can be affected by credit load. Please consult your advisor in planning your course schedule. Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/agriculture-industry-technology-agronomy/agriculture-industry-technology-agronomy-2-year-aas/ --- # Applied Arts Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/applied-arts/applied-arts-cert/ --- # Applied College Studies Must be from any two areas of study within the Business, Math, Science and Technology categories on General Education matrix. For example, a Biology (BIOL) course and a Math (MATH) course, but not two Biology courses or two Math courses. Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/applied-college-studies/applied-college-studies-certificate/ --- # Applied Communication Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/applied-communication/applied-communication-cert/ --- # Applied Design Technology Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/applied-design-technology/applied-design-technology-certificate/ --- # Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Specialist Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/artificial-intelligence-machine-learning-specialist/artificial-intelligence-machine-learning-specialist-certificate/ --- # Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Associate in Applied Science Checklist View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Prescribed Program 40 General Education 15 Digital Literacy Electives 5 Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/artificial-intelligence-machine-learning/artificial-intelligence-machine-learning-aas/ --- # Arts Business Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/arts-business/arts-business-cert/ --- # Arts Entrepreneurship and Management Associate in Applied Science Checklist View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Prescribed Program 45 General Education 15 Digital Literacy Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/arts-entrepreneurship-and-management/arts-entrepreneurship-and-management-aas/ --- # Athletic Coaching Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/athletic-coaching/athletic-coaching-certificate/ --- # Automotive Collision Technology Associate in Applied Science Checklist View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Prescribed Program 44 General Education 15 Digital Literacy Electives 1 Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/automotive-collision-technology/automotive-collision-technology-aas/ --- # Automotive Technology Associate in Applied Science Checklist View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Prescribed Program 60 General Education 15 Digital Literacy Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/automotive-technology/automotive-technology-aas/ --- # Biotechnology Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/biotechnology/biotechnology-certificate/ --- # Business End User Security Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/business-end-user-security/business-end-user-security-certificate/ --- # Business Fundamentals Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/business-fundamentals/business-fundamentals-certificate/ --- # Carpentry (Residential) Associate in Applied Science Checklist View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Prescribed Program 36 General Education 15 Electives 9 Digital Literacy Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/carpentry-residential/carpentry-residential-aas/ --- # Civil Engineering Technology Any of the following courses will satisfy Business, Math, Science & Technology: CSCI 101 , CSCI 122 , CSCI 160 or CSCI 161 . Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/civil-engineering-technology/civil-engineering-technology-aas/ --- # Clinical Exercise Science Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/clinical-exercise-science/clinical-exercise-science-certificate/ --- # Computer Networking Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/computer-networking/computer-networking-certificate/ --- # Construction Management Technology Associate in Applied Science Checklist View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Prescribed Program 45 General Education 15 Digital Literacy Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/construction-management-technology/construction-management-technology-aas/ --- # CPA Accounting Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/cpa-accounting/cpa-accounting-certificate/ --- # Cybersecurity and Computer Networks Associate in Applied Science Checklist View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Prescribed Program 45-47 General Education 15-16 Digital Literacy Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/cybersecurity-computer-networks/cybersecurity-computer-networks-2-year-aas/ --- # Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) Students are required to earn "C" or higher or "T" (test credit) or "S" (satisfactory) in each course noted for successful completion of the program. Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/diagnostic-medical-sonography/diagnostic-medical-sonography-aas/ --- # Diesel Technology Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/diesel-technology/diesel-technology-certificate/ --- # Digital Broadcasting Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/digital-broadcasting/digital-broadcasting-certificate/ --- # Education Foundations - Early Childhood & Elementary Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/education-foundations-early-childhood-and-elementary/education-foundations-early-childhood-and-elementary-certificate/ --- # Education Foundations - Secondary Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/education-foundations-secondary/education-foundations-secondary-certificate/ --- # Education Foundations - Substitute Teaching Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/education-foundations-substitute-teaching/education-foundations-substitute-teaching-certificate/ --- # Electric Power Technology Students should work with their academic advisor to select and schedule General Education courses each semester. Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/electric-power-technology/electric-power-technology-aas/ --- # Electrical Transmission Systems Technology Students should work with their academic advisor to select and schedule General Education courses each semester. Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/electrical-transmission-systems-technology/electrical-transmission-systems-technology-aas/ --- # Electrician Technician Associate in Applied Science Checklist View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Prescribed Program 58 General Education 16 Digital Literacy Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/electrician-technician/electrician-technician-aas/ --- # Electronics Technology Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/electronics-technology/electronics-technology-cert/ --- # Electronics/Telecommunications Technology Associate in Applied Science Checklist View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Prescribed Program 59 General Education 15 Digital Literacy Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/electronics-telecommunications-technology/electronics-telecommunications-technology-aas/ --- # Energy Services & Renewable Technician Students should work with their academic advisor to select and schedule General Education courses each semester. Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/energy-services-renewable-technician/energy-services-renewable-technician-aas/ --- # Entrepreneurship Associate in Applied Science Checklist View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Prescribed Program 33-34 General Education 15 Digital Literacy Electives 12 Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/entrepreneurship/entrepreneurship-aas/ --- # Environmental and Safety Regulations Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/environmental-safety-regulations/environmental-safety-regulations-certificate/ --- # Events Planning Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/events-planning/events-planning-certificate/ --- # Exercise Science Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/exercise-science/exercise-science-certificate/ --- # Exercise and Sports Studies Students completing the Clinical Exercise Science Program Certificate only need to complete one certificate. Students not choosing to complete the Clinical Exercise Science Program Certificate will need to select BOTH the Exercise Science and Sport & Fitness Management Program Certificates to fulfill the AAS degree requirements. Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/exercise-sports-studies/exercise-sports-studies-aas/ --- # Farm and Ranch Management A total of 16 credits of prescribed electives are required. Electives are organized into Crops and Livestock areas; however, students may select courses from either area based on their interests and career goals. Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/farm-ranch-management/farm-ranch-management-aas/ --- # Financial Technologies If pursuing the BAS in Finance, consider taking the following: MATH 210 , MATH 103 , MATH 146 , and CIS 147 . Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/financial-technologies/financial-technologies-aas/ --- # Foundations in Emerging Technologies Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/foundations-in-emerging-technologies/foundations-in-emerging-technologies-certificate/ --- # Geospatial Technology Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/geospatial-technology/geospatial-technology-certificate/ --- # Graphic Design and Communications Associate in Applied Science Checklist View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Prescribed Program 48 General Education 15 Digital Literacy Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/graphic-design-communications/graphic-design-communications-aas/ --- # Graphic Design Technology Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/graphic-design-technology/graphic-design-technology-certificate/ --- # Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Associate in Applied Science Checklist View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Prescribed Program 44 General Education 15 Digital Literacy Electives 1 Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/heating-ventilation-air-conditioning/heating-ventilation-and-air-conditioning-aas/ --- # Heavy Equipment Operations Associate in Applied Science Checklist View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Prescribed Program 45 General Education 15 Digital Literacy Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/heavy-equipment-operations/heavy-equipment-operations-aas/ --- # Human Services Associate in Applied Science Checklist View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Prescribed Program 39 General Education 15 Digital Literacy Electives 6 Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/human-services-eligibility-worker/human-services-aas/ --- # Industrial Automation & Robotics Students planning to pursue the Bachelor of Applied Science in Operations Management or Mechatronics Engineering Technology are encouraged to take ECON 201 . Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/industrial-automation/industrial-automation-aas/ --- # Industrial Robotics Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/industrial-robotics/industrial-robotics-certificate/ --- # Instrumentation and Control Technology Students that have previous Electrician coursework obtained through a regionally accredited institution or who possess a Journeyman Electrician License may be eligible to forego the 1st Year Prescribed Program courses if their education and experience pathway is approved through the Prior Learning process. Refer to the BSC website for details on Prior Learning. Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/instrumentation-control-technology/instrumentation-control-technology-aas/ --- # Insurance Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/insurance/insurance-certificate/ --- # Integrated Behavioral Sciences Associate in Applied Science Checklist View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Prescribed Program 31 General Education 16-18 Digital Literacy Electives 13 Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/integrated-behavioral-sciences/integrated-behavioral-sciences-aas/ --- # Integrated Studies Accounting , Arts Business , Athletic Coaching , Business Fundamentals , CPA Accounting , Eligibility Worker , Insurance , Leadership , Management , Print and Digital Publications , Psychology , Small Business Entrepreneurship Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/integrated-studies/integrated-studies-aas/ --- # Land Surveying Technology Any of the following courses will satisfy Business, Math, Science & Technology: CSCI 101 , CSCI 122 , CSCI 160 or CSCI 161 . Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/land-surveying-technology/land-surveying-technology-aas/ --- # Leadership These courses may be applied toward an Associate in Applied Science degree in Integrated Studies . Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/leadership/leadership-certificate/ --- # Lineworker (Electrical) LNWK 108 and LNWK 113 have limited enrollment and will be offered during the Fall and Spring semesters. Students will be required to complete these courses or provide a current Class A driver license to earn the certificate or degree. Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/lineworker-electrical/lineworker-electrical-aas/ --- # Management Associate in Applied Science Checklist View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Prescribed Program 39-40 General Education 15 Digital Literacy Electives 6 Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/management/management-aas/ --- # Mass Communication Must be from any two areas of study within the Business, Math, Science and Technology categories on General Education matrix. For example, a Biology (BIOL) course and a Math (MATH) course, but not two Biology courses or two Math courses. Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/mass-communication/mass-communication-aas/ --- # Mechanic I Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/mechanic-i/mechanic-i-certificate/ --- # Mechanical Maintenance Technology Students should work with their academic advisor to select and schedule General Education courses each semester. Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/mechanical-maintenance-technology/mechanical-maintenance-technology-aas/ --- # Mechatronics I Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/mechatronics-i/mechatronics-i-certificate/ --- # Mechatronics II Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/mechatronics-ii/mechatronics-ii-certificate/ --- # Medical Assistant Students are required to earn "C" or higher or "T" (test credit) or "S" (satisfactory) in all prescribed program courses for successful completion of the program. Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/medical-assistant/medical-assistant-certificate/ --- # Medical Laboratory Technician Students who possess an active PBT certification through a nationally recognized accrediting agency may apply for Prior Learning Credit for MLS 105 and MLS 105L . Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/medical-laboratory-technician/medical-laboratory-technician-aas/ --- # Modern Computing Technologies Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/modern-computing-technologies/modern-computing-technologies-certificate/ --- # Naval Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Associate in Applied Science Checklist View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Prescribed Program 39 General Education 15 Digital Literacy Electives 6 Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/naval-artificial-intelligence-and-machine-learning/naval-artificial-intelligence-and-machine-learning-aas/ --- # Nonprofit Management Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/nonprofit-management/nonprofit-management-certificate/ --- # Nuclear Power Technology Associate in Applied Science Checklist View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Prescribed Program 50 General Education 15 Digital Literacy Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/nuclear-power-technology/nuclear-power-technology-aas/ --- # Nursing Students must complete with "C" or better or "T" (test credit) or "S" (satisfactory) in all required program courses, including General Education requirements. Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/nursing/nursing-practical-nursing-aas/ --- # Offensive and Defensive Security Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/offensive-defensive-security/offensive-defensive-security-certificate/ --- # Operator I Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/operator-i/operator-i-certificate/ --- # Paramedic Technology American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS-Healthcare Provider) CPR must remain valid throughout the Program. Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/paramedic-technology/paramedic-technology-aas/ --- # Petroleum Production Advanced Operator Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/petroleum-production-advanced-operator/petroleum-production-advanced-operator-certificate/ --- # Petroleum Production Operator II Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/petroleum-production-operator-ii/petroleum-production-operator-ii-certificate/ --- # Petroleum Production Technology Students should work with their academic advisor to select and schedule General Education courses each semester. Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/petroleum-production-technology/petroleum-production-technology-aas/ --- # Power Process Advanced Operator Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/power-process-advanced-operator/power-process-advanced-operator-certificate/ --- # Power Process Operator II Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/power-process-operator-ii/power-process-operator-ii-certificate/ --- # Power Process Technology Students should work with their academic advisor to select and schedule General Education courses each semester. Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/power-process-technology/power-process-technology-aas/ --- # Print and Digital Publications Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/print-digital-publications/print-digital-publications-certificate/ --- # Psychology PSYC 111 is recommended as a prerequisite for PSYC 207 , PSYC 211 and PSYC 261 . Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/psychology/psychology-certificate/ --- # Ranch Operations Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/ranch-operations/ranch-operations-certificate/ --- # Secure Programming Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/secure-programming/secure-programming-certificate/ --- # Security and Hacking Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/security-hacking/security-hacking-certificate/ --- # Security Operations Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/security-operations/security-operations-certificate/ --- # Small Business Entrepreneurship Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/small-business-entrepreneurship/small-business-entrepreneurship-certificate/ --- # Software Analysis Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/software-analysis/software-analysis-certificate/ --- # Sport and Fitness Management Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/sport-fitness-management/sport-fitness-management-certificate/ --- # Strategic Communication Associate in Applied Science Checklist View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Prescribed Program 45 General Education 15 Digital Literacy Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/strategic-communication/strategic-communication-aas/ --- # Surgical Technology Students must complete with a "C" or better or "T" (test credits) or "S" (satisfactory) in all prescribed program and general education requirements. Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/surgical-technology/surgical-technology-2-year-aas/ --- # Technical Studies Associate in Applied Science Checklist View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Prescribed Program 45 General Education 15 Digital Literacy Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/technical-studies/technical-studies-aas/ --- # Water and Wastewater Technology Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/water-wastewater-technology/water-wastewater-technology-aas/ --- # Welding Associate in Applied Science Checklist View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses. Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Prescribed Program 48 General Education 15 Digital Literacy Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/career-technical-education/welding/welding-aas/ --- # Liberal Arts - Communication Arts Pathway English courses (ENGL) and leadership courses (LEAD) are recommended. Also recommended are ART 181 Digital Image and Output and ART 182 Graphic Design I . Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/liberal-arts-sciences-transfer/communication-arts/communication-arts-aa/ --- # Communication & Humanities College Studies Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/liberal-arts-sciences-transfer/communication-humanities-college-studies/communication-humanities-college-studies-certificate/ --- # Liberal Arts - Mass Communication Pathway Effective Spring 2027, this pathway is closed to new enrollments. Students should contact an academic advisor regarding alternative academic pathways. Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/liberal-arts-sciences-transfer/mass-communication/mass-communication-aa/ --- # Liberal Arts - Psychology Pathway Proficiency in foreign language is required in some psychology programs. If you are considering a transfer program that requires a foreign language, it is recommended that you complete SPAN 101 , SPAN 102 , SPAN 201 and SPAN 202 . If you are considering a transfer program that does not have this requirement, you may substitute other Arts and Humanities courses. Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/liberal-arts-sciences-transfer/psychology/psychology-aa/ --- # STEM College Studies Program Certificate Checklist Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan. Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met. Summary Course List Code Title Credits Source: https://catalog.bismarckstate.edu/catalog/degrees/liberal-arts-sciences-transfer/stem-college-studies/stem-college-studies-certificate/