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DSU is a place where innovation meets opportunity. We are a nationally recognized leader in technology-driven education, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. With hands-on learning experiences, expert faculty, and cutting-edge facilities, we prepare you for modern careers. Choose from a wide range of affordable, forward-thinking programs that allow you to shape your own path. Your future begins today.

Majors & Degrees

Accelerated Programs

Accelerated degree pathways at DSU allow students to complete their undergraduate or graduate programs in fewer semesters. By customizing their academic journey with their advisors, students can gain a competitive edge, graduate ahead of their peers, and embark on rewarding careers sooner.

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Degree in Three

Earn a bachelor's degree in three years

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Accelerated (4+1) Graduate Program

Obtain your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just five years

Degree in Three

The Degree in Three program enables students to earn a bachelor’s degree in just three years by taking classes in fall, spring, and summer semesters. This program is designed for both students with and without prior college credits, allowing motivated individuals to complete their degree even faster. Dakota State offers a mix of on-campus and online courses to provide flexibility. Students can choose to slow down their studies anytime, with support from academic advisors to tailor their educational path. 

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Accelerated (4+1) Graduate Program

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Our Accelerated 4+1 Graduate Program offers you a unique opportunity to obtain your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just five years. In addition to getting a jump start on completing both degrees, the program will also save you money. Up to nine credits of graduate coursework will count toward your undergraduate and graduate degree.

4+1 admission requirementS

 

 

The Accelerated (4+1) Program is specifically for certain full-time undergraduate and graduate program combinations which include:

Ungraduate programs Graduate Programs
Artificial Intelligence (BS) Artificial Intelligence (MS)
Science Education Specialization (BS) Education and Technology (MS)
Business (BBA) Business Administration (MBA)
Business Education (BSE) Education and Technology (MS)
Business Technology Specialization (BBA) Information Systems (MS)
Computer Education (BSE) Education and Technology (MS)
Computer Information Systems (BS) Analytics and Applied Artificial Intelligence (MS)
Computer Information Systems (BS) Data Privacy (MS)
Computer Information Systems (BS) Health Informatics and Information Management (MS)
Computer Information Systems (BS) Information Systems (MS)
Criminal Justice Dual Degree Cyber Defense (MS)
Cyber Leadership and Intelligence (BS) Data Privacy (MS)
Cyber Operations (BS) Cyber Defense (MS)
Cyber Operations (BS) Cyber Operations (MS)
Cyber Operations (BS) Computer Science (MS)
Cyber Operations (BS) Data Privacy (MS)
Computer Science (BS) Cyber Defense (MS)
Computer Science (BS) Cyber Operations (MS)
Computer Science (BS) Computer Science (MS)
Computer Science (BS) Data Privacy (MS)
Elementary Education (BSE) Education and Technology (MS)
Elementary Special Education (BSE) Education and Technology (MS)
English Education Specialization (BS) Education and Technology (MS)
General Studies (BGS) Education and Technology (MS)
Health Informatics and Information Management (BS)* Health Informatics and Information Management (MS)
Cyber and Network Security (BS) Cyber Defense (MS)
Cyber and Network Security (BS) Cyber Operations (MS)
Cyber and Network Security (BS) Data Privacy (MS)
Cyber and Network Security (BS) Information Systems (MS)
Physical Education (BSE) Education and Technology (MS)

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