Dual Credit
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These classes help you to simultaneously complete your high school requirements while beginning your college education with Dakota State! Once you're accepted into the dual credit program, a DSU admission representative will help you get set up for classes.
By taking Dual Credit courses, you can earn college credit in high school that transfers to most colleges and universities.
This head start could allow you to graduate from college ahead of schedule. You might complete prerequisites in your intended major. Depending on the topic, your course may even meet your high school graduation requirements.
Smart move
Dual credit courses at DSU are offered at a reduced rate through the State of South Dakota. They are a great way to explore your interests and career possibilities, lower the cost of your education, and get a head start academically.
First timer? We've got you.
First-time Dual Credit students:
First-time students should create an account with a personal email address (to avoid firewalls that could potentially cause issues with K-12 student email accounts).
If you have any issues with the new application as your students complete it, you can submit a support ticket here, or contact the SDBOR at 605-773-3455.
Been here before?
Continuing Dual Credit Students:
Students who have taken prior dual credit coursework with a BOR university will log in with their university-provided email address and password.
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If you have any issues with the new application as your students complete it, you can submit a support ticket here, or contact the SDBOR at 605-773-3455.
Your head start begins here
Apply now, learn more about Dual Credit at Dakota Dreams or view the DOE Dual Credit Dashboard for full list (choose "DSU" from Institution dropdown and "Online" under Location dropdown).
Here's just a glimpse of the classes you can take
Emphasizes the organization of visual elements and principles while exploring creative thought processes through art theory, concepts, material, and techniques (3 credits).
Introduces various drawing concepts, media, and processes developing perceptual and technical skills related to accurate observing and drawing. Prerequisite(s): ART 121 (3 credits).
Explores the nature of art in various aesthetic, formal, and psychological dimensions, involving analysis of art objects for understanding, enjoyment, and life enhancement (3 credits).
An introduction to computer programming. Focus on problem-solving, algorithm development, design, and programming concepts. Topics include sequence, selection, repetition, functions, and arrays (3-4 credits).
An introduction and overview of discrete mathematics. Topics to be selected from other number bases, modular arithmetic, recursion, elementary logic, set theory, matrix operations, linear programming, numerical methods, and discrete probability with computer applications. Prerequisite(s): MATH 102 or MATH 115 or determined by the Board of Regent placement policy (3 credits).
A study of descriptive statistics including graphs, measures of central tendency and variability and an introduction to probability theory, sampling and techniques of statistical inference with an emphasis on statistical applications. Prerequisite(s): MATH 102 or MATH 115 or MATH 121 or MATH 123 (3 credits).
A non-technical discussion designed to increase the enjoyment and appreciation of music. Fulfills the music requirement in the general education program (3 credits).
Introduces the fundamental elements of Spanish sentence structure and vocabulary. Promotes speaking, listening and writing within a cultural context. Class work may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class (4 credits).
Introductory course designed to enhance the student’s enjoyment and understanding of the theatrical experience. Play readings, films, and demonstrations acquaint the students with the history and techniques of the theatrical art (3 credits).
This course explores the art of film and its impact on society. The student explores American and International cultures through the study of their films, filmmaking, and critical analysis (3 credits).
Through a program approved by the South Dakota Legislature, dual credit coursework is available to high school students in grades 11-12 at the rate of $78.48 per credit. That compares to about $200 per credit at the state’s four technical institutes and $300 per credit at the state’s public universities. Students are responsible for the $78.48 per-credit cost and any required textbooks or related course materials.
Students are able to choose from a number of on-campus and online classes, including general education and career and technical education courses.
Visit the DOE Dual Credit Dashboard to view course offerings.
Pay your tuition and fee statement via SDePay
- Please be aware that SDePay will show the full amount of the course
- Real-time balances and detailed transactions
- You may set-up a parent, guardian, or spouse as an authorized user
- You may set-up direct deposit for refunds
- Check your DSU email account regularly for updates and announcements
Payment deadline - please refer to the academic calendar for dates
- Remember that changes to enrollment (adding or dropping classes, for instance) will result in changes to your billing statement. Check your statement regularly.
As a dual credit student, you will work with a DSU admissions specialist on how to access your SDePay (in MyDSU Portal) for payment and D2L for your classes.
You can order your books through the Trojan Zone Bookstore. It's a convenient way to make sure you get the correct books for the class.