Bachelor of Business Administration Business Administration (B.B.A.) Build a pathway toward careers in leadership, finance, administration, and business operations. Accounting Finance Human Resource Management Administration
Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice (B.S.) Prepare for careers in public safety, corrections, criminal investigation, and law enforcement. Law Enforcement Corrections Homeland Security Criminal Investigation
Stay Local Complete your degree in Williston Start at WSC and continue your bachelor’s path while staying close to home, work, and your support system.
Save Money Start with affordable WSC tuition Complete foundational coursework at WSC before moving into your university bachelor’s pathway.
Seamless Pathway Take classes that move you forward Your coursework is planned so your WSC classes support your bachelor’s degree goals.
Built-In Support Get help from both schools You will have advising support from WSC and the university partner as you move through the program.
Step 1 Start at WSC Complete your associate degree while following a Degree Bridge pathway connected to your bachelor’s goal.
Step 2 Take coordinated courses Your classes are selected to support WSC graduation requirements and prepare you for the partner university program.
Step 3 Transition into bachelor’s courses Around your third year, you begin junior- and senior-level coursework through the university partner while staying on the WSC campus.
Step 4 Graduate with your bachelor’s degree Earn your associate degree from Williston State College and your bachelor’s degree from the university partner.
Dickinson State University Business Administration (B.B.A.) Prepare for careers in business leadership, finance, operations, and organizational management. Specializations Include Accounting Human Resource Management Administration Finance Career Paths Business Management Financial Analysis Human Resources Operations and Administration View DSU Business Program
Dickinson State University Criminal Justice (B.S.) Build a pathway toward careers in public safety, law enforcement, corrections, and investigative work. Prepare for Careers In Law Enforcement Corrections Homeland Security Criminal Investigation What You’ll Build Knowledge of criminal justice systems Understanding of courts and corrections Skills for public service and safety roles Preparation for continued education View DSU Criminal Justice Program
Why cost matters One of the biggest advantages of Degree Bridge is the ability to begin your bachelor’s pathway at WSC. That gives students the opportunity to complete foundational coursework at a lower starting tuition rate before transitioning into the university program.
What this means for students Lower-cost starting point Stay in the Williston area longer Reduce disruption while continuing your education Move into a bachelor’s pathway with a plan already in place
Do I have to leave Williston? No. Degree Bridge is designed so students can complete most or all of this pathway while staying on the WSC campus in Williston.
Do I get two degrees? Yes. Students earn an associate degree from Williston State College and a bachelor’s degree from the university partner.
How long does it take? Most students complete about two years at WSC followed by two additional years to finish the bachelor’s degree.
Do I apply to both schools? Your advisor will help guide you through the transition into the partner university program and explain when each application step happens.