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DSU Degree Bridge Programs

Earn Your Bachelor’s Through Dickinson State University - on the WSC Campus!
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DSU Degree Bridge Programs

Degree Bridge at Williston State College

Earn Your Bachelor’s Degree Without Leaving Williston

Start at Williston State College and continue toward your bachelor’s degree through Dickinson State University while staying on the WSC campus. Choose the path that fits your goals and move forward with a clear plan.

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

Why Choose Degree Bridge?

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.

How Degree Bridge Works

Degree Bridge is designed to make the path from a two-year degree to a bachelor’s degree easier to understand and easier to follow.

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.

Your Pathway at a Glance

Years 1–2

Associate Degree

Williston State College

Complete your foundation courses and stay on track for transfer.

Years 3–4

Bachelor’s Degree

Dickinson State University courses at WSC

Transition into upper-level coursework and finish your bachelor’s degree.

Programs Available Through Dickinson State University

Students complete their associate degree at WSC before transitioning into junior- and senior-level coursework through Dickinson State University on the Williston campus.

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
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

Start Affordable. Finish Strong.

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

On-Site DSU Support at WSC

Have questions? Talk to someone on campus.

Kelsey Hoerner
DSU–Williston Site Coordinator & Advisor

(701) 502-4294

kelsey.hoerner@dickinsonstate.edu

Stevens Hall, Office 131A
1410 University Ave
Williston, ND 58801

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Ready to Start Your Bachelor’s Degree?

Degree Bridge allows you to begin at Williston State College and continue toward a bachelor’s degree without relocating. Start local, save money, and move forward with a clear plan.

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