MSU Degree Bridge Programs

Minot State Degree Bridge Programs

Use this quick navigation section to scan the available pathways and jump to the program that fits your goals.

Psychology (B.A.)

Addiction Studies (B.S.)

Social Work (BSW)

Corporate Fitness & Wellness Management (B.S.)

Exercise Science & Rehabilitation (B.S.)

Why Choose the Degree Bridge Program?

Save Time and Money

Start taking courses that count right away

Students can begin taking Minot State coursework while still enrolled at WSC, helping ensure every credit counts toward their bachelor’s degree.

Stay in Your Community

Keep your connection to Williston

Earn a Minot State University degree while remaining connected to Williston State College and the community you call home.

Seamless Transition

Advisors work together for you

Advisors from both institutions guide students through the program and help ensure a smooth transition from associate to bachelor’s coursework.

Full University Access

Be a Minot State student from day one

Students participating in co-matriculation are considered Minot State students from the start, with access to advising and university resources throughout the journey.

How the WSC-MSU Degree Bridge Works

Students begin their education at Williston State College and continue through Minot State University in a coordinated pathway built to save time, reduce cost, and support long-term degree completion.

Step 1

Start at WSC

Complete your associate-level coursework while following a pathway aligned to your intended Minot State bachelor’s degree.

Step 2

Use co-matriculation to stay on track

Access Minot State advising, resources, and academic planning early while remaining part of the WSC campus community.

Step 3

Transition smoothly into bachelor’s coursework

Move forward with coursework from both institutions in a way that supports your long-term academic goals.

Step 4

Finish with confidence

Graduate with a Minot State University bachelor’s degree through a pathway that was built from the beginning to support completion.

Your Pathway at a Glance

Years 1–2

Associate Degree Pathway

Williston State College

Start your coursework locally while building toward your intended Minot State pathway.

Years 3–4

Bachelor’s Degree Pathway

Minot State University

Continue into upper-division coursework with support from both institutions along the way.

Available Degree Pathways

Students can pursue several bachelor’s degree programs through Minot State University while beginning their studies at Williston State College.

Minot State University

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

The Psychology program explores human behavior, mental health, and the science behind how people think and interact.

What You’ll Study

Human behavior
Mental health foundations
How people think and interact
Skills that support helping professions

Career Preparation

Counseling support roles
Social services
Mental health support
Addiction recovery settings
Option to add a Minor in Addiction Studies

View MSU Psychology Program

Minot State University

Bachelor of Science in Addiction Studies

The Addiction Studies program focuses on prevention, treatment, and recovery for individuals and communities affected by substance use.

What You’ll Build

Behavioral health knowledge
Counseling techniques
Community support service understanding
Clinical preparation for licensure in North Dakota

Career Opportunities

Addiction counselor
Behavioral health specialist
Community support professional
Substance use prevention specialist

View MSU Addiction Studies Program

Minot State University

Bachelor of Science in Corporate Fitness & Wellness Management

This program combines health science, leadership, and business skills to prepare students to design and manage wellness programs for businesses and community organizations.

What You’ll Study

Exercise science
Wellness programming
Leadership and management
Health promotion

Career Opportunities

Corporate wellness
Community health programs
Fitness management
Wellness leadership roles

Students complete the final two years of this program on the Minot State University campus.

View MSU Corporate Fitness Program

Minot State University

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science & Rehabilitation

The Exercise Science & Rehabilitation program focuses on human movement, injury recovery, and physical performance.

What You’ll Study

Anatomy and physiology
Exercise programming
Rehabilitation techniques
Strength and conditioning

Career and Graduate Preparation

Health and performance careers
Exercise-based support roles
Preparation for physical therapy study
Preparation for rehabilitation sciences programs

Students complete the final two years of this program on the Minot State University campus.

View MSU Exercise Science Program

Why the WSC-MSU Partnership Works

Built for flexibility and efficiency

The partnership between Williston State College and Minot State University provides a flexible and efficient path to completing a bachelor’s degree while helping students keep long-term academic goals in view from the beginning.

Support from both institutions

Students benefit from the guidance of WSC and MSU advisors throughout the process, making the pathway easier to understand and easier to navigate.

Start Your Degree Bridge Journey

Through the partnership between Williston State College and Minot State University, students can start their bachelor’s degree pathway with confidence. Every course is designed to support long-term academic goals while providing the support of advisors from both institutions.

Talk to Our Admissions Team

1410 University Avenue
Williston, ND

701-774-4200
701-503-5030

wsc.admissions@willistonstate.edu

willistonstate.edu/DegreeBridge

Next Steps

Ready to explore one of the Minot State University Degree Bridge pathways? Start locally, build with purpose, and move forward with support from both institutions.

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