Dakota State University: Distance Learning Programs

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DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

Madison, South Dakota
E-Education Services
http://www.departments.dsu.edu/disted/

Dakota State University was founded in 1881. It is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It first offered distance learning courses in 1990. In fall 2004, there were 634 students enrolled in distance learning courses. Institutionally administered financial aid is available to distance learners.

Services Distance learners have accessibility to academic advising, bookstore, campus computer network, career placement assistance, e-mail services, library services, tutoring.

Contact Dr. Deb Gearhart, Director of E-Education Services, Dakota State University, 820 North Washington Avenue, Madison, SD 57042-1799. Telephone: 800-641-4309. Fax: 605-256-5095. E-mail: dsuinfo@dsu.edu.

DEGREES AND AWARDS

BS Health Information Administration Degree Completion program

MS Educational Technology

MSIS Information Systems

COURSE SUBJECT AREAS OFFERED OUTSIDE OF DEGREE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate— accounting and related services; computer and information sciences; computer and information sciences and support services related; computer programming; computer science; computer systems analysis; education related; English; English composition; health and medical administrative services; human resources management; information science/studies; mathematics; music; psychology; sociology.

Graduate— computer and information sciences and support services related; educational/instructional media design; education related; information science/studies.

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