NDSU Distance and Continuing Education has added three online undergraduate degrees for the 2009 fall semester and two online graduate programs available the 2010 spring semester.
New online degrees for fall 2009 are:
A bachelor’s degree in public relations and advertising will offer a course of study that includes organizational communication, crisis communication, communication principles involved in business and how to manage problems when they occur.
A bachelor’s degree in journalism, broadcasting and mass communication technologies will offer a course of study that includes print journalism, television broadcasting and Web design.
A bachelor’s degree in health communication will offer a course of study for students in health-related fields (nursing, pharmacy, etc.) who want to work in health-service operations (nursing homes, hospitals, etc.) and for students who want to work in health campaigns.
New online graduate programs for spring 2010 are:
A Master of Software Engineering degree is designed for students who want to strengthen their credentials or gain current skills and knowledge in software engineering. Projects and larger assignments can be customized to each student’s specific needs. The program consists of 36 credits and can be completed in as little as one year. While this degree will not be fully available online until the 2010 spring semester, several courses are ready for students to take during the 2009 fall semester.
The Transportation Leadership Graduate Certificate is a 12-credit online program designed to prepare future leaders of the transportation industry. This prestigious program is an initiative of the Regional University Transportation Centers. NDSU is one of the premier institutions that will offer courses taught by graduate faculty. This program will be available beginning in the 2010 spring semester, but students are encouraged to begin the admission process during the 2009 fall semester.
NDSU Distance and Continuing Education now offers a total of 26 fully online degree and certificate programs. New programs are continually being added. To view the most up-to-date list of online degrees and certificates or for more information about any of the programs listed above go to www.ndsu.edu/dce or contact NDSU Distance and Continuing Education at 1-7015 or 1-800-726-1724.
July 13, 2009