DEGREES & PROGRAMS
Gain a better understanding of human behavior, enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills, develop strong communication and research abilities, and prepare for a variety of career paths in fields like psychology, sociology and public health. With a degree in social or behavioral science, you can gain insights into diverse cultures and perspectives, while contributing to creating positive social change.
Behavioral Health (BAS)
Graduates are prepared for positions in a variety of healthcare, non-profit, and state agencies focused on human services careers, such as: social and community service managers, client advocates, psychiatric technicians, client advocates, care coordinators, and case managers.
CAREERS
$63.4K AVERAGE SALARY
Client Advocate Social Service Manager
Carer Coordinator Case Manager
Integrated Behavioral Sciences (AAS)
The AAS in Integrated Behavioral Sciences provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to work in a variety of human service careers. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be ready to enter the workforce in entry-level roles such as behavioral health technicians, case managers, peer support specialists, or community health workers.
CAREERS
$57.5K AVERAGE SALARY
Case Manager Behavioral Health Technician
Peer Support Specialist Community Health Associate
Human Services/Eligibility Worker (AAS)
As a graduate of BSC’s two-year Human Services degree, you’ll have the opportunity to work with individuals who are trying to improve their quality of life, change their behavior or achieve a better mental outlook. Eligibility Worker is a certificate option within the Human Services program.
CAREERS
$48.7K AVERAGE SALARY
Mental Health Social Services Agencies
Geriatric Services Nursery Schools
AA/AS Pathways
BSC offers AA and AS pathways for students to transfer to other education preparation programs. BSC offers articulation agreements for students who are interested in transferring to other intuitions. Some areas where students can transfer include: elementary, early childhood, special education, secondary - history, secondary - English, secondary - science, secondary - business,
AA/AS PATHWAYS
BSC offers AA and AS pathways and has articulation agreements for students interested in transferring to other institutions.
Political Science (Transfer)
This discipline is an excellent background for law, foreign affairs, government service, journalism, politics and related fields. The program is designed to help all students gain knowledge and understanding of politics and government entities focusing on local, state and federal government structures, issues, statistics and economics.
CAREERS
$70.9K AVERAGE SALARY Legislator Journalist
Political Scientist Policy Analyst
Psychology (Transfer)
This discipline focuses on psychological principles and their application to everyday life situations, understanding the needs of people and their behavior under stress. This development of initial skills assists in a career in human services or professional psychology.
CAREERS
$63.7K AVERAGE SALARY Healthcare Social Work Human Resources Education
Social Work (Transfer)
A discipline for those with a strong desire to improve people’s lives. Social workers often create a framework for people to develop capacities and strengths that enhance their relationships and social functioning.
CAREERS
$58.5K AVERAGE SALARY Schools Mental Health Centers
Child Care Agencies Social Service Agencies
Sociology (Transfer)
The discipline that explores how people create and maintain society, develop culture and organize life patterns within families, groups and institutions. Instruction includes a mix of core social science courses, economics and history.
CAREERS
$69.8K AVERAGE SALARY Researcher Personnel Director Administrator Consultant
One of my favorite things about attending BSC was really getting to really connect with my advisors and build relationships that felt meaningful and genuine, helping me to feel supported while making some big decisions. The faculty willingly met with me for tutoring and provided accommodations. I learned a lot about communicating professionally, staying organized and working independently, which prepared me for my future career in social work.
-Chelsea Flory,
Burleigh County Human Services Zone
CERTIFICATES
Spanish I & II
This two-semester certificate in both beginning and intermediate Spanish will provide you with the necessary skills to use Spanish in the workforce. Learn through hands-on practice in real-life situations in the community. These skills can be applied to any career in fields such as business, criminal justice, healthcare, social work, psychology, economics, political science, graphic design and more.
Psychology
This certificate provides students with a strong foundation in psychology that can be applied toward an associate or bachelor’s degree, or completed on its own to support career advancement. It complements programs such as management, nursing, business and communication, equipping students with practical psychological principles to enhance their work with people in diverse fields.
START HERE. FINISH ANYWHERE.
Minot State University makes it convenient to earn your Bachelor’s degree without having to leave the Bismarck/ Mandan area with degree completion programs on the BSC campus:
• Bachelor of Addiction Studies
• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
• Bachelor of Social Work
For more information go to bismarckstate.edu/TransferAgreementsND
Bismarck State College cannot guarantee the ability to earn any professional license in any field, in any state or territory. The list of states/territories where you may seek employment after completing the program is found at bismarckstate.edu/about/Student-Disclosure-Information
The Fast Track program at BSC encompasses the non-traditional ways students may have earned college credit, including:
DUAL CREDIT & EARLY ENTRY
Dual Credit students enroll in a college course to receive both college and high school credit. These courses are usually taken at the high school or via interactive video.
Early Entry students enroll in a college course to receive college credit. These courses are usually taken at the BSC campus or online.
MILITARY
BSC awards credit for Military Training Programs as outlined by the American Council on Education (ACE).
CLEP/AP
With CLEP (College-Level Examination Program), a student can earn college credit for what they already know on any of 34 CLEP examinations.
AP (Advanced Placement) courses are taken in high school. Students can receive college credit if they earn a 3 or higher on the exam.
PRIOR LEARNING
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) provides an opportunity for adults to earn college credit for knowledge and competencies they’ve gained outside the classroom.
