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The online Associate of Applied Science in Photography is a fine arts degree from Dakota College at Bottineau.  With this online art program, students will be adequately prepared to enter the workforce in the professional photography field through a unique, hands-on learning experience.  In addition, you will be guided by a professional as you purchase your own lighting equipment, allowing you to do everything from home.  Courses are taught by instructors who have master’s in fine art degrees and are recognized nationally and internationally for their photographic works and photography instruction.  The curriculum teaches students to use professional photography equipment including DSLR cameras, lenses, on camera and studio lighting, and other studio equipment, and helps students learn to use Adobe Suite postproduction software such as Lightroom, Bridge, and Photoshop. 

Graduates will be proficient in creating images in professional portraiture, advertising, documentary, sports, event, and outdoor photography.  They are also prepared for business practices that include:

• Portfolios
• Photo Packages
• Marketing
• Printing Processes
• Labs
• Branding

The online Associate of Arts is a liberal arts degree program offered at Dakota College at Bottineau.  This is a transfer program for students planning to continue their education toward a bachelor’s degree or other academic programs beyond a two-year degree.  With this degree, students take mostly general education courses instead of specialization courses focused in a certain area of study, allowing them to explore many options from the classes and programs offered.  With the liberal arts degree, you will build the foundation for further education in a program that has the flexibility you need to build that foundation in various areas. 

The curriculum provides analytical, organizational, and software/internet skills while taking courses in areas that include:

• Communication
• Humanities
• Social Sciences
• Computer Science
• HPER courses

The online Associate of Science is a liberal arts degree program available from Dakota College at Bottineau.  This is a transfer program for students planning to continue their education in a four-year institution to earn a bachelor’s degree.  With this liberal arts degree, students take mostly general education courses allowing them to explore many options from the classes and programs offered and possibly decide on an area to specialize in.  With the liberal arts degree, you will build the foundation for further education in a program that has the flexibility you need to build that foundation in various areas. 

The curriculum provides analytical, organizational, and software/internet skills through courses in areas including:

• Communication
• Humanities
• Social Sciences
• Computer Science
• HPER courses

The online College Studies Certificate is a liberal arts degree from Dakota College at Bottineau.  This certificate offers students a program with both quality and innovation and that accommodates their learning needs.  Students gain the essential skills and self-confidence needed to make informed decisions about their educational opportunities while earning a liberal arts certification.  In addition, you will be encouraged to focus on an ethic of care and concern for the natural world. 

The curriculum consists of various general education courses in such areas as:

• Communications
• Humanities
• Lab Sciences
• Mathematics
• Technology

The online Photography Certificate is a fine arts degree program that helps students learn more about the photography field.  With this program, students learn about professional photography, adding to their skills in their current careers or preparing for new ones.  You will be taught by instructors with master’s in fine art degrees and who are recognized nationally and internationally for their photographic works and photography instruction.  Students learn to use professional photography equipment including DSLR cameras, lenses, on camera and studio lighting, ad other studio equipment.  Courses also help students learn to use Adobe Suite postproduction software. 

You will take a variety of required and elective courses, including:

• Principles of Lighting
• Digital Darkroom
• Intermediate Photography
• Portrait Photography
• Conceptual Photography
• Advertising Photography

The online Advertising & Marketing Diploma program from Dakota College at Bottineau prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Coursework explores:

• Buyer behavior and dynamics
• ​Principles of marketing research
• ​Demand analysis
• Cost-volume and profit relationship
• ​Pricing theory
• ​Marketing campaigns and strategic planning
• ​Market segments 
• Advertising methods
• Sales operations and management
• Consumer relations
• ​Retailing

The online Accounting Technician AAS degree program from Dakota College at Bottineau prepares students to provide technical administrative support to professional accountants and other financial management personnel. Courses offer specialized study in preparation to become a certified bookkeeper and explore topics such as:

• Posting transactions to accounts
• ​Record-keeping systems
• Accounting software operations
• ​General accounting principles and practices

The online Associate of Applied Science in Administrative Assistant degree program from Dakota College at Bottineau prepares students to perform the duties of administrative assistants and receptionists for business executives and top management. Coursework explores:

• ​Written, oral, and electronic communications and presentations
• ​Desktop publishing
• Public relations
• Word processing and document production
• ​Office management procedures
• ​Creating and editing spreadsheets
• Creating and maintaining databases
• Records management
• ​Legal issues
• ​Cooperative work experience

The online Associate of Applied Science in Advertising and Marketing degree program from Dakota College at Bottineau prepares students to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Coursework explores:

• ​Buyer behavior and dynamics
• Principles of marketing research
• Demand analysis 
• ​Cost-volume and profit relationship
• Pricing theory
• ​Marketing campaigns and strategic planning
• ​Market segments
• Advertising methods
• Sales operations and management
• ​Consumer relations
• ​Retailing

The online Associate of Applied Science in Recreation Management degree program from Dakota College at Bottineau prepares students for employment in a wide variety of recreation and leisure settings. The program is organized around core courses that emphasize administration, program planning, and an understanding of the foundation of recreation, and provides the means for graduates to become certified as an Associate Park and Recreation Professional through the National Park and Recreation Association. To suit students' personal interests and professional goals, two focus areas are offered:

• ​Outdoor Recreation/Park Management 
• ​Commercial Recreation/Tourism

Dakota College at Bottineau offers the online Associate of Applied Science in Small Business Management degree program, teaching students the ins and outs of running a small business.  With this program, you will complete general education courses that allow you to transfer to a four-year institution but unlike Associate of Science degrees, the program focuses on Business and Management courses specifically with fewer general education courses.  This is an interdisciplinary program that teaches students to organize, plan, and manage in various industries.  The curriculum features courses in marketing, advertising, accounting, retailing, sales, management, business communications, economics, human relations, and entrepreneurship.  You will also complete core business courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, business in the legal environment, spreadsheet applications, and more. 

Graduates understand the basics of managing small business, including:

• Buyer Behavior and Dynamics
• Sales Operations and Management
• Demand Analysis
• Cost-Volume and Profit Relationship
• Technology
• Advertising Strategy

The online Bookkeeping Diploma program from Dakota College at Bottineau prepares students to provide bookkeeping services to businesses. Coursework covers:

• The double-entry accounting systems
• ​Record-keeping systems
• Computerized accounting

​Additionally, students have the option of specialized study in preparation to become a Certified Bookkeeper and a member of The American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers. 

The online Reception Services Diploma program from Dakota College at Bottineau prepares students to perform basic administrative support under the supervision of office managers, administrative assistants, secretaries, and other office personnel. Courses cover:

• Keyboarding
• Filing
• ​General business correspondence
• ​Office equipment operations
• ​Communication skills

The online Recreation Management Certificate program from Dakota College at Bottineau provides students with a foundation of knowledge pertinent to employment in recreation and leisure settings. Core courses emphasize:

• Administration
• Program planning
• ​An understanding of the foundation of recreation

The online Small Business Management Certificate of Completion teaches students the basic skills needed to run a small business.  The curriculum helps students learn to organize, plan, and manage in various industries.  It also teaches students about buyer behavior and dynamics, sales operations and management, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationship, advertising strategy, leadership, and more. 

You will complete four courses for this certificate:

• Principles of Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• Principles of Retailing
• Business Math

Graduates of the AAS in Paraprofessional Educator program will be well positioned to take on roles in settings including daycare centers, in-home childcare, preschools, and K-12 schools. Students can choose to focus their studies on either Early Childhood or K-12.

The curriculum prepares you to address the physical, social, psychological, and cognitive needs of children in your care. Students can also learn business management skills valuable for leadership positions. 

The online Certificate of Child Development Associate program prepares students to work with children in a variety of settings including daycare centers, preschool programs, and home childcare. Students learn to plan activities that promote physical, cognitive, social, and psychological development of children as they study topics such as:

• Early Childhood Education
• Social/Emotional Development & Guidance
• First Aid/CPR
• Principles of Nutrition
• Developmental Disabilities

The online Associate of Applied Science in Medical Administrative Assistant program prepares students to bring skills to a facility that are critical in creating an efficient environment in healthcare.  The curriculum combines general, medical, and administrative/management classes that prepare students to take on a wide variety of tasks, such as answering the phone, greeting patients, updating and maintaining patient medical records, processing insurance forms, scheduling appointments, coordinating lab services, transcription, and coding.  Graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Office Assistant exam and can find careers in hospitals, outpatient clinics, surgical centers, chiropractors, physician private practices, and more.

The online Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assistant program teaches students to be versatile individuals that are trained in a combination of clinical and administrative duties.  Students learn to record patient history and personal information, measure vital signs, help with patient exams, give injections, schedule appointments, prepare blood for laboratory tests, and more.  After earning their AAS, students are eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant exam.

The online Medical Assistant Diploma program teaches students to be versatile individuals that are trained in a combination of clinical and administrative duties.  Students learn to record patient history and personal information, measure vital signs, help with patient exams, give injections, schedule appointments, prepare blood for laboratory tests, and more.  After earning their Diplomas, students are eligible to sit for the Nationally Certified Medical Assistant exam.

The online Medical Coding Diploma program is key in patient care and vital to the success of medical offices as coders are relied on to navigate medical records and accurately code diagnoses and procedures.  Students learn to examine patient records to translate a diagnosis or procedure into a code to allow for reimbursement for the medical facility, learn to use computer programs and coding reference manuals, and gain knowledge of diseases, anatomy, and procedures.

The Associate of Applied Science in Urban Forest Management program is an online forestry degree designed for students looking for careers working in the tree care industry. The curriculum focuses on urban forestry courses specifically with fewer general education courses. 

Students will learn tree identification, proper tree care, disease management, pruning techniques, and safe work practices, along with essential urban forest management and communication skills. Graduates are typically employed in entry-level positions with municipal forestry departments, parks and recreation departments, or as commercial arborists.

The online Diploma in Urban Forest Management program is designed for students looking to begin careers in the tree care industry by providing knowledge in urban forestry management and care for a variety of tree species. In this one-year online forestry program, students learn tree identification, tree care, safe work practices, disease management, pruning techniques, and urban forest management skills. Graduates typically find employment with municipal forestry departments, parks and recreation departments, or as commercial arborists.

The online Associate of Applied Science in Caregiver Services is a human services degree from Dakota College at Bottineau.  This program is designed to prepare students to care for adults and children needing assistance with fundamental life skills that they cannot safely or comfortably do alone.  The curriculum covers topics related to health, aging, special education, human development, and social welfare.  Students will learn to act as personal care and service workers, geriatric aides, home health aides, and blind escorts.  With this human services degree you will be prepared to work as an independent provider of home health services or as an employee of nursing homes, adult care centers, group homes, or other agencies serving the aging and disabled. 

Courses may include:

• Nurse Assistant Training
• Healthcare Law and Ethics
• Medical Disorders
• Administering Medications
• Introduction to Inclusive Recreation