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This online AA or AS in General Liberal Arts includes two years of coursework to prepare you for a bachelor’s degree.  So, even if you’re unsure of your major at this point, you can still start to work on your higher education in this program at NDSCS.  The curriculum pulls from English, the humanities, math, computer information systems and the natural and social sciences.

If you’re undeclared in a major and don’t want to pursue a liberal arts transfer degree, then this online AS in General Studies may be a good choice.  You’ll build a solid foundation of knowledge and gain skills that can be applied to further studies, while creating a unique course of study that fits with your goals.  At NDSCS, academic counselors will work with you to help you ensure that your educational and career goals are both, realistic and achievable.

An online business management degree program can equip you with entry-level knowledge applicable to many different jobs, from marketing and retail sales to customer service. Through this associate’s degree, you will also have the opportunity to target your studies. Choose from specialized options, including, but not limited to, Administration and Finance, and Marketing, Sales and Hospitality Services. Learn vital communication and presentation skills. Engage with others as a participant in Collegiate DECA. Additionally, faculty advisors will assist you as you progress through classes in order to meet your career goals.

The online Health Information Technician associate’s technical program combines a profession in health care with information technology skill sets.  The curriculum prepares students to manage medical data and to further enhance their attention-to-detail capabilities. You will also be introduced to computer applications that organize, analyze, evaluate, and report health data, complying with laws, standards, and regulations.

Health Information Technicians often specialize in coding diagnoses and procedures for reimbursement and other purposes in health records.

The online Certificate in Health Information in Medical Coding prepares students with the necessary skills to be employed as medical coders in coding and reimbursement in a variety of health care settings, including hospitals, clinics, home health agencies, long-term care, and insurance companies.  Students learn to review medical documentation, using classification system software and assigning medical codes which are used for billing, research, statistics, reporting, and administrative purposes.  The curriculum studies coding guidelines in detail, as well as concepts in insurance and reimbursement, including payment systems.