AAS in Nuclear Power Technology at Bismarck State College
Degree Requirements
68 credit hours required
This online AAS degree, offered by Bismarck State College, provides you with the skills and knowledge required for non-licensed operator, maintenance, chemistry, and health physics technician positions in nuclear generation stations. The program is based on nuclear industry standards with course objectives aligned to the nuclear industry accredited training programs.
This degree requires
- 53 credit hours in Nuclear Power Technology Courses
- 15 credit hours in General Education courses
The 53 Nuclear Power Technology credits for this degree option are the same as in BSC's Certificate in Nuclear Power Technology. The credits you earn in pursuing this AAS degree will apply toward the BS in Nuclear Engineering Technology from Excelsior College.
Program schedule
Bismarck State College’s Online Energy courses last 3 to 5 weeks. You take one course at a time and are able to complete 3-5 courses per traditional semester. We recommend that you start at the beginning of a semester (January, May, and August). You may register for courses during a semester because courses start approximately every month. A sequence of courses is recommended, but there are no pre-requisites. Most courses are offered 2 to 3 times per year.
