Associate of Applied Science in Nuclear Power Technology at Bismarck State College
Degree Requirements
64 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
- 49 credit hours in Nuclear Power Technology Courses
- 15 credit hours in General Education courses
The 49 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.
Become a Student 
Program Schedule
NEI Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program
Developed in collaboration with EPCE nuclear industry partners, the Nuclear Power Technology program is approved by the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI). The purpose of NEI is to foster and encourage the continued safe use and development of nuclear energy to meet the nation's energy, environmental and economic goals. In addition, the NEI supports the nuclear energy industry by encouraging educational institutions to promote education in nuclear energy disciplines.
The NEI's Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program (NUCP) was developed to quantify the need for nuclear plant workers, define industry approved curriculum, and implement the right number of programs. The intent is that graduates could be waived or exempted from portions of required initial training. An agreement between Exelon and Bismarck State College will allow Nuclear Power Technology students an opportunity to substitute their education for training once employed in a nuclear plant. This type of industry partnership will help provide the next generation of highly skilled workers for the nuclear industry.
Certificate
Students who successfully complete specific curriculum within the BSC Nuclear Power Technology program will receive a National Academy for Nuclear Training Certificate. The certificate states that the student has successfully completed nuclear fundamental training objectives and allows certified students to bypass duplicate fundamental training topics once employed in a nuclear facility. Students who begin the Nuclear Power Technology Program at BSC in the fall of 2011 will be eligible to receive the certificate upon successful completion of this program in 2013.
Students are required to earn an 80% for each of the specified courses below in all assignments, quizzes, exams, discussions and/or other work required in all Nuclear Power Technology program courses.