Associate's & Technical degrees
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Earn a High-Paying Job in Two Years
A bachelor’s degree isn’t the only path to a great career. If four years of school doesn’t sound like your cup of tea, a technical or associate’s degree might be the perfect learning path for you. Technical schools teach skills related to specific jobs, getting you a degree in less time. You’ll graduate with less student debt and the knowledge you need for a high-demand job in the South Dakota workforce.
Advantages of an Associates or Technical Degree
• Takes less time to complete.
• High wage potential.
• Career-focused training.
• Smaller class sizes lead to more hands-on experience.
Explore the different types of associate and technical degree programs available to students looking to join the exciting technology field.
Associate's Degrees
DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Network and security administrators keep the network up and running—and secure. If you want to study network and security administration, but want to begin working as soon as possible, DSU’s associate degree (offered on campus and online) is an affordable great place to start. You’ll learn basic security, systems and networking fundamentals. And if you decide you want to continue your education, all your associate’s degree courses will count toward your bachelor’s degree.
DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Learn the basics of how to develop, design, test, and deliver a software program or web app, and you’ll be ready for entry-level into a profession that just keeps growing. If you decide you want to continue your education with a bachelor of science in network and security administration, cyber operations, or computer science, all your associate’s degree courses will count toward your bachelor’s degree.
DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Learn the basics of how to develop, design, test, and deliver secure and accessible web apps, and you’ll be ready for entry-level positions in a profession that just keeps growing. If you decide you want to continue your education with a bachelor of science in computer information systems, all your coursework will apply toward the software and web specialization.
SOUTHEAST TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
You’ll learn a variety of programming languages to meet the diverse needs of businesses; as well as utilizing the Internet as a tool for interfacing with users, customers and other businesses. And at Southeast Tech, you can choose to complete your degree in one of two ways: entirely online or traditional classroom style!
SOUTHEAST TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
You’ll learn how to authenticate users, maintain firewalls, utilize intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and monitor the network for suspicious and abnormal activity. You’ll also learn how to educate end-users about computer security, install security software, respond to cyber-attacks and in some cases gather data and evidence to be used in prosecuting cyber-crime.
SOUTHEAST TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Learn to install, test, service and administer numerous systems such as Linux, Windows Operating Systems, email applications, Web Server applications and client/server applications. You’ll also learn how to install and maintain the security aspects of network operating systems such as Windows and Linux.
Technical Degrees
SOUTHEAST TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
You’ll learn a variety of programming languages to meet the diverse needs of businesses; as well as utilizing the Internet as a tool for interfacing with users, customers and other businesses. And at Southeast Tech, you can choose to complete your degree in one of two ways: entirely online or traditional classroom style!
SOUTHEAST TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
You’ll learn how to authenticate users, maintain firewalls, utilize intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and monitor the network for suspicious and abnormal activity. You’ll also learn how to educate end-users about computer security, install security software, respond to cyber-attacks and in some cases gather data and evidence to be used in prosecuting cyber-crime.
SOUTHEAST TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Learn to install, test, service and administer numerous systems such as Linux, Windows Operating Systems, email applications, Web Server applications and client/server applications. You’ll also learn how to install and maintain the security aspects of network operating systems such as Windows and Linux.
Choose Your Learning Path
No two people are the same. Why should their education be? Choose a path of learning that fits your life.
Internships
Build experience as a student or recent graduate with internships relevant to your field of study.
Certificates
Learn new skills or master a field you already know with cost-effective, convenient certificate programs.
Cyber Residencies
Earn real wages and gain practical skills outside of the classroom in a blended learning experience.
Tech/Assoc. Degrees
Choose from a wide range of courses and programs where you’ll learn skills tailored to fit a high-demand job market.
Dual Credit Classes
Get a head start! Dual credit classes enable high school students to earn college credit before they step foot on campus.