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Undergraduate Certificate in Gateway to Essential Workforce Skills at University of South Dakota

University of South Dakota, United States

Programme overview

System certificate letting high school students take college courses that count toward a future degree while building communication, quantitative literacy, inquiry and analysis, and critical thinking skills; stackable toward any associate or bachelor's degree. Delivered on campus, at USD-Sioux Falls or online.

Duration: 12-13 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Vermillion, SD, United States

What you will study

Foundational general education core courses totalling 12-13 credit hours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to South Dakota high school students through dual credit; system certificate approved by the South Dakota Board of Regents. At least 50% of certificate courses must be completed at USD.

Duration: 12-13 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://www.usd.edu/Admissions-and-Aid/Apply

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