The Division of Continuing Education
Robert Boyd, Dean
HISTORY AND MISSION
An organized program of extension activities was first established at the University of North
Dakota in 1910. Since 1921
the University has been a member of the National University Extension Association. The
Association promotes and upholds
standards for extension services by imposing strict procedures for the admission of colleges and
universities. Outreach
Programs is also an active member of the Council on General Extension of the National
Association of State Universities
and Land Grant Colleges.
In 1968 the name of the General Extension Division was changed to the Division of Continuing
Education. In order to more
adequately describe the duties assigned to the Dean of Continuing Education, the title was
changed to Dean of Outreach
Programs in 1978, but the name of the Division remained unchanged.
The mission of the Division of Continuing Education is to promote lifelong learning and to offer
quality educational
opportunities by extending the resources of the University. The Division attempts to determine
the educational and
informational needs of the citizenry of North Dakota which cannot be provided through the
regular on-campus programs.
Once determined, the goal is to serve those needs whenever possible, providing the activity is
consistent with the
policies and philosophy of the University. This is accomplished through a cooperative and
coordinated effort with the
various academic departments by utilizing their research capabilities and available instructional
resources.
The manner in which "extension" is provided varies according to situation and need. The
Division administers the
following: correspondence study, educational television courses, extension courses, conferences,
seminars, workshops,
Summer Session, Learning After Hours, a Resident Center at the Grand Forks and Minot Air
Force Bases and Extended
Graduate Degree Programs at the UND Graduate Center at Bismarck and other locations in the
state.
DEPARTMENT OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Extension Classes
Extension classes are regular University of North Dakota classes offered at locations distant from
the University. They
are intended to meet the needs of: (1) those who cannot immediately leave home after finishing
high school to continue
their formal education, (2) those who have had their education interrupted, (3) those who would
like to broaden their
professional and cultural background and (4) those who are working toward an advanced degree.
These classes are also
available to adults who can profit from the experience, but are not working in a degree program.
Qualified instructors, approved by the chairperson and the dean of the academic department
involved, conduct the classes
where the demand warrants. The size of the class required in each instance depends upon the
distance the instructor must
travel to class. The number and length of the class periods are determined by the amount of credit
allowed for the
course, based on a minimum of fifteen hours of class per credit hour.
Requests for additional information concerning the establishment of off-campus classes should
be addressed to the
Division of Continuing Education, University of North Dakota, Box 9021, University Station,
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9021.
Learning After Hours
The Division of Continuing Education provides evening classes at the Grand Forks Air Force
Base and evening and weekend
classes on campus. This convenient schedule makes it possible for students who would otherwise
be unable to attend
classes to continue their education.
Courses designed to meet general education requirements are offered fall and spring
semester on campus and in five terms
at the Grand Forks Air Force Base. Upon completing the general education requirements, many
students matriculate to the
University campus to seek undergraduate degrees.
Additionally, the College of Business and Public Administration and the Division of Continuing
Education offer a B.B.A.
in Business Administration through the Learning After Hours program.
Further information on the Learning After Hours Programs at the Grand Forks Air
Force Base and on the University campus
may be obtained by contacting the Division of Continuing Education, University of North
Dakota, Box 9021, Grand Forks,
ND 58202-9021 or by calling (701) 777-2661 or the toll-free number 1-800-342-8230.
Correspondence Study
Correspondence Study offers more than 80 courses from 25 UND departments. Both credit and
non-credit college level
courses are available. Correspondence Study is flexible. Students may enroll in courses at any
time. They study and
learn at their own pace and within the constraints of their individual lifestyles.
Additional information on credit correspondence courses may be obtained by writing or calling
the Department of
Correspondence Study, Division of Continuing Education, University of North Dakota, Box
9021, Grand Forks, ND
58202-9021, (701) 777-3000 or toll-free 1-800-342-8230. Information on non-credit courses
may be obtained by calling
(701) 777-4204 or toll-free 1-800-342-8230 or writing to the address above.
Courses available by Correspondence Study are:
Accounting and Business Law
200 Elements of Accounting, 3 credits
201 Elements of Accounting, 3 credits
Anthropology
170 Introduction to Biological Anthropology, 3 credits
171 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, 3 credits
340 Medical Anthropology, 3 credits
Business and Vocational Education
421 Coordinating Techniques, 2 credits
444 Philosophy of Vocational Education, 3 credits
Chemical Engineering
201 Stoichiometry, 3 credits
Computer Science
101 Introduction to Computers, 3 credits
101L Introduction to Computers Laboratory, 1 credit
110 Computer Programming I, 3 credits
Economics
105 Elements of Economics, 3 credits
201 Principles of Microeconomics, 3 credits
202 Principles of Macroeconomics, 3 credits
English Language and Literature
101 Composition I, 3 credits
102 Composition II, 3 credits
209 Technical and Business Writing, 3 credits
211 Introduction to Fiction, 2 credits
303 Survey of American Literature, 3 credits
304 Survey of American Literature, 3 credits
365 Black American Writers, 3 credits
Fine Arts
150 Introduction to Fine Arts, 3 credits
Geography
151 Cultural Geography, 3 credits
161 World Regional Geography, 3 credits
319 Geography for Teachers, 2 credits
362 Geography of Canada, 3 credits
369 Geography of North Dakota, 3 credits
History
101 Western Civilization to 1500, 3 credits
102 Western Civilization since 1500, 3 credits
103 United States to 1877, 3 credits
104 United States since 1877, 3 credits
Humanities
101 Humanities I, 4 credits
102 Humanities II, 4 credits
Industrial Technology
440 Industrial Safety, 2 credits
Languages: Modern and Classical
French
F101 Beginning French, 4 credits
F102 Beginning French, 4 credits
F201 Second-Year French, 4 credits
F202 Second-Year French, 4 credits
German
G101 Beginning German, 4 credits
G102 Beginning German, 4 credits
Norwegian
N101 Beginning Norwegian, 4 credits
N102 Beginning Norwegian, 4 credits
N201 Second-Year Norwegian, 4 credits
N202 Second-Year Norwegian, 4 credits
Spanish
S101 Beginning Spanish, 4 credits
S102 Beginning Spanish, 4 credits
S201 Second-Year Spanish, 4 credits
S202 Second-Year Spanish, 4 credits
Management
305 Managerial Concepts, 3 credits
Mathematics
102 Intermediate Algebra, (Does not count towards graduation
at UND) 3 credits
103 College Algebra, 3 credits
104 Finite Mathematics, 3 credits
105 Trigonometry, 2 credits
208 Discrete Mathematics, 3 credits
211 Calculus I, 4 credits
212 Calculus II, 4 credits
213 Calculus III, 4 credits
351 Elementary Differential Equations, 3 credits
Music
100 Introduction to the Understanding of Music, 3 credits
Nutrition and Dietetics
240 Fundamentals of Nutrition, 3 credits
Occupational Therapy
200 Introduction to Occupational Therapy, 2 credits
205 Medical Terminology, 1 credit
Pharmacology and Toxicology
304 Human Pharmacology, 3 credits
410 Drugs Subject to Abuse, 2 credits
Philosophy and Religion
Phil 210 Contemporary Moral Issues, 3 credits
Rel 101 Introduction to Religion (West), 3 credits
Rel 203 World Religions, 3 credits
Rel 345 Death and Dying, 2 credits
Psychology
101 Introduction to Psychology, 3 credits
241 Introduction to Statistics, 4 credits
251 Developmental Psychology, 4 credits
331 Behavior Modification, 3 credits
355 Adulthood and Aging, 3 credits
360 Introduction to Personality, 3 credits
361 Social Psychology, 4 credits
370 Abnormal Psychology, 3 credits
Sociology
101 Introduction to Sociology, 3 credits
102 Social Problems, 2 credits
331 Rural Sociology, 3 credits
335 The Family, 3 credits
352 Aging, 3 credits
353 Sociology of Death and Dying, 3 credits
361 Social Psychology, 4 credits
Visual Arts
120 Introduction to Drawing and Color Materials, 3 credits
391 Special Topics: Visual Thinking, 3 credits
Non credit Courses
Food Service and Nutrition
Diabetes Nutrition Therapy, 2.5 Continuing Education Units
Dietary Managers Course, 27 Continuing Education Units
Food Safety: HACCP, 2.5 Continuing Education Units
Introductory Nutrition for Dietary Personnel, 4.8 Continuing Education
Units
Menu Planning for Health Care Facilities, 3.0 Continuing Education Units
Nutrition and Aging, 3.5 Continuing Education Units
Nutrition Therapy for Dietary Personnel, 4.8 Continuing Education Units
Mathematics
Math 100, A Refresher Course in Mathematics, 5.4 Continuing Education Units
Real Estate
Mortgage Analysis Concepts and Techniques, .7 Continuing Education Units
The Appraisal Process, .7 Continuing Education Units
Real Estate Brokerage Liability, .7 Continuing Education Units
Closing Real Estate Transactions, .7 Continuing Education Units
North Dakota Principles of Real Estate, Pre-licensure Course,
presented on the North Dakota Interactive Video Network, 3.6
Continuing Education Units
Regularly enrolled University students may enroll in the Division's extension or correspondence
study courses upon
providing written approval from the Dean of their college.
All matters pertaining to registration and credit are handled through the Division of Continuing
Education.
Further information may be obtained by writing the Division of Continuing Education,
University of North Dakota, Box
9021, Grand Forks, ND 58202-9021, or phoning (701) 777-2661, or Toll-Free 1-800-342-8230.
Admission
A correspondence study student or an extension class student is not required to apply for
admission to the University.
If correspondence study or extension class students later desire to be admitted to the University
for study in
residence, a regular and separate application must be filed with the Office of Admissions.
Upon satisfactory completion of a course, correspondence study grades are forwarded to the
Registrar's Office.
Transcripts may be requested from the Registrar's Office and may be sent to another institution
upon written request.
General Information for Bismarck/Mandan Area
Information and requests concerning any of the Division of Continuing Education programs or
activities for residents of
the Bismarck/Mandan area may be directed to the UND Graduate Center at Bismarck, 1200
College Drive, Bismarck State
College, Bismarck, North Dakota 58501. Telephone (701) 224-5437.
Office of Conference Services
The Office of Conference Services offers the rich resources of the University of North Dakota
shaped to fit conference
and seminar needs. These services can be provided to ensure a program's success: professional
program development,
financial management, promotion, registration, instructional support, program management,
evaluation, and record
keeping. For more information about Conference Services, call (701) 777-2663 or
1-800-342-8230.
Office of Correspondence Programs (Non Credit)
The Office of Correspondence Programs (Non Credit) offers courses through self-study. Most of
the courses are aimed at
professional development including the Dietary Managers Course and the Real Estate courses.
For more information, call
(701) 777-4204 or 1-800-342-8230.
Office of Management Development
The Office of Management Development offers management supervisory, and professional
development seminars. These
seminars are offered to the public or presented to a private audience at a business location. To
ensure the success of
these seminars, program leaders are selected from the faculty and staff at UND, professional
consultants and trainers,
and area business professionals. For more information, call (701) 777-3633 or 1-800-342-8230.