North Dakota approves scaled back reduced-credit degree program

By: Jeff Beach

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: January 29, 2026

Words: 404

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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North Dakota colleges can develop reduced-credit bachelor’s degree programs, but with several added limitations than previous proposals.

The State Board of Higher Education on Thursday approved the development of pilot programs for bachelor’s degrees requiring as few as 90 credits, rather than the typical 120 credits.

The new version of the policy limits reduced-credit programs to bachelor of applied science degrees, which typically focus on career and technical education. North Dakota University System …

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