Degree Pathways
Designed for High School Dual Credit
Students can now take the first steps toward a degree at a fraction of the price. Find the South Dakota public universities' degree pathways for dual enrollment advice and planning tools so you can be strategic.
A Strategic Approach to High School Dual Credit
South Dakota public universities offer degree pathways for high school dual enrollment students. These pathways advise on dual enrollment courses based on a student’s degree and career interests.
Degree Pathways Help With Advising
Pathways Options
These degree pathways can significantly strengthen dual enrollment advising by giving students clearer direction and purpose. Course recommendations are tailored to career areas and satisfy general education requirements and some pathway-specific requirements.
If a student completes all courses in the degree pathway, they can earn a “stackable” undergraduate certificate on their South Dakota Board of Regents transcript.
A stackable credential is a short college certificate you can earn that counts toward a bigger degree later. Think of it like building blocks—each credential “stacks” on top of the next so the work you do now moves you closer to a diploma or career.
What fits you?
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See how dual credit helps you earn a degree
Take HSDC from a SD Public University? Visit our DegreeWorks planning tool (login with university email) to see how your dual enrollment courses apply toward future degrees, helping you plan your next steps more confidently.
Take HSDC from a non-SD Public University? Visit “Transfer SD” to see how those course credits will transfer.
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