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How can I use my tuition waiver at NDSU?

NDSU offers a variety of programs and courses that are covered by a tuition waiver for NDSU benefited employees. Below is a sample of degree opportunities available for EFNEP/FNP professionals at NDSU. Please inquire with your program of interest about courses offered on-line or to make accommodations for classes taught via IVN (Interactive Video Network). IVN services are provided in some extension offices, local schools and colleges.


Bachelor Programs

Child Development and Family Sciences
http://www.ndsu.edu/cdfs/CDFS/undergrad.htm

Dietetics
http://www.ndsu.edu/ndsu/academic/factsheets/hde/dietetic.shtml

Family and Consumer Sciences Education
http://www.ndsu.edu/ndsu/academic/factsheets/hde/famconsc.shtml

Health Communications
http://www.ndsu.edu/ndsu/academic/factsheets/ahss/hcomm.shtml

Health Education (minor)
http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/ndsu/hde/undergrad/Minors_Guide_HealthEduc_2006.pdf

Please visit http://www.ndsu.edu/majors/ or http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/ndsu/hde/college_programs.html for additional programs.


Master's Programs

Child Development and Family Sciences
http://www.ndsu.edu/cdfs/CDFS/grad_adm.shtml

Education
http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/ndsu/education/teacher_education/Graduate%20Info/index.html

Dietetics (online)
http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/ndsu/hde/college_programs.html#Online_Masters_Degrees

Family and Consumer Sciences Education (online)
http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/ndsu/education/teacher_education/Graduate%20Info/FACS/FACS_Licensure.htm

Food Safety
http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/foodsafety/

Nutrition Science 
http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/HNES/Graduate%20Stuff/ms.nutr.option.shtml

Public Health
http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/HNES/Graduate%20Stuff/ms.publichealth.option.shtml

Please visit http://www.ndsu.edu/majors/ or http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/ndsu/hde/college_programs.html for additional programs.


Doctoral Programs

Communications
http://www.ndsu.edu/gradschool/depts/communication.shtml

Education
http://www.ndsu.edu/ndsu/hde/grad/education_doctorate.html

Food Safety
http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/foodsafety/

Human Development (emphasis in wellness, gerontology, or counseling)
http://www.ndsu.edu/ndsu/hde/grad/Ph.D._Handbook.html

Please visit http://www.ndsu.edu/majors/ or http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/ndsu/hde/college_programs.html for additional programs.


How can I use my tuition waiver at other ND colleges?

NDSU benefited employees can use their tuition waiver at all North Dakota University System (NDUS) colleges. To inquire about programs at a college near you, please follow this link: http://www.ndus.edu/campuses/


What courses and training are NOT covered by my tuition waiver?

Tuition waivers cannot be used for courses or degrees offered through Distance and Continuing Education, self-support courses (typically offered during the summer), or certification programs. Additionally, short-courses are offered at multiple universities and are not covered by the NDSU tuition waiver. Some of these short-courses are offered free of charge, while others are associated with a fee.

Certifications
http://www.ndsu.edu/DCE/html/onlineCertiPgms.htm
Food Protection Certificate
Gerontology Certificate

Masters - online (NDSU through Distance and Continuing Education)
Gerontology

Short-courses
The University Massachusetts is currently offering two short-courses: food safety and fats & health.
http://www.umassone.net/courses/noncredit/index.htm

Cornell NutritionWorks
http://www.nutritionworks.cornell.edu/home/index.cfm

John Hopkins University offers an online course, Principles of Human Nutrition
http://www.jhsph.edu/chn/Academics/distanceed.html

Texas A&M
http://extensiononline.tamu.edu/course_list.php?Category=24

Nutrition Dimension
http://www.nutritiondimension.com/courselist.tpl?cart=7332402014289

Additional Education Opportunities
American Dietetic Association
http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/education.html

Centers for Disease Control
http://www2.cdc.gov/phtn/calendar.asp


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Professional Development Experiences
Please share your positive education experiences so that others may also benefit. Contact Desiree Tande at Desiree.Tande@ndsu.edu with course or degree information.

Questions
If you have any questions about a specific program, please direct those questions to the respective department. If you have any questions about the information provided on this web page, please contact Desiree Tande at Desiree.Tande@ndsu.edu.

Sharing
Jenny Steinhaus is a graduate of the Public Health Master's program and would be glad to share her experiences. You may contact her at Jenny.Steinhaus@ndsu.edu.

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