This program, established with the Energy Providers Coalition for Education (EPCE), is designed for current and future nuclear power employees. Students gain the skills and knowledge required for non-licensed operator, maintenance, chemistry, and health physics technician positions in nuclear generation systems. This program is also a great opportunity for present nuclear station employees in non-technical areas, and all employees who are seeking a degree and/or additional training.

Students have the following options:

• Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Nuclear Power Technology
• Program Certificate in Nuclear Power Technology
• Nuclear Power Technology Courses (college courses for professional development)

Learn about Interactive Learning Tools embedded in every online course.

Developed in collaboration with EPCE nuclear industry partners, BSC's Nuclear Power Technology program is designed to help address the aging workforce and based on industry guidelines, with a direct link to nuclear fundamentals training.

BSC's Nuclear Power Technology program is supported by the following EPCE member utilities:

Ameren
American Power Dispatchers
Association (APDA)
American Public Power
Association (APPA)
Arizona Public Service Company
(APS) - including the Palo Verde
Nuclear Generating Station
Constellation Energy Group
DC Cook Nuclear (AEP)
Dominion Nuclear Business Unit
Duke Power
Entergy
Exelon (ComEd and PECO)
Florida Power & Light
IBEW Local 2304
JEA
Madison Gas & Electric
Minnesota Power
National Grid
National Rural Electric
Cooperative Association (NRECA)
Northeast Utilities (NU)
Northwest Public Power
Association (NWPPA)
Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E)
Pike Electric, Inc.
Pepco Holdings, Inc.
PJM Interconnections
Seattle City Light
Sierra Pacific Resources (Nevada Power and Sierra Pacific Power)
Southern Company
South Texas Project Nuclear
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Xcel Energy
Numerous IBEW Locals, including those affiliated with the above employers.

Bismarck State College is proud to include the fully-accredited Nuclear Power Technology program along with other on-campus and online course offerings. BSC has been teaching customized programs for the utilities industry for over 30 years and was selected by EPCE to custom develop the Nuclear Power Technology program for the nuclear industry. BSC received funding from the National Science Foundation for development of the online Nuclear Power Technology program.

Interested in the Nuclear Power Technology program?

Please contact Joan Kleven at (701) 224-2445 or (800) 852-5685 to learn more.