Major Programs at USD

University of South Dakota offers 180 programs through Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate and Post-Graduate Certifica degrees/programs. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education.
  • Total number of programs: 180
  • Total number of online programs: 11
  • Offered degrees/programs: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate

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Offered Degrees At University of South Dakota

University of South Dakota is categorized by Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie categorization. University of South Dakota offers 180 major programs for Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate. Next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 2,003 students have completed their study at University of South Dakota.
Offered Degrees at University of South Dakota
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Associate's Degree5025
Bachelor's Degree6601,193
Master's Degree494495
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship15145
Doctor's degree - other70211
Post Bachelor's Degree28534
Total180112,003

Degree, Major Programs and Completers by Award Level

University of South Dakota offers 180 programs through Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 2,003 students have completed their studies.
  • 25 students have earned/completed Associate program.
  • 1,193 students have earned/completed Bachelor's program.
  • 495 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 211 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 34 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
Associate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 21
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies0
General Studies21
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 2
Chemical Technology/Technician2
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 2
Graphic Design2
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse0
Total25
Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 1
American Indian/Native American Studies1
Communication and Journalism [+] 55
Speech Communication and Rhetoric12
Mass Communication/Media Studies43
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 12
Computer and Information Sciences12
Education [+] 116
Special Education and Teaching1
Elementary Education and Teaching69
Secondary Education and Teaching30
Art Teacher Education2
English/Language Arts Teacher Education0
Mathematics Teacher Education1
Music Teacher Education12
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching0
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education0
Social Science Teacher Education0
Biology Teacher Education0
Chemistry Teacher Education0
Drama and Dance Teacher Education0
History Teacher Education1
Spanish Language Teacher Education0
Speech Teacher Education0
Engineering [+] 1
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering1
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 3
German Language and Literature0
French Language and Literature0
Spanish Language and Literature3
English Language and Literature [+] 7
English Language and Literature7
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 53
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies0
General Studies53
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 77
Biology/Biological Sciences25
Biomedical Sciences44
Neuroscience8
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 3
Mathematics3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 15
International/Global Studies6
Sustainability Studies9
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 59
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies0
Kinesiology and Exercise Science59
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 5
Philosophy5
Physical Sciences [+] 6
Chemistry5
Geology/Earth Science0
Physics1
Psychology [+] 60
Psychology60
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 36
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies36
Social Sciences [+] 46
Anthropology10
Economics9
Political Science and Government23
Sociology4
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 35
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts16
Art/Art Studies13
Music3
Music Performance3
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 309
Communication Sciences and Disorders18
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist37
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management18
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist8
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling12
Clinical/Medical Social Work53
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse163
Business [+] 210
Business Administration and Management72
Organizational Leadership2
Accounting54
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies4
Finance34
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration4
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)5
Marketing/Marketing Management35
History [+] 6
History6
Total1,193
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communication and Journalism [+] 6
Speech Communication and Rhetoric6
Mass Communication/Media Studies0
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 13
Computer and Information Sciences13
Education [+] 66
Curriculum and Instruction0
Educational Leadership and Administration48
Educational/Instructional Technology2
Special Education and Teaching9
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services0
Elementary Education and Teaching3
Secondary Education and Teaching4
English/Language Arts Teacher Education0
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching0
Speech Teacher Education0
Engineering [+] 1
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering1
English Language and Literature [+] 4
English Language and Literature4
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies0
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 13
Biology/Biological Sciences3
Biomedical Sciences10
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 2
Mathematics2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 4
Biological and Physical Sciences0
Sustainability Studies4
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 23
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies0
Kinesiology and Exercise Science23
Physical Sciences [+] 11
Chemistry8
Physics3
Psychology [+] 32
Psychology4
Counseling Psychology28
Educational Psychology0
Human Services [+] 16
Public Administration16
Social Work0
Social Sciences [+] 0
Political Science and Government0
Sociology0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 12
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts2
Art/Art Studies3
Music7
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 152
Communication Sciences and Disorders19
Physician Assistant25
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling22
Clinical/Medical Social Work67
Public Health0
Community Health and Preventive Medicine19
Occupational Therapy/Therapist0
Business [+] 105
Business Administration and Management73
Accounting26
Management Information Systems0
Business Statistics6
History [+] 1
History1
Total495
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Education [+] 19
Curriculum and Instruction6
Educational Leadership and Administration13
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services0
Engineering [+] 1
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering1
English Language and Literature [+] 2
English Language and Literature2
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 4
Biology/Biological Sciences2
Biomedical Sciences2
Physical Sciences [+] 2
Physics0
Materials Chemistry2
Psychology [+] 7
Psychology6
Counseling Psychology1
Educational Psychology0
Social Sciences [+] 1
Political Science and Government1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 1
Medical Scientist1
Total45
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Legal Studies [+] 85
Law85
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 126
Audiology/Audiologist4
Medicine64
Medical Scientist0
Occupational Therapy/Therapist27
Physical Therapy/Therapist31
Bioethics/Medical Ethics0
Total211
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Education [+] 4
Indian/Native American Education0
Elementary Education and Teaching0
Secondary Education and Teaching4
English/Language Arts Teacher Education0
Reading Teacher Education0
Engineering Technology [+] 0
Engineering/Industrial Management0
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 0
Foreign Languages and Literatures0
Language Interpretation and Translation0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 3
Museology/Museum Studies0
Sustainability Studies3
Psychology [+] 4
Psychology1
Counseling Psychology3
Human Services [+] 1
Public Administration1
Social Sciences [+] 0
Forensic Anthropology0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 0
Music0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 14
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist0
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management1
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling2
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling7
Community Health and Preventive Medicine0
Art Therapy/Therapist1
Bioethics/Medical Ethics3
Business [+] 8
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management0
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management4
Research and Development Management2
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration0
Business Statistics2
Marketing/Marketing Management0
Total34

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