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2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Division of Continuing & Distance Education


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Laurie Becvar, Dean
Division of Continuing and Distance Education
414 East Clark Street
McKusick 211
Vermillion, SD  57069
1-800-233-7937, 605-677-6240 (Vermillion)
712-274-1277 (Sioux City)
605-367-5640 (Sioux Falls)
605-773-2160 (Pierre)
605-394-6720 (Rapid City)

http://www.usd.edu/cde

The mission of The Division of Continuing and Distance Education (CDE) is to bring the academic resources of the University to the citizens of South Dakota, the region, and beyond. Among other things, the Division of Continuing and Distance Education provides students the opportunity to obtain a degree, advance their credentials, or simply learn more about a topic of interest. The CDE, through The University of South Dakota, is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (http://www.ncahlc.org/) to extend face-to-face and videoconference courses and programs to Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Pierre, Watertown, and to other select sites throughout South Dakota and to Sioux City, Iowa. Moreover, CDE extends courses and programs online and via correspondence study giving students the opportunity to learn anytime and anywhere. The Division of Continuing and Distance Education at The University of South Dakota coordinates Summer School on campus, off-campus, and through distance and arranges unique faculty-led travel study tours. Finally, CDE facilitates testing services, community education programs and contract education for business, industry, and non-profit organizations.

 Off-Campus and Online Degrees

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DISTANCE PROGRAMS OFFERED ANYTIME and ANYWHERE-No face-to-face experience required. Serving all citizens of South Dakota and beyond.

  • Transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy (t-DPT)-Online

  • Education Specialist in Educational Administration/ Elementary School Principal - Online

  • Education Specialist in Educational Administration/ Secondary School Principal - Online

  • Education Specialist in Educational Administration/ School District Superintendent - Online

  • Education Specialist in Educational Administration/ Pre-K-12 Principal Specialization- Online

  • Master of Arts in Addiction Studies-Online

  • Master of Arts in Educational Administration/ Adult and Higher Education - Online

  • Master of Arts in Educational Administration/ Elementary School Principal - Online

  • Master of Arts in Educational Administration/ Secondary School Principal - Online

  • Master of Arts in Educational Administration/ School District Superintendent – Online

  • Master of Arts in Educational Administration/Pre-K-12 Principal – Online

  • Masters in Business Administration-General and Health Services Administration option - Online

  • Master of Science in Technology for Education and Training—Online

  • Master of Science in Administrative Studies/ Health Services Administration – Online

  • Master of Science in Administrative Studies/ Alcohol & Drug Studies– Online

  • Master of Science in Administrative Studies/ Organizational Leadership– Online

  • Master of Science in Administrative Studies/ Long-Term Care Administration – Online

  • Master of Science in Administrative Studies/ Interdisciplinary Studies – Online

  • Graduate Certificate in Long-Term Care Administration – Online

  • Graduate Certificate in Alcohol & Drug Studies – Online

  • Bachelor of Science in Alcohol & Drug Studies-Online

  • Associate of Science in Nursing-Online/Face-to-Face

  • Associate of Arts in General Studies—Online and Correspondence

  • Undergraduate Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies - Online

DEGREES OFFERED IN SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA - At The University Center

  • Doctorate in Education—Adult and Higher Education and PK-12 tracks

  • Professional Masters in Business Administration (pMBA)

  • Masters in Professional Accountancy

  • Master of Science in Counseling Education with Clinical Mental Health Specialization

  • Master of Science in Administrative Studies with Human Resources, Long-Term Care Management, Health Services Administration, Interdisciplinary Studies Alcohol & Drug Studies, and Organizational Leadership

  • Bachelors in Business Administration—Economics, Marketing, Management, Accounting, and Finance Specializations

  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

  • Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Arts in Economics

  • Associate of Arts in General Studies

  • Associate of Science in Nursing

DEGREES OFFERED IN RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA - At the Higher Education Center-West River

  • Doctorate in Education—Adult and Higher Education and PK-12 tracks

  • Master of Science in Administrative Studies—Human Resources, Health Services Administration, Long-Term Care Management, Criminal Justice, Interdisciplinary, Alcohol & Drug Studies,   and Organizational Leadership Specializations

  • Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice-General and Forensic Specializations

  • Associate of Science in Nursing 

  • Associate of Science (A.S.) in Nursing

DEGREES OFFERED IN SIOUX CITY, IOWA

  • Served thServed through online delivery

DEGREES OFFERED IN PIERRE, SOUTH DAKOTA

  • Associate of Science (A.S.) in Nursing

  • Master of Science in Administrative Studies – Human Resources Specialization

DEGREES OFFERED IN WATERTOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA

  • Associate of Science in Nursing

 Summer School

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The Division of Continuing and Distance Education coordinates Summer School for on campus, off-campus, and through distance learning at The University of South Dakota. Summer school courses are offered in a variety of academic disciplines. These courses may be offered face-to-face at The University of South Dakota campus in Vermillion, SD and at higher education centers in Sioux City, Iowa, and in Watertown, Pierre, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Students may also enroll in summer school courses online, through correspondence, or videoconference delivery.

 Community Education

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The Division of Continuing and Distance Education provides unique, non-credit community education courses for the citizens of Vermillion, South Dakota and the surrounding areas. Through a partnership with the Vermillion School District, community education courses on a wide variety of interesting topics are offered at various locations in Vermillion, South Dakota. The community education courses offered vary each semester. Past community education courses include computer skills, ballroom dancing, gardening, weaving, and many other exciting courses.

 International Study Tours

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Each year, the Division of Continuing and Distance Education offers international study tours in a variety of destinations around the world. These historical and cultural study tours provide students with the opportunity to take part in customized, credit-bearing courses designed to provide a great learning experience. The study tours are led by enthusiastic faculty of The University of South Dakota who ensure a rich learning experience.

Note:  In addition to tuition, study tour courses may require fees for transportation, meals and lodging.  For more information, please contact the Division of Continuing and Distance Education.

 Customized and Professional Education

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The Division of Continuing and Distance Education offers a variety of courses which can be delivered as is or customized to meet an organization’s needs. CDE works in partnership with business leaders to jointly develop and deliver customized educational learning opportunities to meet the needs of the organization’s strategic goals.

 Testing Services

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The Division of Continuing and Distance Education offers various graduate placement examinations: GRE (Graduate Record Examination) subject tests, LSAT (Law School Admission Test), and MPRE (Multi-state Professional Responsibility Examination). CDE also offers the national ACT Assessment and the residual ACT tests, as well as the College Level Examination Program (CLEP).