Continuing and Distance Education

Laurie Becvar, Dean
Division of Continuing and Distance Education
414 East Clark Street
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 (CE) 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 gives students the opportunity to obtain a degree, expand their credentials, or simply learn more about a topic of interest. CE extends face-to-face and videoconference courses and programs to Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Pierre, and to other select sites throughout South Dakota and to Sioux City, Iowa. In addition, CE 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 and at a distance and arranges unique faculty-led travel study tours. Finally, CE facilitates testing services, community education programs and contract education for business, industry, and non-profit organizations.

OFF-CAMPUS DEGREES

DISTANCE PROGRAMS OFFERED ANYTIME and ANYWHERE—No face-to-face experience required

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 Technology for Education and Training—Online
Graduate Certificate in Long-Term Care Administration - 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
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/ Long-Term Care Administration – Online
Master of Science in Administrative Studies/ Interdisciplinary Studies – Online
Undergraduate Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies - Online
Associate of Arts in General Studies—Online and Correspondence

DISTANCE DEGREES OFFERED IN SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA, AT UNIVERSITY CENTER

Doctorate in Education—Adult and Higher Education and PK-12 tracks
Masters in Business Administration—General and Health Services Administration Specializations
Masters in Professional Accountancy
Master of Science in Administrative Studies with Human Resources, Long-Term Care Management, Health Services Administration, and Interdisciplinary Studies Specializations
Masters in Public Administration
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

DISTANCE DEGREES OFFERED IN RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA, AT THE HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER—WEST RIVER

Doctorate in Education—Adult and Higher Education and PK-12 tracksMaster of Science in Administrative Studies—Human Resources, Health Services Administration, Long-Term Care Management, Criminal Justice, and Interdisciplinary Specialization
Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
Associate of Science in Nursing

DISTANCE DEGREES OFFERED IN SIOUX CITY, IOWA

Served through online delivery

DISTANCE DEGREES OFFERED IN PIERRE, SOUTH DAKOTA

Associate of Science in Nursing

DISTANCE DEGREES OFFERED IN WATERTOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA

Associate of Science in Nursing

SUMMER SCHOOL

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

COMMUNITY EDUCATION

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 are offered at various locations in Vermillion, South Dakota, on a wide variety of interesting topics. 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

Each year, the Division of Continuing and Distance Education offers international study tours to a variety of destinations around the world. These historical and cultural study tours provide students with the opportunity to take part in customized 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.

CONTRACT EDUCATION

The Division of Continuing and Distance Education offers a variety of courses that can be delivered as is or customized to meet your organizational needs. CE 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

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