Health Sciences, School of

Haifa A. Samra, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, Dean
Ranelle Nissen, Associate Dean of Academics
Kory Zimney, Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs
School of Health Sciences
Lee Medical Building 302
Phone: (605) 658-6500
health@usd.edu
http://www.usd.edu/health

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.)

MAJORS:

Addiction Counseling and Prevention
Dental Hygiene
Health Sciences
Medical Laboratory Science
Nursing
Public Health
Social Work

MINORS:

Addiction Counseling and Prevention
Health Sciences
Interprofessional Disabilities Services
Medical Laboratory Practices
Public Health

CERTIFICATES:

Addiction Counseling and Prevention - Online Only
Clinical Research Coordinator - Online Only
Healthcare Analytics - Health Sciences
Healthcare Leadership - Health Sciences

SPECIALIZATIONS:

Child Welfare - Social Work
Clinical Studies - Health Sciences
Health Education
Prevention - Addiction Counseling and Prevention
Treatment - Addiction Counseling and Prevention

PRE-HEALTH PROFESSIONS PROGRAMS:

The following programs incorporate the courses that are required as preparation for admission to professional schools. Each combination of courses is designed to provide students with the appropriate academic background for the professional discipline, as well as to help prepare them for the requisite admission examinations.

At the University of South Dakota students may not major in a pre-professional program. Each student must declare a major in an academic discipline and complete the requirements for graduation for that discipline. There is no specific discipline in which a student planning on a degree in the health professions must major. The student should select a major that is meaningful and interesting and that will provide acceptable career alternatives.

In general, the health professions programs are interested in individuals who possess a good undergraduate academic record, are educationally well rounded, and have developed good critical thinking skills. Desirable candidates will also have a basic understanding of the profession, demonstrate an interest in helping others, show maturity and responsibility, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Pre-Occupational Therapy

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Pre-Physical Therapy

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Pre-Physician Assistant Studies

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SCHOLARSHIPS

School of Health Sciences Coyote Commitment Scholarship
Dean of Health Sciences Scholarship
Cheryl & Craig Colton Scholarship - Medical Laboratory Science
Dr. Walter Anyan Scholarship
Dr. Frank O. Brady Memorial Scholarship-(Odd years)
Faithe Family Scholarship - Health Sciences (Undergraduate Departments)
Faithe Family Scholarship - Public Health
James J. Herman Memorial Scholarship
Leonard & Viola Strutz Health Sciences Scholarship
Lulu B. Wheeler-Health
Several program specific scholarships are also available to qualified students