Mar 28, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

University of South Dakota-Sioux Falls


Jay Perry, Vice President
Aaron Anthony, Academics and Student Support
Jordan Decker, Associate Director of Admissions
Jackie AlSaffar, Faculty and Student Engagement Specialist
4801 N Career Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
Phone: (605) 274-9500      Fax: (605) 782-3231
Email: usdsiouxfalls@usd.edu
Website: http://www.usd.edu/siouxfalls

 

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (A.A.)

  General Studies (A.A.)   ……………………. Students in the AA General Studies program are encouraged to follow a program track/pathway. Students work with their assigned advisor to create a plan of study.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (A.S.)

Applied Health Sciences (A.S.)  

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) and BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.)

  Biomedical Engineering (B.S.)   ………….. 4-Year Plan Guide
  Criminal Justice Studies (B.A., B.S.) ……. B.A. 4-Year Plan Guide or B.S. 4-Year Plan Guide
  Economics (B.A., B.S.)    …………………… B.A. 4-Year Plan Guide or B.S. 4-Year Plan Guide
  Health Sciences (B.S.)    …………………… 4-Year Plan Guide
  Psychology (B.A., B.S.)    …………………… B.A. 4-Year Plan Guide or B.S. 4-Year Plan Guide
  Sociology (B.A., B.S.)  ……………………… B.A. 4-Year Plan Guide or B.S. 4-Year Plan Guide
  Technical Leadership (B.S.)    

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (B.B.A.)

  Accounting (B.B.A.)  …………………………. 4-Year Plan Guide
  Business Administration (B.B.A.)  ……….. 4-Year Plan Guide
  Economics (B.B.A.)  …………………………. 4-Year Plan Guide
  Finance (B.B.A.)  …………………………….. 4-Year Plan Guide
  Marketing (B.B.A.)  ………………………….. 4-Year Plan Guide

BACHELOR OF GENERAL STUDIES (B.G.S.)

  General Studies (B.G.S.)    

BACHELOR OF NURSING (B.S.N.)

  Nursing (B.S.N.)  ……………………………. 4-Year Plan Guide
  Nursing (L.P.N.-B.S.N.)    

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION, ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (B.S.Ed.)

  Elementary Education (B.S.Ed.)  …………… 4-Year Plan Guide
Accelerated Programs:

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIOLOGY TO MASTERS IN SOCIAL WORK (3+2 Program) (B.A. to M.S.W.)

    Sociology (B.A.) to Masters in Social Work (M.S.W.) (3+2) 5-Year Plan Guide                                                                                                                                                                                

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIOLOGY TO MASTERS IN SOCIAL WORK (3+2 Program) (B.S. to M.S.W.)

    Sociology (B.S.) to Masters in Social Work (M.S.W.) (3+2) 5-Year Plan Guide                                                                                                                                                           

 

CERTIFICATES

Communication and Leadership 
Digital Marketing (non-business majors)  
Healthcare Analytics    
Healthcare Leadership 
Management *
Marketing Essentials (non-business majors)  
Organizational Communication  
Personnel Supervision 
Small Business Entrepreneurship *

* Above certificate programs are options within the B.S. Technical Leadership program      

MINORS

Accounting (Business Majors)  
Art  
Criminal Justice  
Economics (non-business and Business Major tracks)  
Finance (Business Majors)   
Health Sciences  
Marketing (Business Majors)  
Organizational Communication  
Sociology   
Psychology  

ABOUT USD - SIOUX FALLS:

The University of South Dakota-Sioux Falls (USD-Sioux Falls) serves the educational needs of the Sioux Falls community through both credit and noncredit offerings. The site serves as a hub for Health Sciences and Nursing programming in addition to offering programs aligned with local workforce needs. Additional programs include a pathway to four-year degrees through the Associate of Arts in General Studies, a Bachelor of Science in Technical Leadership to support technical school graduates, and other programs in high demand within the community.

 

UNDECLARED STUDENTS

Students who have not declared a specific major should choose among the following “Exploratory Studies” options, in consultation with an academic advisor at USD-Sioux Falls (see Student Resources below to connect with an advisor), and should use general education requirements to explore subjects of interest to them.

  • Exploratory Studies - Behavior/Social Sciences  
  • Exploratory Studies - Health Sciences 
  • Exploratory Studies - Fine Arts  
  • Exploratory Studies - Humanities 
  • Exploratory Studies - General Studies    
  • Exploratory Studies - STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

When choosing courses with their advisor, undeclared students should be aware that some departments require students to complete specific courses within the general education requirements.

Exploratory Studies students are supported by the advisors housed in the Center for Advising and Student Engagement. The professional advisors on staff help students select classes that will lead them to a major that suits their interests and talents. The advising staff also helps students enhance their experience through connections with campus activities and resources.

STUDENT RESOURCES

As a student at USD - Sioux Falls you have access to all of the resources the University of South Dakota has to offer. The team helps student with everything needed to ensure students stay on their journey toward professional and academic success. Students have access to admissions support, academic advising, to career & internship connections, academic support, mentoring, and more. Visit USD - Sioux Falls Student Support and Resources to learn more.
Phone: (605) 274-9500
Email: usdsiouxfalls@usd.edu

Scholarships for University of South Dakota-Sioux Falls:
  • Osher Reentry Scholarship
  • Osher Renewal Scholarship
  • Donna Ohling Memorial Scholarship
  • Citibank of South Dakota Scholarship
  • Pat and Craig Lloyd Scholarship
  • Sioux Falls Construction Scholarship
  • Workplace Technology Scholarship