The University of South Dakota: Distance Learning Programs

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THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA

Vermillion, South Dakota
State-Wide Educational Services
http://www.usd.edu/swes

The University of South Dakota was founded in 1862. It is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It first offered distance learning courses in 1967. In fall 2003, there were 2,500 students enrolled in distance learning courses. Institutionally administered financial aid is available to distance learners.

Services Distance learners have accessibility to academic advising, bookstore, campus computer network, career placement assistance, e-mail services, library services.

Contact Statewide Educational Services, The University of South Dakota, 414 East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD 57069. Telephone: 800-233-7937. Fax: 605-677-6118. E-mail: swes@usd.edu.

DEGREES AND AWARDS

AA General Studies

MBA Business Administration

MSE Educational Administration; Technology for Education and Training–Master of Science in Technology for Education and Training

COURSE SUBJECT AREAS OFFERED OUTSIDE OF DEGREE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate— accounting; art history; biology; communications, general; comparative literature; criminal justice and corrections; educational/instructional media design; English composition; film studies; geography; history; journalism and mass communication related; mathematical statistics; mathematics related; nursing; political science and government; sociology; theater arts/drama.

Graduate— education administration and supervision; education, other; technology education/industrial arts.

Non-credit— real estate.

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