12 Bachelor's degrees offered by the university

The Secondary Education - History Education programme at the University of South Dakota is a four-year, full-time B.S.Ed. degree. This public study mode course prepares future teachers through a yearlong residency, combining historical expertise with modern pedagogical skills to lead twenty-first century classrooms.

The Secondary Education - Biology Education B.S.Ed. at the University of South Dakota is a four-year, full-time programme delivered on the Vermillion campus. It combines rigorous biological sciences coursework with professional teacher training and a yearlong residency to prepare highly effective secondary school teachers.

The Elementary Education programme at University of South Dakota is a four-year B.S.Ed. degree delivered in a public study mode. Students prepare for K-8 teaching careers through a technology-embedded curriculum and an intensive year-long residency, gaining extensive hands-on experience at the Vermillion or Sioux Falls campuses.

The Music Education programme at the University of South Dakota is a comprehensive public degree designed for aspiring teachers. This B.M. course offers a robust foundation in performance and pedagogy. Students benefit from expert faculty guidance and extensive school placements to prepare for K-12 teaching certification.

The Secondary Education - Special Education programme at the University of South Dakota is a comprehensive four-year, full-time B.S.Ed. degree. This public study mode course combines secondary subject expertise with specialist training in disabilities, featuring a unique yearlong residency to prepare highly effective teachers.

The Secondary Education - English Education programme at the University of South Dakota is a four-year, full-time B.S.Ed. degree. This public study mode course prepares future teachers through a unique yearlong residency, combining rigorous English subject mastery with practical classroom leadership and pedagogical skills.

The Secondary Education - Communication Studies Education programme at the University of South Dakota is a four-year, public B.S.Ed. degree. It combines School of Education training with communication expertise, featuring a year-long residency to prepare students for careers as effective high school speech teachers.

The Secondary Education - Spanish Education B.S.Ed. at the University of South Dakota is a four-year, full-time programme delivered on the Vermillion campus. This public study mode degree combines advanced Spanish language training with professional teacher residency to prepare students for high school teaching careers.

The Elementary and Special Education programme at the University of South Dakota is a full-time bachelor degree delivered on the Vermillion campus. This four-year course provides dual certification in K-8 elementary teaching and K-12 special education, featuring a year-long residency to ensure extensive professional practice.

In the Special Education from University of South Dakota you will gain the skills and experiences you need to be a change-maker as you work with and teach students with special needs. 

The Art Education programme at the University of South Dakota is a four-year B.F.A. degree delivered in a public study mode. This comprehensive course prepares students for K-12 teaching certification by blending artistic mastery with professional pedagogical training at the Vermillion campus through hands-on experience.

The Secondary Education - Mathematics Education programme at the University of South Dakota is a four-year, full-time B.S.Ed. degree. This public study mode course prepares future teachers through a rigorous yearlong residency, combining advanced mathematical theory with practical classroom leadership skills in Vermillion.