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- Exercise Science (B.S.)
- The Exercise Science program at South Dakota State University aspires to prepare health and fitness professionals with a strong understanding…
  The Exercise Science program at South Dakota State University aspires to prepare health and fitness professionals with a strong understanding of the scientific concepts behind the application that is practiced in a variety of health and fitness careers.
- Exploratory Studies Program (B.A./B.F.A./B.G.S./B.L.A./B.M.E./B.S.)
- If you are uncertain about your major and have questions about career planning, you are not alone. With the Exploratory…
  If you are uncertain about your major and have questions about career planning, you are not alone. With the Exploratory Studies program at South Dakota State University, courses are available to help you reflect, evaluate, and identify a major and potential career.
- Family and Consumer Sciences Education (B.S.)
- The Family and Consumer Sciences Education program at South Dakota State University prepares students with comprehensive subject matter background from…
  The Family and Consumer Sciences Education program at South Dakota State University prepares students with comprehensive subject matter background from all areas of family and consumer sciences, contributing to the versatility of the major.
- Fashion Studies and Retail Merchandising (B.S.)
- The Fashion Studies and Retail Merchandising course at South Dakota State University is the perfect major for students who would…
  The Fashion Studies and Retail Merchandising course at South Dakota State University is the perfect major for students who would like to spend their career in one of many roles in the dynamic, ever-changing fashion industry.
- Food Science (B.S.)
- This Food Science major at South Dakota State University focuses on the science behind the processing of high quality, safe…
  This Food Science major at South Dakota State University focuses on the science behind the processing of high quality, safe and diverse food products leading to numerous exciting and diverse job opportunities all around the country.
- French Studies – Teaching (B.A.)
- In the French Studies – Teaching program at South Dakota State University, you will learn to communicate effectively in French,…
  In the French Studies – Teaching program at South Dakota State University, you will learn to communicate effectively in French, and with a Teaching Specialization, you will take language and culture courses that encourage and often include experiential learning to prepare for teaching careers in primary, middle or secondary schools.
- French Studies (B.A.)
- The curriculum of the French Studies course at South Dakota State University will also help you develop what employers call…
  The curriculum of the French Studies course at South Dakota State University will also help you develop what employers call desirable “soft skills” such as empathy, creativity, mental flexibility, critical thinking, and intercultural communication strategies.
- General Studies (A.A.)
- The General Studies course at South Dakota State University provides a foundation of general education courses at the university level…
  The General Studies course at South Dakota State University provides a foundation of general education courses at the university level supporting bachelor’s degree programs, lifelong learning, leadership, service, and careers requiring general education coursework.
- General Studies (B.G.S.)
- With flexible times, locations and course options, the General Studies program at South Dakota State University helps you easily move…
  With flexible times, locations and course options, the General Studies program at South Dakota State University helps you easily move towards your goals. This program offers students the flexibility to go beyond traditional academic boundaries to customize a degree that best fits their interests and career goals.
- Geographic Information Sciences (B.S.)
- The Geographic Information Sciences major at South Dakota State University allows students to gain hands-on experience with computerized Geographic Information…
  The Geographic Information Sciences major at South Dakota State University allows students to gain hands-on experience with computerized Geographic Information System (GIS) that integrate hardware, software, and data for capturing, managing, analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information
- Geographic Information Sciences Certificate
- The Geographic Information Sciences certificate at South Dakota State University academically trains you to meet the challenges of today’s society…
  The Geographic Information Sciences certificate at South Dakota State University academically trains you to meet the challenges of today’s society by utilizing your knowledge of geography and various technologies to help solve geographical problems.
- Geography (B.S.)
- Understanding the connection between our daily lives and how the planet functions is central to the modern geographer’s work –…
  Understanding the connection between our daily lives and how the planet functions is central to the modern geographer’s work – the Geography program at South Dakota State University sets out to answer the “why” and “how” questions of Earth’s makeup, from physical attributes to environmental impacts.