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- Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A./B.S.)
- In this Interdisciplinary Studies program at South Dakota State University, you can combine elements of traditional academic programs in business,…
  In this Interdisciplinary Studies program at South Dakota State University, you can combine elements of traditional academic programs in business, the arts, humanities, and sciences, in order to fulfill unique career and educational aspirations.
- Interior Design (B.F.A.)
- A major in Interior Design at South Dakota State University prepares students for professional practice, through research informed, design thinking…
  A major in Interior Design at South Dakota State University prepares students for professional practice, through research informed, design thinking infused and practice-based projects and opportunities that will strengthen their rational and creative thinking.
- Journalism (B.A./B.S.)
- Students may pursue a Journalism course at South Dakota State University with coursework in both broadcast and news-editorial journalism. This…
  Students may pursue a Journalism course at South Dakota State University with coursework in both broadcast and news-editorial journalism. This versatile major prepares students to be digital storytellers, reporters, editors, designers for print, broadcast or online media, photojournalists, or communicators in government, with non-profit organizations or in the corporate world.
- Landscape Architecture (B.L.A.)
- Graduates of the Landscape Architecture course at South Dakota State University work in a wide variety of areas in the…
  Graduates of the Landscape Architecture course at South Dakota State University work in a wide variety of areas in the industry, as designers and planners in public and private practice, and as environmental designers and managers.
- Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations (B.S.)
- The Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations major at South Dakota State University prepares students for jobs in the nonprofit…
  The Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations major at South Dakota State University prepares students for jobs in the nonprofit sector. Through the LMNO program, students will be empowered to become successful professionals who work to advance the quality of life in communities.
- Mathematics – Data Science (B.S.)
- The Mathematics – Data Science program at South Dakota State University provides an outstanding educational experience to students interested in…
  The Mathematics – Data Science program at South Dakota State University provides an outstanding educational experience to students interested in any of the wide range of excellent career or graduate school choices available in data science.
- Mathematics – Teaching (B.S.)
- The Mathematics – Teaching program at South Dakota State University is fairly unique in that our students receive a B.S.…
  The Mathematics – Teaching program at South Dakota State University is fairly unique in that our students receive a B.S. in Mathematics with Education Specialization rather than the more common B.S. in Education.
- Mathematics (B.S.)
- The B.S. in Mathematics program at South Dakota State University provides an outstanding educational experience to students interested in any…
  The B.S. in Mathematics program at South Dakota State University provides an outstanding educational experience to students interested in any of these careers, and also provides great preparation for graduate school.
- Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)
- Graduating from the Mechanical Engineering course at South Dakota State University will help students achieve positions of increasing responsibility or…
  Graduating from the Mechanical Engineering course at South Dakota State University will help students achieve positions of increasing responsibility or leadership with employers, professional organizations, or civic organizations in recognition of professional competence and the ability to function in team environments.
- Medical Laboratory Science – Upward Mobility Program (B.S.)
- The Medical Laboratory Science – Upward Mobility Program at South Dakota State University provides an opportunity for Medical Laboratory Technicians…
  The Medical Laboratory Science – Upward Mobility Program at South Dakota State University provides an opportunity for Medical Laboratory Technicians to complete a bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory sciences within their own clinical employment setting, utilizing a variety of online instructional approaches.
- Medical Laboratory Science (B.S.)
- If you are looking for a career path that marries chemistry, biology, medicine, and problem solving, then a degree in…
  If you are looking for a career path that marries chemistry, biology, medicine, and problem solving, then a degree in medical laboratory science may be a good fit for you. The Medical Laboratory Science program at South Dakota State University prepares its graduates for employment in hospital or medical laboratories.
- Microbiology (B.S.)
- The Microbiology program at South Dakota State University provides students with a broad background in all facets of microbiology, preparing…
  The Microbiology program at South Dakota State University provides students with a broad background in all facets of microbiology, preparing them to pursue careers in diagnostic and research laboratories, public health, agriculture, food industry, pharmaceutical companies, academia, governmental agencies, and the private sector.