A.A. General Studies program advances participants' general knowledge beyond high school and meets general education requirements for a baccalaureate degree in any South Dakota public university.
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A.S. Nursing offers two program options - the Day program option and the Internet option. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the National Council of Licensing Examination (NCLEX_RN) for licensure as a registered nurse (RN).
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B.S./B.A. Criminal Justice Studies is an interdisciplinary study of crime and justice in our society and emphasizes the key components of police, courts, corrections, and juvenile justice in the criminal justice processes of our local, state, and federal governments. Beyond the basic required courses, students can pursue advanced courses in many areas, including the historical, international, social science, and legal facets of criminal justice studies.
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B.S./B.A Economics is the science of choice and decisions. The skills gained from a degree in economics will allow students to become successful business leaders in many industries. Students will develop skills that will allow them to weigh the costs and benefits of a particular course of action in the fields of law, industry, finance, government, education, and many other areas of business and civic life.
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Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting provides quality professional education in an environment that promotes critical thinking, fosters the exchange of ideas among scholars, and contributes value to the practice of accounting.
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Bachelor of Business Administration - Economics develops skills that will allow students to weigh the costs and benefits of a particular course of action in the fields of law, industry, finance, government, and education, as well as in many other areas of business and civic life.
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Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance prepares students for a dynamic, exciting career in the world of business. Finance majors may choose from a variety of career paths including corporate finance, investments, financial planning, portfolio management, banking, mergers and acquisitions, insurance, real estate, security analysis, and international finance.
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Bachelor of Business Administration - Management prepares students to become capable business managers that can detect and even anticipate changes in the business environment, understand the changes they see, and develop effective strategies to cope with these changes.
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Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing gives students the skills to analyze and understand the field of marketing and the influences that affect marketing strategy.
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Doctor of Education in Educational Administration - Adult and Higher Education develops professionals who can add substantially to the field with original and ongoing work as well as to perform effectively as practitioners on the job. This program reflects the implicit assumptions about the knowledge, skills, and philosophy of the field of study.
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Doctor of Education in Educational Administration - PK-12 provides a broad scope of knowledge and skills related to a systematic understanding of the context of schooling, leading educational organizations, understanding and utilizing research to enhance practice, and evaluating program effectiveness in PK-12 education and related arenas.
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M.A. Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) is a three-year program designed for working professionals in the state of South Dakota with an undergraduate degree in Communication Disorders. The M.A. in SLP provides students with the scientific and clinical knowledge and skills needed for the practice of speech-language pathology in an environment that values teaching and clinical excellence and mentorship. This program is delivered via videoconference/webconference and the first cohort begins summer 2008.
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Master of Business Administration provides excellent preparation for future executive leaders or preparation for doctoral-level academic study and is accredited by Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business-International (AACSB-International). Students studying in Sioux Falls have two delivery options for the MBA: face-to-face or online. The MBA Cohort Express program is a part-time, evening, face-to-face program offered at the University Center campus in Sioux Falls. MBA Cohort Express students earn a general MBA in as little as 22 months by taking classes one evening per week. The U also offers the Online MBA program. The General MBA and the MBA with Health Services Administration Specialization are both available through the Online MBA program.
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Master of Professional Accountancy is a professional graduate program designed to provide specialized training in accounting and related fields for individuals seeking rewarding careers in public accounting, industry, and government. In addition, the MPA program fulfills the 150-hour requirement of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) to sit for the Uniform CPA Examination.
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Master of Science in Administrative Studies - Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies Specialization is a cross-disciplinary program that provides the primary tools and organizational skills necessary to more effectively perform administrative roles. The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Studies specialization provides theoretical knowledge regarding the nature, etiology, prevention, and treatment of alcohol and other drug issues and provides a multidisciplinary approach for career opportunities.
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Master of Science in Administrative Studies - Health Services Administration Specialization is a cross-disciplinary program that provides the primary tools and organizational skills necessary to more effectively perform administrative roles. The Health Services Administration specialization provides education in advanced health care systems, health planning and marketing, advanced health care management, and includes a health care practicum.
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Master of Science in Administrative Studies - Human Resources Specialization is a cross-disciplinary program that provides the primary tools and organizational skills necessary to more effectively perform administrative roles. The Human Resources option provides education in supervision of personnel, leadership, and human resource management.
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Master of Science in Administrative Studies - Interdisciplinary Studies Specialization is a cross-disciplinary program that provides the primary tools and organizational skills necessary to more effectively perform administrative roles. The Interdisciplinary Specialization is structured to allow student to craft an individual track suited to their specific needs.
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Master of Science in Administrative Studies - Long-Term Care Administration Specialization is a cross-disciplinary program provides the primary tools and organizational skills necessary to more effectively perform administrative roles. The Long-Term Care Administration Specialization helps build a career that offers security, status, high income, and most importantly, the satisfaction of helping others.
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Master of Science in Administrative Studies - Organizational Leadership Specialization is a cross-disciplinary program that provides the primary tools and organizational skills necessary to more effectively perform administrative roles. The Organizational Leadership specialization is designed to enhance the leadership skills of administrators in a variety of organizational settings.
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A.A. General Studies program advances participants' general knowledge beyond high school and meets general education requirements for a baccalaureate degree in any South Dakota public university.
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B.A./B.S. Entrepreneurial Studies program exists to allow students to gain knowledge and insight about how to transform ideas into ventures that create value in a commercial, social, artistic, and/or academic society. The coursework involved instills entrepreneurial perspectives and skills that lead students to think creatively about opportunity recognition and identification of strategies and resources that are necessary to successfully pursue new ideas.
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B.A./B.S. Graphic Design prepares graduates for graphic design careers in marketing, advertising and in retail industry. It offers a strong background in visual arts supported by coursework in computer design graphics.
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B.S. Construction Management prepares graduates for employment in the construction industry to effectively manage various construction projects. The program integrates courses and topics from business management, construction engineering and construction management.
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B.S. Consumer Affairs prepares graduates for work in business, financial planning, government, retail, public service and nonprofit organizations. Coursework in this major includes courses to help students develop abilities in management, planning, organizing, problem solving and communication.
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B.S. Consumer Affairs prepares graduates for work in business, financial planning, government, retail, public service and nonprofit organizations. Coursework in this major includes courses to help students develop abilities in management, planning, organizing, problem solving and communication.
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B.S. Early Childhood Education prepares students for work with young children and their families in an early childhood education setting such as preschool, public schools (K-2) Head start and related programs.
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B.S. Geographic Information Sciences is the science of geographic and spatial analysis. GISc is a growing field and the major prepares graduates to use the tools of GISc in business and governmental agencies.
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B.S. Health Promotion prepares graduates for a broad range of careers in health promotions in clinics, wellness, and workplace settings to increase health, fitness, and quality of life.
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Allied Health Specialization - In addition to the regular health promotions degree program, individuals who have completed a one or two year allied health degree in programs such as radiological, cardiovascular or nuclear medicine technology can apply many of the credits earned toward the health promotions major.
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B.S. Human Development & Family Studies focuses on human development, behavior and relationships throughout the lifespan. Prepares graduates for careers in individual and family service settings, human services and/or continued coursework and graduate school.
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B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies allows students to design their own individual program of study reflecting their educational background, career goals and personal interests. The program provides an opportunity for students with previous college credits to complete their bachelor's degree.
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B.S. Journalism and Mass Communication--Media Production Specialization prepares students to develop systems of media production and modes of storytelling that take advantage of new media platforms as they emerge. The program covers the four key phases of media production: pre-production, production, postproduction, and distribution. Graduates will possess a broad knowledge of digital media and delivery systems and will be equipped to advise organizational direction in a complex technology world.
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B.S. Nursing (Accelerated) facilitates completion of a baccalaureate degree for students interested in a career change into nursing who have already completed a baccalaureate degree in a non-nursing area.
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B.S. Nursing (Upward Mobility) enables an RN to earn a baccalaureate degree on the internet beginning from his/her previous training.
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B.S. Psychology provides students with a foundation education for careers in mental health, social service settings, behavioral health care, and youth correction facilities. Graduates may also go on to pursue graduate studies in psychology or other fields.
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Bachelor of Applied Technical Science (B.A.T.S.) - General Supervision Specialization allows students with an AAS degree from one of South Dakota's technical institutes to build upon the knowledge and skills developed in their technical degree and continue their education by earning a baccalaureate degree with a specialization in General Supervision.
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Certificate: Geographic Information Sciences 15-21 credit certificate program including courses in Geographic Information Sciences and Remote Sensing.
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M.S. Industrial Management provides broad exposure in finance, human resources, quantitative analysis tools, management information and/or manufacturing.
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M.S. Nursing prepares nurses for leadership roles through advanced study in clinical areas and specialization in selected areas.
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Ph.D. Nursing prepares nurse scientists to assume roles as health care researchers, faculty, and health care administrators with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention in underserved and rural populations.
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A.A. General Studies provides students with a strong general education background as well as knowledge to help them understand current and emerging computer-based technologies and to develop basic skills in information processing. This program also serves as an entry program for students who desire to seek admission to a baccalaureate or professional program in any South Dakota public university.
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A.S. Application Programming combines traditional business administration coursework with programming courses. This degree program has the added benefit of being the first step toward a 4-year degree in computer information systems (B.S. in CIS).
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A.S. Business Management provides business and general education content in combination with computer technology. This degree program has the added benefit of being the first step toward a 4-year degree in management (B.B.A. in management).
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A.S. Health Information Technology prepares students to serve as entry-level health information/medical records professionals in hospitals, clinics, and other health facilities and agencies. These graduates perform technical duties vital to the operation of a medical record department in any health care facility. This degree program has the added benefit of being the first step toward a 4-year degree in health information administration (B.S. in HIA). The A.S. Health Information Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
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A.S. Respiratory Care focuses on the assessment, treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, education, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system as well as on the prevention of the development of these deficiencies. Career opportunities exist in a wide variety of health care facilities or in scientific environments. This degree program has the added benefit of being the first step toward a 4-year degree in respiratory care (B.S. in RC).
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B.B.A. Management Information Systems blends computer technology with traditional courses in business, such as accounting, marketing, management, and finance. Computer programming and database management are included to complement the core business administration courses.
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B.S. Computer and Network Security provides graduates with an understanding of Internet-based electronic commerce, computer security, database design, computer programming, current client-side and server-side technologies, value-added networks, intranets, communications protocols, and privacy.
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B.S. Computer Information Systems provides a strong background in computing and business. Graduates have an understanding of operating systems, data base applications programming, and on-line applications. Students in this program can choose from the following specializations: System Development, Web Development, or Web Design.
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B.S. Computer Science provides graduates with a strong background in both the theoretical and applied areas of computer science. Through their coursework, students gain an understanding of structured programming techniques, operating systems, computer architecture, data structures, and networking.
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B.S. Digital Arts and Design degree is a chameleon of communication skills that blend art and technology into numerous forms of powerful expression. Successful digital artists must develop a range of skill sets and will learn to work in a team environment to create a product that can employ multiple new media techniques.
Web Design and Production Specialization enables students to learn to focus on the process of designing, creating and maintaining websites that reflect the most current technologies for web publications.
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B.S. Health Information Administration prepares students with the administrative knowledge and skills, as well as the technical skills, necessary for a health information/medical records professional in a variety of health care facilities and agencies. Graduates are qualified to serve as entry level health information administrators, who are responsible for the management of health information systems consistent with medical, administrative, ethical and legal requirements of the health care delivery system. HIM professionals work in a multitude of settings throughout the healthcare industry including hospitals, physician offices and clinics, long-term care facilities, insurance companies, government agencies and home care providers. The B.S. Health Information Administration program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
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B.S. Respiratory Care is an allied health profession in which Respiratory Therapists (RTs) specialize in the assessment and treatment of respiratory and cardiovascular pathologies. RTs are specialists in airway management, mechanical ventilation, blood acid/base balance, and critical care medicine. They work closely with other medical disciplines such as physicians, nurses, physical therapists, etc.
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Certificate: Health Care Coding prepares students with entry-level skills needed to code, classify, and index diagnoses and procedures for the purpose of reimbursement, standardization, retrieval and statistical analysis. Principles in ICD-9-CM coding, CPT coding, and third-party reimbursement is emphasized. The courses within the Health Care Coding Certificate program are also applicable to the A.S. in Health Information Technology and the B.S. in Health Information Administration and students may wish to progress into those programs. The Health Care Coding Certificate program is approved by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
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Certificate: Programming & Systems Development provides the knowledge needed to understand and maintain computer programs with emphasis on logical design and structured programming techniques. The certificate program also provides a background in problem solving and algorithm design, so that the student has the skills necessary to generate programs that conform to reasonable standards of programming, systematic debugging and testing.
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D.Sc. Doctor of Science in Information Systems is designed to prepare individuals for careers in research, teaching, and corporate employment. This program emphasizes applied scholarship, focusing on multi-disciplinary research projects with a strong emphasis on the productive application of information systems and information technology to organizations and their management. The program supports a thriving and sustained applied research program that meets the research needs of the State of South Dakota, the university, and its graduate students. The degree program is intended to produce graduates with a commanding knowledge of information systems and of applications and research in information systems.
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M.S. Information Assurance (MSIA) prepares professionals who can develop and implement security strategies to improve the security posture of organizations and can provide technical leadership for the organization's efforts to adopt new technologies, implement security strategies, and protect organizational assets against attack. Students in this program can choose from the following specializations: Banking and Financial Security, Wireless and Networking Security, or Internet and E-Commerce.
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M.S. Information Systems (MSIS) meets the needs of individuals seeking to enhance their computer-specific knowledge by learning advanced technical and managerial concepts to facilitate professional enhancement and professional cross training. Students in this program can choose from the following specializations: Data Management, Electronic Commerce, Healthcare Information Systems and Network Administration and Security.
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Northern State University
A.S. Banking and Financial Services is a two year degree combining an overview of general business courses with a comprehensive look at key management concepts and issues in the financial services industry. This program will prepare students for a productive and rewarding career in a dynamic business. |
The growth of world trade and of strategic alliances between international enterprises has increased the demand for managers trained specifically in the complexities of international commerce. Students who major in International Business acquire the basic knowledge to operate successfully in this rapidly changing environment. The multi-disciplinary curriculum emphasizes foreign language and culture to impart a broad understanding of the world of international business. Graduates will have a firm understanding of the international economy and the global marketplace.
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B.S. Banking and Financial Services is designed to educate students for managerial and leadership positions in banking, insurance, investments and other financial services. A 21 credit-hour major is combined with a core set of business courses and an internship to provide students with the background needed to succeed in today's challenging financial environment.
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Black Hills State University
A.S. Industrial Technology prepares students for leadership responsibilities and entry level skills in industrial technology positions. This degree will provide graduates with experience in a range of industries from communications, construction, manufacturing, power and energy, and transportation. |
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