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56 Master's degrees offered by the university
Counseling
Prepare to work with and advocate for students as a school counselor or in your own private practice, hospital or mental health counseling agency. The Counseling program at University of South Dakota prepares you for licensure and certification as a professional counselor.
Social Work
Pursue your passion for improving lives by studying policy, practice and research in social work. The Master of Social Work program from University of South Dakota will prepare you to provide advanced generalist social work services as you support individuals, families and communities.
Conducting Specialization
Increase your technical skills and gain the advanced theoretical knowledge necessary for a career in the conducting field with the Conducting Specialization degree at University of South Dakota.
Addiction Counseling and Prevention
As one of eight NASAC accredited master’s programs in the nation, you will be eligible for the highest level of addiction/prevention credentialing. The Addiction Counseling and Prevention program from University of South Dakota can be completed in as little as 33 credit hours, or as many as 45, depending on your certification and academic background.
Physician Assistant Studies
Gain the classroom learning and real-world experience you need to succeed as a physician assistant. This Physician Assistant Studies program from University of South Dakota will prepare you with important medical concepts and supervised clinical experience in a wide variety of clinical areas as you prepare for your career in health care.
Art
The University of South Dakota offers a comprehensive Art Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program.
Public Health
In the Public Health from University of South Dakota you will learn to address the public health needs of rural and underserved communities.
Executive Public Administration
Build the essential skills needed to provide effective leadership, communication, innovation, and change management in the Executive Public Administration from University of South Dakota.
Collaborative Piano
Be heard. Choose your path and earn your advanced degree with the Collaborative Piano program from University of South Dakota.
Adult and Higher Education
Develop into an innovative scholar-practitioner and transformational leader who solves complex problems in administration and education with the Adult and Higher Education graduate program at University of South Dakota.
English
The M.A. in English has been offered at USD since 1923. Professors work intensively with graduate students at the English program at University of South Dakota on their writing and scholarship, successfully preparing students to present and publish their work.
Communication
Explore the meanings people share through verbal and nonverbal messages in relationships, organizations and societies with the Communication program at University of South Dakota.
Mathematics, M.Sc.
Mathematics is the study of quantity, space and shape, and industries rely on those who hold a master's in mathematics for their analytical and critical problem-solving skills. Learn to apply these skills in whatever career you choose with the Mathematics program from University of South Dakota
Directing
The University of South Dakota offers a comprehensive Directing Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program.
Human Factors
The University of South Dakota offers a comprehensive Human Factors Master of Arts (MA) program.
Business Leadership
The University of South Dakota offers a comprehensive Business Leadership Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.
Artificial Intelligence
The University of South Dakota offers a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence Master of Science (MS) program.
Nursing
The University of South Dakota offers a comprehensive Nursing Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program.
Psychology - Clinical Psychology
Explore your individual interests within the broad areas of psychology through a wide range of evidence-based clinical and research training experiences involving a variety of settings and populations with the Psychology - Clinical Psychology program at University of South Dakota.
Business Analytics
Master the art and science of analyzing business data to solve problems as you pursue your Master of Science in Business Analytics. Prepare to meet the exploding demand for analysts and data scientists through this Business Analytics program from University of South Dakota.