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Agriculture, General

Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations

Agricultural Economics

Agricultural Mechanization, General

Agricultural Production Operations, General

Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General

Animal Sciences, General

Animal Health

Dairy Science

Food Science

Food Technology and Processing

Agronomy and Crop Science

Range Science and Management

Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology

Veterinary Pathology and Pathobiology

Natural Resources/Conservation, General

Environmental Studies

Environmental Science

Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services

Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management

Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management

City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

Landscape Architecture

Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology

American Indian/Native American Studies

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Mass Communication/Media Studies

Communication and Media Studies, Other

Journalism

Journalism, Other

Public Relations/Image Management

Advertising

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Curriculum and Instruction

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Institutional Research

Special Education and Teaching, General

Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

College Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Elementary Education and Teaching

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other

Agricultural Teacher Education

Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education

Music Teacher Education

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

Chemistry Teacher Education

Engineering, General

Agricultural Engineering

Civil Engineering, General

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Biological/Biosystems Engineering

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General

Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General

Engineering/Industrial Management

German Language and Literature

French Language and Literature

Spanish Language and Literature

American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

Family Resource Management Studies, General

Consumer Economics

Consumer Services and Advocacy

Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General

Human Nutrition

Human Development and Family Studies, General

Family and Community Services

Apparel and Textile Marketing Management

Agriculture Law

English Language and Literature, General

General Studies

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Biomedical Sciences, General

Biochemistry

Molecular Biology

Plant Molecular Biology

Microbiology, General

Biotechnology

Mathematics, General

Computational Mathematics

Statistics, General

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

International/Globalization Studies

Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies

Geography and Environmental Studies

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General

Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Chemistry, General

Physics, General

Science Technologies/Technicians, General

Psychology, General

Counseling Psychology

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Geospatial Intelligence

Community Organization and Advocacy

Criminology

South Dakota State University offers a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusion and access through inspired, student-centered education, creative activities and research, innovation and engagement that improve the quality of life in South Dakota, the region, the nation, and the world. SDState is the state's largest and most comprehensive university with more than 200 academic programs. Our students get a personal, practical education on a vibrant campus with faculty that are engaged - not only in the classroom - but also throughout campus. Flexible academic programs provide hands-on learning with professional experiences through internships, study abroad and the experiential learning today's students seek. We prepare students to make a difference in the world! The value of SDState is found in excellent academics, affordability through value-driven tuition and scholarship opportunities and a campus community that creates Jackrabbits for life. More than 200 student organizations are available to ensure there is something for everyone. Located in Brookings, the university is home to more than 11,000 students - large enough for those seeking a big-time campus feel, but yet not too big that students don't feel at home.

South Dakota State University

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