College of Education & Human Sciences

Jill Thorngren, Dean
Matt Vukovich, Associate Dean for Research
College of Education and Human Sciences
Wagner Hall 249, Box 2275A
605-688-6181

Overview

The College of Education and Human Sciences enhances human potential and well-being through the integration of:

• exemplary student-centered undergraduate and graduate education that prepares tomorrow’s professionals;
• discovery and scholarship that is nationally and internationally recognized for addressing human and community needs; and
• engagement with individuals, families, schools, and communities that transforms knowledge and discovery into meaningful impacts.          

Graduates of the College of Education and Human Sciences transform the lives of people around the world every day. They work in diverse work settings which span the healthcare industry, education, business, government, and non-profit or community agencies.

Education and Human Sciences graduates include: teachers who provide leadership in their classrooms and communities; dietitians who counsel others to establish a healthy or specialized diet; financial counselors working with families to manage their resources; wellness professionals who works across the lifespan to promote good health practices for people of all ages; a pilot serving our country; a gerontology specialists working with the elderly, or a professional counselor supporting the development of others. These are but a few of the rewarding, and in demand, careers that EHS graduates pursue. We have successful marketing professionals, business leaders, healthcare professionals, and educators across the nation who reflect our mission of enhancing human potential.

Departments

Department of Consumer Sciences  
Department of Counseling & Human Development  
Department of Health & Nutritional Sciences 
Department of Teaching, Learning & Leadership  

Degrees Offered

Associate of Science
Bachelor of Science
Master of Education*
Master of Science*
Doctor of Philosophy*

* Graduate degrees are offered in collaboration with the Graduate School. For details, see the Graduate Catalog.

Degree Requirements

Students selecting majors in the College of Education and Human Sciences must meet the General Education, College, and specific major requirements pertinent to the field and profession in order to earn a Bachelor of Science degree. For a complete listing of graduation requirements, refer to the description of specific majors in this catalog.

Teaching Certificates & Endorsements

Teaching certificates are issued by state Department of Education. The secondary certificate qualifies the holder to teach particular subjects in grades six through twelve. The K-12 certificate qualifies the holder to teach in kindergarten through high school. The certificate states the subjects or subject groups in which the individual may teach. Endorsements can be gained by either Praxis exam or through coursework to prepare students for endorsements are available in English as a Second Language, coaching, reading, and over 20 discipline-specific content areas. More specific information about certificate and endorsement requirements at https://doe.sd.gov/certification/.

Accreditations

• Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA)
• Accreditation Council for Education of Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
• Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI)
• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
• Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
• Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
• Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
• Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE)
• National Association for Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
• South Dakota Department of Education (DOE)

Student Support & Engagement Opportunities

Many majors in the College of Education and Human Sciences provide opportunities to become familiar with the world of work as related to the major. Field experiences, practicums, and internships are available and often required. EHS also offers its students opportunities for personal, academic, and career growth through involvement in clubs and organizations.

Programs

The College offers numerous majors and minors with a common focus of creating, analyzing, disseminating, and applying knowledge that enriches development and enhances the human potential.

Department of Consumer Sciences

Programs

Majors

• Aviation (B.S.) - Aviation Education Specialization  
• Aviation (B.S.) - Aviation Maintenance Management Specialization  
• Consumer Affairs (B.S.) - Consumer Services Management Specialization  
• Consumer Affairs (B.S.) - Family Financial Management Specialization  
• Fashion Studies and Retail Merchandising (B.S.)  
• Hospitality Management (B.S.)  
• Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations (B.S.)  

Minors

• Apparel and Fashion Studies Minor  
• Events and Facilities Administration Minor  
• Financial Counseling Minor  
• Leadership Minor  
• Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations Minor  
• Retail Merchandising Minor  

Department of Counseling & Human Development

Programs

Majors

• Human Development and Family Services (A.S.)  
• Human Development and Family Studies (B.S.)  

Minors

• Gerontology Minor  
• Human Development and Family Studies Minor  
• Rehabilitation Services Minor  

Department of Health & Nutritional Sciences

Programs

Majors

• Community and Public Health (B.S.)  
• Exercise Science (B.S.)  
• Nutrition and Dietetics (B.S.)  
• Physical Education Teacher Education (B.S.)  
• Sport and Recreation Management (B.S.)  

Minors

• Health Education Minor  
• Nutrition Minor  
• Recreation Administration Minor  

Certification Preparation

• Athletic Coaching Certification  

Pre-Professional Interest Areas

• Pre-Athletic Training  
• Pre-Occupational Therapy  
• Pre-Physical Therapy  

Department of Teaching, Learning & Leadership

Programs

Majors

•   Agricultural Education, Communication and Leadership (B.S.) - Agricultural Education Specialization  (offered in partnership with College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences)
• Early Childhood Education (B.S.) - Birth to 8 Specialization  
• Early Childhood Education (B.S.) - Cooperative Elementary Education Program with DSU  
• Early Education and Care (B.S.)  
• Family and Consumer Sciences Education (B.S.)  

Certification Preparation

• Education Curriculum for Teachers of Academic Subjects  
• Secondary Teacher Education - Certification Only  

Endorsements

• Early Childhood Education Kindergarten Education Endorsement  
• Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement