2025-2026 Graduate Catalog
School of Psychology, Sociology and Rural Studies
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Paul Markel, Director
School of Psychology, Sociology and Rural Studies
Psychology, Sociology and Rural Studies 107, Box 2120
605-688-4322
The School of Psychology, Sociology and Rural Studies has a long proud history of service, research and educational excellence at South Dakota State University. In keeping with the land-grant mission, the school is active in education, research and outreach.
The school administers the Center for Rural Vitality and Community Well-Being, which provides data, in-depth analysis of data, and training to individuals, businesses and governmental agencies. The Center also fosters community engagement and interdisciplinary research associated with rural vitality and community well-being.
The school complements the vision of South Dakota State University and the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences to be nationally distinctive and locally relevant through faculty teaching, scholarship and service. Faculty members encourage and prepare students for graduate programs and professional careers by providing a sound knowledge base of psychology as a science and recognition of the multiplicity of viewpoints, schools of thought and subdivisions within the field. Faculty efforts support a challenging curriculum for the development of research skills and appreciation, to strengthen core competencies and understanding of discipline-related perspectives, and to foster opportunities for formal internships and practicums. This curriculum is presented in a manner that develops and enhances critical thinking and communication skills to prepare students for meaningful employment, further scholarship, sociocultural and international awareness, and civic involvement and engagement.
Graduate Faculty
Patricia Ahmed, Assistant Professor
Abdallah Badahdah, Professor
MaryJo Benton Lee, Adjunct
Matt Filteau, Assistant Professor
Paul Markel, Director and Professor
Rebecca Martin, Professor
Tyler Miller, Associate Director and Professor
Debra Spear, Professor
Abigail Tobias-Lauerman, Assistant Professor
Weiwei Zhang, Associate Professor
Programs
Master’s Degrees
Doctoral Degrees
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