Program Information
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Administration program has a central "core" of at least 24 hours in coursework that must be taken by all students. The core requirements are supplemented by 12 hours of coursework in a particular area of emphasis called a "specialization." Three years of administrative work experience, at least three years since completion of a bachelor's degree and a 2.7 GPA are required for admission to the MSA program.
Specializations:
- Alcohol and Drug Studies Specialization
- Criminal Justice Specialization
- Interdisciplinary Specialization
- Health Services Administration Specialization
- Human Resource Management Specialization
- Long-Term Care Administration Specialization
- Organizational Leadership Specialization
Two Specializations
You can easily complete two specializations in the Master of Science in Administration program. Complete 36 credit hours of required course work in one area of specialization and complete an additional 12 credit hours of specified course work in another area of specialization to obtain two specializations. The diploma and transcript will indicate both specializations.
Faculty
Graduate faculty from across campus are selected to teach this program. Course work and faculty members come from areas including Public Administration; Health Services Administration; Industrial Psychology; Speech Communication; Counseling, Guidance and Personnel Services; and Technology for Education and Training.
Locations:
- Online
- Rapid City
- Sioux Falls
- Vermillion