The University of South Dakota

Human Resources Specialization

"The coursework in USD's Master of Science in Administrative Studies - Human Resources Program gave me the foundational knowledge and technical skills to excel in the human resources profession. The curriculum is solid and practical to the work environment. The professors are engaging and the class discussions and projects are challenging and relevant. I can honestly say that I use my graduate education every day in my workplace."

Barbara Cole
Sioux Falls

Health Services Administration Specialization

"I graduated with my M.S.A.S. in Health Services Administration in July of 2005. In July of 2006, I was offered a great advancement opportunity with Sanford Medical Center as the Director of Compliance. During the job interview, one of the reasons cited for the job offer was my degree advancement!"

Ruth Krueger Parkinson RRT, M.S.
Director of Compliance and Privacy Officer
Sanford Medical Center

"After I received my M.S.A.S., I was given the job of Business Manager for the Surgical Services Department at Scripps La Jolla. The Director of Quality for our organization wanted to read my professional report and has asked me if she could use it as a learning tool for the staff in her department. She thought the professional report gave a worthwhile history of performance improvements in health care and the successful implementation of the project an example of the process at work. The professional report will be used as a learning tool for the management staff in the Surgical Services Department. The successful completion of my M.S.A.S. has given me an opportunity to do what I do best."

Gretchen Pitt
Business Manager
Surgical Services Scipps La Jolla

"I believe the knowledge I gained from the required courses rounded out the experience I had developed from my career. I anticipate greater opportunities for me to use this knowledge in the development and enforcement of public policy and regulations related to long-term care."

Peggy Williams
Professional Research Assistant/Clinical Trainer
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

Long-Term Care Administration Specialization

"The flexible schedule and the online learning structure of the M.S.A.S. degree with a Long-Term Care Administration Specialization have helped me focus on my personal goals for education. The schedule has also helped me focus on learning without having to sacrifice valuable time with my family and the program has provided me with a good foundation to prepare me for a position in healthcare administration."

Jason Breuer
Rehabilitation Director
Lake Wood Health Center
 

Interdisciplinary Specialization

"My M.S.A.S. with a specialization in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of South Dakota has provided me with an understanding of how the business of service must be conducted, tempered with skills designed to engage and fulfill a diverse workforce. The instructors have a perfect balance of academic credentialing and real world experience, making the classes timely and relevant. Couple the faculty with top-notch programs, and a student can go as far as their commitment and desire will take them."

Michael Gramlick
Fire Apparatus Operator
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue
 

Organizational Leadership Specialization

"The M.S.A.S. Organizational Leadership on-line program has allowed me to work toward my master's degree. Completion of this degree would not be possible if classroom learning was the only option. As a mother of two young children, a state employee, and a part-time credit counselor, flexibility is key. The M.S.A.S. on-line courses have allowed me to work around family activities and work schedules. The Organizational Leadership classes have also proven beneficial within my current Assistant Director position. These classes have given me the opportunity to achieve a greater level of learning while living and working in Pierre."

Tina A. Titze
Assistant Director
Office of Emergency Management