University of South Dakota

Degrees Offered:

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Specializations:

• Clinical Mental Health (M.A.)
• Human Development & Educational Psychology (M.A./Ed.S./Ph.D.)
• • Master of Arts (M.A.)
  • Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• School Counseling (M.A.)
• Substance Abuse Counseling (M.A.)
• School Psychology (Ed.S./Ph.D.)
• • Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Counselor Education (Ed.S./Ph.D.)
• • Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Required Test for Admission:

GRE

Required Supplemental Application Materials:

Counseling Program Supplemental Recommendation Form

Application Deadline:

8 weeks before classes start

School of Psychology Deadlines:

• Ph.D.: April 1
• Ed.S.: April 15

Counseling Program Application Deadlines:
(Fall Start Only)

• January 15* or
• April 20*

* With interview (if applicable) occurring approximately 2 weeks after the application deadlines.

Department Contact Information:

University of South Dakota
Counseling & Psychology in Education Department
414 E. Clark Street
Vermillion, SD  57069
Phone: 605-677-5250
Fax: 605-677-5438

Email: cpe@usd.edu

Program website

Program Chair:

Dr. Hee-sook Choi (Hee-sook.Choi@usd.edu)