About Us
Our Vision
To be a nationally-recognized leader in interprofessional health sciences' education.
Our Mission
The School of Health Sciences develops scholars, practitioners, and leaders in health and human services, meeting the workforce needs of South Dakota, the region and beyond.
Extraordinary Education
The hallmark of our programs is academic excellence. Our students routinely exceed the national average on their board certification exams. Clinical setting experiences, prepares our students for employment in their chosen profession. Our low student to faculty ratios translate into a supportive educational environment.
Strong Partnerships
Your prospects in your profession are greatly enhanced by the relationships we've forged with our partners.
Our partners include, but are not limited to:
- Avera Health
- Good Samaritan Society
- Sanford Health
- Sanford Vermillion
State-of-the-Art
Our programs offer state-of-the-art classroom and laboratory technology in the Andrew E. Lee Memorial Medicine and Science Building. The design of the facility provides space for interdisciplinary learning in teams.
Beyond the Classroom
Our programs offer strong academics by providing real-world settings to apply what you've learned in the classroom.
Dr. Roy Osborn, Physical Therapy, was the recipient of the Health Science's Faculty Research Achievement Award in 2012.
"Our excellent programs will give you the education and clinical skills needed for career success."