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Every Discovery Starts with a Question. What's Yours?

Follow Your Questions Further at USD

The questions that draw you to a conference can also shape your next chapter. How do we interpret the past? What can a landscape reveal? How do we preserve what matters for future generations?

At the University of South Dakota, graduate study gives you opportunities to explore those questions while building expertise for your career. Whether you’re considering a master’s degree or adding specialized skills through a graduate certificate, explore the programs below. Tell us what interests you, and we’ll help you find a path that fits.

Explore Related Graduate Programs

USD offers graduate programs across many fields. We've highlighted a few that my be especially relevant to people attending the 83rd Plains Anthropological Conference, with paths in history, sustainability and archive studies. Explore the programs below to see where your interest and goals could take you.

Meet Our Team

We know researching graduate programs can be a detailed process, especially with all of the options available. We are here to help you every step of the way. Our dedicated team of enrollment coordinators can address any questions or concerns you may have about costs, the application process and deadlines. Reach out to start a conversation or visit campus.

Travis Vlasman

Director of Graduate Admissions

Mackenzie Gable

Graduate Enrollment Coordinator

Bianaca Krus

Senior Enrollment Coordinator

Brett Mockler

Assist Director, Admissions

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An Investment in You

You’re committed to making a difference. Your next step should make financial sense, too. At USD, affordable graduate tuition puts advanced education within reach, helping you build the expertise to serve others and pursue new opportunities in your career.

Whether you’re considering a graduate certificate or an advanced degree, understanding the cost is a good place to start. Explore tuition rates and program-specific fees to see how a USD education fits your goals and budget.

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