Join the change-makers who serve South Dakota, the region, and the world with a meaningful degree in the dynamic field of education.
Whether you pursue a calling as a teacher, school counselor, educational leader or sport-related professional, the USD School of Education will prepare you for the countless career opportunities available to our graduates.
Ranked among the best Education Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report six years in a row.
More than 2,400 students at the University of South Dakota are being honored for their high achievement during the spring 2025 semester with the release of the Dean’s List and Academic Honors.
University of South Dakota alumni earned four of the five South Dakota School Superintendent Association Awards (SDSSA).
When McHale Davis first set out from his home in Moore’s Island, Bahamas, he set a goal: to make a difference through education. Now, after earning a doctoral degree in human development and educational psychology from the University of South Dakota, he’s making that dream a reality.
Doug Binsfeld, Ed.D. ’09, has been named president of Northern Maine Community College (NMCC). Binsfeld, who received his degree in educational leadership from the University of South Dakota, officially assumed the role in April.
My ‘why’ is that I’ve always wanted to be that person who I once needed. It’s almost like I’m obligated to give that to the next generation. Not only is it my obligation, but at the same time, it’s just something I love doing.
DeValon Whitcomb
B.S., Kinesiology and Sport Management '19
From our renowned yearlong residency for future teachers to our unique internships for kinesiology and sport management students, our programs equip students with the real-world experiences they need to find success in their future careers.
If you feel inspired to make a difference, you're in the right place. Our students, faculty and staff are leaders who create, share and apply knowledge as they work to improve the lives of others. Whether you want to support children in a school or motivate clients in the gym, a degree from the USD School of Education will help you get there.
The USD School of Education is developing the educators and leaders of tomorrow. Your support enables us to provide students with the resources, facilities and experiences they need to focus on their education and to pursue their passion for shaping young minds and making a difference.
Stay up to date on everything happening at the School of Education through our digital publication The South Dakotan Education. Learn more about the meaningful contributions that our students, faculty, staff and alumni and friends devote themselves to in their communities.
