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.
The University of South Dakota School of Education is proud to announce that Mejai Bola Mike Avoseh, Ph.D., professor in the Division of Educational Leadership, has been reappointed to serve on the National Screening Committee for the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
The Tea Area School District welcomed teacher candidates from the University of South Dakota for a weeklong internship, which started on March 9.
The University of South Dakota School of Education, in partnership with the Sioux Falls School District, celebrated the graduation of its first Sioux Falls cohort of the M.A. plus initial certification in multicategorical special education through the Professional Development Center program in December 2025.
The University of South Dakota’s School of Education celebrated its biannual Teacher Pathway Day on Feb. 11, 2026.
The human development and education psychology graduate program at USD was a perfect match for my passion in helping communities address learning challenges.
McHale Davis
Ph.D, USD Human Development and Educational Psychology '25
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.
