Programs
- Biology Education, B.S.E.
- Biology for Information Systems, B.S.
- Computer Game Design, B.S.
- Digital Arts and Design, B.S.
- English Education, B.S.E.
- English for New Media, B.S.
- Mathematics Education, B.S.E.
- Mathematics for Information Systems, B.S.
- Physical Science, B.S.
- Professional and Technical Communication, B.S.
- Respiratory Care, A.S.
- Respiratory Care, B.S.
Minors:
Certificates:
Honors Program:
Faculty
Benjamin Jones, Associate Professor and Dean
Dale Droge, Professor and Academic Coordinator
Bruce Feistner, Associate Professor and Director of Respiratory Care Program
Professors:
Richard Avery, Kristel Bakker, Justin Blessinger, Susan Conover, Kari Forbes-Boyte, Donna Hazelwood, Thomas Jones, Kurt Kemper, Scott Mackenzie, Alan Montgomery, John Nelson, Jeffrey Palmer, Barbara Szczerbinska
Associate Professors:
Glenn Berman, Viki Johnson, Mary Reinesch, Joseph Staudenbaur
Assistant Professors:
Stacey Berry, Nathan Edwards, Michael Gaylor, Shreelina Ghosh, Jeffrey Howard, Wayne Madsen, Daniel Mortenson, Jill Olson, William Sewell, Valorie Stalcup, Giles Timms
Instructors/Lecturers:
Sandra Champion, Kailee Gray, Rich Hennies, John Hollingsworth, Deana Hueners-Nelson, Kim Jones, Michael Lynch, Kelly MacLeod, Nevine Nawar, Edoardo Persichetti, D. Scott Richardson, Kelly Steinmetz, Lacy Wilder
Mission
The College of Arts and Sciences offers a variety of programs and courses leading to successful careers. Computer technology is integrated throughout all majors. The College offers the majority of the general education courses that serve as background for all degrees. Faculty in the arts, English, and social sciences are principally located in Beadle Hall. Math and science faculty are located in the C. Ruth Habeger Science Center. The clinical faculty in Respiratory Care are located at Avera McKennan and Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls and Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City.
The disciplines within the College of Arts and Sciences are Academic Skills, Art, Art Design, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Game Design, Digital Arts & Design, English, Geography, History, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Physical Science, Respiratory Care, Sociology, Spanish, Speech, and Theatre. In addition to degree programs, the College of Arts and Sciences offers majors, minors, and courses which qualify students to apply for admission to professional schools.
Center of Excellence Honors Program
The Dakota State University Center of Excellence Honors Program targets high achieving students; successful completion of the program requirements by the student will result in the student being designated “Center of Excellence Honors Graduate.” This designation will appear on the student’s transcripts, diplomas, and the commencement program. The full program can be found in the General Studies section of this catalog.
