Health Sciences
University of South Dakota, United States
Online graduate certificate giving PK-12 teachers, administrators and educational professionals evidence-based strategies for supporting diverse student behavioral needs, grounded in special education and inclusive excellence. It does not lead directly to board-certified behavior analyst licensing.
Faculty: School of Education | Department: Teacher Residency and Education | Study mode: online | Location: Vermillion, SD, United States
Evidence-based behavior support strategies for PK-12 settings.
Elementary, middle and high school teachers, special educators and school administrators.
USD graduate programmes, general requirements: official transcript showing a regionally accredited bachelor's degree (or equivalent), online application (USD or GradCAS) with a $38 non-refundable fee, letters of recommendation (number varies by programme), statement of purpose and resume. International applicants need English proficiency of TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS Academic 6.0, Duolingo 110 or PTE 53 (minimums listed for the Graduate School; individual programmes may set higher scores), unless they hold a degree from an exempt English-speaking country, plus a passport copy and Financial Ability Form before an I-20 is issued.
Requirements published at program group level.
Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Entry terms for international applicants: Spring 2027 classes start January 11, 2027 (new student arrival deadline January 10); Fall 2027 classes start August 23 (new student arrival deadline August 20).
Graduate applications go through the USD Graduate Application or GradCAS; Audiology, Speech Language Pathology, Law, Medical, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies and Social Work use specialty CAS applications. Application deadlines are set per programme in the Graduate Catalog and are due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The graduate application fee cannot be waived or deferred and is non-refundable.
Law (JD): applications open September 1 for the next year's admission; applicants apply through LSAC CAS and must submit the LSAT, GRE or JD Next. June LSAT scores are accepted for the same year if the application is submitted by July 1. Out-of-state applicants scoring 150+ on the LSAT receive in-state tuition.
Apply through the official page: https://www.usd.edu/Admissions-and-Aid/Apply
Health Sciences
University of South Dakota, United States
Health Sciences
University of South Dakota, United States
Health Sciences
University of South Dakota, United States
Health Sciences
University of South Dakota, United States
Health Sciences
University of South Dakota, United States
Health Sciences
University of South Dakota, United States
Health Sciences
University of South Dakota, United States
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