The University of South Dakota was founded in 1862 by the Dakota Territorial Legislature which authorized the establishment of the University at Vermillion.
The authorization was unfunded, however, and classes did not begin until 20 years later under the auspices of the privately incorporated University of Dakota, created with support from the citizens of Clay County.
University of South Dakota Courses Offered
Accounting
Art B.A.
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computational Economics
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Data Science
Elementary Education
English B.A.
Entrepreneurial Studies
Exercise Science
General Studies
Graphic Design
History
Interdisciplinary
Mathematics B.S.
Media Studies
Medical Laboratory Science
Medicine
Music B.A.
Nursing (Traditional)
Paramedic Technology
Philosophy, Economics, and Political Theory
Psychology
Radiologic Technology
Secondary and K-12 Education
Social Media Marketing
Social Science
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish B.A.
Special Education
Sports Marketing and Media
Theatre Studies
Theology
Workforce and Career Studies