Continuing and Distance Education

SDSU — Meeting You Where You Are

Providing flexible, high-quality educational opportunities designed to meet your needs where you're at.

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With a variety of in-demand, online and off-campus degree options, you can expand your opportunities, advance your career, and shape your future through academically rigorous courses.

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Dual Credit

Dual credit lets eligible high school juniors and seniors enroll in SDSU courses, allowing students to earn college credits while completing high school graduation requirements.

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Degree Completion

Going back to school is possible. With flexible programs, supportive resources and convenient options, SDSU can help you find a degree that fits your life — no matter your responsibilities.

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Continuing Education

Today’s workforce needs constant and current information to keep up to date with new and emerging technologies, best practices and industry and association certifications.

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Programs

A college degree means increased opportunities, more career choices and greater job satisfaction. In-demand, online degree options with academically rigorous classes will help prepare you for your future.

Online Undergraduate Degrees Online Graduate Degrees Online Courses

Rapid City Programs Sioux Falls Programs Other Off-Campus Programs

Stop looking, because SDSU online is the best. Trust me. I have looked into other schools and always came back to SDSU. I am so glad I did!

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Is Online Learning Right for You?

Self-Assessment

If you are considering applying for an online program, this survey will help you determine your level of readiness for online learning. The postsurvey feedback will provide you with information on what you can expect from an online course and help you understand what you need to succeed as an online learner.

Partnerships

IDEA – An Online Higher Education Alliance

As a member institution of the Innovative Digital Education Alliance partnering with other reputable public universities from across the United States, we offer these certificate programs fully online:

Agriculture and environmental law (undergraduate)
Swine science (undergraduate)
Animal science (graduate)
Grassland management (graduate)

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About us

Meet our People

The Continuing and Distance Education team is here to help you navigate the online and off-campus learning environment and to connect you with university resources and our community as you complete your education.

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