South Dakota

STATE EDUCATION OFFICE

Gloria Smith-Rockhold, Interim Director
Office of Career and Technical Education
700 Governors Dr.
Pierre, SD 57501-2291
(605)773-3423

STATE REGULATORY INFORMATION

South Dakota has no current State Regulatory Legislation concerning postsecondary proprietary schools.

ABERDEEN

Aberdeen Flying Service

Municipal Airport, Aberdeen, SD 57401. Flight and Ground. Founded 1947. Contact: Mark Caven, (605)225-1384. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: FAA. Placement service available. Curriculum: Aircraft Flight Instruction, Advanced Ground; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Basic Ground; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Commercial Flying; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Flight Instructor; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Flight Instructor Additional Rating; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Instrument Flying; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Multi-Engine Rating - Airplane; Aircraft Flight Instruction, Primary Flying

Northern State University

1200 S. Jay St., Aberdeen, SD 57401. Other. Founded 1901. Contact: Justin Ohleen, Admissions, (605)626-2544, (605)626-2552, 800-NSU-5330, Fax: (605)626-2587, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.northern.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $4,498 tuition & fees for 16 credits, room and board, state residents. Enrollment: Total 1,594. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NASM; NCATE; NCA-HLC. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Administrative Assistant (2 Yr); Business (2 Yr and 4); Commercial Art (2 Yr); Fine Arts (4 Yr); Industrial Arts Technology (2 Yr); Social Services Aide (2 Yr); Systems, Professional (2 Yr)

Presentation College

1500 N. Main St., Aberdeen, SD 57401. Allied Medical, Business, Nursing, Other. Founded 1951. Contact: JoEllen Lindner, Dean of Admissions, (605)229-8492, (605)225-1634, 800-437-6060, Fax: (605)229-8425, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.presentation.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $11,400 tuition and fees. Enrollment: Total 639. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NLNAC; JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Business Administration (4 Yr); Histologic Technology (2 Yr); Medical Laboratory Technology (2 Yr); Nursing, R.N. (4 Yr); Operating Room Technology (2 Yr); X-Ray Technology (2-4 Yr)

MITCHELL

Mitchell Technical Institute

821 N. Capital St., Mitchell, SD 57301-2062. Trade and Technical. Founded 1968. Contact: Chris Paustian, Director, (605)995-3024, 800-952-0042, Fax: (605)996-3299, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.mitchelltech.com. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies with program. Enrollment: Total 821. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NAACLS; NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated (18 Mo); Agribusiness (18 Mo); Agri-Management (18 Mo); Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (18 Mo); Computer Servicing - Software Applications; Computer Technology (18 Mo); Cooking, Commercial (11 Mo); Drafting, Architectural (18 Mo); Electrical Construction (18 Mo); Electronics & Communication (21 Mo); Engineering (18 Mo); Medical Assistant (18 Mo); Medical Laboratory Technology (15 Mo); Natural Resources Technology (11 Mo); Power Lineman (9 Mo); Radiologic Technology (24 Mo); Secretarial, Medical (18 Mo); Telecommunications Technology (18 Mo)

PIERRE

Capital University Center USD Nursing

809 E. Dakota Ave., Pierre, SD 57501. Nursing, Other. Founded 1982. Contact: Sr. E. Nemec, (605)224-6131, Fax: (605)224-8557. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Other. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service not available. Curriculum: Nursing, Practical (12 Mo); Nursing, R.N.

RAPID CITY

Black Hills Beauty College

623 St. Joe, Rapid City, SD 57701. Cosmetology. Founded 1937. Contact: Tom J. Poloncic, (605)342-0697, 800-371-0697, E-mail: [email protected]. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Hour. Tuition: $5,890. Enrollment: men 3, women 74. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (2100 Hr)

Headlines Academy of Cosmetology

508 Sixth St., Rapid City, SD 57701. Cosmetology, Other. Founded 1981. Contact: Peggy Dallman, (605)348-4247, 877-395-9809, Fax: (605)348-5462, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.headlinesacademy.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $6,815; other expenses, $1,185 (COSM); Massage $6,200 (1,000 equipment). Enrollment: men 4, women 45. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: NACCAS. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities not available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (2100 Hr); Massage Therapy (600 Hr)

National American University

321 Kansas City St., Box 1780, Rapid City, SD 57701. Two-Year College, Other. Founded 1941. Contact: Tom Shea, (605)394-4827, 800-843-8892, Fax: (605)394-4871, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.national.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Quarter. Tuition: $10,200 per year. Enrollment: men 369, women 345. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: AAMAE; ABA; NCA-HLC; CAAHEP. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (2-4 Yr); Athletic Trainer (4 Yr); Business Administration (1-4 Yr); Horsemanship (4 Yr); Information Sciences Technology (2-4 Yr); Paralegal (2-4 Yr); Veterinary Technology (2 Yr)

Western Dakota Technical Institute

800 Mickelson Dr., Rapid City, SD 57703-4018. Trade and Technical. Founded 1966. Contact: Janell Oberlander, Director, (605)394-4034, 800-544-8765, Fax: (605)394-1789, Web Site: http://www.westerndakotatech.org. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $4,476-$13,365 (varies with program). Enrollment: Total 1,022. Degrees awarded: Associate, Diploma. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General (18 Mo); Agribusiness (18 Mo); Auto Body & Fender Repair (18 Mo); Auto Mechanics (18 Mo); Automotive Technology (18 Mo); Business Management (18 Mo); Cabinet & Mill Work (18 Mo); Carpentry (18 Mo); Computer Aided Drafting (18 Mo); Computer Networking (18 Mo); Construction Technology (18 Mo); Diesel Technology (18 Mo); Electronics, Industrial (18 Mo); Electronics Technology (18 Mo); Law Enforcement (18 Mo); Machinist, Production (18 Mo); Medical Office Management (9 Mo); Medical Technology - Phlebotomy (9 Mo); Medical Transcription (18 Mo); Nursing, Practical (11 Mo); Pharmacy Technician (18 Mo); Ranch & Farm Management (18 Mo); Surgical Technology (11 Mo); Welding Technology (9 Mo)

SIOUX FALLS

Avera Mckennan Hospital School of Radiologic Tech

800 E. 21st St., Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5045. Contact: Fred Slunecka, Chief executive officer, (605)322-1720, (605)322-1700, Web Site: http://www.mckennan.org. Private. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $1,000 in-state; $1,000 out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 12.

Kilian Community College

300 E. 6th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57103. Contact: Dr. Robert Smallfoot, President, (605)221-3100, (605)221-3105, Web Site: http://kilian.edu. Private. Housing not available. Term: Trisemester. Tuition: $6,660 in-state; $6,660 out-of-state. Degrees awarded: Associate.

Pro/Ed - Professional Education

3109 W. 41st St., Ste. 103, Sioux Falls, SD 57105-4290. Other. Founded 1976. Contact: Fred Preator, (605)331-4900, 800-658-3959, Fax: (605)331-0111, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.proed.org. Private. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: Varies with program. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid not available. Placement service not available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Auctioneering; Real Estate Appraisal; Real Estate Broker; Real Estate Law; Real Estate Management; Real Estate Sales License

Sioux Valley Hospital-School of Radiologic Technology

1305 W. 18th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5039. Contact: Becky Nelson, President, (605)333-6466, Web Site: http://www.siouxvalley.org. Private. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $1,000. Enrollment: Total 14.

Southeast Technical Institute

2320 N. Career Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57107-1302. Trade and Technical. Founded 1968. Contact: Stan Vittetoe, (605)367-7624, 800-247-0789, Fax: (605)367-8305, Web Site: http://www.southeasttech.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma not required. Out-of-state students accepted. Term: Semester. Tuition: $64 per credit plus fees; $29/credit local fee; $152 state fee per semester full-time, $13/credit part-time. Enrollment: Total 1,915. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Clerical (1 Yr); Accounting, General (2 Yr); Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (2 Yr); Architectural Technology (2 Yr); Automotive Collision Repair (2 Yr); Automotive Technology (2 Yr); Biomedical Technology (2 Yr); Business Administration (2 Yr); Cardio - Pulmonary Technology; Civil Engineering Technology (2 Yr); Computer Aided Drafting (22 Mo); Computer Networking (2 Yr); Computer Programming (2 Yr); Computer Servicing - Theory & Systems (2 Yr); Diesel Technology (2 Yr); Electro-Mechanical Technology (2 Yr); Electronics Technology (2 Yr); Finance (2 Yr); Graphic Design (2 Yr); Horticulture (2 Yr); Insurance, General; Landscaping (2 Yr); Laser Technology (2 Yr); Machine Shop Operator (1 Yr); Machine Technology (2 Yr); Marketing (2 Yr); Medical Technology - Cardiology (2 Yr); Medical Technology - Phlebotomy (1 Yr); Medical Transcription (2 Yr); Nuclear Medical Technology (2 Yr); Personal Computing (1 Yr); Sign Language Education (2 Yr); Welding Technology (1 Yr)

Stewart School

604 N West Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104. Cosmetology. Founded 1952. Contact: Angela Hansen, Enrollment, (605)336-2775, 800-728-7222, 800-537-2625, Fax: (605)330-8277, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.stewartschool.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Varies with Program. Tuition: $8,680. Enrollment: men 1, women 85. Degrees awarded: Diploma. Accreditation: ACCSCT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Cosmetology (15 Mo); Cosmetology Instructor; Manicurist

SISSETON

Sisseton-Wahpeton Community College

PO Box 689, Sisseton, SD 57262-0689. Two-Year College. Founded 1979. Contact: Darlene Redday, Registrar, (605)698-3966, Fax: (605)698-3132. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $96 per credit hour. Enrollment: men 50, women 160. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, Automated; Business Administration; Computer Information Science; Computer Operator; Drug & Alcohol Counseling; Early Childhood Education; Hospitality; Nursing, Vocational

VERMILLION

University of South Dakota

414 East Clark St., Vermillion, SD 57069. Other. Founded 1862. Contact: Stephanine Moser, Assoc.Dir. of Admissions, (605)677-5434, 877-COYOTES, Fax: (605)677-6323, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Web Site: http://www.usd.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Term: Semester. Tuition: $76/credit resident; $243/credit non-resident. Enrollment: Total 4,088. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: NASM; NCATE; NLNAC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Curriculum: Dental Hygiene (2 Yr); Medical Technology; Nursing, R.N. (2 Yr)

WATERTOWN

Lake Area Technical Institute

230 11th St. NE, Watertown, SD 57201-0730. Trade and Technical. Founded 1965. Contact: Gary Williams, Pres., (605)882-5284, 800-657-4344, Fax: (605)882-6299, Web Site: http://www.lakeareatech.edu. Public. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: Varies with program. Enrollment: Total 938. Degrees awarded: Certificate, Associate, Diploma. Accreditation: ADA; AOTA; APTA; FAA; NAACLS; NLNAC; NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Agribusiness (20 Mo); Agriculture - Production (18 Mo); Automotive Technology (18 Mo); Aviation Maintenance Technology (19 Mo); Banking & Finance (20 Mo); Building Trades (18 Mo); Computer Information Science (20 Mo); Cosmetology (13 Mo); Dental Assisting (11 Mo); Diesel Technology (18 Mo); Drafting, Architectural (18 Mo); Electronics Technology (18 Mo); Industrial Technology (18 Mo); Laboratory Technology (20 Mo); Machine Tool Programming Technology (18 Mo); Marketing Management (20 Mo); Medical Assistant (18 Mo); Medical Laboratory Technology (22 Mo); Nursing, Practical (11 Mo); Occupational Therapy Assistant (20 Mo); Physical Therapy Aide (20 Mo); Welding Technology (9 Mo)

YANKTON

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

501 Summit, Yankton, SD 57078. Contact: Mike Healy, Cfo, (605)668-8158, Web Site: http://www.averasacredheart.com. Private. Housing not available. Term: Semester. Tuition: 900 in-state; 900out-of-state. Enrollment: Total 8.

Mount Marty College

1105 W. 8th St., Yankton, SD 57078. Other. Founded 1936. Contact: Brandi Tschumper, (605)668-1545, 800-658-4552, Fax: (605)668-1508, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://www.mtmc.edu. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing available. Term: Semester. Tuition: $14,936. Enrollment: Total 730. Degrees awarded: Associate. Accreditation: NLNAC; NCA-HLC. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Accounting, General; Business Administration; Chemical Technology; Computer Information Science; Computer Science; Education; Forensic Accounting; Forensic Science; Graphic Arts; Mathematics; Medical Technology; Music; Nursing, Practical; Radiologic Technology; Recreation Administration

Sacred Heart Hospital

501 Summit, Yankton, SD 57078. Allied Medical. Founded 1948. Contact: Colette Pasco, Program Dir., (605)668-8158, Fax: (605)668-8153, E-mail: [email protected], Web Site: http://averasacredheart.com. Private. Coed. HS diploma required. Out-of-state students accepted. Housing not available. Term: Hour. Tuition: $900; application due Feb. 1; classes begin the first week in Sept. limited enrollment. Enrollment: men 4, women 12. Degrees awarded: Certificate. Accreditation: JRCERT. Approved: Vet. Admin. Financial aid available. Placement service available. Handicapped facilities available. Curriculum: Radiologic Technology (24 Mo)