MSc in Administration - Addiction Studies in Vermillion United States | University of South Dakota

University of South Dakota | Vermillion United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 12,768
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that approximately 20 million Americans face challenges with substance use disorders. Our Addiction Studies specialization equips you with foundational theories about the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of alcohol and drug-related addictions. This program trains students for diverse roles in delivering care and support services within this expanding healthcare sector. Designed for both emerging and established professionals in government, nonprofits, healthcare, education, and other public service fields, the curriculum develops leadership, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and ethical decision-making skills. Graduates gain expertise in organizational management, personnel administration, budgeting, and effective stakeholder communication. Recognizing the value of professional experience, we've waived GRE/GMAT requirements for admission.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Official transcript(s) verifying receipt of an undergraduate degree and previous graduate credit (in English or with translation). Transcripts must be complete (e.g., if currently enrolled, work-in-progress coursework must be included, foreign transcripts must include a grading scale, and for countries that issue, copy of degree certificate/diploma i.e., India, Nepal, etc.). The USD Graduate School and/or academic units retain the right to require credential evaluations from organizations, such as Educational Credential Evaluators/World Education Services (ECE/WES), for a student if such an evaluation is deemed necessary.
Baccalaureate degree must be from an institution with institutional accreditation for that degree. A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.7 on conferred degree and/or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, based on a 4.0 scale, on all graduate coursework is required for full admission. Each graduate program may admit students on provisional status per university policy.
Applicants with degrees from countries other than the United States who have obtained a high school diploma, undergraduate, or graduate degree from an institutionally accredited American college or university or from an accredited institution in the approved list of English-speaking countries are not required to submit an approved English proficiency exam score. For all other applicants with degrees from other countries, a minimum score of 79 on the Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT), 550 on the Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT), 8.5 on the TOEFL Essentials, 6.0 on the IELTS Academic, 53 on the PTE, or 110 on Duolingo is required for graduate admission.
Applicants are required to submit a statement of purpose explaining the choice to pursue graduate education through the program.

Tuition USD 12,768

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