Vermillion,
SD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Health Sciences in Vermillion United States | University of South Dakota
University of South Dakota
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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
18 months
As a health sciences student at USD, you'll receive a comprehensive education focused on teaching, leadership, advanced practice, and research to prepare for your professional future. Our program highlights evidence-based methods and a patient-focused philosophy, providing versatile skills applicable across multiple healthcare environments. The flexible course structure accommodates working professionals, with primarily online classes and minimal in-person requirements.
Whether you aspire to leadership positions in education, research, healthcare administration, or pursuing certification as a behavior analyst, USD's degree program can support your ambitions.
This thorough curriculum prepares you with essential expertise to become a skilled behavior analyst. The 30-credit program is mostly online, with one hybrid course offering hands-on training at our Sioux Falls, South Dakota facility. Develop a strong foundation in behavior analysis theory and proven intervention techniques for addressing behavioral issues in various populations. Upon completion, you'll possess the qualifications to pursue a career as an Applied Behavior Analyst (ABA).
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.
Successful completion of a baccalaureate degree or an equivalent degree from an institution with institutional accreditation for that degree. Though no specific major is required, adequate undergraduate preparation in social, health, or biological sciences is recommended. A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 on conferred degree and/or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, based on a 4.0 scale, on all graduate coursework.
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 must submit a statement of purpose and goal for pursuing a Master of Science in Health Sciences with a Specialization in ABA. This statement should summarize why an applicant is interested in applied behavior analysis, how life experiences led to an interest in this field and aspirations for future work in applied behavior analysis
Successful completion of a baccalaureate degree or an equivalent degree from an institution with institutional accreditation for that degree. Though no specific major is required, adequate undergraduate preparation in social, health, or biological sciences is recommended. A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 on conferred degree and/or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, based on a 4.0 scale, on all graduate coursework.
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 must submit a statement of purpose and goal for pursuing a Master of Science in Health Sciences with a Specialization in ABA. This statement should summarize why an applicant is interested in applied behavior analysis, how life experiences led to an interest in this field and aspirations for future work in applied behavior analysis
Tuition
USD
12,768