South Dakota (SD)

An Introduction

The 2020 State Reports include data that states reported to the Department in October 2020. For many data elements, such as the number of individuals enrolled in teacher preparation programs, states reported on AY 2018-19 data. For other data elements, such as the admission requirements for each teacher preparation program and descriptions of the state's alternative routes to a teacher credential, states reported on the most current information available.

State Contact Information

  • Steve Fiechtner
  • South Dakota Department of Education
  • 800 Governors Drive
  • Pierre, SD 57501
  • P: (605) 773-4774
  • F: (605) 773-6139

Number of Programs

Total:

105

Enrollment

Total:

270

Program Completers

Total:

210

Number of Providers

2018-19
Number of Providers

15
  • Traditional 13
  • Alternative, IHE-based 0
  • Alternative, not IHE-based 2

List of Providers

Augustana College Traditional
Black Hills State University Traditional
Dakota State University Traditional
Dakota Wesleyan University Traditional
Mount Marty College Traditional
Northern State University Traditional
Oglala Lakota College Traditional
Presentation College Traditional
Presentation College Traditional
Sinte Gleska University Traditional
South Dakota State University Traditional
State of South Dakota Alternative, not IHE-based
State of South Dakota Alternative, not IHE-based
University of Sioux Falls Traditional
University of South Dakota Traditional