Accounting Aerospace Studies Agricultural Business Agricultural Finance Agricultural Economics Agricultural Education Terminal Degrees Discipline BHSU DSU NSU SDSM&T SDSU* USD, DBA, Ed.D., DBA, JD with with CPA, JD with, DBA CPA CPA, DBA., DBA Agriculture & Biosystems Engineering Agricultural Journalism Agricultural Marketing Agricultural Systems Technology Agronomy Alcohol & Drug Studies USAF Determines, Ed.D or Masters + professional journalism American Indian / Native Studies Ed.D. or. with licensure and clinical practice in addiction or prevention Anatomy, MD, DO Animal Science, DVM Anthropology Apparel Merchandising, MFA Architecture M.Arch, D.Arch, MS in Arch Design (coupled with B.Arch), Doctor of Design (coupled with a B.Arch or M.Arch) Art, Ed.D, MFA, D.A., MFA, MFA, MFA,, MFA MFA, PhD Arts Education,, MFA, Ed.D,, MFA MFA,, Ed.D Athletic Training ; Masters in Clinical Areas MA/MS + certification by the Nat l Athletic Training Assn
Discipline BHSU DSU NSU SDSM&T SDSU* USD Atmospheric, Environmental & Water Resources Aviation Education MA/MS/M.Ed. Flight Instruction Certificate Biology,, Ed.D, Ed.D Biological Sciences, Ed.D Biochemistry, MD, DO Botany, Ed.D Business Administration (Management), DBA, JD*, JD, DBA, DBA, Ed.D, JD, JD, DBA, DBA/JD Business Education, Ed.D., DBA, JD,DBA, Ed.D, Ed.D, Ed.D, DBA, DBA, Ed.D Chemistry, Ed.D, Ed.D Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Combined PhD PhD, MD, DO Communications/Mass-Journalism, Ed.D, MFA**, MFA,, Masters + professional journalism Communications/Theatre, MFA,,, MFA JD, MFA,, Ed.D Communications Arts/Theatre, MFA,, MFA, Communications - English, Ed.D,, MFA, Communications - Speech, Ed.D, MFA, Communication Disorders Computer Applications Computer Engineering, Ed.D, DBA, DBA, Ed.D ; AuD Computer Programming, Ed.D, DBA, DBA, Ed.D Computer Science/Information Systems, Ed.D
Construction Management Discipline BHSU DSU NSU SDSM&T SDSU* USD Counseling & Human Resource Development Counseling & Psychology in Education Consumer Affairs or Master + related industrial/construction, Ed.D, Ed.D PhD, EdD Curriculum & Instruction, Ed.D, Ed.D, Ed.D, Ed.D Dairy Manufacturing Dairy Production Dairy Science Dental Hygiene MA/MS*, DDS Early Childhood Education, Ed.D, Ed.D, Ed.D, Ed.D Earth Science Economics,, DBA, Ed.D, DBA Education, Ed.D, Ed.D, Ed.D, Ed.D Education Administration, Ed.D, Ed.D Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering Technology or Masters + related industrial Elementary Education, Ed.D, Ed.D, Ed.D, Ed.D Engineering Physics English,, Ed.D****, MFA for composition and creative writing positions only,, MFA, Ed.D, Ed.D,, MFA for creative writing positions only, MFA for creative writing positions only Environment Management Environmental Physical Science, Ed.D, Ed.D European Studies
Discipline BHSU DSU NSU SDSM&T SDSU* USD Family & Consumer Science, Ed.D Family & Consumer Science Education Family Medicine French Studies General Agriculture Geography,,, Ed.D, Geographic Information Systems Geology Geological Engineering, Ed.D German Gerontology DO, MD, PhD Health Education, Ed.D, DPH, Ed.D MA or MBA or MS degree plus registered health information administrator or registered health information technician Health Information Management certification Health, Physical Education & Recreation,, Ed.D, Ed.D, Ed.D, Pe.D Health Promotion, Ed.D, DPH, Ed.D Health Science, DPH Health Services Administration, Ed.D, DHA History,,, Ed.D, History & Criticism Horticulture Hotel & Foodservice Management Human Development & Family Studies, Ed.D
Discipline BHSU DSU NSU SDSM&T SDSU* USD Human Resource Management, DBA Human Services, Ed.D,, Ed.D, Indian Studies Industrial Engineering Industrial Management/Technology Instrumental Music Interior Design Internal Medicine International Studies Journalism Kinesiology and Sport Science Landscape Design, Ed.D,, JD*, Ed.D, DMA, DBA, MFA, DMA,, MFA, or Masters + related industrial, Ed.D, DMA,, DMA, MFA MFA, DMA,, MFA, or Masters + professional journalism PH.D or MLA DO, MD MFA,, JD, Ed.D PhD, EdD Law: All Areas Except Director Law Library Director JD* MLS and JD Library Media (Non-Teaching), Ed.D, MLS, Ed.D, MLS, Ed.D, MLS Lab Animal Services DVM DVM, Library or MLS + 2nd Masters Library Media (Teaching), Ed.D, MLS, Ed.D, MLS, Ed.D, MLS, Ed.D Library Science MLS from an ALA accredited program, MLS, MLS + 2nd Masters MLS*
Discipline BHSU DSU NSU SDSM&T SDSU* USD Manufacturing Engineering Technology or Masters + related industrial Marketing, DBA, DBA, DBA, DBA Mass Communication, Master + Exp (see Journalism) Mathematics,, Ed.D,, Mechanical Engineering Medical Library Medical Laboratory Science Metallurgical Engineering, DCLS, Ed.D in conjuction with MLS (ASCP) MFA,, JD, Ed.D Microbiology, MD, DO MLS* MA/MS* Middle School, Ed.D, Ed.D, Ed.D, Ed.D Military Science Mining Engineering Determined by US Army Modern Languages Music Music Education Music Merchandising,,MFA, DMA,, DMA, DMA,,MFA, DMA, Ed.D Music (Non-Teaching) PH.D, Ed.D, DMA,, DMA Music Studio/Applied Nursing, DMA, MFA,, DMA, MFA,, DMA, MFA,, DMA, MFA,, DMA, MFA,, Doc N Sci, Ed.D Determined by U.S. Army MFA, DMA, PhD MFA,, Ed.D DMA, MFA MFA, DMA doctorate in nursing or related discipline Nursing Practice DNP
Discipline BHSU DSU NSU SDSM&T SDSU* USD Nutrition & Food Science Occupational Therapy Office Administration, Ed.D, DBA, Ed.D, DBA, Ed.D, DBA Ornithology Outdoor Education Park Management Pest Management Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmacy, Ed.D, Pharm.D, Pharm.D Philosophy PhD, DrOT, OTD, EdD, DSc* Physical Education, Ed.D, Ed.D, Ed.D, Ed.D, Ed.D Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies DPT, PhD, EdD, or DSc all plus licensure to practice MA/MS* Physiology/Pharmacology, MD, DO Physics, Ed.D, Ed.D Plant Production Political Science,,,, Ed.D,, JD, JD, DPA Political Science/Criminal Justice, JD, DPA, JD Psychiatry Psychology, Ed.D, Ed.D, Ed.D, MD, DO Public Administration, DPA, DPA Public Relations Range Science Religious Studies Respiratory Care Rural Sociology MS + RRT or MA + RRT Science / Physical, Ed.D, Ed.D, D Dir Scientific Forensic Technology JD, PhD in Chemistry, PhD in Physics, PhD in Math
Discipline BHSU DSU NSU SDSM&T SDSU USD Social Science,, Ed.D, Social Work MSW, MSW*,., DSW, Ed.D. Sociology,,, Ed.D,, JD SD University Affiliated Program Spanish, Ed.D Special Education, Ed.D, Ed.D, Ed.D, Ed.D Speech, MFA***,, MFA, Ed.D, Taxation Technology Theatre Tourism and Hospitality, Ed.D, DBA, Master s plus industry,, MFA, Masters + Exp MSW,, Ed.D, MD, DO LLM or MT,, DBA, Ed.D, MFA,,, MFA MFA,, Ed.D Visual Arts-Studio,, MFA MFA Vocal Music, Ed.D, D.M.A., Ed.D, DMA, DMA, MFA MFA, DMA Wellness Management, Ed.D, Ed.D Fitness-Wellness Management, Health, and Physical Education,, Ed.D, Ed.D, DPH, Ed.D, Pe.D Wildlife Fisheries Veterinary Science, DVM Black Hills State University *In cases where the institution hires a J.D. for the specific purpose of using his/her legal expertise in law-related classes, that degree shall be considered terminal. ** Graphics, Photography, or Multi-media Only *** Theatre **** Applies only to English Education South Dakota School of Mines & Technology We do not hire on a tenure track contract unless the person has an earned doctorate. Doctorates represented by our current faculty are: Doctor of Philosophy () Doctor of Arts (D.A.) Doctor of Music Arts (D.M.A.) Doctor of Education (Ed.D)
The degrees and discipline areas shown in the table are those of our current permanent faculty. Part-Time faculty are hired in various disciplines within the liberal arts on an as needed basis. Among our non-tenure track people in the areas of physical education, library, and art, we have considered the following to be terminal degrees for purposes of promotion: Master of Arts (M.A.) Master of Science (M.S.) Master of Library Science (M.L.S.) Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) With the exception of our professional librarians, these positions are all ones with substantial soft money support. South Dakota State University Wherever a is noted, other doctorates such as Ed.D, DTA,, Doc. Sci, etc. will be considered terminal degrees in place of the in any area if appropriate to the assignment. Degrees regarded by South Dakota State University as terminal degrees for appointment, promotion, and tenure purposes are as follows: Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) Master of Library Science (MLS) when combined with a second masters degree Master of Social Work (MSW) (in the past; would be reevaluated with new appointments) Doctor of Philosophy () Director of Education (Ed.D) Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Doctor of Medicine (MD) Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) Doctor of Science (D.Sci) Doctor of Public Health (DPH) Doctor of Divinity (DD) Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng) Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) (if a first entry into practice degree, it would be necessary for individual to have and/or a residency or post doctoral to progress through the ranks) Doctor of Teaching Arts (T or DTA) Doctor of Dental Science (DDS) Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) Doctor of Music Arts (DMA) Doctor of Arts () In addition there are administratively approved explanations/justifications for: Journalism - a combination of degree plus work in the field is described relative to the various ranks Engineering Technology - a combination of degree plus industrial is described relative to the various ranks
Both of these internally approved documents are justified with data about faculty in the profession and reference to accreditation criteria. In both areas the combination of academic degree and work is more relevant than looking solely at the doctorate as the terminal degree. University of South Dakota Dental Hygiene: MA or MS in an approved related area plus a baccalaureate degree in Dental Hygiene Law: Issued by a school accredited by the American Bar Association Law Library: MLS issued by a school accredited by the American Library Association and a JD issued by a school accredited by the American Bar Association Library: Issued by a school accredited by the American Library Association plus a second masters or a Specialist or a Doctorate in a disciplinary area Medical Library: With certification by the Medical Library Association plus a second masters in a discipline area Occupational Therapy: Plus licensure if the degree is in Occupational Therapy. Physical Therapy: Plus licensure if the degree is in Physical Therapy. Physician Assistant: Master's degree in any discipline Social Work: MSW required regardless of terminal degree