Center for Online and Professional Education
Whether you're completing a degree, advancing your career, earning professional credentials or exploring a new field, we offer flexible pathways designed to meet your goals.
Today's learners need educational opportunities that are accessible, flexible and relevant. The Center for Online and Professional Education brings together our online and professional learning offerings to help students, working professionals and employers find programs that meet their needs.
Our programs are designed for:
- Working professionals seeking career advancement
- Students completing undergraduate or graduate degrees
- High school students earning college credit
- Employers investing in workforce development
- Lifelong learners pursuing new skills and credentials
As South Dakota's premier land-grant university, SDSU is committed to expanding educational access and supporting workforce development throughout the state and region.
The Center for Online and Professional Education partners with academic colleges, employers and community organizations to deliver programs aligned with workforce needs and emerging career opportunities. Through innovative online learning and professional development, the center helps learners gain the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in today's economy.
If you are considering applying for an online program, this survey will help you determine your level of readiness for online learning. The postsurvey feedback will provide you with information on what you can expect from an online course and help you understand what you need to succeed as an online learner.
As a member institution of the Innovative Digital Education Alliance partnering with other reputable public universities from across the United States, we offer these certificate programs fully online:
- Agriculture and environmental law (undergraduate)
- Swine science (undergraduate)
- Animal science (graduate)
- Grassland management (graduate)
The Center for Online and Professional Education team is here to help you navigate the online and off-campus learning environment and to connect you with university resources and our community as you complete your education.
