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Consumer Sciences

Consumer Sciences

Welcome to the Department of Consumer Sciences

Developing future business professionals and community leaders.

The Consumer Sciences Department provides undergraduate programs in Aviation, Consumer Affairs, Fashion Studies & Retail Merchandising, Hospitality Management, and Leadership & Management of Nonprofit Organizations, as well as, a number of supporting minors and two graduate programs. We also house two South Dakota State University Extension Programs and several staff members who support our efforts.

To indicate your interest in one of our programs, please contact the program leader for more information. We would be happy to visit with you about your interests and career goals.

Undergraduate Programs

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Aviation (B.S.)

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Consumer Affairs (B.S.) - Family Financial Management Specialization

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Fashion Studies & Retail Merchandising (B.S.)

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Consumer Affairs (B.S.) - Consumer Services Management

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Hospitality Management (B.S.)

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Leadership & Management of Nonprofit Organizations (B.S.)

Graduate Programs & Certificates

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Human Science - Family Financial Planning (M.S.)

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Merchandising (M.S.)

Minor Programs

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Leadership Minor

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Leadership & Management of Nonprofit Organizations

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Financial Counseling Minor

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Events & Facilities Administration Minor

Consumer Sciences News

Feb. 11, 2:03 PM
Vigdal named February’s Civil Service Employee of the Month
It does not happen often, but flowers do arrive at the South Dakota State University’s aviation program.
Sep. 12, 11:01 AM
Swedlund, Warne named finalists for Spirit of Dakota Award
Harriet Swedlund and Beverly Warne have been chosen as finalists for the Spirit of Dakota’s 32nd Anniversary Award. The award will be presented Oct. 6 at the Huron Event Center.
May. 18, 11:09 AM
SDState Aviation makes a visit to Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School
Sam E. Dupris wants others to enjoy the feeling of flying an airplane.
A former pilot, his career in aviation included time as a sprayer pilot and a pilot for the CIA in Southeast Asia. He worked for the Federal Aviation Administration for 25 years as the only Native American to be employed in the organization.