Associate's Degree Programs in South Dakota

Extraordinary circumstances call for extraordinary people to take the first step to lead others to safety. The Paramedic program at Western Dakota Technical …

Under the supervision of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants (PTAs) help patients who are suffering from physical mobility impairments, moveme…

Virtually everything manufactured in U.S. industries—automotive, space, medical, green, etc.—can be traced back to the work of a machinist. Trained in the wo…

The purpose of the Pre-Engineering associate degree is to prepare students to transfer into accredited engineering and science baccalaureate programs. A comp…

Students in radiographic technology acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to utilize radiation in disease diagnosis under the supervision of a physician…

The field of radiologic sciences has grown to include diagnostic radiology, computerized imaging, radiation therapy, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and magneti…

Throughout the program, the student spends 40 hours each week in the hospital and radiology department. The curriculum consists of lectures, demonstrations, …

This degree will provide a 1 + 1 bridge track for graduates of an LPN program who hold a current LPN license. This program is designed for students with a go…

Automation is shaping the future of nearly every industry, from agriculture and manufacturing to energy, healthcare, and even space exploration. At Lake Area…

This two-year program is the first of its kind in South Dakota and will prepare students to enter a variety of social work settings including shelters, healt…

The Associate of Arts (AA) degree provides a broad background in the liberal arts and sciences. Additionally, a full spectrum of mainstream foundational fine…

The mission of the Surgical Technology program is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and dedication necessary to become successful, valuable, an…

Do you thrive under pressure? Want to be part of a life-saving team in the medical field? Lake Area Tech's Surgical Technology program could be your perfect …

The curriculum for Sustainable Environmental Studies is designed to prepare students to transfer to an environmental science program at a four-year instituti…

The Technical Studies curriculum will differ for each student. Individualized plans of study will be developed to meet the student’s career goals and be appr…

The Associate of Arts in Tribal Law is designed to prepare tribal members to serve as trained tribal court advocates and prosecutors.

The Welding and Fabrication program prepares students for the growing number of career opportunities in the welding field. The combination of classroom theor…

Welding is more than just sparks and steel—it's a skill that powers industries. From construction and pipelines to robotics and aerospace, trained welders ar…