South Dakota Criminal Justice Degree Programs
(found 11 schools)




Listed below are all of the accredited schools in South Dakota that offer Criminal Justice programs.

Overview

If you’re looking for a mix of breathtaking sites and fun city life, South Dakota is the perfect place. This state’s offerings include Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park and the Black Hills National Forest. If you’re looking for arts, culture and fine dining, try South Dakota’s urban centers, such as Sioux Falls and Pierre, the capital.

Criminal Justice Education in South Dakota

Scholarship and grant opportunities for students in the state of South Dakota include the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarships, Scott Mecham BBB Student of Integrity Awards, ACS Youth Scholarship Program and South Dakota Haines Memorial Scholarship.

Outlook for Criminal Justice in South Dakota

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, protective services employees in South Dakota earn a mean annual salary of $33,230. Police officers earn $40,060, while detectives earn approximately $64,280, depending on experience. Legal assistants or paralegals in South Dakota earn a mean annual salary of $39,550, according to 2010 data.

South Dakota Criminal Justice Schools

Colorado Technical University (Sioux Falls, SD)
Programs Offered:
Associate of Science - Court Reporting, Associate of Science - Criminal Justice (online), Bachelor of Science - Court Reporting, Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice - Forensic Investigation, Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice - Human Services (online), MS - Criminal Justice (online)
Dakota Wesleyan University (Mitchell, SD)
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Globe University (Sioux Falls, SD)
Programs Offered:
Associate Degree - Paralegal Studies, Associate Degree - Paralegal Studies (online), Bachelor Degree - Paralegal Studies, Bachelor Degree - Paralegal Studies (online), Certificate - Legal Administrative Assistant
Kilian Community College (Sioux Falls, SD)
Programs Offered:
Associate of Arts - Justice Studies, Associate of Science - Justice Studies
Mount Marty College (Yankton, SD)
Programs Offered:
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science - Forensic Science
National American University (Rapid City, SD / Sioux Falls, SD)
Programs Offered:
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal Studies, B.S. - Criminal Justice (online), Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice (online), Bachelor of Science - Paralegal Studies
Sinte Gleska University (Mission, SD)
Programs Offered:
Associate of Arts - Human Services, Bachelor of Arts - Human Services
Southeast Technical Institute (Sioux Falls, SD)
Programs Offered:
Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement Science
University of Sioux Falls (Sioux Falls, SD)
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of South Dakota (Vermillion, SD)
Programs Offered:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Western Dakota Tech (Rapid City, SD)
Programs Offered:
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal/Legal Assistant, Associate of Science - Law Enforcement