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Master of Administration: Addiction Studies
- Vermillion, United States
- 2 years
- English
- Online
- Master
About the program
Master of Science in Administration: Addiction Studies at the University of South Dakota, offered through the College of Arts & Sciences fully online.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (1 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Administration: Addiction Studies
- analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions.
Career outcomes
- the provision of care
- intervention services in this important
- growing area of health care
Curriculum
- According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health
- nearly 20 million Americans struggle with substance use disorder. The Addiction Studies specialization introduces you to the theoretical knowledge regarding the nature
- diagnosis
- prevention and treatment of alcohol and other addiction issues.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Accredited bachelor degree with official transcripts
- statement of purpose
- resume and recommendation letters; GRE/GMAT only where the programme requires; programme-specific GPA and deadlines; English proof (TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 110
- PTE 53)
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) with official transcripts; statement of purpose, resume and letters of recommendation; test scores (GRE/GMAT) only where the programme requires; some programmes apply only through a Specialty CAS
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 53
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- Recommendation Letters
How to apply
- Review the specific programme admission requirements and intake deadline. Complete the online application on the official university website. Provide academic transcripts
- qualifications
- applicable English-language results. Upload any additional documents required by the programme. Pay the application fee if the university requires one. Monitor the application decision and respond to the offer. Complete enrollment and immigration steps where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $13,441 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $38 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Online |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts & Sciences |
| Department | Department of Political Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Competitive graduate assistantships may provide tuition reductions and a stipend. Assistantships are a separate funding arrangement and are not guaranteed scholarships; check departmental eligibility. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
5 Dec 2026
22 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 5 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $13,441 USD per year. The application fee is $38 USD. The estimated living cost is $9,749 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 53, Cambridge 169.

