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Counseling and Human Resource Development

The Counseling and Human Resource Development programs provide high quality academic and clinical preparation through evidence-based curriculum designed to train critical thinkers. Our programs prepare individuals to work with diverse people in a range of settings, including mental health agencies, higher education institutions, private practice, schools (PreK-12), non-profits, hospitals and care facilities and other public institutions. We are one of the few public university programs in South Dakota that delivers at the main campus in Brookings, at the Rapid City campus and online. In addition to our programs, we have a number of field specialists across the state who provide another level of teaching and training to the citizens of South Dakota. 

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about our programs, research or service.

Anne Karabon, Ph.D., Wendell and Marlys Thompson Director of the School of Education, Counseling and Human Development

Meet a graduate student in Counseling at our Rapid City site.

Meet a graduate student in Counseling at our Rapid City site.

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SDSU celebrates grand opening of Thompson Center

The Thompson Center, South Dakota’s most comprehensive counseling education center, and its supporters were celebrated at a grand opening event on the South Dakota State University campus Oct. 11.
South Dakota State University associate professor and Extension specialist Andrea Bjornestad speak on an episode of the Yellow & Blue Podcast in Yeager Multimedia Studio.

The Yellow & Blue Podcast | Mental Health in Agriculture | S1E5

Associate professor and Extension specialist Andrea Bjornestad is researching key mental health issues affecting individuals in the agriculture industry. Her research has gained regional attention, prompting others to take action and work to provide resources to farmers, ranchers and families. Learn more about her research, outreach and what's available in a critical time of need.