Academic Degree Programs - Southern Oregon University

Accounting, Certificate

Would you like to become a CPA but your bachelor’s degree wasn’t in accounting?

Adult Learning, Certificate

The Certificate in Adult Learning is offered to students who wish to pursue careers in adult learning and professional development in corporate, non-profit, and educational environments.

Applied Finance and Economics, Certificate

Expose yourself to applied problem solving skills through the mastery of core principles in economics and finance. Learn advanced techniques, statistics, and theories that emphasize meaningful application for your career.

Applied Learning and Essential Skills, Certificate

The Certificate in Applied Learning and Essential Skills is an interdisciplinary certificate designed to help students demonstrate their developed core capacities in Purposeful Learning, Communication & Expression, Inquiry & Analysis, Creativity & Innovation, Numerical Literacy, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.

Applied Statistics, Minor

What can you do with a degree in mathematics? The question should be what can’t you do? There’s virtually no career unsuited for a math major trained in critical and abstract thinking!

Art History, Minor

The Art History Minor gives students the opportunity to develop their interest in art history and theory. Explore and analyze art and creativity from a variety of perspectives through its history.

Art, BA/BS

Students working toward a BA or BS in Art can expect a studio-intensive program that emphasizes mentorship and collaboration with faculty and students while enhancing technical ability through media-specific training.

Art, Minor

The Art Minor is designed for those students passionate about art and art history, but wish to apply their creative knowledge to another discipline, profession or industry.

Bachelor of Applied Science in Management, BAS

Contribute to business growth and enhance your skills in multi-functional responsibilities at a strategic management level. The Management BAS prepares you for complex challenges and to make a significant impact in a business environment.

Biology, BA/BS

Does your passion lie in environmental biology, preparation for health professions, or biotechnology? The Biology degree at SOU is perfect for you!

Biology, Certificate

Majoring in another subject but need a background in biology to round out your degree? Consider a Certificate in biology.

Biomedical Research, Certificate

The Biomedical Research Certificate is an academic plan that prepares students for careers in the field of biomedical research.

Biomedical Science, BS

The Biomedical Sciences program is a tailored program for professional graduate programming in medicine, dentistry, optometry, physician assistant studies, chiropractic, and other allied health professions, as well as careers in medical and clinical laboratory science, biomedical technology, and biomedical research.

Broadcast News Production, Micro-Credential

The Broadcast News Production badge introduces students to basic skills and technologies entailed in the production of broadcast journalism through the filter of news programming for local television stations.

Business Administration, BA/BS (Accounting)

The one degree that gives you the education to succeed at just about anything in the business world is accounting. Accounting opens doors in every kind of business.

Business Administration, BA/BS (Management Concentration)

Gain applicable skills in management of business practices through critical analysis and experience. Be confident in your future success.

Business Administration, BA/BS (Marketing Concentration)

A degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing develops you into a creative and responsive citizen with skills to carry you throughout your career.

Business Administration, BA/BS (Tourism Management Concentration)

The Tourism Management concentration provides practical and professional experience paired with business management skills to prepare future industry leaders.

Business Administration, Minor

Explore management practices. Create a marketing plan. Pursue your interests. Join your passion with business skills. No matter the area of study, an interactive knowledge of business will enhance your future success.

Business Analytics, CBA, Certificate

Business analytics combines three areas of expertise: analytical skills, information technology knowledge and skills, and business knowledge and communication skills.

Character and Costume Design, Certificate

If you can imagine worlds and populate them with characters, animals, and creatures, the Certificate in Character and Costume Design could be for you.

Chemistry, BA/BS

A Chemistry or Biochemistry degree from SOU puts students on the fast track to entering graduate research programs, professional programs in healthcare, business, communication, law or policy, or exciting careers in one of many chemically-related disciplines.

Chemistry, Minor

The Chemistry Minor provides a solid background in Chemistry for students who pursue other major fields and careers in STEM and the health sciences.

Cinema Production Technology, Micro-Credential

By completing Southern Oregon University’s 14-credit badge in Cinema Production Technology, students develop intermediate skills in the three core toolsets within media production: sound recording, videography, and non-linear editing.

Cinematography and Production Technology, Certificate

The Certificate in Cinematography & Production Technology is offered to students who wish to pursue careers in cinematography or lighting for film and television and especially students interested in pursuing graduate studies in cinematography. Students practice hands-on application of camera and lighting technologies in a variety of contexts.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), MS/MA

Develop a deep understanding of the counselor as an important foundation for the counseling relationship and attain a broad theoretical and empirical understanding of counseling approaches.

Comic Studies, Micro-Credential

The Comic Studies badge synthesizes courses in the study and production of comic art.

Communication Studies, Minor

Students in non-Communication majors and disciplines can round out their intellectual and professional development by studying interpersonal, group, organizational and media communication in our Communication Studies minor.

Communication, BA/BS

The Communication Major focuses on the study of how human beings create meaning through the exchange of verbal, nonverbal and mediated messages.

Community Planning, Micro-Credential

The micro-credential in Community Planning prepares students for a range of planning professions including transportation planning, land use planning, water resource planning, urban planning, and community development.

Computer Science, BA/BS

Our software-oriented program provides a solid foundation in the breadth of core computer science knowledge and skills.

Conducting, Certificate

The Certificate in Conducting provides students with a focused curriculum in the art of conducting, preparing students to be effective conductors of small ensembles and community-based ensembles.

Conflict Management, Certificate

Join our Conflict Management Certificate program and transform into a skilled problem solver who excels in navigating today’s complex conflicts. Whether you’re pursuing personal growth or career advancement, you will learn how to approach conflicts with confidence and expertise.

Conversational American Sign Language, Micro-Credential

The Conversational ASL micro-credential offers students the opportunity to develop essential communication skills in American Sign Language for meaningful real-world purposes.

Conversational Spanish, Micro-Credential

The Conversational Spanish micro-credential offers students the opportunity to develop essential communication skills in Spanish for meaningful real-world purposes.

Creative Writing, Minor

A Creative Writing minor is a great way to supplement your main degree, whether it’s English or Business or Gender Studies or Criminology or almost any discipline you can think of.

Cybersecurity, Certificate

Hands-on training in cybersecurity fundamentals, including information systems analysis, cloud computing, computer forensics, and network security.

Data Analytics, Certificate

Gain expertise in analyzing and presenting data to essential decision makers, opening up many new areas of industry to you (e.g., in healthcare, finance, marketing, energy, economics).

Data Visualization, Micro-Credential

The micro-credential in Data Visualization is multi-disciplinary and prepares students to display meaningful patterns in data graphically, to represent data spatially, and to assemble complementary chart sets for decision making processes.

Design Thinking & Lean Entrepreneurship, Micro-Credential

By completing this badge, students develop concrete skills of creativity and innovation that are directly relevant to current practice in industry, governance and public advocacy.

Digital Cinema Production Arts, BFA

With nine concentration areas, our BFA program offers students the opportunity to specialize in their passion.

Digital Cinema, BA/BS

From pitch to popcorn, our students learn every stage of the visual storytelling process to bring their filmmaking dreams to life on screens of every size.

Digital Cinema, Minor

The Digital Cinema Minor is designed to serve students in a variety of fields. This minor emphasizes the hands-on creative production skills of audio recording, videography, and video editing, along with a foundation in storytelling, film analysis, and history of cinema.

Digital Journalism, Certificate

The Digital Journalism certiﬁcate helps aspiring journalists and other non-ﬁction media professionals develop their skills in writing, reporting, verifying and producing news content.

Digital Security, Micro-Credential

By completing Southern Oregon University’s 12-credit badge in Digital Security, students develop intermediate skills in the three core toolsets within Digital Security: Network Security, System Security, and Web Security.

Directing and Devising, Certificate

The Certificate in Directing and Devising provides skills in leadership, creation, and collaboration for theatre making.

Directing for the Screen, Certificate

The Certificate in Directing for the Screen is offered to students who wish to pursue careers in directing for film and television and especially students interested in pursuing graduate studies in film directing.

Documentary Production, Certificate

This interdisciplinary certificate gives non-fiction filmmakers the tools they need to tell stories that matter about our world’s most pressing challenges.

Early Childhood Development, BA/BS

The Early Childhood Development (ECD) program will provide a variety of career options for you to work with young children and their families.

Early Childhood Development, Micro-Credential

The Early Childhood Development (ECD) program micro-credential will provide participants with an overview of current early childhood education practices.

Early Childhood Development, Minor

The ECD Minor brings students a better understanding of the importance of early learning and play in children’s growth, as well as practical experiences for students to apply their passion and love of children, infused with their major subject of study.

Early Childhood Education, Certificate

A perfect fit for anyone who has a passion for working with – and improving the lives of – young children.

Ecology and Conservation, BS

Our Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Conservation combines the science of ecology with hands-on conservation issues in a beautiful setting recognized for its biodiversity.

Economics, BA/BS

Studying economics is an ideal way to prepare for work on a master of business administration degree or for entrance into law school. Kickstart your career and your dreams by preparing yourself through the Economics program.

Economics, Minor

Completing a minor in Economics helps students think critically about the economic issues they confront in their daily lives, and develop a commitment to be actively engaged with policy issues in local, national, and global communities.

EDI: Gender, Indigeneity, & Sexuality, Micro-Credential

This Equity Diversity & Inclusion: Gender, Indigeneity, & Sexuality micro-credential prepares students to communicate effectively across difference, understand how structural and systemic barriers and inequitable processes and practices are created, and thrive in an increasingly diverse world.

Education Studies, BA/BS

Providing the space and opportunities for future educators to become the encouraging light for today’s students.

Education, Minor

Education minors enhance their major degree program with academic and experiential learning opportunities while exploring the field of teacher education.

Emerging Media/Digital Arts, BA/BS

The major in Emerging Media/Digital Arts Arts combines interdisciplinary research and activity with a range of technical skills for the creation and evaluation of digital media.

Emerging Media/Digital Arts, Minor

The minor in Emerging Media & Digital Arts prepares students from any departmental major with the skills to develop, produce, and evaluate original projects in digital media.

English Studies, Certificate

The Certificate in English Studies amplifies your degree in any major by building skills in reading, writing, analysis, and critical thinking.

English, BA

English students learn to use language to make a positive difference in a changing world.

English, Minor

Whether your interests are in literature, pedagogy, or professional writing, come see why an English minor is for you.

Environmental Communication, Certificate

Enhance your skills in strategy, organization, and communication regarding urgent environmental issues.

Environmental Data Science, Certificate

The Environmental Data Science certificate combines foundational environmental science with cutting-edge computer science and geospatial technologies to prepare students for careers analyzing and solving complex environmental challenges using data-driven approaches.

Environmental Horticulture, Certificate

The Certificate in Environmental Horticulture equips farmers and gardeners with the practical skills and scientific background to succeed in regenerative agriculture.

Environmental Research & Data Analysis, Micro-Credential

The micro-credential in Environmental Research & Data Analysis prepares students with advanced technical skills in research methods and data analysis in the environmental sciences broadly.

Environmental Science and Policy, BS

Our Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science & Policy integrates natural sciences and social sciences to address complex environmental issues.

Environmental Science and Policy, Minor

A minor in Environmental Science & Policy integrates natural sciences and social sciences as a perfect compliment to any other degree program.

Esports Management, Minor

Esports is a new and burgeoning billion-dollar industry. The gaming industry altogether is projected to supersede $3 billion by 2025. The opportunity truly is ripe.

Essence of Wine, Micro-Credential

Are you ready to take your business acumen to the next level? Introducing our exclusive wine in business micro credential badging program, designed to enhance your professional skills while enjoying the exquisite world of wine!

Ethics, Minor

Fostering critical thinking and depth of understanding, philosophy is an excellent complement to any major field of study.

Ethnic & Racial Studies, Certificate

New. Critical. Transformative. Interdisciplinary. The study of race, ethnicity, and Indigeneity with a focus on the experiences and perspectives of major underrepresented racial groups within the United States, at the intersections of gender, nation, class, sexuality, religion, and legal status.

Facilitating Adult Learning, Micro-Credential

Prepare to be an effective facilitator, coach, and instructor of adult learners! In this certificate program, you will develop essential skills to create and lead learning experiences for adult audiences in the workplace, organizations or higher education settings.

Film Business & Management, Micro-Credential

By completing Southern Oregon University’s 12-credit badge in Film Business & Management, students demonstrate their ability to develop screen properties, raise production funds, create shooting schedules and budgets, and create marketing plans and festival submission strategies for independently-produced films.

Financial Mathematics, BA/BS

What can you do with a degree in mathematics? The question should be what can’t you do? There’s virtually no career unsuited for a math major trained in critical and abstract thinking!

Foundations of Professional Writing, Micro-Credential

The 14-credit Professional Writing badge builds the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to write and edit effective professional documents and materials.

Foundations of School Mental & Behavioral Health, Micro-Credential

In collaboration with the Southern Oregon Education Service District, SOU’s SMBH micro-credential enables participants to seek specialized training to become more effective in their educational work settings.

Foundations of Sustainability and Tourism, Micro-Credential

By completing this Badge, learners gain an understanding of corporate sustainability and sustainable practices in the tourism business and destination development.

Foundations of Teaching English Language Arts, Certificate

The Certificate in Foundations of Teaching English Language Arts is for students interested in teaching English in formal or informal settings. The certificate offers a clear pathway to master’s level (MAT) teacher-credential programs in secondary English Language Arts.

Gender, Sexuality, & Women’s Studies, Certificate

Transformative. Social change. Personal Empowerment. Develop leadership tools to inspire positive change in your careers and communities.

Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, BA/BS

Gender, Sexuality, & Women’s Studies (GSWS) is a dynamic, inter- and multi-disciplinary program drawing from the social sciences, humanities, arts, and sciences.

Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, Minor

Personal empowerment. Social change. Growth. GSWS minors at Southern Oregon University graduate with excellent leadership tools to inspire positive change in their careers and communities.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Micro-Credential

The Micro-credential in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) equips learners with the concepts and skills necessary to advance careers in the geospatial sciences.

Geospatial Science, Certificate

An undergraduate program designed to prepare individuals to utilize geospatial technology (from maps, to GPS, to satellites, to drones) across a range of disciplines.

Global Communication, Micro-Credential

The Global Health and Communication badge confirms student literacy in media, communication, and communities within an international and global context.

Health & Crisis Communication, Micro-Credential

The Health and Crisis Communication badge develops students’ expertise in the areas of health communication, health promotion, health-related technology and social media, and health-related risk and crisis communication.

Health & Exercise Science, BA/BS (Clinical Exercise Science Concentration)

The Clinical Exercise Science Concentration is for pre-professional students that plan to apply for graduate schools that lead to Clinical Health Degrees: physical therapists, physician assistants, occupational therapists.

Health & Exercise Science, BA/BS (Health & Physical Education Teaching Concentration)

The Health and Physical Education Teacher Concentration will prepare students planning to enter the Master in Teaching program at SOU to earn certification in Oregon to teach health, physical education, or both.

Health & Exercise Science, BA/BS (Health Education & Promotion Concentration)

A Bachelor’s in Health Exercise Science with a concentration in Health Education and Promotion prepares you for a career helping people protect and maintain their health and quality of life.

Health & Exercise Science, BA/BS (Human Performance Concentration)

The Human Performance Concentration of Health Sciences major focuses on how different exercises and fitness programs affect the human body and prepares students to work in the fitness, wellness, or sports industry.

Health & Exercise Science, BA/BS

For students passionate about health and wellness, an HEX degree provides optimal preparation for an exciting and inspiring career in education, fitness, and sports arenas.

Health & Physical Education Teacher Education, Minor

This minor in Health and Physical Education Teacher Education provides students with the skills necessary to teach wellness, sport, and exercise programs.

Health Promotion, Minor

The Health Promotion Minor is designed to assist students in gaining a deeper understanding of health issues and their impact on overall quality of life.

Healthcare Administration: Aging Studies, Concentration

In the Aging Studies concentration, students explore the aging process of various groups and populations. Some of the core content examined in this concentration include physiological changes, stereotypes, social roles, economic and health issues impacting older populations.

Healthcare Administration: Data Analytics, BA/BS

Establish yourself in a developing analytical environment and acquire the skills you need to advance in healthcare data analytics.

Healthcare Administration: Healthcare Personnel Management, BA/BS

As one of the most important resources in Healthcare Personnel Management is critical to an organization’s success and the care of their patients.

Healthcare Administration: Population, Public, & Community Health, BA/BS

Study the demographics of public health and achieve the understanding you need to initiate the future of health.

Healthcare Economics, Certificate

Students explore the interactions between health care sectors and what economic forces are shaping health care.

History, BA/BS

Together we probe the stories and experiences of peoples who have lived throughout the United States and on every corner of the globe, from antiquity to the present.

History, Minor

Comprised of 24 credits within American and world history, the history minor is dedicated to analyzing the past and preparing students to serve as responsible global citizens.

Horticultural Business, Certificate

The Certificate in Horticultural Business prepares students with the practical horticultural skills and business concepts needed to successfully launch a small business in the horticultural and agricultural fields.

Human Service, BA/BS

Learn about your community and social environment, improve your career opportunities to reach educational goals, and enhance specific human relations skills and strengthen your ability to work effectively in social services.

Innovation and Leadership, BS

An interdisciplinary degree designed to engage working professionals in the questions of leadership, organizational change, communication skills, and industry trends.

International Studies, BA/BS

Our mission is to help students connect their own life experiences with people, places, and events around the world and to assure our graduating majors are well prepared for creative and socially-responsible engagement with a globalized world.

International Studies, Minor

An International Studies minor pairs well with majors across campus. Add a unique and global perspective to your studies!

Latin American Studies, Minor

The Latin American Studies minor is popular with International Studies majors, Spanish majors, and a multitude of other majors across campus.

Leadership in Early Childhood Education, Micro-Credential

The Leadership in ECE micro-credential will prepare you to apply research and assessment tools to evaluate and advance instructional choices and educational policies for the young children of today and tomorrow.

Leadership in Higher Education, Micro-Credential

The Leadership in Higher Education micro-credential provides the foundational knowledge and problem-solving skills necessary for leadership roles in higher education.

Lighting Design and Technology, Certificate

The Certificate in Lighting Design and Technology offers focused training in design theory and practice for the entertainment industry.

Literary Studies, Certificate

The Certificate in Literary Studies spans a range of literary genres, time periods, and critical lenses to build your understanding of—and appreciation for—literature.

Marketing, Minor

The new Marketing minor is designed to prepare individuals for leadership roles in organizations that require expertise in marketing. Students will be prepared to contribute to key areas in strategic vision and the tactics required to successfully meet the organization’s goals.

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

Preparing skilled, professional teachers to make authentic connections with diverse communities and to teach to the whole child.

Master of Business Administration

Find your career path through our Master of Business Administration program. Gain skills, enhance your strengths, embrace challenges, learn dynamic thinking and realize success. Enrich your knowledge in all types of environments.

Master of Business Administration (Arts Management Concentration)

Equipping artists to lead. Preparing potential arts and cultural managers seeking training in business strategic and innovative thinking to manage arts-based organizations.

Master of Business Administration Online

This degree is offered 100% online. The Master of Business Administration General online program is designed to broaden your knowledge base in all the major functions and practices of a business (accounting, marketing, finance, operations management, organizational behavior, economics, and information systems) and to help hone core competencies essential for business leadership.

Master of Outdoor Adventure & Expedition Leadership

A one of a kind graduate program for the serious explorer. The Master of Outdoor Adventure and Expedition Leadership (MOAEL) is designed to meet the needs of outdoor adventure leaders and educators in the regional, national, and international communities.

Master of Science in Education (MSEd)

The Master of Science in Education program serves as a catalyst for innovative thinking, applied research, and leadership development for professionals seeking to address the educational challenges and opportunities of today and tomorrow.

Master of Theatre Studies

Already an educator in theatre looking to upgrade your production skills and earn a Master’s Degree? SOU has the program for you. Spend 3 summers collaborating with your peers in beautiful Ashland, OR and expand your career horizons.

Mathematics Education, Minor

What can you do with a degree in mathematics? The question should be what can’t you do? There’s virtually no career unsuited for a math major trained in critical and abstract thinking!

Mathematics-Computer Science, BA/BS Co-Major

What can you do with a degree in mathematics? The question should be what can’t you do? There’s virtually no career unsuited for a math major trained in critical and abstract thinking!

Mathematics, BA/BS

What can you do with a degree in mathematics? The question should be what can’t you do? There’s virtually no career unsuited for a math major trained in critical and abstract thinking!

Mathematics, Minor

What can you do with a degree in mathematics? The question should be what can’t you do? There’s virtually no career unsuited for a math major trained in critical and abstract thinking!

MBA, Accounting

This degree is offered 100% online. The Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting online program equips you with a broad range of skills for career advancement into roles as a Corporate Accountant, Accounting Consultant, Senior Auditor, Financial or Budget Analyst, CFO, and more.

MBA, Business Analytics

This degree is offered 100% online. Become a data-savvy business leader or Data Analyst at any company with the online Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Business Analytics. Learn to analyze business processes and make changes for improvement using statistical methods.

MBA, Finance

This degree is offered 100% online. The Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance online program combines a solid business base with the financial tools to manage domestic and international assets, investments, and retirement portfolios, while enhancing your analytical and negotiation skills.

MBA, Healthcare Administration

This degree is offered 100% online. The Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Healthcare Administration online program enhances your leadership and management skills as you learn to develop and apply a solid foundation of business concepts specific to the healthcare setting.

MBA, Information Analysis and Decision-Making

Meet the growing demand for leaders capable of making strategic, data-driven business decisions with the online Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Information Analysis and Decision-Making. Capitalizing on the power of spreadsheet applications such as Excel, Tableau, and geographic information systems (GIS), you will learn to develop, design, and create interactive and dynamic business models and techniques that are useful in scenario and what-if analyses.

MBA, Marketing

This degree is offered 100% online. The Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing online program is designed to equip you with a solid foundation of business management skills with real-world marketing applications for use across the business spectrum, with an emphasis on preparing you for a range of roles in marketing.

Media Innovation, BA/BS

The Media Innovation major serves SOU students seeking career paths in professional media, strategic communication, and digital marketing.

Media Post-Production, Certificate

The Certificate in Media Post-Production is offered to students who wish to pursue careers in video editing and post-production. Students practice hands-on application of sound and picture editing, compositing, and motion graphics in a variety of contexts.

Medical & Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Certificate

The Medical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences Certificate is an academic plan that prepares students for careers as Medical Laboratory Scientists.

MSEd, Adult Education

This degree is offered 100% Online. The Master of Science in Education with a Concentration in Adult Education online program from Southern Oregon University prepares you to create, support, and lead learning experiences for adult audiences in higher education or workplace settings.

MSEd, Concentration in Leadership in Early Childhood Education

This degree is offered 100% online. The Master of Science in Education with a Concentration in Leadership in Early Childhood Education online program from Southern Oregon University empowers you to apply research and assessment tools to evaluate and advance instructional choices and educational policies for the young children of today and tomorrow.

MSEd, Curriculum and Instruction in STEM Education

This degree is offered 100% online. The Master of Science in Education with a Concentration in Curriculum and Instruction in STEM Education online program from Southern Oregon University prepares you for leadership roles as a STEM teacher or curriculum specialist working in either PK-20 or informal education systems.

MSEd, Curriculum and Instruction

This degree is offered 100% online. Become a teacher leader or pursue higher-level positions in education with the Master of Science in Education with a Concentration in Curriculum and Instruction online program from Southern Oregon University.

MSEd, Leadership in Higher Education

This degree is offered 100% online. Develop the foundational knowledge and problem-solving abilities necessary for leadership roles with the Master of Science in Education with a Concentration in Leadership in Higher Education online program from Southern Oregon University. Learn the fundamentals of higher ed policy, practices, systems, and structures to elevate your career opportunities in higher education and related fields.

MSEd, Public Health Education

This degree is offered 100% online. Become a leader in public health and work toward building healthy communities with the Master of Science in Education with a Concentration in Public Health Education online program at Southern Oregon University. Explore education and communication principles and methods to promote preventive health measures.

MSEd, Reading and Literacy

This degree is offered 100% online. Good reading skills are fundamental, and you can do your part to increase literacy rates with the Master of Science in Education with a Concentration in Reading and Literacy online program from Southern Oregon University. Help students increase their literacy skills and set them on the road to success.

Multimedia Journalism, Micro-Credential

The Multimedia Journalism badge provides students with a compact introduction to the essential practices of professional journalism in the 21st century.

Music Industry and Production Studies, BA/BS

The Music Industry and Production degree is a robust course of study that features sequences in: Audio & Music Production, Music Theory, Aural Skills, Keyboard Skills, Music Industry, Business, and Economics.

Music Industry, Certificate

The Certificate in Music Industry is an interdisciplinary program offered through the Music, Communication, Business Administration, Emerging Media & Digital Art, and Art Programs.

Music Performance, Certificate

The focus of the Certificate in Music Performance is to prepare students to express the highest level of musical artistry and creativity for careers in performance.

Music Theory & History, Certificate

The Music Theory & History Certificate offers learners a robust grounding in the examination, historical context, and composition of music across diverse genres.

Music, BA/BS

You will be inspired to chart your own musical journey. We want you to fully express your creative self. Float into the scary “what-if” and discover your voice.

Musical Theatre, Certificate

The Certificate in Musical Theatre prepares students to perform in the dynamic and popular musical theatre industry.

Native American Studies, Certificate

Cultivate skills to work in Indian Country. Explore and examine the contemporary and past experiences of the Native American peoples of Oregon and beyond.

Native American Studies, Minor

Civic engagement, global diversity and social justice are just a few of the areas you will explore as a student in Native American Studies.

Network Technology, Micro-Credential

By completing Southern Oregon University’s 12-credit badge in Network Technology, students develop intermediate skills in the three core toolsets within network technology: Network Foundations, Network Services, and Wireless Networks.

Outdoor Adventure Leadership, BA/BS

A degree in Outdoor Adventure Leadership (OAL) inspires passion, drive, transformation; teaches technical abilities, judgment, interpersonal skills; and gives graduates the capacity to change the way people think, feel, and perform.

Outdoor Adventure Leadership, Minor

The OAL minor complements any major. Now the music major can play their guitar while guiding an overnight rafting trip, the physics teachers can explain the dynamic forces involved with rock climbing, biology majors can explore the deep forest or ocean bottoms, history majors can explain how the 10th Mountain Army Division started the U.S. ski industry, and a nursing major can accompany an expedition to Everest.

Persuasive Communication, Micro-Credential

Learners who successfully complete the Badge in Persuasive Communication will be able to apply persuasive skills in private relationships, in the workplace, and in public citizenship.

Philosophy, Minor

Fostering critical thinking and depth of understanding, philosophy is an excellent complement to any major field of study at Southern Oregon University.

Popular Music, Certificate

This certificate prepares learners for engaging with popular music (rock, jazz, country and hip hop) in the local community, as a supporter of the arts, a member of a garage band, a donor or more educated concert-goer.

Pre-Counseling, Certificate

The Certificate in Pre-Counseling is offered for students who wish to pursue graduate study in a mental health field such as clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, or clinical psychology.

Producing and Production Management, Certificate

The Certificate in Producing & Production Management is offered to students who wish to pursue careers in film business and set management for film and television and especially students interested in pursuing graduate studies in producing.

Production Fabrication, Certificate

Create something real. Build it, sew it, paint it. If you’re a ‘maker,’ here’s your place. This certificate is for students pursuing careers in technology and fabrication for live performance, cinema, and emerging media.

Professional Social Media, Certificate

Boost your capabilities in creativity, content production and strategy as you get on track for today’s most dynamic careers in media, marketing and high tech.

Project Management, Micro-Credential

Learners who complete the Project Management micro-credential will gain an understanding of traditional project management tools and processes including project networks, budgets and schedules.

Psychology, BA/BS

Small class sizes, a diverse faculty, and our professors’ open-door policies that provide strong mentorships; this sets SOU apart from larger universities’ psychology programs.

Psychology, Minor

The Psychology Minor provides students with a substantive taste of the psychological discipline, including Introductory and upper division coursework.

Public Health Education, Micro-Credential

In the Public Health Education micro-credential, you will explore education and communication principles and methods to promote preventive health measures.

Rhetoric and Reason, Minor

Fostering critical thinking and depth of understanding, philosophy is an excellent complement to any major field of study.

Scenic and Environment Design, Certificate

Every story is set somewhere. The Certificate in Scenic & Environment Design offers a wide range of opportunities for students heading for careers in design for stage, screen, games, and emerging media in the entertainment industry.

Screenwriting & Story Development, Certificate

Learn to develop your own original stories into professional scripts for film, television, and other media platforms.

Set Skills for Cinema Production, Micro-Credential

Southern Oregon University’s Set Skills badge is completed by taking a single 12-credit course, The Crew Experience. In this immersive learning experience, students leave the classroom to learn on location in an environment that emulates a professional film production.

Shakespeare Studies, Certificate

No writer has ever captured the depth, range, and mystery of human experience with the acute insight and dazzling language of Shakespeare. Indeed, so fully and dynamically does Shakespeare render human behavior on stage that scholars still endlessly debate the meaning of his plays, finding within them a seemingly bottomless well of philosophical, political, and psychological insight.

Social Emotional Learning, Micro-Credential

The SEL badge demonstrates a sustained focus on the knowledge, skills, and direct experience necessary to integrate social emotional learning competencies in teaching, counseling, and other educational contexts.

Social Media Strategy Micro-Credential

By completing Southern Oregon University’s 12-credit badge in Social Media Strategy, students demonstrate their ability to conceive, execute, and assess social media campaigns on behalf of clients.

Social Research – Quantitative Data Analysis, Micro-Credential

The micro-credential in Data Analysis for social science prepares students to access, analyze, and display quantitative data.

Sociology and Anthropology, BA/BS

Develop the analytic skills and research techniques for understanding identity, behavior, culture, power, and social change. Learn in and out of the classroom to prepare for a wide range of careers and graduate education.

Sociology and Anthropology, Minor

Supplement your Bachelor’s degree with a minor in Sociology & Anthropology. Minors will develop the conceptual and analytic skills for understanding identity, behavior, culture, power, and social change.

Software Development, Certificate

Hands-on training that opens up opportunities in the software development industry and helps you stand out when applying for jobs in STEM, business, healthcare, and almost any other area.

Sound Design, Certificate

Good sound design brings contemporary media to life. Our certificate in Sound Design gives you the skills to develop engaging experiences in theatre, cinema, music, video games, animation, and beyond.

Spanish & Latinx Studies for Educators, Certificate

This interdisciplinary certificate gives educators the tools they need to communicate with Spanish-speaking students, parents and community members in linguistically and culturally competent ways.

Spanish & Latinx Studies for Health Professions, Certificate

This interdisciplinary certificate gives health care professionals the tools they need to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients in linguistically and culturally competent ways.

Spanish & Latinx Studies, Certificate

Dive deep into the rich world of Spanish, Latin American and Latinx cultures while developing Spanish language fluency in this certificate program.

Spanish and Latinx Studies, Micro-Credential

This micro-credential provides a close approximation of Hispanic and Latinx culture in the US.

Spanish for Educators, Micro-Credential

The Spanish for Educators micro-credential prepares students to communicate in Spanish at an advanced level and in contexts relevant to the field of education.

Spanish for Health Care Micro-Credential

The Spanish for Health Care badge/micro-credential is designed to equip current and future professionals in the healthcare industry with the language and intercultural skills necessary to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking patients.

Spanish Language and Culture, BA

Hone your communication skills by diving into the Spanish language, and experience Spanish speaking cultures through their art, literature and films.

Spanish Language Teaching, MA

Earn your Master in Spanish Language Teaching from SOU while studying in the beautiful city of Guanajuato, Mexico.

Special Education, MA/MS

Seeking compassionate, creative and resilient individuals who are strength-focused and committed to making a difference in the lives of students with exceptionalities and their families.

Sport & Recreation Management, Certificate

This program prepares students to make meaningful contributions to the sport and recreation industry at all levels and broaden their understanding and appreciation of the sport and recreation industry.

STEM Education (Graduate), Micro-Credential

The STEM Education micro-credential will prepare participants for leadership roles as a STEM teacher or curriculum specialist working in either PK-20 or informal education systems.

STEM Education (Undergraduate), Micro-Credential

The Undergraduate STEM Education Badge is earned by taking at least four courses across education and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines.

Story Development for Screenwriting, Micro-Credential

By completing Southern Oregon University’s 12-credit badge in Story Development for Screenwriting, students demonstrate their ability to pitch and develop screen stories for film and television.

Supporting Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Adult Learners, Micro-Credential

Prepare to support the learning of adult second language learners in educational and work settings.

Sustainability Leadership, Certificate

Change. Lead. Grow. Where business, sustainability, leadership, and environment meet.

Sustainability, BS

The Bachelor of Science in Sustainability prepares students for a range of careers in environmental sustainability. Our unique curriculum is designed to integrate physical and natural sciences, social science, project management, and business.

Sustainability, Minor

The Minor in Sustainability prepares students for a range of careers in environmental sustainability. Our unique curriculum is designed to integrate physical and natural sciences, social science, project management, and business.

Sustainable Food Systems, Micro-Credential

The micro-credential in sustainable food systems prepares students entering into food system-related careers to better understand sustainable systems utilized in production, distribution, processing, sales, and waste reduction.

Sustainable Tourism Management, BS

Can the tourism industry contribute to flourishing communities and circular economies while regenerating environments and cultures? Join us to learn how!

Sustainable Tourism, Certificate

Take charge of your passions and learn how tourism businesses can contribute to global sustainability while being successful in the long run through the certificate in Sustainable Tourism.

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Certificate

Explore the world, teach in global contexts, and work effectively with culturally and linguistically diverse populations. SOU’s TESOL certificate is designed for all majors, at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Team Leadership & Collaboration, Micro-Credential

This Micro-Credential will teach social and emotional intelligence and how these competencies can strengthen leadership skills, enhance personal and professional growth, and promote a deeper understanding of collaboration.

Theatre and Arts Management, Certificate

The Certificate in Theatre and Arts Management is for students pursuing careers in stage management and other leadership roles in the arts.

Theatre Arts, BFA (Performance Concentration)

The Performance Concentration offers intensive, conservatory-style training to actors and performers working towards professional careers in the arts.

Theatre, BFA

The BFA is a pre-professional degree in which Theatre Majors specialize in a chosen area of emphasis: Performance, Design, Management/Direction, and Technology.

Tourism Management, Minor

The Tourism Management minor provides practical and professional experience to prepare future industry leaders.

Transgender Studies, Certificate

Challenge. Cultivate. Empower. Work to create trans futures today. This interdisciplinary and intersectional certificate explores the importance of transgender lives and communities in society.

Values-Based Leadership, Micro-Credential

A badge in Values-Based Leadership is an experiential learning opportunity that gives curious learners an opportunity to analyze community needs and prototype local solutions in collaboration with established local businesses as well as social and commercial entrepreneurs.

Visual Storytelling, Micro-Credential

The Visual Storytelling badge combines basic skills in visual communication and photographic storytelling suitable for entry-level practice in media professions such as journalism, professional social media, and content marketing.

Web Programming, Certificate

Hands-on training to create and maintain websites and web applications, a skill applicable to any career path.

Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Certificate

The Certificate in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation is designed to give students the scientific knowledge and skills, as well as the applied conservation and policy know-how, to effectively manage wildlife in field ecology, biological research, zoo/sanctuary, policy, advocacy, or educational settings.

Writing and Rhetoric, Certificate

The Certificate in Writing and Rhetoric is for students of all majors who want to build powerful writing and analytical skills that are particularly valuable in professional contexts.

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