{"id":81662,"date":"2022-07-14T16:27:05","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T23:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/?page_id=81662"},"modified":"2025-04-14T16:22:24","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T23:22:24","slug":"education-health-leadership-languages","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/education-health-leadership-languages\/","title":{"rendered":"Education, Health, Leadership &amp; Languages"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-aoqlfni-71b8da08fb0230b44d242343dba31ac6\">\n.avia-section.av-aoqlfni-71b8da08fb0230b44d242343dba31ac6{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/07\/SOU-Education-Health-and-Leadership-Academic-Division-Southern-Oregon-University-Ashland.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='150th-section-id'  class='avia-section 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.av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-l5iqe2si-ad42cb59d312ea6dbab4d2444c1901cf .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-l5iqe2si-ad42cb59d312ea6dbab4d2444c1901cf av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-4  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-thin-font av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><strong>Lead Confidently with your Degree<\/strong><\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l5iqeinf-feaa5358f47c716e7e28fc095ab396e7\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-l5iqeinf-feaa5358f47c716e7e28fc095ab396e7 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  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Southern Oregon University (SOU) sets up all of our Division of Education, Health, Leadership and Languages (DEHLL) students for success by providing quality, innovative experiences. Students build strong community connections through internships, volunteer opportunities, and civic engagement in various programs like our Early Childhood Development degree or an Outdoor Adventure Leadership program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9kwc7cu-d896bcf797c91c64f97679b17a2894b1\">\n.avia-section.av-9kwc7cu-d896bcf797c91c64f97679b17a2894b1{\nbackground-color:#e4e4e4;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-9kwc7cu-d896bcf797c91c64f97679b17a2894b1 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-81662'><div 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https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/SOU-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Program-Kayak-Courses-450x450.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" class=\"wp-image-29260 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-29260 avia_image  sp-no-webp\" alt=\"SOU Outdoor Adventure Leadership Program Kayak Courses\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  > <\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-82aevum-ab8723e3e7337492293283550f7b1159 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-7kbu4vy-390aeca879e6e86519d297bccabffc92\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-7kbu4vy-390aeca879e6e86519d297bccabffc92{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-7kbu4vy-390aeca879e6e86519d297bccabffc92 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-7kbu4vy-390aeca879e6e86519d297bccabffc92 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-7kbu4vy-390aeca879e6e86519d297bccabffc92 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-7kbu4vy-390aeca879e6e86519d297bccabffc92 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-7kbu4vy-390aeca879e6e86519d297bccabffc92 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-7kbu4vy-390aeca879e6e86519d297bccabffc92 av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-10  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >How SOU\u2019s DEHLL Programs are Different<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-7b1y8u6-d62509d169361dbd0ea9524792aa66e8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>SOU encourages simultaneously exploring an education and various interests. Every DEHLL program builds skills and fosters growth that will make you stand out from graduates of other universities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"heavy-man dig-4\">Take the first step toward your future as you:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>develop your leadership skills through a mix of SOU\u2019s hands-on learning that provides experience prior to graduation,<\/li>\n<li>hone your pedagogy, help others, and increase your strategizing abilities,<\/li>\n<li>cultivate your leadership skills so you can successfully grow creatively and intellectually,<\/li>\n<li>learn how to inspire and team and lead by example in programs such as our Outdoor Adventure minor,<\/li>\n<li>participate in unique opportunities and top programs offered in our DEHLL division,<\/li>\n<li>graduate prepared to succeed in a multicultural, global society, and<\/li>\n<li>feel empowered by taking control of your academic experience with tutoring and mentorship.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close 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modern-quote modern-right  avia-builder-el-14  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What Can You Do with a Degree from a DEHLL Program?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l5ldx83a-5853d50e5b63263336c499590ba3e047\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-l5ldx83a-5853d50e5b63263336c499590ba3e047 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\ntext-align:right;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l5ldx83a-5853d50e5b63263336c499590ba3e047 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Earning a degree from SOU will start your future off on the right foot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"heavy-man dig-4\">In our DEHLL division, you could graduate and begin a career in any of these exciting roles:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dig-0\">\n<li>Elementary school teacher<\/li>\n<li>Personal or team trainer<\/li>\n<li>Outdoor pursuits coach<\/li>\n<li>School administrator<\/li>\n<li>P.E. coach<\/li>\n<li>Military advisor<\/li>\n<li>AmeriCorps teacher<\/li>\n<li>Technical writer<\/li>\n<li>Recreation guide\/instructor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-4l9jdq-6be2030bcdf7ed518d874be7abed58eb av_one_third  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-rzf6ke-8c9cc479a686e8fa8cf83e56a49f6293\">\n.avia-image-container.av-rzf6ke-8c9cc479a686e8fa8cf83e56a49f6293 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-rzf6ke-8c9cc479a686e8fa8cf83e56a49f6293 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-rzf6ke-8c9cc479a686e8fa8cf83e56a49f6293 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itemprop=\"image\" ><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Daniel-Scott-SOU-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Student-180x180.webp 180w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Daniel-Scott-SOU-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Student-80x80.webp 80w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Daniel-Scott-SOU-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Student-36x36.webp 36w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Daniel-Scott-SOU-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Student-120x120.webp 120w,https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Daniel-Scott-SOU-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Student.webp 183w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Daniel-Scott-SOU-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Student-180x180.png\" height=\"180\" width=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Daniel-Scott-SOU-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Student-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Daniel-Scott-SOU-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Student-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Daniel-Scott-SOU-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Student-36x36.png 36w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Daniel-Scott-SOU-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Student-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2017\/03\/Daniel-Scott-SOU-Outdoor-Adventure-Leadership-Student.png 183w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" class=\"attachment-square size-square sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Daniel Scott SOU Outdoor Adventure Leadership Student\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-content 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By exposing me to activities such as Sea Kayaking, Rock Climbing and backcountry Split-boarding. Core courses like Backcountry Living Skills and Foundations in OAL have the building blocks for pursuing a career and lifestyle in the outdoor\u00a0industry.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Daniel Scott<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle av_opacity_variation'  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Outdoor Adventure Leadership, 2020<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_section-88aa1dce24bde71ba541926fa983a5ee\">\n.avia-section.av-av_section-88aa1dce24bde71ba541926fa983a5ee{\nbackground-color:#f3f3f3;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_7' aria-label='SOU Business Home Page - 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