Graduate Studies

The graduate curriculum at SOU offers a wide variety of programs tailored to the needs of our diverse student body.

Programs in management, education, counseling, and environmental education, to name a few, are geared to developing and enhancing student abilities in their chosen career paths. Students can expect meaningful and up-to-date coursework provided by a well-qualified, caring faculty. Students develop a program of study in consultation with designated advisors, subject to the major program and graduate study requirements.

Each graduate program at SOU is administered by its respective academic division or program.

Students seeking information about specific programs should contact the graduate coordinator of the academic program regarding the graduate degree or licensing program.

For general questions, you may also call 541-552-7672 for directory assistance, or contact SOU Admissions at admissions@sou.edu or 541-552-6411.

Ready to apply? Please see admission instructions on the program pages below:

• Master in Business Administration (Evening and Online Programs)
• Master of Arts or Science in Education
• Master of Science in Environmental Education
• Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Master of Music in Performance
• Master of Arts in Spanish Language Teaching
• Master of Arts in Teaching
• Master of Outdoor Adventure and Expedition Leadership
• Master of Theatre Studies in Production and Design

Three of SOU's graduate programs are designated as Western Regional Graduate Programs (WRGP) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Environmental Education, and Outdoor and Expedition Leadership. 

Students in these four programs who are from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming can qualify for the in-state graduate tuition rate. Please visit the individual program web page for more information.

NOTE FOR CURRENT STUDENTS: If you are nearing graduation from one of the academic programs here, please meet with your advisor to confirm that all requirements have been met or are in progress, then submit the Application for Master's Degree.

Graduate Coordinators

Graduate Studies
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520