Once you declare a major, you may choose an advisor from the department you are majoring in, or one will be chosen for you. However, it's usually best to make an appointment. You will be put in touch with the appropriate advisor, depending on your area of academic study. Any student who has paid the student health fee and is currently enrolled is eligible for a free, confidential counseling appointment. Self-help information and general information about counseling is available on our web page.
Most departments offer practicum or internship credit.
You should contact the practicum coordinator of the department you are majoring in for more information about how to attain such credit. CLEP lets you demonstrate the knowledge and mastery you have acquired through independent study, academic interest, or onthejob training, and earn credit for it. When you earn qualifying scores on these exams, you can earn your degree faster, saving you time and money. A list of the subject examinations and the scores needed to award credit is provided in the SOU Catalog. Other coursework can be challenged by regularly enrolled fulltime undergraduate students by obtaining approval of the instructor, advisor, and department chair.