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Counseling &
Marital and Family Therapy
Gain skills, theory and hands-on practice to create change for the better.
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Leadership Studies
Create innovative and dynamic approaches to learning and leadership.
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Learning and Teaching
Make an impact both inside and outside of the classroom.
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Naval ROTC
Serve our country as a commissioned officer in the Navy and Marine Corps.
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Prospective Students
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View more about Current Students“I believe it is so important for us to experience another culture and country because that cultural awareness makes stronger practitioners.”
“The emphasis SOLES places on guided self-reflection has helped me understand who I am as a person, as a student, and as a professional. I wouldn't have had this chance for growth without SOLES.”
“The international experience was life-changing and allowed me to understand leadership from a hands-on, global perspective.”
Recent News
Dr. Erika Cameron speaks with NBC 7 about USD Offering Affordable Tele-Mental Health Counseling
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Dean Joi Spencer on KUSI Discussing Racial Justice Panal
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
alejandrx cervantes '18 (MA) Helps Form Solve for X Mutual Aid
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Diana Pastora Carson '96 (BA), '00 (MEd) Leading ABILITY Magazine Summit
Monday, August 24, 2020
Upcoming Events
FORTIFY: The Racial Equity Series
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 // 12 p.m.Zoom Webinar
Bergman Memorial Lecture: 100th Anniversary of Women's Right to Vote
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 // 12 p.m.Via Zoom
#BLM Social Justice and Advocacy Series - September Topic - Anti-Racism
Friday, September 25, 2020 // 4 p.m.Zoom