- Applied Arts, Minor
- Bi-Disciplinary Mathematics, BA
- Chicano and Latino Studies, BA
- Chicano and Latino Studies, Teacher-Preparation Track, Multiple Subjects Program
- Chicano and Latino Studies, Minor
- NEW! Cinematic Arts and Technology, BA
- Counseling, MA
- Community, Health and Social Services for Children
- Early Care and Education Concentration
- Economics, BA
- Education, Minor
- Education with a Concentration in Special Education, MA
- Elementary Pre-Credential Concentration
- Environmental Science, Geography, and Management, BS
- Environmental Studies, Geography, and Planning, BA
- Liberal Studies, BA - Ukiah
- Single Subject (Secondary Schools) Teaching Credential
- NEW! Sustainability, Minor
Applied Arts, Minor
Discontinued
This B.A. in Bi-Disciplinary Mathematics allows a student to combine mathematics with another discipline. MATH 161, MATH 211 and MATH 470 are required, as are 18 additional units from the Department (see list below), with 10 of those units at the upper division level. An additional 22 units, of which at least 12 are upper division, in another program (outside of the the Department of Mathematics and Statistics), chosen in consultation with and approved by the Chair of Mathematics and Statistics, are required.
Core Courses (12 Units)
MATH 161 - Differential and Integral Calculus I Unit(s): 4
MATH 211 - Differential and Integral Calculus II Unit(s): 4
MATH 470 - Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Unit(s): 4
Major Elective Courses (22 Units)
MATH 165 - Elementary Applied Statistics Unit(s): 4
MATH 175 - Mathematics Colloquium Unit(s): 1
MATH 180 - Computing for Mathematics and Science Unit(s): 2
MATH 220 - Reasoning and Proof Unit(s): 4
MATH 142 - Discrete Structures I Unit(s): 3
MATH 222 - Elementary Applied Linear Algebra Unit(s): 3
MATH 241 - Linear Algebra with Applications in Differential Equations Unit(s): 4
MATH 261 - Multivariable Calculus Unit(s): 4
MATH 265 - Intermediate Applied Statistics with SPSS Unit(s): 4
MATH 306 - Number Theory Unit(s): 4
MATH 308 - College Geometry Unit(s): 4
MATH 310 - History of Mathematics Unit(s): 4
MATH 316 - Graph Theory and Combinatorics Unit(s): 4
MATH 320 - Abstract Algebra I Unit(s): 4
MATH 322 - Linear Algebra Unit(s): 4
MATH 330 - Techniques of Problem Solving Unit(s): 1
MATH 340 - Real Analysis I Unit(s): 4
MATH 345 - Probability Theory Unit(s): 4
MATH 352 - Numerical Analysis Unit(s): 4
MATH 375 - M*A*T*H Colloquium Unit(s): 1
MATH 418 - Topology Unit(s): 4
MATH 420 - Abstract Algebra II Unit(s): 4
MATH 430 - Linear Systems Theory Unit(s): 3
MATH 431 - Applied Partial Differential Equations Unit(s): 4
MATH 440 - Real Analysis II Unit(s): 4
MATH 441 - Operations Research Unit(s): 3
MATH 445 - Mathematical Statistics and Operations Research Unit(s): 4
MATH 460 - Complex Analysis Unit(s): 4
MATH 485 - Selected Topics in … Unit(s): 1-3
MATH 490 - Capstone Seminar: Secondary Mathematics Teaching Unit(s): 1
MATH 367 - Statistical Consulting and Communication Unit(s): 2
MATH 467 - Statistical Consulting, Communication, and Project Management Unit(s): 2
Elective units in a second discipline (22 Units)
Total Units: 120
Total GE units: 48 (6 units overlap)
Total Core units: 12
Total Major Elective units: 18
Total units in a second discipline: 22
Total units in university electives: 26
Total units required to graduate: 120
Chicano and Latino Studies, BA
The Bachelor of Arts in Chicano and Latino Studies is an interdisciplinary program that examines the historical, political, social, educational, economic, and cultural developments that affect Latino communities in the United States. The CALS B.A. provides an excellent background for students preparing for careers in education, social services, law, business, counseling, civic leadership, and community organizing.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students pursing a program of study in the Department of Chicano and Latino Studies will achieve the following learning outcomes:
- Develop the ability to conduct empirical research using qualitative methods, to develop a research plan by focusing on the mechanics of research design.
- Become conversant with contemporary social theories (Marxism, postcolonialism, feminism, critical race theory) that explain the relationship of Latinos, as individuals and as a group, to social institutions and public policy in the United States.
- Understand the history of Latinos in relation to the development of the United States, and to the continuing racialization of this population in the United States
- Understand the importance of race as a category of social stratification and oppression, and the importance that differences in national origin, mode of immigration, citizenship, skin color, gender and sexuality have in shaping experiences and tension with the Latino population.
- Explore the contributions Latinos have made to American artistic and cultural production, and to social, labor, cultural, and political activism.
- Understand Latino histories in the U.S. with attention to distinct periods and regions, and how Latin American immigration has affected the United States socially, economically, culturally and politically.
CALS Core Requirements (20 Units)
CALS 350 - Latino Cultural Studies Unit(s): 4
CALS 442 - Race, Class, and Gender Among Latinos Unit(s): 4
CALS 445 - Chicano/Latino History Unit(s): 4
CALS 458 - CALS Research and Methodology Unit(s): 4
CALS 474 - Major Authors in Chicano and Latino Literature Unit(s): 4
CALS CORE Electives (4 Units)
CALS 400 - Selected Topics in Chicano Studies Unit(s): 1-4
CALS 405 - The Chicano/Latino Family Unit(s): 3-4
CALS 410 - Latinx Feminisms Unit(s): 4
CALS 450 - Chicano/Latino Children’s Literature Unit(s): 3-4
CALS 456 - Sociology of Education/Latinos and Education Unit(s): 4
CALS 480 - Latin American Migration to the United States Unit(s): 4
CALS 495 - Special Studies Unit(s): 1-4
CALS 499 - Internship Unit(s): 1-4
CALS Electives (12 Units)
CALS 165A - Humanities Learning Community Unit(s): 4
CALS 165B - Humanities Learning Community Unit(s): 4
CALS 219 - The Latino Experience Unit(s): 3
CALS 220 - Latina/o Arts and Humanities Unit(s): 4
CALS 273 - Latinos and Performance: Critical and Creative Readings Unit(s): 4
CALS 301 - CALS Leadership and Mentoring Unit(s): 1
CALS 314 - Literature in Translation Unit(s): 4
CALS 332 - Latinas/os and Globalization Unit(s): 3
CALS 339 - Latinos and the U.S. Labor Market Unit(s): 3-4
CALS 351 - Latina/o Humanisms Unit(s): 3
CALS 352 - Chicano/Latino Philosophy Unit(s): 3
CALS 365 - Chicano/Latino Theatre Unit(s): 2
CALS 368 - Chicano/Latino Music Unit(s): 4
CALS 374 - Latino Literature Unit(s): 4
CALS 393 - Chicano/Latino Cinema Unit(s): 4
CALS 403 - Chicano/Latino Youth and Adolescents Unit(s): 3-4
CALS 395 - Community Involvement Program (CIP Unit(s): 1-4
CALS 398 - MEChA Unit(s): 1-2
CALS 426 - Chicano/Latino Sociolinguistic Unit(s): 4
CALS 479 - Chicano/Latino Art History Unit(s): 4
Capstone Project
All CALS majors complete a Capstone project during their senior year in one of the following classes:
(Exceptions must be approved by the student’s advisor and Department Chair. Speak to your advisor about the Capstone before your senior year.
https://cals.sonoma.edu/advising/capstone-project)
CALS 405 - The Chicano/Latino Family Unit(s): 3-4
CALS 410 - Latinx Feminisms Unit(s): 4
CALS 426 - Chicano/Latino Sociolinguistic Unit(s): 4
CALS 445 - Chicano/Latino History Unit(s): 4
CALS 450 - Chicano/Latino Children’s Literature Unit(s): 3-4
CALS 458 - CALS Research and Methodology Unit(s): 4
CALS 474 - Major Authors in Chicano and Latino Literature Unit(s): 4
CALS 480 - Latin American Migration to the United States Unit(s): 4
Total Units
GE units: 48
Major Core units: 20
CALS Core Elective units: 4
CALS Elective units: 12
University Elective units: 36
Total units required for graduation: 120
Chicano and Latino Studies, Teacher-Preparation Track, Multiple Subjects Program
The Chicano and Latino Studies Department (CALS) offers the CALS Multiple-Subject Matter Preparation Track to help students qualify for entry into the Multiple-Subject (Elementary) Teaching Credential program. This program is suited for Upper Division students, new CALS majors, and transfer students. For students who enter the major as Freshmen, review the four year plan.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students pursing a program of study in the Teaching track program in Department of Chicano and Latino Studies will achieve the following learning outcomes:
- Become conversant with contemporary social theories (Marxism, postcolonialism, feminism, critical race theory) that explain the relationship of Latinos, as individuals and as a group, to social institutions and public policy in the United States.
- Understand the histories of Latinos and Latin American Immigrants in the United States, the continuing racialization of Latinos, and Latino contributions to American artistic and cultural production, and to social, labor, cultural, and political activism.
- Understand how race as a category of social stratification and oppression, differences in national origin, mode of immigration, citizenship, skin color, gender and sexuality impact the Latino population.
- Develop an understanding of educational theory, and the history of US education in relation to Latinos and other minority groups.
CALS Core Requirements (20 Units)
CALS 350 - Latino Cultural Studies Unit(s): 4
CALS 442 - Race, Class, and Gender Among Latinos Unit(s): 4
CALS 445 - Chicano/Latino History Unit(s): 4
CALS 458 - CALS Research and Methodology Unit(s): 4
CALS 474 - Major Authors in Chicano and Latino Literature Unit(s): 4
Multiple Subject Track (10-12 Units)
CALS 374 - Latino Literature Unit(s): 4 OR
CALS 450 - Chicano/Latino Children’s Literature Unit(s): 3-4
CALS 405 - The Chicano/Latino Family Unit(s): 3-4 OR
CALS 403 - Chicano/Latino Youth and Adolescents Unit(s): 3-4
CALS 456 - Sociology of Education/Latinos and Education Unit(s): 4 OR
CALS 351 - Latina/o Humanisms Unit(s): 3
Credential Prerequisites (6 Units)
Grade of C or higher is required in each class
EDMS 419 - Identity and Agency for Socially Just Classrooms and Communities Unit(s): 3 (Meets UD GE Area D)
EDSS 417 - School and Society Unit(s): 3
Capstone Project
Capstone Project All CALS majors complete a capstone project
during their senior year in one of the following classes:
(Exceptions must be approved by the students’ advisor and Department Chair. Speak to your advisor about the Capstone before your senior year. https://cals.sonoma.edu/advising/capstone-project)
CALS 405 - The Chicano/Latino Family Unit(s): 3-4
CALS 410 - Latinx Feminisms Unit(s): 4
CALS 426 - Chicano/Latino Sociolinguistic Unit(s): 4
CALS 445 - Chicano/Latino History Unit(s): 4
CALS 450 - Chicano/Latino Children’s Literature Unit(s): 3-4
CALS 458 - CALS Research and Methodology Unit(s): 4
CALS 474 - Major Authors in Chicano and Latino Literature Unit(s): 4
CALS 480 - Latin American Migration to the United States Unit(s): 4
Total Units
GE units: 48
Major Core units: 20
Core Elective units: 4
CALS Elective units: 12
University Elective units: 36
Total units required for graduation: 120
Chicano and Latino Studies, Minor
The Chicano and Latino Studies Minor is a program that examines the historical, political, social, educational, economic, and cultural developments that affect Latino communities in the United States. It provides a background for students preparing for careers in education, social services, public service, law, business, counseling, and community organizing.
CALS Minor Core Requirements (8 units)
The students taking the minor are required to take 8 units from the following core courses
CALS 350 - Latino Cultural Studies Unit(s): 4
CALS 442 - Race, Class, and Gender Among Latinos Unit(s): 4
CALS 445 - Chicano/Latino History Unit(s): 4
CALS 474 - Major Authors in Chicano and Latino Literature Unit(s): 4
CALS Electives (8 units)
The remaining 8 units must come from the following courses for a total of 16 units
CALS 219 - The Latino Experience Unit(s): 3
CALS 220 - Latina/o Arts and Humanities Unit(s): 4
CALS 273 - Latinos and Performance: Critical and Creative Readings Unit(s): 4
CALS 314 - Literature in Translation Unit(s): 4
CALS 332 - Latinas/os and Globalization Unit(s): 3
CALS 339 - Latinos and the U.S. Labor Market Unit(s): 3-4
CALS 351 - Latina/o Humanisms Unit(s): 3
CALS 352 - Chicano/Latino Philosophy Unit(s): 3
CALS 365 - Chicano/Latino Theatre Unit(s): 2
CALS 368 - Chicano/Latino Music Unit(s): 4
CALS 374 - Latino Literature Unit(s): 4
CALS 393 - Chicano/Latino Cinema Unit(s): 4
CALS 400 - Selected Topics in Chicano Studies Unit(s): 1-4
CALS 403 - Chicano/Latino Youth and Adolescents Unit(s): 3-4
CALS 405 - The Chicano/Latino Family Unit(s): 3-4
CALS 410 - Latinx Feminisms Unit(s): 4
CALS 426 - Chicano/Latino Sociolinguistic Unit(s): 4
CALS 450 - Chicano/Latino Children’s Literature Unit(s): 3-4
CALS 456 - Sociology of Education/Latinos and Education Unit(s): 4
CALS 479 - Chicano/Latino Art History Unit(s): 4
CALS 480 - Latin American Migration to the United States Unit(s): 4
Total Units: 16
NEW! Cinematic Arts and Technology, BA
The Bachelor of Arts in Cinematic Arts and Technology will provide opportunities for students to develop professional skills through hands on experience in film and media production coursework. Students will produce professional portfolio-quality projects throughout their time in the program to help them prepare for a professional career in the film and entertainment industry. The curriculum emphasizes creative and technical skill building coursework in balance with film and media studies coursework to produce students who are critical and ethical media creatives. The core curriculum provides foundational knowledge in film and media history and theory, as well as industry ethics and professional practices. Film studies coursework engages specifically with critical study of the representations of race, gender, ability, and sexuality in media, and global cinemas. Students in Cinematic Arts and Technology complete a film and media industry internship in their third or fourth year and also a final creative media project in their fourth year Senior Seminar course.
Careers in Cinematic Arts and Technology
Graduates from the department find employment in the rapidly growing entertainment industry. Some graduates find work in production in technical and creative crew roles on productions ranging from advertising, reality television, online media, to independent and mass market narrative and documentary films. Others may work in producing and production management, talent management, screenwriting, directing, cinematography, film and video editing, production design, and media marketing.
Cinematic Arts and Technology B.A.
· Major Core: All students complete 24 units of required coursework.
· Major Skills: All students complete 12 units of skills coursework.
· Major Electives: All students complete 8 units of elective coursework – 4 units of coursework in Representation in Film and Media Studies elective and 4 units of skills electives coursework.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students should be able to:
1. Effectively communicate through improved written, oral, and multimedia storytelling
2. Practice collaboration and leadership skills to create film and video media.
3. Critically analyze media messages, and understand film and media theory and industry ethics and professional practices.
4. Demonstrate a range of technical and creative skills relevant to entertainment media career paths.
5. Integrate and apply critical analysis and technical skills to create high quality, impactful film and video production projects.
Degree Requirements
See the “Degree Requirements” in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements.
General Education Requirements (48 units)
See the “General Education Program” requirements in the University Catalog for information on General Education requirements. Some major requirements may double count for GE requirements.
Major Core Requirements (24 Units)
COMS 160A - Humanities Learning Community Unit(s): 4
COMS 160B - Humanities Learning Community Unit(s): 4 OR
COMS 200 - Principles of Media Communication Unit(s): 4
COMS 202 - Methods of Media Criticism Unit(s): 4
COMS 402 - Senior Seminar Unit(s): 4
CINE 301 - World Cinema History & Theory Unit(s): 4
CINE 302 - Production Ind Ethics & Professional Practices Unit(s): 4
COMS 499 - Media Internship Unit(s): 1-4
Major Skills Requirements (12 units)
COMS 201 - Video Production Unit(s): 4
CINE 310 - Audio Production & Post-Production Unit(s): 4
CINE 330 - Post-Production Unit(s): 4
Representation in Film and Media Studies Elective (4 Units)
AMCS 260 - Representing Blackness in the Arts and Media Unit(s): 3
AMCS 390 - SFI Film Study Unit(s): 1-2
AMCS 392 - Ethnic Images in Film and Media Unit(s): 4
CALS 393 - Chicano/Latino Cinema Unit(s): 4
COMS 320 - Selected Topics in COMS Unit(s): 4
ENGL 377 - Topics in Film Studies Unit(s): 1-4
MLL 214 - World Literatures in English Unit(s): 4
NAMS 338 - Native Americans and The Cinema Unit(s): 3
PSY 470 - Psychology of Film Unit(s): 4
THAR 144L - Lighting Unit(s): 2
THAR 324 - On Camera: Acting & Production Unit(s): 2
WGS 285 - Men and Masculinity Unit(s): 3
WGS 300 - Gender, Race and Representation Unit(s): 3
Production Skill Electives (4 Units)
COMS 320 - Selected Topics in COMS Unit(s): 4
COMS 324 - Scriptwriting for TV Unit(s): 4
COMS 325 - New Media Unit(s): 4
COMS 369 - Video Production Lab (Studio Blue) Unit(s): 4
ENGL 430 - Creative Writing: Select Genres Unit(s): 1-4
THAR 144L - Lighting Unit(s): 2
THAR 324 - On Camera: Acting & Production Unit(s): 2
Counseling, MA
Admission Requirements
Have a B.A. degree, preferably in psychology or other related behavioral sciences. School Counseling students should have some first hand knowledge of the K-12 school system.
For both options, a course in personality theory is required; in addition, a course in abnormal psychology is required for the CMHC option. A course in child development is required for the PPS option. Effective for fall 2018 admission, all PPS applicants must have passed the CBEST in order to apply to the program.
Applicants are encouraged to have acquired an undergraduate-level of understanding of human development, family/educational systems, cognitive-behavioral applications, and client-centered therapy. This introductory knowledge base may be acquired by enrolling in relevant coursework or by undertaking thoughtful reading on these topics.
A 3.00 (B) grade point average. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 should include an explanation of any extenuating circumstances.
Completion of counseling department application forms, in addition to those required by the University.
A personal interview and group interview is required for applicants considered for final review. In these interviews, questions may involve personal disclosure deemed relevant by the faculty for determining the applicant’s readiness for beginning training for a career in counseling. All disclosures are held in strict confidence, within the department.
The Departmental Admissions Committee has found the following criteria meaningful for applicants:
- The ability to handle academic work of graduate-level rigor, generally as evidenced by previous academic performance;
- Counseling-relevant work experience (paid or volunteer); and
- Global personality assessment—suitability for a career in a helping profession, as evidenced by quality of interview, personal data, autobiography, and letters of recommendation.
For more information, please see Graduate Degrees in the Degree Requirements section of this catalog.
Application Procedures
Interested persons can obtain the standard statewide graduate application form from the Admissions Office of Sonoma State University or download an application from the Sonoma State web page. Students are accepted to the counseling program only once a year. All applicants to the program must also apply for admission to the University and follow the University timelines for admission procedures. For specific instructions, dates, and procedures, contact the Counseling Department and/or the Office of Admissions and Records.
General Information Meetings
Students planning to apply for admission or students wishing to enroll in any of the counseling department’s courses are urged to attend one of the informational meetings specifically planned for prospective students. Selection criteria, admission procedures, and registration and advisement procedures will be explained. For informational meeting dates, visit the department web page.
Major Core Requirements (31 Units)
COUN 501 - Counseling Theories and Professional Orientation Unit(s): 4
COUN 510A - Applied Counseling Techniques and Assessment Unit(s): 4
COUN 510B - Applied Counseling Practicum and Advanced Techniques Unit(s): 4
COUN 511F - Career Counseling: Foundations, Measurement and Assessment, and Issues Throughout the Lifespan Unit(s): 3
COUN 513 - Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Counseling Unit(s): 4
COUN 515A - Supervised Counseling Field Experience I Unit(s): 4
COUN 515B - Supervised Counseling Field Experience II Unit(s): 4
COUN 570 - Seminar Multicultural Counseling Unit(s): 4
Options
All master’s candidates are required to complete a culminating project (in lieu of a Master’s thesis) demonstrating a comprehensive and integrated understanding of the field of counseling. School Counseling culminating projects will be comprised of 1) a clinical case presentation in the COUN 515A/COUN 515B Field Experience sequence; and 2) a culminating portfolio. Clinical Mental Health Counseling culminating projects will be comprised of 1) a clinical case presentation in the COUN 515A/COUN 515B Field Experience sequence; and 2) passing the CMHC Exit Exam. Six hundred (600) hours of supervised field experience are required for the CMHC option and eight hundred (800) hours of supervised field experience are required for the School Counseling option.
Clinical Mental Heath Concentration (29 units)
COUN 502 - Whole Lifespan Development Unit(s): 4
COUN 503 - Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Unit(s): 4
COUN 512 - Theory and Practice of Group Counseling Unit(s): 4
COUN 540 - Counseling Diverse Couples and Families Unit(s): 4
COUN 545 - Counseling Orientation, Law and Ethics, and Case Management Practices Unit(s): 4
COUN 580 - Couples and Sexuality Counseling Unit(s): 4
COUN 582 - Psychopharmacology for Counselors Unit(s): 3
COUN 583 - Substance Abuse and Dependence Unit(s): 2
School Concentration (29 units)
COUN 511G - Academic and Career Planning and Counseling Issues of K-12 Populations Unit(s): 1
COUN 520 - Introduction to School Counseling Unit(s): 4
COUN 521 - Seminar: Pupil Personnel Services - Concepts and Organization Unit(s): 4
COUN 523 - Working with Families in School Setting Unit(s): 4
COUN 524 - Counseling Children and Adolescents Unit(s): 4
COUN 526 - Group Counseling in the Schools Unit(s): 4
COUN 527 - Law and Ethics for School Counselors Unit(s): 4
COUN 528A - Consultation Unit(s): 3
COUN 528B - Crisis Intervention Unit(s): 1
Units
Total units in M.A. core: 31 Units
Total units in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration: 29 Units
Total units in the School Counseling Concentration: 29 Units
Total units in the degree: 60
Community College Counseling Credential
The M.A. degree program is not intended to meet criteria for a community college counseling specialization.
Sample Two-Year Program
Master of Arts in Counseling
CMHC: MFT/LPCC
First Year: 29 Units
Semester 1 (16 Units)
COUN 501 - Counseling Theories and Professional Orientation Unit(s): 4
COUN 510A - Applied Counseling Techniques and Assessment Unit(s): 4
COUN 545 - Counseling Orientation, Law and Ethics, and Case Management Practices Unit(s): 4
COUN 570 - Seminar Multicultural Counseling Unit(s): 4
Semester 2 (13 Units)
COUN 510B - Applied Counseling Practicum and Advanced Techniques Unit(s): 4
COUN 503 - Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Unit(s): 4
COUN 582 - Psychopharmacology for Counselors Unit(s): 3
COUN 583 - Substance Abuse and Dependence Unit(s): 2
Second Year: 31 Units
Semester 3 (15 Units)
COUN 515A - Supervised Counseling Field Experience I Unit(s): 4
COUN 540 - Counseling Diverse Couples and Families Unit(s): 4
COUN 511F - Career Counseling: Foundations, Measurement and Assessment, and Issues Throughout the Lifespan Unit(s): 3
COUN 502 - Whole Lifespan Development Unit(s): 4
Semester 4 (16 Units)
COUN 513 - Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Counseling Unit(s): 4
COUN 515B - Supervised Counseling Field Experience II Unit(s): 4
COUN 512 - Theory and Practice of Group Counseling Unit(s): 4
COUN 580 - Couples and Sexuality Counseling Unit(s): 4
School Counseling/PPSC
First Year: 32 Units
Semester 1 (16 Units)
COUN 510A - Applied Counseling Techniques and Assessment Unit(s): 4
COUN 520 - Introduction to School Counseling Unit(s): 4
COUN 527 - Law and Ethics for School Counselors Unit(s): 4
COUN 570 - Seminar Multicultural Counseling Unit(s): 4
Semester 2 (16 Units)
COUN 501 - Counseling Theories and Professional Orientation Unit(s): 4
COUN 510B - Applied Counseling Practicum and Advanced Techniques Unit(s): 4
COUN 524 - Counseling Children and Adolescents Unit(s): 4
COUN 526 - Group Counseling in the Schools Unit(s): 4
Second Year: 28 Units
Semester 3 (12 Units)
COUN 528A - Consultation Unit(s): 3
COUN 528B - Crisis Intervention Unit(s): 1
COUN 513 - Research, Evaluation, and Assessment in Counseling Unit(s): 4
COUN 515A - Supervised Counseling Field Experience I Unit(s): 4
Semester 4 (16 Units)
COUN 521 - Seminar: Pupil Personnel Services - Concepts and Organization Unit(s): 4
COUN 523 - Working with Families in School Setting Unit(s): 4
COUN 511F - Career Counseling: Foundations, Measurement and Assessment, and Issues Throughout the Lifespan Unit(s): 3
COUN 511G - Academic and Career Planning and Counseling Issues of K-12 Populations Unit(s): 1
COUN 515B - Supervised Counseling Field Experience II Unit(s): 4
Total Units: 60
Early Childhood Studies with a Concentration in Community, Health and Social Services for Children, BA
The Community, Health, and Social Services for Children concentration in the Early Childhood Studies major prepares students for a career working with young children and families in non-education settings. Students work with an advisor to prepare for a career in entry-level positions in social services or for graduate work in counseling, social work, child life specialist, etc.
Concentration Requirements (8 units)
EDEC 247 - Physical Development and Health in Childhood Unit(s): 3
EDEC 347 - Field Experience in Community Service Agencies Unit(s): 2
EDEC 447 - Children’s Emotional Development and Mental Health Unit(s): 3
Major Electives (12 units)
AMCS 339 - Ethnic Groups and American Social Policy Unit(s): 3
AMCS 445 - Multi-Culturalism and Education Unit(s): 4
CALS 403 - Chicano/Latino Youth and Adolescents Unit(s): 3-4
CALS 405 - The Chicano/Latino Family Unit(s): 3-4
CALS 450 - Chicano/Latino Children’s Literature Unit(s): 3-4
EDEC 405 - iPlay: Child Development in the Digital Age Unit(s): 3
EDEC 406 - Positive Guidance Unit(s): 3
EDEC 407 - Children’s Literature for Justice Unit(s): 3
EDEC 408 - Science, Literacy, and Play: Exploring the Natural World with Young Children Unit(s): 3
EDEC 409 - Play in Early Childhood Unit(s): 3
EDEC 410 - Language Development Unit(s): 3
EDEC 414 - Trauma-Informed Services for Children Unit(s): 3
EDEC 415 - Promoting Creativity in Early Childhood Unit(s): 3
EDEC 440 - Child Life Theory Unit(s): 3
EDEC 442 - Children’s Grief & Loss Unit(s): 3
EDEC 444 - Therapeutic Play in Medical Settings Unit(s): 3
EDEC 490 - Special Topics in Early Childhood Studies Unit(s): 1-4
EDMS 419 - Identity and Agency for Socially Just Classrooms and Communities Unit(s): 3
EDSS 417 - School and Society Unit(s): 3
EDSS 418 - Development in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood Unit(s): 3
KIN 400 - Elementary School Physical Education Unit(s): 3
KIN 427 - Individuals with Disabilities in Educational and Recreational Settings Unit(s): 3
PSY 409 - Social and Emotional Development Unit(s): 4
PSY 411 - Child Psychopathology Unit(s): 4
PSY 418 - Psychology of Family Unit(s): 4
PSY 431 - Introduction To Art Therapy Unit(s): 4
PSY 448 - Cognitive Development Unit(s): 4
SOCI 345 - Sociology of Families Unit(s): 4
SOCI 445 - Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence Unit(s): 4
SOCI 451 - Sociology of Education Unit(s): 4
Total Units: 120
Early Childhood Studies with a Concentration in Early Care and Education, BA
Students in the Early Care and Education concentration typically pursue a career working in classroom settings with children from birth to age three, or they intend to pursue an Early Childhood Specialist Credential upon graduation. The Early Childhood Specialist Credential authorizes candidates to teach in public school classrooms serving children from age three through third grade.
Concentration Requirements (21 units)
EDEC 247 - Physical Development and Health in Childhood Unit(s): 3
EDEC 290 - Infant and Toddler Curriculum and Development Unit(s): 2
EDEC 290L - Infant & Toddler Curriculum and Development Lab Unit(s): 2
EDEC 291 - Preschool Curriculum and Development Unit(s): 2
EDEC 291L - Preschool Curriculum and Development Lab Unit(s): 2
EDEC 407 - Children’s Literature for Justice Unit(s): 3
EDEC 410 - Language Development Unit(s): 3
EDEC 437 - Integrated Curriculum with Field Experience Unit(s): 4
Total Units: 120
Economics, BA
Each of our economic faculty members bring to their teaching a rich background of practical experience analyzing policy issues and problems. This faculty experience, combined with small classes and close relationships to the North Bay economic community, create a unique learning environment for students.
Program Learning Objectives
Articulate an understanding of economic terms, concepts, and theories.
Identify subjective and objective aspects of economic policy.
Use both qualitative and quantitative reasoning to analyze social and economic issues.
Demonstrate an awareness of current and historic economic issues and perspectives.
Career Possibilities
Economics: Consulting; Research: Local, State and Federal Government Agencies
Banking and Finance: Financial Analysis, Commercial Banking, Credit Analysis, Operations Securities
Insurance: Claims, Underwriting, Risk Management
Sales Management: Person-to-Person and Business-to-Business sales management in all industries
Management: Business and industry
Education: Teaching, Research
Degree Requirements
See the “Degree Requirements” in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements.
General Education Requirements (48 units)
See the “General Education Program” requirements in the University Catalog for information on General Education requirements. Some major requirements may double count for GE requirements.
Major Core Requirements
ECON 204 - Introduction to Macroeconomics Unit(s): 4
ECON 205 - Introduction to Microeconomics Unit(s): 4
ECON 217 - Statistics for Economics and Business Unit(s): 4
Students who take MATH 165 or BUS 211 do not need to take ECON 217.
ECON 304 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory Unit(s): 4
ECON 305 - Intermediate Microeconomic Theory Unit(s): 4
ECON 317 - Introduction to Econometrics Unit(s): 4
Credits / Units: 8
Electives (15-16 units)
To complete the major, students must complete four additional upper division ECON courses consisting of 15-16 units. These courses are in addition to the core requirements and should be selected in consultation with an advisor. Any additional 300 or 400 level ECON courses may meet this requirement except for ECON 497 or 499.
Units
Total GE units: 48
Total Major Core units: 32 (includes 9 units that also count for GE)
Major Elective units: 15
Elective units: 34 (must take AI as part of their elective requirements)
Total Units Required for Graduation: 120
Double Majors
Students with majors in disciplines such as business, environmental studies and political science will find that adding an economics major provides them with a breadth of background that is viewed favorably by graduate professional programs and employers. Students interested in any double major with economics should consult with their Economics Department advisor.
Graduate Work in Economics and Related Fields
Economics majors planning graduate work in economics, business, or public administration should take one or more courses of calculus and linear algebra, probability theory, ECON 404, ECON 405 and ECON 417. Consult with an advisor to plan accordingly.
Education, Minor
The Minor in Education provides students opportunities to obtain knowledge and focused experience in the education field. It is appropriate for students who are interested in teaching in public and private schools or who wish to pursue educational positions in non-classroom settings, such as parks and recreation program educators, museum docents, etc. Students will examine the foundations of teaching and learning, analyze the institution of public education broadly and across social contexts, and explore equitable educational practices and policies. For students interested in a teaching career, courses can be chosen to satisfy all of the prerequisites needed for admission into a teacher credential program at Sonoma State University.
Course offerings will focus on:
- Educating students to be critical participants in and creators of educational contexts—formal and non-formal—that are powerful for all learners
- Promoting the value of diversity in strengthening learning environments and our society
- Building critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
- Promoting reflection and creativity in educational design, curriculum, assessment, research, and policy development
Course Requirements
Choose courses as indicated from each of the four categories below. A total of 18 units is required. Please work with the Education Minor advisor to select courses that best meet your interests and career goals.
Human Development and Learning
Choose one course from the following options (3 units)
EDEC 110 - Understanding Development: Birth through Adolescence Unit(s): 3
EDEC 250 - Intro to Lifespan Development Unit(s): 3
EDSS 418 - Development in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood Unit(s): 3
Education and Democracy
Choose two courses from the following options (6 units)
EDMS 250 - The Evolution of Public Education Unit(s): 3
EDEL 300 - Leadership, Learning and Democracy Unit(s): 3
EDSS 417 - School and Society Unit(s): 3
Equity and Social Justice in Education
Choose two courses from the following options (6 units)
EDEC 270 - Families and Children in Diverse Societies Unit(s): 4
EDEC 450 - Empowerment and Equity for Children and Families Unit(s): 3
EDMS 419 - Identity and Agency for Socially Just Classrooms and Communities Unit(s): 3
EDSP 217 - Foundations of Social Justice in Special Education Unit(s): 3
EDSP 418 - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy- Special Educators Unit(s): 3
Choose EDSP 418 or EDMS 419, but not both. The courses have similar content.
SOCI 451 - Sociology of Education Unit(s): 4
Electives
Choose an additional course from the above categories or from the following options to complete at least 18 units
EDEC 437 - Integrated Curriculum with Field Experience Unit(s): 4
EDMS 422 - College to Career through Service Learning Unit(s): 3
EDSS 410 - Fieldwork and Seminar in Science Teaching and Learning Unit(s): 3
EDUC 295 - Community Involvement Program Unit(s): 1-4
EDUC 390 - Selected Topics in Education Unit(s): 1-4
EDUC 490 - Selected Topics in Education Unit(s): 1-4
MATH 390 - Fieldwork and Seminar: Secondary Mathematics Teaching Unit(s): 2
CALS 219 - The Latino Experience Unit(s): 3
CALS 445 - Chicano/Latino History Unit(s): 4
CALS 456 - Sociology of Education/Latinos and Education Unit(s): 4
Education with a Concentration in Special Education, MA
The Special Education Concentration of the Master of Arts in Education provides advanced academic study for persons working with or on behalf of individuals with disabilities. Pursue a social justice orientation toward the education and inclusion of children receiving special education services by examining evidence-based practices and culturally responsive pedagogy. Collaborate with faculty and peers to examine and influence current educational practice through research, project development, and advocacy.
Candidates who possess a valid teaching credential may pursue this degree. Candidates from related disciplines may pursue this advanced degree with consent from the Department of Educational Leadership and Special Education.
Candidates must apply and be admitted both to the University and to the M.A. in Education-Special Education Concentration program in order to pursue this degree. The course of study includes the M.A. in Education core curriculum (18 units), 9 units of advanced study in special education, and 6 units of elective coursework.
Education, M.A. Common Core
Courses (18 Units)
EDMS 570 - The Reflective Educator Unit(s): 3
EDUC 571 - Research Paradigms in Education Unit(s): 3
EDCT 574 - Research and Theory in Teaching for Social Justice Unit(s): 3
EDCT 575 - Learning and Assessment in Education Unit(s): 3
EDMS 597 - Portfolio and Proposal Preparation Unit(s): 3
EDSP 599 - Supervised Research for Thesis/Project Unit(s): 3
Special Education Requirements (9 units)
Select at least 9 units of 500 level EDSP courses from this list:
EDSP 502 - Advanced Pedagogy in SPED Unit(s): 3
EDSP 513 - Current and Emerging Research and Practice in Special Education Unit(s): 3
EDSP 518 - Adv Culturally Responsive Pedagogy for SpEd Unit(s): 3
EDSP 522A - Family Partnerships in Early Childhood Special Education Unit(s): 3
EDSP 523A - Assessment and Instruction in Early Childhood Special Education Unit(s): 3
Electives (6 units)
Electives should be 300 level or greater.
Elementary Pre-Credential Concentration
The Elementary Pre-Credential concentration of the Early Childhood Studies major provides students who are planning to enter an Elementary credential program with essential background knowledge in child development and learning theory, along with interdisciplinary knowledge in the core subjects taught in elementary schools.
Concentration Requirements (34 units)
EDEC 238 - Preschool Curriculum Unit(s): 3
EDEC 410 - Language Development Unit(s): 3
EDEC 437 - Integrated Curriculum with Field Experience Unit(s): 4
EDSS 417 - School and Society Unit(s): 3
MATH 150 - Modern Geometry Unit(s): 3
MATH 300A - Elementary Number Systems Unit(s): 3
Choose One (3 units):
CALS 450 - Chicano/Latino Children’s Literature Unit(s): 3-4
EDEC 407 - Children’s Literature for Justice Unit(s): 3
Choose One (3 units):
BIOL 115 - Introduction to Biology Unit(s): 3
BIOL 315 - Plants and Society Unit(s): 3
GEOL 102 - Our Dynamic Earth: Introduction to Geology Unit(s): 3
GEOL 107 - Introduction to Earth Science Unit(s): 3
GEOL 110 - Natural Disasters Unit(s): 3
GEOL 302 - Climate Change Unit(s): 3
GEOL 305 - Geology of America’s National Parks Unit(s): 3
PHYS 107 - Introduction to Physical Science for Teachers Unit(s): 3
PHYS 342 - Light and Color Unit(s): 3
Choose one (3 units):
CALS 219 - The Latino Experience Unit(s): 3
HIST 201 - Foundations of World Civilization Unit(s): 3
HIST 242 - History of the Americas Since Independence Unit(s): 3
HIST 384 - Empires and Colonies Unit(s): 4
HIST 465 - History of African-American Thought and Culture Unit(s): 4
HIST 472 - California History I Unit(s): 4
HIST 473 - California History II Unit(s): 4
NAMS 165 - Native Cultures of Northern California Unit(s): 4
NAMS 273 - American Diversity Unit(s): 4
Choose one (2-3 units):
EDEC 452 - Visual Arts for Children Unit(s): 3
MUS 105 - Music Theory for Non-Majors Unit(s): 3
MUS 350 - Survey of World Music Unit(s): 3
MUS 400 - Music for the Classroom Unit(s): 2
THAR 101 - Making Theatre Unit(s): 3
THAR 125 - Intro to Acting Unit(s): 3
THAR 392 - Performing Arts for Children Unit(s): 2
Choose one (2-3 units):
DANC 210 - Dance for Everybody Unit(s): 3
DANC 271 - Global Perspectives in Dance Unit(s): 3
KIN 400 - Elementary School Physical Education Unit(s): 3
THAR 470 - Dance for Children Unit(s): 2
Total units: 120
GE units: 48
Major Core units: 35 (includes 3 units GE overlap)
Concentration units: 32 (including 3 units of UD GE D
University Electives: 5
Total units required for graduation: 120
Environmental Science, Geography, and Management, BS
The B.S. degree in Environmental Science, Geography, and Management is designed to establish a strong grounding in the natural (biological, physical) and data sciences, and applying that understanding to a holistic and systemic analysis of environmental and social issues. Students complete a common core of Foundational, Breadth, and Professional Preparation and Experience courses. Students further specialize their studies through GEP electives in one of four focal areas: Environmental Management and Policy, Environmental Systems, Energy Management & Design, or Geospatial Science. All students are required to take a 400-level capstone course. All courses in the curriculum strengthen students’ writing, critical thinking and presentation skills, which are critical for any successful career.
Program Learning Outcomes
PLO1: (Knowledge): Articulate and explain major social and environmental processes, and their interactions, in both the natural and built environment, integrating additional natural and/or data science disciplines
PLO2: (Analysis): Analyze quantitative, qualitative and spatial evidence through multiple analytical frameworks (integrating additional natural and/or data science disciplines) to draw conclusions, solve problems, or optimize a plan
PLO3: (Communication): Demonstrate effective writing and presentation skills.
PLO4: (Professional Preparation): Apply academic knowledge and skills to a real-world experience and prepare for a professional career
Degree Requirements
See the “Degree Requirements” in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements.
General Education Requirements (48 units)
See the “General Education Program” requirements in the University Catalog for information on General Education requirements. Some major requirements may double count for GE requirements.
Major Requirements
This degree is designed to establish a strong grounding in the physical, natural and data sciences, and apply that understanding to a holistic and systemic analysis of environmental and social issues.
Note: Courses required for the major must be taken for a traditional letter grade, except for courses that are offered CR/NC only. Students must earn a C- or better in any course applied to the major. Breadth courses do not double-counted in GEP Electives.
Core Courses (41 units)
Foundation Courses (11 units)
Environmental Systems
GEP 201 - Global Environmental Systems Unit(s): 3
Society, Environment and Development Theme (choose one)
GEP 150B - Global Societies through Film Unit(s): 4
GEP 203 - Human Geography Unit(s): 3
GEP 206 - Society, Environment, and Sustainable Development Unit(s): 3
GEP 305 - World Regions in Global Context Unit(s): 3
GEP 306 - World Regions in Global Context: Asia Unit(s): 3
Environmental Inquiry and Analysis (take both)
GEP 211 - GEP Forum Unit(s): 1
GEP 280 - Foundations in Environmental Data Analysis Unit(s): 4
Natural and Data Science Foundation Outside GEP (10 units)
Take two courses from either the Biological Science Theme, Physical Science Theme, then select one additional course from an alternate theme
Biological Science Theme
BIOL 130 - Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics Unit(s): 4
BIOL 131 - Biological Diversity and Ecology Unit(s): 4
Physical Science Theme
CHEM 110 - Introductory General Chemistry Unit(s): 3 OR
CHEM 115A - General Chemistry Unit(s): 5
CHEM 115B - General Chemistry Unit(s): 5
PHYS 114 - Introduction to Physics I Unit(s): 4 OR
PHYS 210A - General Physics Unit(s): 3
PHYS 214 - Introduction to Physics II Unit(s): 4 OR
PHYS 210B - General Physics Unit(s): 3
Geospatial Data Science Theme
CS 115 - Programming I Unit(s): 4
Breadth Courses (15 units)
Choose one from each category
Society, Environment, and Development Credits / Units: 4
GEP 324 - Climate Change and Society Unit(s): 4
GEP 325 - Global Food Systems: Scarcity and Sustainability Unit(s): 4
GEP 334 - Globalization and the City Unit(s): 4
GEP 373 - Energy, Technology, and Society Unit(s): 4
Environmental Systems Credits / Units: 3
GEP 340 - Applied Ecology Unit(s): 3
GEP 351 - Natural Hazards Unit(s): 3
GEP 355 - Weather and Climate Unit(s): 3
Planning Credits / Units: 4
GEP 360 - Introduction to Urban and Environmental Planning Unit(s): 4
Geospatial Analysis Credits / Units: 4
GEP 387 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Unit(s): 4
Professional Preparation and Experiences (5 units)
GEP 310 and 311 are required. GEP 311 is repeatable, but only 1 unit may count in this category.
GEP 310 - Professional Development Unit(s): 2
GEP 311 - Research Colloquium Unit(s): 1
GEP 201B - Global Environmental Systems Lab Unit(s): 1
GEP 312 - Professional Conferences Unit(s): 1-2
GEP 313 - Field Experience Unit(s): 1-2
GEP 316 - Research Assistant in GEP Unit(s): 1-4
GEP 317 - Internship Unit(s): 1-4
GEP 318 - Agroecology in Practice Unit(s): 2
GEP 319 - Native Plants in Restoration Unit(s): 2
Electives (27 units)
GEP Electives (21 units)
Take 3 courses in one focus area. Take additional electives within any focus area to reach 21 units. Must take at least one 400-level capstone course during junior/senior year (72+ units). Breadth courses do not double count as electives.
Focus 1: Environmental Management and Policy
GEP 321 - Parks and Protected Areas Unit(s): 3-4
GEP 323 - Natural Resources & Development Unit(s): 4
GEP 324 - Climate Change and Society Unit(s): 4
GEP 325 - Global Food Systems: Scarcity and Sustainability Unit(s): 4
GEP 326 - Water Law, Policy & Management Unit(s): 3-4
GEP 330 - Environmental History Unit(s): 4
GEP 332 - Environmental Literature Unit(s): 3
GEP 362 - Environmental Impact Assessment Unit(s): 3-4
GEP 367 - Transportation Policy and Technology Unit(s): 3-4
GEP 368 - Urban Design Unit(s): 3-4
GEP 461 - Planning Practice and Methodology Unit(s): 4
Focus 2: Environmental Systems
GEP 340 - Applied Ecology Unit(s): 3
GEP 343 - Biogeography Unit(s): 4
GEP 344 - Field Methods Unit(s): 2
GEP 345 - Lab Methods Unit(s): 2
GEP 347 - Conservation Biology Unit(s): 4
GEP 350 - Geomorphology Unit(s): 4
GEP 351 - Natural Hazards Unit(s): 3
GEP 352 - Soil Science Unit(s): 3-4
GEP 354 - Watershed Hydrology and Management Unit(s): 4
GEP 355 - Weather and Climate Unit(s): 3
GEP 446 - Restoration Ecology Unit(s): 4
GEP 456 - Global Climate Change: Past, Present, and Future Unit(s): 4
Focus 3: Energy Management and Design
GEP 373 - Energy, Technology, and Society Unit(s): 4
GEP 374A - Strategies for Carbon and Energy Reductions Unit(s): 3
GEP 374B - Laboratory Methods for Energy Efficiency Unit(s): 1
GEP 375 - Renewable and Resilient Energy Sources Unit(s): 4
GEP 476 - Energy Services and Efficiency Unit(s): 4
Focus 4: Geospatial Science
GEP 380 - Environmental Remote Sensing Unit(s): 4
GEP 385 - Cartographic Visualization Unit(s): 3-4
GEP 388 - Environmental Geographic Information Systems Unit(s): 3-4
GEP 486 - Environmental Data Analysis Unit(s): 4
GEP 489 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems Unit(s): 3-4
No Focus
GEP 396 - Selected Topics Unit(s): 1-4
GEP 397 - Special Topics: Lab Unit(s): 2-4
Natural and Data Science Courses outside of GEP (6 units)
Biological Science Theme
BIOL 314 - Field Biology Unit(s): 4
BIOL 322 - Invertebrate Biology Unit(s): 4
BIOL 323 - Entomology Unit(s): 4
BIOL 324 - Biology of Marine Mammals Unit(s): 3
BIOL 327 - Vertebrate Biology Unit(s): 4
BIOL 329 - Plant Biology Unit(s): 4
BIOL 330 - Plant Taxonomy Unit(s): 4
BIOL 332 - Marine Biology Unit(s): 3
BIOL 333 - Ecology Unit(s): 4
BIOL 334 - Biology of Fishes Unit(s): 4
BIOL 335 - Marine Ecology Unit(s): 4
BIOL 337 - Behavioral Ecology Unit(s): 3
BIOL 338 - Environmental Microbiology Unit(s): 4
BIOL 341 - Evolution Unit(s): 4
BIOL 351 - Climate Change Biology Unit(s): 4
Physical Science Theme
CHEM 300 - Chemistry in Sustainability Unit(s): 3
CHEM 335A - Organic Chemistry Unit(s): 3
CHEM 336A - Organic Chemistry Lab I Unit(s): 2
GEOL 303 - Advanced Principles of Geology Unit(s): 4
GEOL 310 - Geophysics Unit(s): 4
GEOL 323 - Hydrology Unit(s): 3
Data Science Theme
ANTH 328 - New Technologies in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Unit(s): 4.00
BIOL 485 - Biometry Unit(s): 4
CS 210 - Introduction to Unix Unit(s): 1
CS 215 - Programming II Unit(s): 4
CS 355 - Database Management Systems Design Unit(s): 4
CS 370 - Software Design and Development Unit(s): 4
CS 386 - Selected Topics in CS with Lab Unit(s): 3
ECON 317 - Introduction to Econometrics Unit(s): 4
EE 314 - Advanced Programming, Modeling, and Simulation Unit(s): 4
MATH 161 - Differential and Integral Calculus I Unit(s): 4
PHYS 381 - Computer Applications for Scientists Unit(s): 2
Total Units = 120
GE: 48 units
Core: 41 units (with 3 units GE overlap)
Major and Supporting Electives: 27 units
University Electives: 7 units
Total units required for graduation: 120
Environmental Studies, Geography, and Planning, BA
The BA in Environmental Studies, Geography, and Planning focuses on bridging the natural and social sciences in order to produce more holistic and systemic analysis of environmental and societal issues. Students complete a common core of Foundational, Breadth, and Professional Preparation and Experience courses. Students further specialize their studies through GEP electives in one of five focal areas: Society, Environment and Development, Environmental Systems, Urban Studies and Planning, Energy Management & Design, or Geospatial Analysis. All students are required to take a minimum of one 400-level capstone course. All courses in the curriculum strengthen students’ writing, critical thinking and presentation skills, which are critical for any successful career.
Program Learning Outcomes
PLO1 (Knowledge) Articulate and explain major social and environmental processes, and their interactions, in both the natural and built environment
PLO2 (Analysis) Analyze quantitative, qualitative and/or spatial evidence through at least one analytical framework to draw conclusions, solve problems, or optimize a plan
PLO3 (Communication)Demonstrate effective writing and presentation skills.
PLO4 (Professional Preparation) Apply academic knowledge and skills to a real-world experience and prepare for a professional career
Degree Requirements
See the “Degree Requirements” in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements.
General Education Requirements (48 units)
See the “General Education Program” requirements in the University Catalog for information on General Education requirements. Some major requirements may double count for GE requirements.
Major Requirements (55 units)
This degree focuses on bridging the natural and social sciences in order to produce more holistic and systemic analysis of environmental and societal issues.
Note: Courses required for the major must be taken for a traditional letter grade, except for courses that are offered CR/NC only. Students must earn a C- or better in any course applied to the major. Breadth courses not double-counted in GEP electives.
Core Courses + Practical Experiences (31 units)
Foundation Courses (11 units)
Environmental Systems
GEP 201 - Global Environmental Systems Unit(s): 3
Society, Environment, and Development (choose one)
GEP 150B - Global Societies through Film Unit(s): 4
GEP 203 - Human Geography Unit(s): 3
GEP 206 - Society, Environment, and Sustainable Development Unit(s): 3
GEP 305 - World Regions in Global Context Unit(s): 3
GEP 306 - World Regions in Global Context: Asia Unit(s): 3
Environmental Inquiry and Analysis (take both)
GEP 211 - GEP Forum Unit(s): 1
GEP 280 - Foundations in Environmental Data Analysis Unit(s): 4
Breadth Courses (15 units)
Choose one from each category:
Society, Environment, and Development
GEP 324 - Climate Change and Society Unit(s): 4
GEP 325 - Global Food Systems: Scarcity and Sustainability Unit(s): 4
GEP 334 - Globalization and the City Unit(s): 4
GEP 373 - Energy, Technology, and Society Unit(s): 4
Environmental Systems
GEP 340 - Applied Ecology Unit(s): 3
GEP 351 - Natural Hazards Unit(s): 3
GEP 355 - Weather and Climate Unit(s): 3
Planning
GEP 360 - Introduction to Urban and Environmental Planning Unit(s): 4
Geospatial Analysis
GEP 387 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Unit(s): 4
Professional Preparation and Experiences (5 units)
GEP 310 and 311 are required. GEP 311 is repeatable, but only 1 unit may count in this category.
GEP 201B - Global Environmental Systems Lab Unit(s): 1
GEP 310 - Professional Development Unit(s): 2
GEP 311 - Research Colloquium Unit(s): 1
Note: 310 & 311 required; 311 is repeatable but on 1 unit counts.
GEP 312 - Professional Conferences Unit(s): 1-2
GEP 313 - Field Experience Unit(s): 1-2
GEP 316 - Research Assistant in GEP Unit(s): 1-4
GEP 317 - Internship Unit(s): 1-4
GEP 318 - Agroecology in Practice Unit(s): 2
GEP 319 - Native Plants in Restoration Unit(s): 2
GEP Electives (21 units)
Take 3 courses in one focus area. Take additional electives within any focus area to reach 21 units. Must take at least one 400-level capstone course during junior/senior year (72+ units). Breadth courses do not double count as electives.
Focus 1: Society, Environment, and Development
GEP 321 - Parks and Protected Areas Unit(s): 3-4
GEP 323 - Natural Resources & Development Unit(s): 4
GEP 324 - Climate Change and Society Unit(s): 4
GEP 325 - Global Food Systems: Scarcity and Sustainability Unit(s): 4
GEP 326 - Water Law, Policy & Management Unit(s): 3-4
GEP 330 - Environmental History Unit(s): 4
GEP 332 - Environmental Literature Unit(s): 3
GEP 334 - Globalization and the City Unit(s): 4
GEP 422 - Political Ecology Unit(s): 4
Focus 2: Planning and Urban Studies
GEP 362 - Environmental Impact Assessment Unit(s): 3-4
GEP 367 - Transportation Policy and Technology Unit(s): 3-4
GEP 368 - Urban Design Unit(s): 3-4
GEP 371 - Social Geography of the American City Unit(s): 3
GEP 461 - Planning Practice and Methodology Unit(s): 4
Focus 3: Environmental Systems
GEP 340 - Applied Ecology Unit(s): 3
GEP 343 - Biogeography Unit(s): 4
GEP 344 - Field Methods Unit(s): 2
GEP 345 - Lab Methods Unit(s): 2
GEP 347 - Conservation Biology Unit(s): 4
GEP 350 - Geomorphology Unit(s): 4
GEP 351 - Natural Hazards Unit(s): 3
GEP 352 - Soil Science Unit(s): 3-4
GEP 354 - Watershed Hydrology and Management Unit(s): 4
GEP 355 - Weather and Climate Unit(s): 3
GEP 446 - Restoration Ecology Unit(s): 4
GEP 456 - Global Climate Change: Past, Present, and Future Unit(s): 4
Focus 4: Energy Management and Design
GEP 373 - Energy, Technology, and Society Unit(s): 4
GEP 374A - Strategies for Carbon and Energy Reductions Unit(s): 3
GEP 374B - Laboratory Methods for Energy Efficiency Unit(s): 1
GEP 375 - Renewable and Resilient Energy Sources Unit(s): 4
GEP 476 - Energy Services and Efficiency Unit(s): 4
Focus 5: Geospatial Analysis
GEP 380 - Environmental Remote Sensing Unit(s): 4
GEP 385 - Cartographic Visualization Unit(s): 3-4
GEP 388 - Environmental Geographic Information Systems Unit(s): 3-4
GEP 486 - Environmental Data Analysis Unit(s): 4
GEP 489 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems Unit(s): 3-4
No Focus
GEP 396 - Selected Topics Unit(s): 1-4
GEP 397 - Special Topics: Lab Unit(s): 2-4
Supporting Courses outside GEP (3 units)
ANTH 328 - New Technologies in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Unit(s): 4.00
ANTH 345 - Nature and Society: Topics in Anthropology and the Environment Unit(s): 4
ANTH 352 - Global Issues Unit(s): 4
BIOL 131 - Biological Diversity and Ecology Unit(s): 4
BIOL 312 - Biological Oceanography Unit(s): 3
CALS 432 - Latinas/os and Globalization Unit(s): 4
CALS 480 - Latin American Migration to the United States Unit(s): 4
CS 115 - Programming I Unit(s): 4
GEOL 303 - Advanced Principles of Geology Unit(s): 4
GEOL 306 - Environmental Geology Unit(s): 3
GEOL 310 - Geophysics Unit(s): 4
GEOL 323 - Hydrology Unit(s): 3
HIST 471 - California and the West Unit(s): 4
NAMS 346 - Philos Systems, Sacred Movements in Native America Unit(s): 3
POLS 314 - Environmental Political Theory Unit(s): 4
POLS 452 - Politics of the Developing World Unit(s): 4
SOCI 382 - Social Movements and Collective Behavior Unit(s): 4
SOCI 425 - Urban Sociology Unit(s): 4
SOCI 482 - Environmental Justice and Policy Unit(s): 4
Total Units = 120 units
GE: 48 Units
Core: 31 units
Major Electives: 21 units (3 units GE overlap)
Supporting Courses: 3 units
University Electives: 20 units
Total units required for graduation: 120
Single Subject (Secondary Schools) Teaching Credential
The Single Subject credential authorizes the holder to teach a specific subject in a school organized by academic disciplines, kindergarten through grade 12. Since most elementary schools are not departmentalized, this credential, in general, is appropriate for the middle/junior high school and high school (art, music, and physical education candidates may teach K-12). The program aims toward two primary goals: (1) to develop the skills and knowledge needed to be an effective beginning teacher, and (2) to establish the professional understandings and attitudes for growth and development throughout a teaching career.
Coursework combined with the field experience in the program will prepare candidates to be:
- Competent in basic classroom skills.
- Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about students, learning, and teaching.
- Respectful of and knowledgeable about cultural, linguistic, and learning diversity, and informed about practices for teaching all students.
- Continue their development as professional educators.
After completion of the Single Subject Credential Program, candidates will be recommended for the Preliminary California Single Subject Teaching Credential in a subject area. Successful completion of the program prepares candidates to teach in California’s culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms.
Students may satisfy subject matter requirements by passing the appropriate state approved examinations (CSET), OR by completing California approved Subject Matter program.
The Single Subject Credential Program is a two-semester program that begins in the fall semester only. Credentials are offered in the following areas:
ArtEnglish
MathematicsMusic
Physical EducationScience
Social ScienceWorld Language
The Single Subject Credential Program
Students admitted for the fall semester, who successfully complete all coursework and their final student teaching, will be eligible for the credential in June. Students who wish to take longer than two semesters to complete the credential program may extend their program to four semesters. More information regarding the extended program may be obtained from the Single Subject program advisor at (707) 664-3176.
Single Subject program courses required for each phase are listed below. Prerequisite courses and all Phase I courses must be satisfactorily completed prior to beginning Phase II.
Prerequisites (6 units)
EDSS 418 - Development in Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood Unit(s): 3
Phase I (18 units)
EDSS 442 - Equity and Agency in Teaching and Learning Unit(s): 3
EDSS 443A - Creating Effective Learning Communities: Field Settings Unit(s): 4
EDSS 443B - Creating Effective Learning Communities: Seminar Unit(s): 3
EDSS 444 - Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Unit(s): 1-4
EDSS 446 - Language and Literacy Development in Secondary Classrooms Unit(s): 4
Phase II (20 units)
EDSS 444B - Applied Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Unit(s): 1
EDSP 430 - Foundations of Special Education Unit(s): 3
EDSS 458 - Student Teaching in Multicultural Settings Unit(s): 12
EDSS 459 - Seminar for Secondary Student Teachers Unit(s): 4
Program Total (including prerequisites): 44 units
Liberal Studies, BA - Ukiah
The Liberal Studies, BA program in Ukiah is now being administered by the School of Education. For assistance, please call the School of Education at (707) 664-2832
Sustainability, Minor
Sonoma State’s Sustainability Minor is designed to provide a holistic perspective into sustainable development. To achieve this, the minor is transdisciplinary. All students take Society, Environment and Sustainable Development (GEP 206) which provides an examination of different ways of thinking about sustainable development such as commons, markets, and political economy. The course then examines different resources which are not being used sustainably, and discusses more sustainable ways to utilize resources. Students will also take four courses focused upon environmental systems, stewardship, and justice—at least one course from each of these categories. These courses are hosted by thirteen different departments with the intention of offering students the opportunity to learn about sustainable development across departments. The course options include more advanced courses in many of these departments. Several of the included “majors courses” some have prerequisites, but most options do not. These classes allow students to integrate their degree with the Sustainability Minor. Many of the courses included in the Minor also satisfy General Education requirements.
For students interested in learning about and/or working in careers which include creating more sustainable and just human-environment inter-relationships, this minor provides important perspectives and skills. The Minor requires a minimum of 17 units.
Course Requirements - Minimum 17 units
Complete 5 of the listed courses. All courses must be passed with a C- or higher, or a CR if offered P/N only. Complete no more than 2 courses from any one department (not including GEP 206).
Required Foundational Course - (3 units)
GEP 206 - Society, Environment, and Sustainable Development Unit(s): 3
Choose Four Additional Courses (14 units)
Choose four courses with a minimum of 14 units. No more than two courses may be GE courses. Complete at least one course from each category below:
Sustainability in Natural and Built Environments - Environmental Systems
CHEM 300 - Chemistry in Sustainability Unit(s): 3
GEOL 301 - Natural History of the Hawaiian Islands Unit(s): 3
GEOL 302 - Climate Change Unit(s): 3
GEP 201 - Global Environmental Systems Unit(s): 3
GEP 351 - Natural Hazards Unit(s): 3
GEP 362 - Environmental Impact Assessment Unit(s): 3-4
GEP 373 - Energy, Technology, and Society Unit(s): 4
Sustainability in Social, Economic, Business, and Political Systems - Environmental Stewardship
ECON 322 - Urban Economics Unit(s): 4
ECON 381 - Natural Resource and Environmental Economics Unit(s): 4
GEP 321 - Parks and Protected Areas Unit(s): 3-4
GEP 323 - Natural Resources & Development Unit(s): 4
GEP 325 - Global Food Systems: Scarcity and Sustainability Unit(s): 4
GEP 326 - Water Law, Policy & Management Unit(s): 3-4
GEP 360 - Introduction to Urban and Environmental Planning Unit(s): 4
POLS 314 - Environmental Political Theory Unit(s): 4
POLS 421 - Federal and Intergovernmental Relations Unit(s): 3-4
POLS 481 - Politics of Regulation and Land Use Unit(s): 3-4
POLS 483 - Politics of Wealth and Poverty Unit(s): 4
SOCI 328 - Sociology of the Environment Unit(s): 4
Sustainability in Culture, Ethics, and Equity - Environmental Justice
ANTH 345 - Nature and Society: Topics in Anthropology and the Environment Unit(s): 4
GEP 110 - Communication of Environmental Issues Unit(s): 3
GEP 324 - Climate Change and Society Unit(s): 4
GEP 332 - Environmental Literature Unit(s): 3
GLBL 110 - Communication of Global Social Justice Unit(s): 3
NAMS 240 - Trauma and healing in the Anthropocene: Race, Species and Environment Unit(s): 3
NAMS 346 - Philos Systems, Sacred Movements in Native America Unit(s): 3
PHIL 203 - Global Justice Unit(s): 3
PHIL 301 - Philosophy of Science and Technology Unit(s): 4
PSY 485 - Ecopsychology Unit(s): 4
SOCI 329 - Sociology of Climate Change Unit(s): 4
SOCI 482 - Environmental Justice and Policy Unit(s): 4
GEP 330 - Environmental History Unit(s): 4
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