2023-2024 General Catalog

Welcome to Sonoma State University’s online catalog

When planning your academic career at Sonoma State University, this General Catalog will serve as one of your main reference tools. Please see the course schedule for the most up to date information including possible changes to GE area designation. Consult the Addendum for any changes or updates that may have occured after March 1, 2023.

What are Catalog Rights?

Undergraduate Students: Students may elect to satisfy degree requirements for a different Catalog Year for Graduation Requirements . For more information talk to your advisor.

Graduate Students: Students who, since gaining Classified Graduate Standing status, have maintained continuous enrollment, may elect to satisfy the degree requirements in effect at the time of gaining Classified Graduate Standing status or at the time of completing their degree requirements.

Archived Catalogs

Are you looking for a different catalog? Visit the Archived Catalogs page to view previous catalogs.

3 Ways to Search the Catalog

Use the Catalog Search box at the top left of the page:
Enter a keyword in the box and click
Click Advanced Search at the top left of the page:

Narrow your search by checking:
• Courses
• Programs
• Hierarchy items
• Other content
Then type a keyword and click Search

3. Click on a link in the left navigation menu

Catalog Icon Guide

	Add to My Favorites: Save it! The My Favorites feature allows you to save course and program information in a personal space (similar to an online shopping cart) that you can access from any computer with Internet access. All you need to get started is your email address. Start creating your personal catalog by clicking on the My Portfolio link at the bottom of the left navigation pane. After creating an account, add courses to your favorites by selecting the star icon located on the top right of each page.
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	Print-Friendly Format: Print It! Select this icon to generate a pop-up page formatted to neatly print.
	Help: Use It! Help in using the catalog is readily available by clicking the help question mark icon at the top or bottom of each page.