Liberal Studies

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Program Office
(707) 664-2944
http://ukiah.sonoma.edu/

Program Coordinator
Dr. Paula Lane

Ukiah Resident Program

Sonoma State University offers an upper-division program in Ukiah leading to a Bachelor of Arts in liberal studies. The Liberal Studies Ukiah program offers a wide variety of courses from the social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences, while providing a flexible major through which students may also take courses in other areas of interest.

Courses are offered in Ukiah for resident credit to students who have completed or almost completed general education requirements, and who have been admitted to Sonoma State University.

Like more traditional liberal arts majors, the Liberal Studies Ukiah major is excellent preparation for students interested in a career in teaching, the legal profession, social services, nonprofit organizations, or business, as well as graduate work in the social sciences and the humanities.

Overview

Sonoma State University offers an upper-division program based at the Napa Valley College campus and Solano Community College Vallejo Center, leading to a Bachelor of Arts in liberal studies. The program offers a wide variety of Sonoma State University courses from the areas of social sciences, arts and humanities, and science and technology, while providing a flexible schedule for adult students or others who cannot come to the main campus.

Application, registration and advising for these programs are conducted through the School of Extended and International Education.

This Special Sessions program is a partnership between the School of Social Sciences, and the School of Extended & International Education (SEIE), with courses hosted at Napa Valley College and Solano Community College. As a self-support program, unique, separate fees are charged on a per-unit basis for all courses required for this program. These fees are set annually by the SSU President. Information about fees, admission requirements, and student support services is available through SEIE. Academic criteria for the program are determined in accordance with all applicable SSU and CSU policies. Degrees are awarded by the School of Social Sciences.

Learning Objectives

Liberal Studies graduates will have well-developed Skills in:

1. Oral and Written communication
2. Synthesizing information from many sources
3. Collaborative learning

Careers in Liberal Studies

The Liberal Studies major provides a wide exposure to ideas drawn from the social sciences, arts, humanities, science, and technology, giving excellent preparation for careers in teaching, the legal profession, social services, nonprofit organizations, or business, as well as graduate work in the social sciences and humanities. The versatility of Liberal Studies graduates makes them able to easily move into new opportunities as they arise.

Programs

• Liberal Studies (Hutchins) BA
• Liberal Studies (Saturday Degree Completion), BA
• Liberal Studies, BA - Ukiah

• Liberal Studies, BA -Ukiah Sample Two Year Plan

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