School of Extended and International Education

Robert Eyler, Ph.D., Dean and Senior International Officer
Stevenson Hall 1012
(707) 664-4256
web.sonoma.edu/exed

The mission of the School of Extended and International Education (SEIE) is to support and complement the overarching institutional goals of Sonoma State University. The rapidly-changing educational needs of lifelong learners have focused the mission of Extended Education on these critical elements of SSU’s future: the development of sustainable infrastructure and an inventory of relevant programs that serve and support the needs of the diverse SSU student population; the enhancement of collaborative relationships with local communities, the surrounding region and around the world to foster educational, social, cultural, and economic development; expanding SSU’s participation in the international sphere; and the generation of revenue sources to support the academic partners of (SEIE) and help mitigate the impacts of reduced state funding for higher education.

Professional Certificate Programs

Audio & Recording Production Certificate
Compassion Cultivation Training
Conflict Management Certificate
Construction Management Certificate 
Human Resource Management Certificate  
Maker Educator Certificate  
Nursing Transition into Practice   (on hiatus)  
Family Nurse Practitioner, Post-Master’s Certificate  
Social Media Marketing Certificate
Project Management Certificate  
Online Certificate in Wine Business Management
Online Program in Wine Sales Management
Certificate in Wine Entrepreneurship

Special Programs

EXCEL: a unique summer enrichment program for young people in grades 4-9, offering a variety of academic, technical, and creative classes to augment traditional offerings during the school year.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI): a program of intellectually stimulating courses taught by distinguished emeritus faculty and regional experts for people ages 50 or older.

Sonoma State American Language Institute (SSALI): an intensive English Language program that prepares international students and foreign residents for successful academic study and careers.

Semester at Sonoma: a program that allows international students to study at SSU for one or two semesters using an F-1 visa. Students may take undergraduate or graduate courses and earn credits to transfer towards their home university degree.

Wine Business Institute: a series of professional development short courses pertaining to the wine industry under the auspices of the Wine Business Program in the School of Business and Economics.

Contract Credit: contract credit may be earned for professional development programs; and conferences offered by an organization that meet specific university guidelines.

Online Career Training Certificates and Courses: online self-paced, non-credit courses to enhance professional, technical, or personal development.

Degree Programs

Liberal Studies (Saturday Degree Completion), B.A.  : A hybrid seminar-style degree completion program designed for working adults based at the Sonoma State University campus.

Liberal Studies (Ukiah, Napa, Solano) B.A.  : A degree completion program for the adult re-entry student based at Napa Valley College.

Liberal Studies (Ukiah, Napa, Solano) B.A.  : A degree completion program for the adult re-entry student based at the Vallejo Center of Solano Community College.

Business Administration at the College of Marin: A degree program with a concentration in Management designed for working adults based at College of Marin.

Film Studies, M.A.  

Organization Development, M.A.  : A graduate degree for working professionals to create more effective human systems and organizational structures to successfully lead business and community.

Psychology, Depth Psychology Emphasis, M.A.  

Spanish, M.A.  : A graduate program in Spanish language, literatures, and cultures offered over three summers based at Sonoma State University.

Computer and Engineering Science, M.S.  : A Professional Science Master’s program built on a strong foundation of advanced coursework in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Electrical Engineering.

Executive Master of Business Administration, MBA  : An internationally accredited cohort-style executive program focused on developing strategic decision-making and communication skills designed for the seasoned business leader.

Family Nurse Practitioner, Post-Master’s Certificate  :  A two-year intensive program features hybrid classes and a clinical practicum that meet all criteria for national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Continuing Education for the Professions

Coursework is offered each semester that fulfills continuing education requirements for counselors, social workers, nurses, and attorneys.

Summer Session

Summer Session offers University credit coursework that counts toward graduation.

Winter Intersession

Intensive courses during the break between semesters that count towards graduation.

Open University

Through Open University, students may enroll without formal admission in state-support courses offered at the University. Students are encouraged whenever possible to apply for acceptance into the state support program, but Open University may be available to those for whom such enrollment is not possible or appropriate, such as:

• High school juniors and seniors;
• Professionals seeking to upgrade skills, maintain licenses, or make career changes;
• Those with personal interest in a particular subject who have no degree objective; and
• Those interested in exploring college coursework before committing themselves to a degree program.

Per-unit registration fees are the same for in-state and out-of-state residents. Up to 24 units of academic credit taken through Open University may be applied toward a bachelor’s degree, and up to 9 units may be applied toward a master’s degree at the discretion of the program.

See Open University for registration information.