Liberal Studies (Saturday Degree Completion), BA

The Saturday Hybrid BA Degree Completion Program is designed for those who have completed junior transfer requirements. It offers an alternative route to a Bachelor of Arts degree for working adults or others whose schedules do not permit them to attend regular campus classes. Instruction is organized around one on-campus meeting for a full Saturday each month, combined with weekly online discussions and ongoing reading and writing assignments.

Coursework in the program is designed to investigate current issues and to allow students to explore their own interests. Students stay with their cohort throughout the program as different professors guide the seminars each semester.

This Special Sessions program is a partnership between the School of Arts and Humanities and the School of Extended & International Education (SEIE). 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 Arts and Humanities.

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
4. Research and documentation
5. Project planning and execution
6. Understanding the global context of current issues