Liberal Studies, B.A. - Napa, Solano

Requirements for the Major

(all upper-division)

Arts & Humanities: Choose from courses in AMCS, theater arts, art history, English, philosophy, NAMS, CALS - 15 units 

Behavioral / Social sciences: choose from courses in economics, geography, political science, psychology, sociology, anthropology, women’s and gender studies, history, criminology and criminal justice - 15 units 

Natural / Physical sciences: Choose from courses in astronomy, biology, chemistry, environmental studies, geology, physics - 6 units 

Electives: choose from courses in the above disciplines, or others (e.g., Education) in consultation with an advisor. Special Studies (SSCI 495) and a maximum of 6 units of internship (SSCI 499) may be applied toward elective units in the major. - 10 units 

*Includes 9-unit upper-division GE requirement.

*Transferable courses from 2 year institutions may not be used to meet any requirements in the major.

*A minimum grade of C- is required in each course applied to the major.

Core Courses (required of all majors) - 4 units

• SSCI 300 - Introduction to Portfolio Development and Special Project Unit(s): 1
• SSCI 400 - Portfolio Evaluation Unit(s): 3

Units

Total units in the major: 50

Liberal Studies Napa & Solano Admissions

Information sessions are held locally every semester. See the Information Sessions link on the SEIE website at web.sonoma.edu/exed/. Applications are accepted for both Fall and Spring semesters.

Pre-admissions advising is available at your community college or through the Program Advisor.

Application to the Program

Applications for the Liberal Studies-Ukiah Program are accepted for both Fall and Spring semesters from applicants who meet Sonoma State University application deadlines and the admissions requirements for the program. Please see the Sonoma State University application deadline page (http:// admissions.sonoma.edu/how-apply/application-deadlines) for more information and specific application deadlines.

Students must apply for the Liberal Studies-Ukiah Program online via Cal State Apply (https://www2.calstate.edu/apply). When filling out the application, applicants must select “Liberal Studies (Ukiah)” as their major; do not select “Liberal Studies (Hutchins)”.

Applicants are encouraged to plan ahead and meet the application deadline, as late applications are not accepted, except in extreme cases. If you miss the application deadline for your chosen semester of admission, you must submit a Late Application Appeal Request (http://admissions.sonoma.edu/ how-apply/application-deadlines#appeals).

If you have questions about the application process, please locate the appropriate transfer admissions staff member on the SSU Admissions Staff Directory page (http:// admissions.sonoma.edu/contact/staff). Scroll down to the Transfer Student Applicants Admissions Team section and locate the appropriate staff member based on your last name.

Sample Four-Year Program