The mission of the College of Education, Counseling, and Ethnic Studies at Sonoma State University is to advance excellence in the education and counseling professions, and to prepare students to become leaders and advocates for social justice. Central to this mission is the offering of exemplary professional education programs based on sound theory and practice, current research, appreciation for diversity, and respect for all learners. It also includes the College’s active role in the social and educational growth of the communities we serve through various partnerships, projects, and initiatives. Our interdisciplinary programs are dedicated to providing students with critical thinking and leadership skills that will help them navigate the multicultural, multiracial, and multilingual global landscape. The College of Education, Counseling, and Ethnic Studies provides programs for students seeking bachelor's degrees, preliminary credentials, certificates, specialist credentials, and graduate degrees.
Interested in looking for a specific major, minor, or graduate degree? Go to our Programs by Department web page.
Undergraduate Programs
- BA in American Multicultural Studies
- Minor in American Multicultural Studies
- BA in Chicano & Latino Studies
- Minor in Chicano & Latino Studies
- BA in Early Childhood Studies
- Minor in Early Childhood Studies
- Minor in Education
- BA in Liberal Studies
- Hutchins Integrative Studies Minor
- BA in Liberal Studies, Ukiah
- Minor in Native American Studies
- BA in Spanish
- Minor in Spanish
Credential Programs
The Department of Early Childhood Studies provides a high-quality curriculum that is committed to improving early childhood education and advocating for social justice equity for an increasingly diverse group of young children and their communities. The major, minor and master's programs prepare students to work effectively with children in early childhood (birth to age 8).
The Department of Ethnic Studies and Spanish at Sonoma State University is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment that celebrates cultural diversity, promotes social justice, and advances scholarly excellence. Our interdisciplinary programs equip students with critical perspectives, linguistic skills, and community engagement experiences that prepare them to become leaders in a diverse and global society.
Hutchins School of Liberal Studies
The Hutchins School offers small, interdisciplinary seminar-based classes providing innovative lower division General Education for all SSU students. Major tracks lead to a CSET waiver for elementary pre-credential students, an accelerated path to a Bachelor’s degree and elementary MS Credential, a customizable interdisciplinary studies pathway, and a hybrid online Saturday Program for working adults.
The Liberal Studies-Ukiah Degree Completion Program offers coursework in the social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences while providing a flexible major through which students may also take courses in other areas of interest.
School of Teacher Education and Leadership
LSEE is meeting the needs of kindergarten through upper elementary students and credential candidates. The goal of SSU’s Multiple Subject Credential program is to prepare aspiring teachers to play a vital role in California public schools.
CSSE is dedicated to the advancement of excellence in education. CSSE offers an exemplary Single Subject teacher education preparation program based on sound educational practice, extensive research knowledge, and sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations.
ELSE provides state-of-the-art professional preparation for educators in the fields of educational administration and special education. The core values of our department center upon a dedication to educational excellence as a pivotal contributor to social progress.
Counseling offers two professional training options: Option I prepares students for Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) and eventual licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) and/or as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC); Option II prepares students for the School Counseling and the Pupil Personnel Services Credential (SC/PPSC).