About Us

Vision

Advancing social justice in schools and communities through excellence in education.

Mission

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 a B.A. degree, preliminary credentials, certificates, specialist credentials, and graduate degrees.

Core Values

• We believe that examining and respecting human differences is central to educational inclusivity.
• We believe that collaboration and community partnerships strengthen our work.
• We take a critical and reflective stance in light of educational and social inequities.
• We are committed to equity and access in education for all.
• We promote meaningful learning through theoretically sound and research-based pedagogies.

College of Education, Counseling, and Ethnic Studies Nondiscrimination Policy

California State University does not discriminate on the basis of age, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity (including color, caste and ancestry), religion (or religious creed), and veteran or military status in all education programs and activities operated by the University (both on and off campus), including admissions, retention, graduation and the awarding of credentials – as these terms are defined in Interim CSU Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, Stalking and Retaliation in its programs and activities, including admission and access. Federal and state laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the California Equity in Higher Education Act, prohibit such discrimination. Please see SSU's Catalogue for a complete statement of the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.

College of Education, Counseling, and Ethnic Studies Organizational Chart