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Liberal Studies Online Degree Completion Program

Your Degree. Your Schedule. Your Future.

Finish Your Bachelor's Degree. From Wherever Life Takes You.

Life doesn't always follow a traditional college schedule. Between work, family, military service, and everyday responsibilities, finding time to finish your degree can feel challenging.

But your education doesn't have to wait.

The Sonoma State University Liberal Studies Online Degree Completion Program (LIBS-BA-OL) offers eligible transfer students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies entirely online.

Whether you're returning to college after several years, looking to advance your career, or finally ready to accomplish a personal goal, this program gives you the opportunity to continue your education without regularly traveling to campus.

You've already come this far. Now you can finish your degree on your terms.

Why Choose Liberal Studies Online?

100% Online. Real Opportunities.

Your education should work with your life, not against it.

The Liberal Studies Online Degree Completion Program allows you to complete your coursework online while continuing to manage your professional and personal responsibilities.

Whether you're working full-time, raising a family, serving in the military, or living outside the Sonoma State area, you can work toward your bachelor's degree from a location that works for you.

A Sonoma State University degree. An online learning experience. More flexibility for your future.

Build on the College Credits You've Already Earned.

Returning to college doesn't mean starting over.

The Liberal Studies Online Program is designed for eligible transfer students who have already completed college coursework and want to finish their bachelor's degree.

Your previous education provides the foundation for completing upper-division coursework and moving closer to graduation.

Your past coursework still matters. Your future goals matter even more.

One Degree. Many Career Possibilities.

A Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies helps students develop knowledge and skills that can be valuable across a wide range of professions.

Through interdisciplinary learning, you'll strengthen your ability to think critically, communicate effectively, analyze information, understand different perspectives, and solve problems.

These skills can support career goals in areas such as:

  • Business and Management
  • Education and Community Programs
  • Government and Public Service
  • Human Resources
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Social Services
  • Graduate and Professional Education

Some careers require additional credentials, licenses, or graduate education, but a Liberal Studies degree can provide a foundation for exploring new professional opportunities.