Program Overview & Degree Programs
Small Classes. No Tests. Big Ideas.
Your Education. Your Interests. Your Future.
College should be more than lectures, textbooks, and exams.
In the Hutchins School of Liberal Studies, you'll discover a different way to learn through small, discussion-based classes, hands-on experiences, and meaningful connections with professors and classmates.
Whether you're exploring your interests, preparing for a teaching career, or completing your General Education requirements, Hutchins offers opportunities to make your college experience your own.
Find the program that fits your goals and discover what's possible in Hutchins!
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Interdisciplinary Studies Major
Your Interests. Your Degree. Your Future.
Design a personalized Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies that connects your academic interests with your career goals. Explore different subjects, develop valuable skills, and create an educational experience that's uniquely yours.
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Subject Matter Preparation (Pre-Credential) Plan
Your Teaching Journey Starts Here.
Dream of becoming an elementary school teacher? Build the knowledge, skills, and classroom experience needed to prepare for a Multiple Subject or Education Specialist Teaching Credential Program.
Students who complete approved requirements may also qualify for a CSET Multiple Subjects exam waiver.
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Blended Program: BA + Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
One Program. Two Achievements.
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies while completing teaching credential requirements through an accelerated program.
4 years for first-time first-year students or approximately 2.5 years for eligible transfer students.
Hutchins Lower Division General Education
Small Classes. No Traditional Tests. Big Connections.
Complete General Education requirements through engaging seminars, creative projects, field trips, and meaningful discussions.
Open to ALL Sonoma State students, regardless of major!
Hutchins Integrative Studies Minor
One Major. More Possibilities.
Expand your education beyond your major with a 20-unit interdisciplinary minor. Explore new interests, connect ideas across subjects, and develop valuable skills for your future.
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Your Future Starts in Hutchins.
Whether you're exploring your interests, preparing for a teaching career, or completing General Education requirements, Hutchins offers a supportive learning community where your voice matters.
Small Classes. Big Connections. Endless Possibilities.