Program Overview & Degree Programs
Small Classes. No Tests. Big Ideas.
Your Education. Your Interests. Your Future.
Discover a different way to learn at the Hutchins School of Liberal Studies. Explore your interests, prepare for a teaching career, or complete your General Education requirements through small classes, meaningful discussions, and hands-on experiences.
Find the program that fits your goals!
Explore Your Opportunities 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.
Subject Matter Preparation (Pre-Credential) Plan
Your Teaching Journey Starts Here.
Prepare for a future in elementary education through specialized Liberal Studies coursework and classroom experiences.
Students who complete approved requirements may qualify for a CSET Multiple Subjects exam waiver.
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.
First-Time First-Year Students: As little as 4 years.
Eligible Transfer Students: Approximately 2.5 years.
Hutchins Lower Division General Education
Small Classes. No Traditional Tests. Big Connections.
Complete General Education requirements through interdisciplinary seminars, creative projects, field trips, and meaningful discussions.
Open to all Sonoma State University 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.
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.