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Course and/or free elective unit credit is based on passing scores received on the exams. AP exams passed with a score of 3 or higher will earn six (6) units semester credit except where otherwise noted. Exams passed earn a grade of credit (CR) and are not calculated into the GPA. Extension of credit is reviewed annually, and occasionally varies from exam year to exam year, as content, exams and Sonoma State University curricula are subject to change.

Agricultural Business and Management, Other

Environmental Science

Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies

Women's Studies

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

Computer Science

Education, General

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Education, Other

Computer Engineering, General

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Engineering Science

French Language and Literature

Spanish Language and Literature

Human Development and Family Studies, General

English Language and Literature, General

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Biochemistry

Mathematics, General

Statistics, General

Statistics, Other

Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis

International/Globalization Studies

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General

Philosophy

Physical Sciences, General

Chemistry, General

Geology/Earth Science, General

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other

Physics, General

Psychology, General

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Public Administration

Anthropology

Economics, General

Econometrics and Quantitative Economics

Geography

International Relations and Affairs

Political Science and Government, General

Sociology

Dance, General

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General

Film/Cinema/Media Studies

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Fine/Studio Arts, General

Art History, Criticism and Conservation

Music, General

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Business Administration and Management, General

Organizational Behavior Studies

History, General

Nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of northern California, Sonoma State University (SSU) is a small to mid-sized (approx. 8,000 students) residential, public university committed to student success. Students find SSU a small caring campus with all the opportunities of a large university and an affordable, world-class education. Situated in an ideal location just an hour's drive from San Francisco and Oakland, SSU is located in the world renowned wine country of Sonoma County. The quality of the educational experience at Sonoma State University is derived from the collaborative work between students and faculty. Sonoma State provides students with a balanced program of liberal arts and sciences and career preparation with selected professional programs in business, nursing and engineering science. Instructional programs are designed to challenge students not only to acquire knowledge but also to develop the skills of critical analysis, careful reasoning, creativity, and self-expression.

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