The Certificate in the Liberal and Creative Arts includes 24 - 30 units: 9 - 14 units in required courses and 15 - 16 units from elective courses. Under guidance of the program coordinator, students choose classes with at least one from each of the four elective categories below. A fifth course is chosen to provide a total of 15 - 16 elective units. Course substitution requests will be evaluated by the certificate coordinator.
Required Courses (9 - 14 Units)
| Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Title | Prerequisite | GE Area | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMM or ENG |
150 or 210 |
Fundamental of Oral Communication or Oral Communication – Multilingual |
none none |
A1 or A1 |
3 |
| ENG | 114 or 104 & 105 or 201 & 202 or 209 |
Writing the First Year: Finding Your Voice or Writing the First Year: Finding Your Voice Stretch I & II Writing the First Year: Global Perspectives of Multilingual Speakers Stretch I & II Writing the First Year: Global Perspectives of Multilingual Speakers |
none | A2 | 3 - 8 |
| PHIL | 110 | Introduction to Critical Thinking | none | A3 | 3 |
Elective Courses (15 Units)
Elective Courses - Media Arts
| Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Title | Prerequisite | GE Area | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECA | 201 | Life on TV: A Critical View | none | C2 | 3 |
| BECA | 235 | Digital Media Basics | none | C1 | 3 |
| BECA | 301 | Media Literacy in the Electronic Culture | A1, A2, A3 and B4, or consent | UD-C | 3 |
| CINE | 102 | Introduction to Contemporary Cinema | none | C1 | 3 |
| CMX/HUM | 325 | Comics and Culture | upper-division standing and consent | C1 | 3 |
| DES | 252 | Rethinking Digital Visual Media: History, Technology and Content | none | - | 3 |
| JOUR | 304 | Cultural Diversity and News Media | SD, Am. E & R | - | 3 |
Elective Courses - Humanities
| Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Title | Prerequisite | GE Area | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMST/HUM | 410/450 | California Culture | A1, A2, A3, and B4 or consent | UD-C | 3 |
| AMST/HUM | 225 | Values in American Life | none | Am. E & R, C2 | 3 |
| COMM | 120 | Language, Culture and Power | none | C2, SJ, Am. E& R, E1 (LLD pre-fall 19) | 3 |
| C W | 101 | Introduction to Creative Writing | none | C1 | 3 |
| CWL | 230 | World Literature | none | C2 | 3 |
| ENG | 122 | The Evolution of Language in the Digital Age | none | D1 | 3 |
| ENG | 250 | Topics in Literature and Culture | none | C2, C3 | 3 |
| ENG | 425 | Language in Context | upper-division standing | - | 3 |
| ENG | 426 | Second Language Acquisition | ENG 426 or consent | - | 3 |
| HUM | 130 | The Humanities: Major Works | none | C2, C3 | 3 |
| HUM | 376 | San Francisco | A1, A2, A3 and B4, or consent | UD-C | 3 |
| JOUR | 205 | Social Impact of Journalism | none | C2 | 3 |
| LS | 410 | Social Justice Themes in the Interdisciplinary Humanities | upper-division standing; A2 and C2 | - | 3 |
| WGS | 200 | Introduction to Women and Gender | none | SJ, Am. E& R, GP, E1 (LLD pre-fall 19) | 3 |
Elective Courses - Social Sciences
| Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Title | Prerequisite | GE Area | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTH | 120 | Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology | none | D1 | 3 |
| COMM | 240 | Introduction to Nonverbal Communication | none | D1 | 3 |
| HIST | 450 | History of California | A1, A2, A3, B4 and E, or consent | UD-D, CA Gov. | 3 |
| HIST/A U | 451/303 | Bay Area History and Society | A1, A2, A3 and B4, or consent | Am. E & R, UD- D, SJ | 3 |
| I R/PLSI | 322 | Policy Analysis: The Latin American Cases | A1, A2, A3 and B4, or consent | SJ, GP, UD-C | 4 |
| I R | 331 | Global Environmental Crisis | upper-division standing | ES, GP, SJ | 4 |
| I R/PLSI | 337/432 | Introduction to the European Union | upper-division standing or consent | - | 4 |
| I R/MLL | 345 | Conflict and Cooperation in Asia | upper-division standing | - | 4 |
| LS/AMST | 200 | Self, Place and Knowing: Introduction to Interdisciplinary Inquiry | A2 or consent | E | 3 |
| LS | 401 | International Development and Resource Justice | A1, A2, A3 and B4, or consent | GP, ES, UD-D | 3 |
| PLSI | 200 | Introduction to American Politics | none | D3, US Gov CA Gov | 3 |
| WGS | 150 | Women and Gender in U.S. History and Society | none | D2, SJ, Am. E & R, US Hist | 3 |
| WGS | 160 | Gender, Politics and Citizenship | none | D3, Am. E & R, US Gov CA Gov | 3 |
Elective Courses - Creative and Performing Arts
| Course Prefix | Course Number | Course Title | Prerequisite | GE Area | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ART | 240 | Introduction to Contemporary Sculpture | none | C1 | 3 |
| ARTH | 202 | Western Art History II | none | C1 | 3 |
| ARTH/HUM | 205 | Asian Art History | none | GP, C1 | 3 |
| CLAR/ARTH | 420/401 | Art and Archaeology of Ancient Greece | upper-division standing | - | 3 |
| M S | 202 | Introduction to Museum Exhibits | none | C1 | 3 |
| MUS | 120 | Basic Music | none | C1 | 3 |
| TH A | 130 | Acting Workshop I | none | C1 | 3 |
| TH A | 200 | Introduction to Theatre | none | C1 | 3 |
| TH A | 305 | Foundational Elements of Theatre Design | TH A 302 | - | 3 |
| CINE/LTNS | 309/409 | Latina/o/x Cinema | A1, A2, A3 and B4, or consent | UD-C | 3 |
| CLAR/ARTH | 425/402 | Art and Archaeology of Ancient Rome | upper-division standing or consent | UD-C | 3 |
| CLAS | 240 | Greek and Roman Drama | none | C2, SJ, C3 | 3 |
| DANC | 170 | Integrated Dance Technique I | none | - | 3 |
This one-unit course introduces new students to the geographic, historical and environmental, socio-cultural and political context of the Bay Area, San Francisco and San Francisco State University. In addition, this course prepares students for success in their transition to living in San Francisco while preparing for life in San Francisco, building community, and learning about the campus and the surrounding area. The course is experiential and includes field trips throughout the city.
The course is optional, in-person/hybrid, and is offered to you free of charge. You are encouraged to take it to learn more about and experience the City of San Francisco. You can sign up when completing your course preference wishlist.
Global Business Communication Skills – This topic is delivered as Global Business Communication Skills I and II. The two CEU courses are designed to prepare students for a successful job or internship search and the professional skills needed to excel in this internship or job. These classes are not required for the certificate but strongly encouraged enrichment options if you are planning to apply for graduate school, Optional Practical Training (OPT), an internship or a job.