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Board warns Sonoma State program cuts could shrink pipeline of licensed geologists
Summary
The Board discussed a planned elimination of Sonoma State—s geology program and sent a letter to CSU leadership expressing concern that program closures and consolidations could reduce the number of graduates who meet California—s licensure education requirements.
The Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists discussed concerns about Sonoma State University—s planned elimination of its geology program and the wider threat that program cuts pose to licensure pathways in California.
Board staff said they drafted and sent a letter to Sonoma State leadership, the CSU chancellor—s office and the CSU trustees—office to highlight how program reductions can reduce the number of graduates who complete the field-intensive coursework the board requires for geologist licensure.
At the meeting, Josh (board staff) said Sonoma State—s field geology program —is going away— and that the university planned a —teach-out— period for currently enrolled juniors and seniors. Rick (executive officer) told the board the letter was distributed on March 18 to the Sonoma State…
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