2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Liberal Studies

The Liberal Studies major is designed to prepare students to teach elementary school and earn a multiple subject California preliminary teaching credential. There are two pathways to achieve these goals:

The Traditional Program

The traditional Liberal Studies Program consists of four years to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies and two semesters of graduate study through the Department of Learning and Teaching to secure a California preliminary credential. Standard admission procedures apply. Transfer students are welcome.

The Integrated Program

The integrated program provides a course of study that allows qualified students to complete their Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies and their Californian preliminary multiple subject credential in four years. Students must be approved by the Director of Liberal Studies after University admissions for this program.

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

Major Requirements for Liberal Studies in Education:

74 units required

Language and Literature
ENGL 111Critical Reading and Writing II3
ENGL 312The Teaching of Writing3
ENGL 316First and Second Language Acquisition4
ENGL 335Children's Literature3
History/Social Science
HIST 101World Civilization to 15004
HIST 121United States History to 18774
HIST 345California History4
PSYC 200General Psychology4
Mathematics
MATH 120Concepts Underlying Arithmetic4
MATH 128Topics in Liberal Arts Math4
Science
BIOL 111/111LPrinciples of Biology and Principles of Biology Lab4
PHYS 110/110LPhysical Science for Liberal Art Majors and 4
GEOL 111/111LPhysical Geology and Physical Geology Lab4
Visual/Performing Arts
ART 341Visual Arts in Education3
MUS 103Music for Classroom Teachers3
TA 440Creative Dramatics for Children & Youth3
Physical Education/Health
EXSC 354Elementary School Physical Education4
Capstone
LSED 362Introduction to Teaching and Learning4
LSED 382Liberal Studies Seminar4
LSED 402Theories of Teaching & Learning4
Mandatory Minor Required

Courses

Faculty

Chair

Dr. Michael McCambridge