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 three pathways to achieve these goals:
The Traditional Program
The traditional Liberal Studies Program consists of four years to earn a degree and two semesters of Graduate Teacher Preparation to secure a California preliminary credential. Standard admission procedures apply. Transfer students are welcome.
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
(86-90 units)
| Language and Literature | ||
| ENGL 111 | Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 312 | The Teaching of Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 316 | First and Second Language Acquisition | 4 |
| ENGL 335 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| History/Social Science | ||
| HIST 101 | World Civilization to 1500 | 4 |
| HIST 121 | United States History to 1877 | 4 |
| HIST 345 | California History | 4 |
| Psychology | ||
| PSYC 200 | General Psychology | 4 |
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH 120 | Algorithms for Arithmetic | 2 |
| MATH 128 | Topics in Liberal Arts Math | 4 |
| Technology | ||
| EDTP 563 | Microcomputers in Education | 3 |
| Science | ||
| BIOL 111/111L | Principles of Biology and Principles of Biology Lab | 4 |
| GEOL 111/111L | Physical Geology and Physical Geology Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 110/110L | Physical Science for Liberal Art Majors and Physical Science for Liberal Arts Majors Lab | 4 |
| Bisual/Performing Arts | ||
| ART 341 | Visual Arts in Education | 3 |
| MUS 103 | Music for Classroom Teachers | 3 |
| TA 440 | Creative Dramatics for Children and Youth | 3 |
| Physical Education/Health | ||
| EXSC 354 | Elementary School Physical Education | 4 |
| EDUC 362 | Career Decisions in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 492 | Internship | 1 |
| EDTP 500 | Social and Cultural Foundations in Education | 3 |
| EDTP 508 | Students With Diverse Learning Needs | 3 |
| Capstone | ||
| LIBA 402 | Theories of Teaching and Learning - Capstone | 3 |
| Concentrations | ||
| English, Art, Theatre Arts, Music, American Studies, Math, Ancient Civilizations, Environmental Science or Exercise Science | 12-16 | |
| Total Hours | 88-92 | |
Courses
LIBA 325. Liberal Studies Seminar. (2).
This course is required of all liberal studies
majors at CLU who have completed three semesters
in the ADEP liberal studies program. Successful
completion of this course will partially fulfill
the elementary subject matter competence
requirement. Students will also be introduced to
the California Academic Content Standards for K-6
and the Teacher Performance Expectations (TPE)
required in all teacher preparation programs.
LIBA 402. Theories of Teaching and Learning - Capstone. (3).
This course is required of all liberal studies
majors. Students will also explore theories of
teaching, learning, the assessment of learning
and the influence of those theories on content,
methods and classroom environment, including the
use of technology and their application in
improving academic achievement for all students.
Fieldwork required. Prerequisite: PSYC 200.
LIBA 482. Selected Topic. (1-4).
LIBA 490. Independent Study. (1-4).