Liberal Studies in Education
- Cal Lutheran LSED four year Bachelor of Arts – A traditional four-year undergraduate program culminating with a baccalaureate degree in Liberal Studies in Education with option to move to the Cal Lutheran credential program which typically takes an additional 3 semesters to complete. The student may then earn a Master’s Degree by completing 3 more graduate courses.
- Cal Lutheran LSED Path to Credentialing – A four-year undergraduate degree, with graduate-level Foundations courses embedded in the program. The student will then move into the Credential program earning a Multiple Subject credential in 2 semesters. The student may then earn a Master’s Degree by completing 3 more graduate courses.
Major Requirements for Liberal Studies in Education:
70 units required
| Language and Literature | ||
| ENGL 111 | Critical Reading and Writing II | 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 |
| PSYC 200 | General Psychology | 4 |
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH 120 | Concepts Underlying Arithmetic | 4 |
| MATH 128 | Topics in Liberal Arts Math | 4 |
| Science | ||
| BIOL 111/111L | Principles of Biology and Principles of Biology Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 110/110L | Physical Science for Liberal Art Majors and Physical Science Liberal Arts Majors Lab | 4 |
| GEOL 111/111L | Physical Geology and Physical Geology Lab | 4 |
| Visual/Performing Arts | ||
| ART 341 | Visual Arts in Education | 3 |
| MUS 103 | Music for Classroom Teachers | 3 |
| TA 440 | Creative Dramatics for Children & Youth | 3 |
| Physical Education/Health | ||
| EXSC 354 | Elementary School Physical Education | 4 |
| Capstone | ||
| LSED 362 | Career Choices in Education | 4 |
| LSED 382 | Liberal Studies Seminar | 4 |
| LSED 402 | Theories of Teaching & Learning | 4 |
| Mandatory Minor Required | ||
American Sign Language
| American Sign Language (ASL) | ||
| Completion of ASL 102 satisfies Cal Lutheran's foreign language requirement | ||
| ASL 101 | Beginning American Sign Language 1 | 4 |
| ASL 102 | American Sign Language 2 | 4 |
Courses
LSED 334. Sociology of Education. (4).
This course provides an overview of sociological theories of education and current research about education in the United States. Analysis will include the school as a social institution comprised of specific roles, values, and norms. We will examine the role of schooling in both reproducing and challenging social inequalities with an emphasis on how social class, race, gender, ethnicity, immigration, and sexual orientation impact the organization of school, the development of curricula, and the experiences of students. Minimum Sophomore standing.
LSED 362. Career Choices in Education. (4).
This course serves as an introduction to the teaching profession. Students who are considering a career in the field of education will become acquainted with the many facets of the teaching profession. Fieldwork in an educational setting is required. Transportation to a school site is necessary (arrangements can be made with classmates).
LSED 382. Liberal Studies Seminar. (4).
The goal of the course is to identify and establish a mission and vision for teaching and learning, to introduce and explore significant issues in teaching and learning, and provide information on pursuing credential requirements. The main emphasis of this course is a minimum of 60 hours of active service in a K-6 classroom where course content is applied in working with students.
LSED 402. Theories of Teaching & Learning. (4).
LSED 490. Independent Study. (1-4).
LSED 492. Internship. (1-4).
Faculty
Chair
Dr. Brandy Yee
Lecturers
Gabriel Cazares
Kristen Walker
Faculty
other faculty members from the College of Arts and Sciences