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 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 | 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 | Introduction to Teaching and Learning | 4 |
LSED 382 | Liberal Studies Seminar | 4 |
LSED 402 | Theories of Teaching & Learning | 4 |
Mandatory Minor Required |
Faculty
Chair
Dr. Michael McCambridge