Liberal Studies B.A. Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP)
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The Liberal Studies Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) will grant undergraduate students with the opportunity to earn both their B.A. in Liberal Studies and a preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential within four years of coursework. This program blends subject matter preparation and teacher preparation by offering coursework in both areas concurrently and in a connected manner during the undergraduate years. The Liberal Studies ITEP is specifically designed for undergraduates who have decided relatively early that they want to be elementary school teachers (no later than Spring semester of Sophomore year). Application process is required, see Liberal Studies Department for more information.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum Requirements | 45-49 | |
| Education Course Requirements 1 | 18 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts Requirements 1 | 10 | |
| English/Social Science/Human Development Requirements 1 | 16 | |
| Science Requirements 1 | 12 | |
| Multiple Subject Credential Requirements 1 | 26 | |
| Areas of Emphasis Requirements 1 | 12 | |
| Total Units | 139-143 | |
| 1 | Department recommendation of unit count for requirement. |
Education Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC-100 | Intro/Education | 3 |
| EDUC-220C | Researched Writing for Liberal Studies Majors 1 2 | 3 |
| EDUC-315 | Teaching/Multicultural Setting | 3 |
| EDUC-326 | Child & Adolescent Development | 3 |
| EDUC-330 | Integrating Tech/Clssrm Teachg | 3 |
| EDUC-499C | Senior Capstone in Lib Studies | 3 |
| Total Units | 18 | |
| 1 | Included in Core Curriculum |
| 2 | Required for CSET Waiver |
Visual and Performing Arts Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ART-330 | Art Techniques for Teachers | 3 |
| EDUC/THEA-213 | Foundations of Dance for Elem Teachers | 1 |
| EDUC/THEA-242 | Pedagogy/Practice in Theatre for Youth | 3 |
| MUSC-337B | Music for Elementary Schools | 3 |
| Total Units | 10 | |
English/Social Science/Human Development Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-340 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| ENGL-453 | Language, Culture, and Linguistics | 3 |
| KINE-435 | Physical Ed for Elem Schools | 3 |
| EDUC-356 | Curric/Meth/Elem School Social Studies | 1 |
| MATH-120 | Math for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| POLS-155C | American Democracy | 3 |
| Total Units | 16 | |
Science Requirements2
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL-100C & 100CL | Fundamentals of Biology for Non-Majors and Fundamentals/Biology for Non-Majors Lab | 4 |
| PSCI-215C & 215CL | Fundamentals of Earth Science and Fundamentals of Earth Science Lab | 4 |
| PSCI-216C & 216CL | Fundamentals of Physical Science and Fundamentals of Physical Science Lab | 4 |
| Total Units | 12 | |
| 2 | Four Science units included in Core Curriculum |
Multiple Subject Credential Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC-409 | Foundations in Teaching (MS) | 2 |
| EDUC-419 | English Language Arts/Elem Class (MS) | 3 |
| EDUC-423 | Instr Design/Specific Pedagogy (MS) | 4 |
| EDUC-425 | Early Supervised Fieldwork (MS) | 4 |
| EDUC-437 | Curriculum Unit Planning (MS) | 2 |
| EDUC-442 | CalTPA Cycle 1 | 0.5 |
| EDUC-443 | CalTPA Cycle 2 | 0.5 |
| EDUC-486 | Clinical Practice Seminar (MS) | 2 |
| EDUC-487 | Clinical Practice Fieldwork (MS) | 8 |
| Total Units | 26 | |
Areas of Emphasis
Students must choose an emphasis from one of the following areas: Biological Science, Child Development, Communication, English Literature, Early Childhood, English Writing, History and Political Science, Kinesiology (PE), Mathematics, Music, Physical Science, Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, and Theatre Arts. Students must take a minimum of 12 units.
This sample Four Year Plan is provided as a guide as to the sequencing for when courses are recommended to be taken. Students must complete a minimum of 120 units of required course work as outlined on the Requirements tab in order to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies/Education as part of the Integrated Teacher Education Program. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the department the course rotation before enrolling in courses. Please note the footnotes at the bottom of the page for additional information related to courses listed in a particular year and term. Questions, contact the Liberal Studies Department.
| Year 1 Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC-100 | Intro/Education | 3 |
| ENGL-120C | Persuasive Writing | 3 |
| KINE-145C | Lifetime Fitness/Wellness Lect | 1 |
| KINE-146C | Lifetime Fitness/Well Activity | 1 |
| MATH-145C | Data Analysis | 3 |
| NT-101C | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| ANTH-102C | Intro to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| CORE-100C | Cornerstone | 1 |
| Units | 18 | |
| Year 1 Term 2 | ||
| MATH-120 | Math for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| POLS-155C | American Democracy | 3 |
| EDUC-220C | Researched Writing for Liberal Studies Majors | 3 |
| EDUC-213 | Foundations of Dance for Elem Teachers | 1 |
| THEO-PLHD | Theology Core Requirement | 3 |
| BIOL-100C | Fundamentals of Biology for Non-Majors | 3 |
| BIOL-100CL | Fundamentals/Biology for Non-Majors Lab | 1 |
| Units | 17 | |
| Year 2 Term 1 | ||
| OT-201C | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| PSCI-215C | Fundamentals of Earth Science | 3 |
| PSCI-215CL | Fundamentals of Earth Science Lab | 1 |
| EDUC-242 | Pedagogy/Practice in Theatre for Youth | 3 |
| FINA-PLCR | Fine Arts Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 |
| EDUC-PLHD3A | Liberal Studies Emphasis Elect | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 2 Term 2 | ||
| EDUC-315 | Teaching/Multicultural Setting | 3 |
| PSYC-103C | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSCI-216C | Fundamentals of Physical Science | 3 |
| PSCI-216CL | Fundamentals of Physical Science Lab | 1 |
| EDUC-PLHD3A | Liberal Studies Emphasis Elect | 3 |
| EDUC-356 | Curric/Meth/Elem School Social Studies | 1 |
| HIST-PLCR2 | History Core Requirement (World Civ) | 3 |
| Units | 17 | |
| Year 2 Term 3 | ||
| HIST-156C | U.S. History | 3 |
| ENGL-230C | Literature and the Human Experience | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Year 3 Term 1 | ||
| ART-330 | Art Techniques for Teachers | 3 |
| KINE-435 | Physical Ed for Elem Schools | 3 |
| THEO-300C | Developing a Christian World View | 3 |
| EDUC-PLHD3A | Liberal Studies Emphasis Elect | 3 |
| EDUC-326 | Child & Adolescent Development | 3 |
| COMM-201C | Speech Composition and Presentation | 3 |
| Units | 18 | |
| Year 3 Term 2 | ||
| EDUC-330 | Integrating Tech/Clssrm Teachg | 3 |
| ENGL-340 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| ENGL-453 | Language, Culture, and Linguistics | 3 |
| MUSC-337B | Music for Elementary Schools | 3 |
| EDUC-PLHD3A | Liberal Studies Emphasis Elect | 3 |
| CHIS-400C | Christian Heritage | 3 |
| Units | 18 | |
| Year 4 Term 1 | ||
| EDUC-442 | CalTPA Cycle 1 | 0.5 |
| EDUC-409 | Foundations in Teaching (MS) | 2 |
| EDUC-419 | English Language Arts/Elem Class (MS) | 3 |
| EDUC-423 | Instr Design/Specific Pedagogy (MS) | 4 |
| EDUC-425 | Early Supervised Fieldwork (MS) | 4 |
| Units | 13.5 | |
| Year 4 Term 2 | ||
| EDUC-499C | Senior Capstone in Lib Studies | 3 |
| EDUC-443 | CalTPA Cycle 2 | 0.5 |
| EDUC-437 | Curriculum Unit Planning (MS) | 2 |
| EDUC-486 | Clinical Practice Seminar (MS) | 2 |
| EDUC-487 | Clinical Practice Fieldwork (MS) | 8 |
| Units | 15.5 | |
| Total Units | 139 | |
| 1 | For a list of courses that have been identified as EMS Waiver Courses, please contact the Liberal Studies Department. |
| 2 | YEAR ONE TERM ONE :: |