Liberal Studies B.A.
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| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum Requirements | 45-49 | |
| Core Major Requirements | 67 | |
| Emphasis | 12 | |
| Total Units | 124-128 | |
Liberal Studies Major
The Liberal Studies program that is outlined below incorporates current core curriculum courses as well as additional content specific courses to meet the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) expectations for a Liberal Studies major.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC-100 | Intro/Education | 3 |
| EDUC-220C | Researched Writing for Liberal Studies Majors 1 2 | 3 |
| EDUC-250 | Intro to Early Childhood Education | 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 | 21 | |
| 1 | EDUC-220C Researched Writing for Liberal Studies Majors satisfies one Core Curriculum English requirement. |
| 2 | Required for the CSET Waiver |
Electives
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select six units from the following 3-unit courses: | 6 | |
| Language Acquisition in Linguistically Diverse Classrooms | ||
| Psychological Foundations of Education | ||
| Intro to Special Education | ||
| Total Units | 6 | |
Non-Liberal Studies Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts (a minimum of 10 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 |
| English/Social Science/Human Development (a minimum of 12 units) | ||
| ENGL-340 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| HIST-356 | History and Geography of California | 3 |
| KINE-435 | Physical Ed for Elem Schools | 3 |
| MATH-120 | Math for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| Science – 3 labs required (a minimum of 12 units) 2 | ||
| 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 |
| Additional Courses Required for Credentialing | ||
| ENGL-453 | Language, Culture, and Linguistics | 3 |
| POLS-155C | American Democracy | 3 |
| Total Units | 40 | |
| 2 | Satisfies Core Curriculum Science requirement |
Areas of Emphasis
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum of 12 units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 12 | |
Students must choose an emphasis from one of the following areas: Biological Science, Communication, English Literature, Early Childhood, English Writing, History and Political Science, Kinesiology (PE), Mathematics, Music, Physical Science, Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, and Theatre Arts. As a capstone experience to the emphasis, each senior Liberal Studies student will participate in a portfolio/performance/ demonstration assessment. Contact the Liberal Studies Department for details.
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. 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 |
| CORE-100C | Cornerstone | 1 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 1 Term 2 | ||
| HIST-156C | U.S. History | 3 |
| ANTH-102C | Intro to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| PSYC-103C | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| 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 | 16 | |
| Year 2 Term 1 | ||
| MATH-120 | Math for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| OT-201C | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| PSCI-215C | Fundamentals of Earth Science | 3 |
| PSCI-215CL | Fundamentals of Earth Science Lab | 1 |
| EDUC-220C | Researched Writing for Liberal Studies Majors | 3 |
| EDUC-213 | Foundations of Dance for Elem Teachers | 1 |
| FINA-PLCR | Fine Arts Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 |
| Units | 17 | |
| Year 2 Term 2 | ||
| POLS-155C | American Democracy | 3 |
| PSCI-216C | Fundamentals of Physical Science | 3 |
| PSCI-216CL | Fundamentals of Physical Science Lab | 1 |
| EDUC-242 | Pedagogy/Practice in Theatre for Youth | 3 |
| HIST-PLCR2 | History Core Requirement (World Civ) | 3 |
| COMM-201C | Speech Composition and Presentation | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 3 Term 1 | ||
| EDUC-315 | Teaching/Multicultural Setting | 3 |
| THEO-300C | Developing a Christian World View | 3 |
| ENGL-230C | Literature and the Human Experience | 3 |
| EDUC-250 | Intro to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDUC-326 | Child & Adolescent Development | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 3 Term 2 | ||
| EDUC-330 | Integrating Tech/Clssrm Teachg | 3 |
| ART-330 | Art Techniques for Teachers | 3 |
| ENGL-340 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| MUSC-337B | Music for Elementary Schools | 3 |
| EDUC-PLPR3 | Liberal Studies Program Requirement | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 4 Term 1 | ||
| HIST-356 | History and Geography of California | 3 |
| EDUC-PLHD3A | Liberal Studies Emphasis Elect | 3 |
| EDUC-PLHD3B | Liberal Studies Emphasis Elect | 3 |
| EDUC-PLPR3 | Liberal Studies Program Requirement | 3 |
| CHIS-400C | Christian Heritage | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 4 Term 2 | ||
| EDUC-499C | Senior Capstone in Lib Studies | 3 |
| ENGL-453 | Language, Culture, and Linguistics | 3 |
| KINE-435 | Physical Ed for Elem Schools | 3 |
| EDUC-PLHD3A | Liberal Studies Emphasis Elect | 3 |
| EDUC-PLHD3B | Liberal Studies Emphasis Elect | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 124 | |
| 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 :: |