Liberal Studies B.A.
- Students will articulate their mission as a teacher in the context of their Christian faith through written and verbal modes of expression including reflective essays, a Christian faith integration paper, and class discussions.
- Students will demonstrate understanding of the various philosophies of education and be able to articulate their own personal philosophies in integrative papers and class discussions.
- Students will apply their knowledge of cultural diversity through fieldwork, oral presentations, and writing projects.
- Students will demonstrate their use of information literacy to support student learning by applying technology skills to collaborative online writing projects and objective exams.
- Students will apply their understanding of the state teaching profession standards by completing field experience observations and writing assignments.
- Students will apply their working knowledge of the foundations of the teaching profession through field experience.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 43 | |
| Liberal Studies Core Major Requirements | 70 | |
| General Elective Requirements | 7 | |
| Total Units | 120 | |
Liberal Studies Major Requirements
The Liberal Studies program 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 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| EDUC-220C | Researched Writing for Liberal Studies Majors 2,3 | 3 |
| EDUC-250 | Intro to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDUC-315 | Teaching in a Multicultural Setting | 3 |
| EDUC-326 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| EDUC-327 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| EDUC-330 | Integrating Technology in Classroom Teaching | 3 |
| EDUC-344 | Psychological Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDUC-346 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| EDUC-385 | Field Research Lab/Seminar | 3 |
| or EDUC-305 | Tutoring in an Urban Setting | |
| EDUC-499C | Senior Capstone in Liberal Studies | 3 |
| Total Units | 33 | |
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Number of units required from the Core Curriculum not included in the major requirements below.
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EDUC-220C Researched Writing for Liberal Studies Majors satisfies one Core Curriculum English requirement.
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Required for the CSET Waiver
Non-Liberal Studies Department Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts (a minimum of 10 units) | ||
| EDUC/THEA-213 | Foundations of Dance for Elementary Teachers | 1 |
| EDUC/THEA-242 | Pedagogy/Practice in Theatre for Youth | 3 |
| EDUC-328 | Integrating Teaching Strategies of Creative Arts in K-12 Education | 3 |
| MUSC-337B | Music for Elementary Schools (Non-Majors) | 3 |
| English/Social Science/Human Development (a minimum of 10 units) | ||
| ENGL-340 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| EDUC-356 | Curriculum Methods in Elementary School Social Studies | 1 |
| EDUC-324 | Physical and Health Education for K-8 Educators | 3 |
| EDUC-121 | Teaching Math Concepts for K-8 Educators | 3 |
| Science – 2 labs required (a minimum of 8 units) 1 | ||
| BIOL-100C & 100CL | Fundamentals of Biology for Non-Majors and Fundamentals/Biology for Non-Majors 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 |
| HIST-156C | U.S. History | 3 |
| POLS-155C | American Democracy | 3 |
| Total Units | 37 | |
Electives Requirement
Students must choose to complete 7 additional units of electives recommended in the following areas: Biological Science, English Literature, Early Childhood, English Writing, History and Political Science, Music, Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, and Theatre Arts.
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Satisfies Core Curriculum Science requirement
Disclaimer: This sample Four Year Plan is provided as a guide for the recommended sequencing of courses. Vanguard University requires that students complete a minimum of 120 units of required course work as outlined on the Requirements tab in order to receive a bachelor's degree. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the department the course rotation before enrolling in courses. If applicable, 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 Department of Liberal Studies.
Study Abroad Participation: Students interested in participating in the university's Study Abroad programs are encouraged to reach out to the Global Education and Outreach Office for more information and collaboration in their academic course planning. Students using Education and Training Benefits through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs are encouraged to also reach out to the School Certifying Official for more information regarding how benefits can be applied.
| Year 1 Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| CORE-100C | Cornerstone | 1 |
| ENGL-120C | Persuasive Writing | 3 |
| KINE-148C | Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Lecture | 3 |
| MATH-115C | Applied Mathematics and Personal Finance | 3 |
| NT-101C | New Testament Survey | 3 |
| EDUC-100 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 1 Term 2 | ||
| ANTH-102C | Intro to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| PSYC-103C | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| HIST-156C | U.S. History | 3 |
| BIOL-100C | Fundamentals of Biology for Non-Majors | 3 |
| BIOL-100CL | Fundamentals/Biology for Non-Majors Lab | 1 |
| THEO-101C | Foundations of Christian Life | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 2 Term 1 | ||
| EDUC-121 | Teaching Math Concepts for K-8 Educators | 3 |
| ENGL-230C | Literature and the Human Experience | 3 |
| FINA-PLCR | Fine Arts Core Curriculum Requirement | 3 |
| OT-201C | Old Testament Survey | 3 |
| EDUC-220C | Researched Writing for Liberal Studies Majors | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 2 Term 2 | ||
| POLS-155C | American Democracy | 3 |
| COMM-201C | Speech Composition and Presentation | 3 |
| HIST-PLCR2 | History Core Requirement (World Civ) | 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 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Year 3 Term 1 | ||
| EDUC-326 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| EDUC-213 | Foundations of Dance for Elementary Teachers | 1 |
| THEO-300C | Developing a Christian World View | 3 |
| EDUC-250 | Intro to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDUC-315 | Teaching in a Multicultural Setting | 3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Year 3 Term 3 | ||
| EDUC-328 | Integrating Teaching Strategies of Creative Arts in K-12 Education | 3 |
| EDUC-327 | Child, Family and Community | 3 |
| MUSC-337B | Music for Elementary Schools (Non-Majors) | 3 |
| ENGL-340 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| EDUC-330 | Integrating Technology in Classroom Teaching | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 4 Term 1 | ||
| EDUC-356 | Curriculum Methods in Elementary School Social Studies | 1 |
| CHIS-400C | Christian Heritage | 3 |
| EDUC-346 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| EDUC-344 | Psychological Foundations of Education | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD5 | Electives 5 Units | 5 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Year 4 Term 2 | ||
| EDUC-324 | Physical and Health Education for K-8 Educators | 3 |
| ENGL-453 | Language, Culture, and Linguistics | 3 |
| EDUC-499C | Senior Capstone in Liberal Studies | 3 |
| ELCT-PLHD3A | General Elective 3 Units | 3 |
| EDUC-PLHDFPR | Field Practicum/Research 3 units | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 121 | |
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CBEST Waiver Courses/ESM Waiver Courses (authorized by completion of qualifying coursework/CA Law, July 2021) include: ENGL-120C Persuasive Writing ; MATH-115C Applied Mathematics and Personal Finance; MATH-120 Math for Elementary Teachers; ENGL-230C Literature and the Human Experience; EDUC-220C Researched Writing for Liberal Studies Majors; ENGL-340 Children's Literature.
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YEAR ONE TERM ONE :: Provisional Standing Students will take CORE-101C College Success Strategies instead of CORE-100C.
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YEAR TWO TERM TWO :: POLS-155C American Democracy satisfies a Graduate Education program requirement.
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YEAR FOUR TERM TWO :: ENGL-453 Language, Culture, and Linguistics satisfies a graduate education program requirement. EDUC-499C Senior Capstone in Liberal Studies must be taken in the fourth year.