You are in the official 2000-2001 General Catalog
for California State University, Fresno.
Liberal Studies Program
Liberal Studies Program
Liberal Studies offers a flexible program for students who want to obtain broad knowledge through studying a variety of subjects and for those interested in becoming elementary school teachers. All liberal studies students complete the same program of 93-102 units of general education and major courses but then have several ways in which they may complete their degree. For those pursuing a Multiple Subject Credential, most of the credential courses may be included in the major and all could be included in a carefully planned four-year program.
Attention: The Liberal Studies Degree/Multiple Subject Credential listed here is correct as of the time of publication of this catalog. As teacher education programs are subject to state and system legislative control, it is recommended that students interested in the credential consult the Liberal Studies Program office of the School of Education and Human Development for current program requirements.
Blended Program
The Blended Program blends both General Education and most of the Multiple Subject Credential coursework into the major. Completion of the credential also requires completion of EHD 160C - Student Teaching. Courses satisfying General Education requirements are indicated by the G.E. are in parentheses.
Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
Liberal Studies Major
Major requirements (93-100 units)
--- Core (15 units) ---
COMM 3, 7, or 8 [all A1] (3 units)
ENGL 1 [A2] (3 units)
PHIL 28 [A3] (3 units)
MATH 10A [B4], 10B (6 units)
--- Breadth (51-52 units) ---
Mathematics/Science: MATH 100; N SCI 1A [B1, 3], 1B [B2, 3],115, [IB], 116
(17 units)
Arts and Humanities (13-15 units)
ART 20, 40, 50; MUSIC 9; ENGL 41, 43; or DRAMA 22 [all C1] (3-4 units)
ENGL 101, 102, or 103 [IC] (4 units)
Two of: HUM 10, LING 11, one foreign language course at level 1B or above
[all C2] (6 units)
Social Sciences: HIST 1, 11 [D1]; PL SI 2 [D2], GEOG 4 [D3]; ECON 165; S SCI 110 [ID], 180 [M/I] (21 units)
--- Application courses (18-19 units) ---
C SCI 5, 7; or IS 50 (3 units)
CFS 38 [E1] (3 units)
DRAMA 137, ART 179, MUSIC 153, or DANCE 160 (3 units)
COMM 114 or ENGL 104 (3-4 units)
CFS 133S, PSYCH 169, or RLS 125 (3 units)
KINES 152 (3 units)
--- Concentrations (select one) (9-14 units) ---
Consult your adviser for a list of concentrations.
General Education
All requirements of the General Education Program applicable to the 1999-2000
and subsequent catalogs are met by courses in this program (courses labeled
by G.E. area).
Electives and remaining degree requirements (see note 1) (24-31
units)
Students should satisfy the Upper-Division Writing Requirement either by
passing the exam or successfully completing a W course.
Total (124 units)
Non-Credential Students
Elective units may be used for a dual major.
Credential Students
It is recommended that elective units be used to begin the Professional Preparation requirements or for a dual major.
Multiple Subjects
Professional Preparation (37-39 units)
EHD 50 (0-2 units)
CLAD/BCLAD Preparation: LEE 133 or LING 133 (3 units)
Credential Courses: EHD 110; ERF 130, 140; LEE 146, 149; CTET 121, 125,
150; EHD 160 (34 units)
Students who want to become elementary school teachers must obtain admission to the credential courses. EHD 50 (2 units) is a prerequisite for admission to the credential program, although students with appropriate experience may be allowed to waive it. Consult a liberal studies adviser.
See "Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential -- Requirements for Admission to Student Teaching" for admission criteria.
Basic Admission Requirements for the Liberal Studies Blended Program Credential Coursework:
- Attained 45-60 cumulative units
- CBEST taken
- 2.67 cumulative grade point average
- Two letters of recommendation
- Faculty interview
- Evidence of writing proficiency
- Spoken English proficiency
- Completion of campus-designated lower-division prerequisite coursework to include the following: EHD 50;
- N SCI 1A, 1B; MATH 10A; PHIL 28; LING 11 or Area C2 foreign language course; CFS 38
In order to apply to the credential program, Liberal Studies Blended Program majors must meet the basic admission requirements for the Multiple Subject Credential Program. Students who do not meet these requirements, but want to continue pursuing a teaching credential, must consult a liberal studies adviser and work toward qualification through an Admission by Agreement Plan.
Advising Notes
- The upper-division writing skills requirement must be taken no sooner than the term in which 60 units of coursework are completed. See Degree Requirements.
- Liberal Studies majors who plan to obtain a Multiple Subject Credential (elementary teaching) should attend a Multiple Subject orientation by signing up in ED 100 during the semester prior to entering the credential program.
