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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 92-98 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 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 three elements ­ the General Education Program, the courses required in the Liberal Studies major, and the courses required for teacher preparation ­ which can result in a B.A. in Liberal Studies and a preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. Those intending to complete the Bachelor's degree and not teach, should enroll only in the courses listed in the Major Requirements below. However, they will have units remaining for elective or dual major work. Those intending to teach should enroll in both the Major Requirements and each of the courses listed under the Multiple Subject Credential requirements.

Major requirements (92-98 units)

--- General Education Areas (53-55 units) ---
[A1] COMM 3, 7, or 8 (3 units)
[A2] ENGL 1 (3 units)
[A3] PHIL 28 (3 units)
[B1] N SCI 1A (3 units)
[B2] N SCI 1B (4 units)
[B4] MATH 10A (3 units)
[C1] ART 20, 40, 50,; MUSIC 9, ENGL 41, 43; or DRAMA 22 (3-4 units)
[C2] Two of: HUM 10, LING 11, one foreign language course at level 1B or above (6-7 units)
[D1] HIST 11 (3 units)
[D2] PL SCI 2 (3 units)
[D3] GEOG 4 (3 units)
[E] CFS 38 (3 units)
[IB] NAT SCI 115 (3 units)
[IC] ENGL 101, 102, or 103 (4 units)
[ID] S SCI 110 (3 units)
[MI] S SCI 180 (3 units)

--- Other Major Requirements (30-31 units)---
C SCI 5, 7, or IS 50 (3 units)
KINES 152 (3 units)
HIST 1 (3 units)
MATH 10B (3 units)
CFS 133, PSYCH 169, or RLS 125 (3 units)
ART 179, MUSIC 153, DRAMA 137, or DANCE 160 (3-4 units)
COMM 114 or ENGL 104 (3 units)
ECON 165 (3 units)
MATH 100 (3 units)
N SCI 116 (3 units)

--- Concentrations (select one) (9-12 units) ---
Consult your adviser for a list of concentrations.

Electives and remaining degree requirements (26-32)
Electives may be used to satisfy Multiple Subject Credential Program requirements as listed below.

Total (124 units)

Advising Notes

1. Liberal studies majors are urged to fulfill the Upper-DivisionWriting Skills requirement during the first semester of their junior year. See Degree Requirements.

Multiple Subjects

Professional Preparation (37-39 units)
EHD 50 (0-2 units)
EHD 110; ERF 130, 140; LEE 146, 149; CTET 121, 125, 150; EHD 160 (34 units)
CLAD/BCLAD Preparation: (optional) LEE 133 or LING 133 (3 units)

Basic Admission Requirements for the Liberal Studies Blended Program Credential Multiple Subject Coursework:

• Attained 45-60 cumulative units
• CBEST requirement (consult adviser)
• Appropriate grade point average (consult adviser)
• 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.

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.

Admissions Process
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. Liberal Studies majors who plan to obtain a Multiple Subject Credential (elementary teaching) should attend a Multiple Subject orientation by signing up in Education, Room 100 during the semester prior to entering the credential program.

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