2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Liberal Studies, BA


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Candidates for the Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential will complete the state-approved Elementary Subject Matter Program. This program also prepares candidates for the professional teacher credential program. As a state-approved teacher preparation program, the requirements for the Elementary Subject Matter (ESM) Program are subject to revision at any time by state or federal law. Students interested in a credential should see the Integrated Credential Program in Education  for admission and course requirements.

Traditional Major Program Requirements


Option 1: Liberal Studies for Teachers (94 units)


Students will complete all major requirements, which include the Elementary Subject Matter (ESM) Program requirements.  Students who wish to obtain a California teaching credential must also complete the professional methods courses with fieldwork and student teaching.

Concentration (12 units minimum)


A minimum of twelve (12) units must be completed in one of the following areas: Anthropology, English, Environmental Science, European History, Global Studies, Graphic Design, Honors, Human Development and Diversity, Human Development/Early Childhood, Human Development: Lifespan, Kinesiology, Mathematics, Music, Political Science, Science in Society, Spanish, Speech, Theatre, United States History, Visual Arts, and others as approved. Three units from the major core courses may be applied to the concentration.

Option 2: General Studies


The liberal studies major provides students with an opportunity to explore knowledge from departments throughout the university. Students in this major are well prepared to think broadly about a range of topics and to apply their learning in an interdisciplinary model.

Language and Literature (27 units)


* Language requirement may be met by two (2) years of high school language study with grades of B- or higher.

Mathematics and Science (17 units)


Visual and Performing Arts (8 units)


  • ART - Applied Visual Arts (3.0 units)
  • MUS - Applied Music (2.0 units)

Liberal Studies (1 unit)


Concentration (12 units)


Twelve (12) upper division units must be completed in one of the following areas: Anthropology, English, Environmental Science, European History, Global Studies, Graphic Design, Honors, Human Development and Diversity, Human Development/Early Childhood, Human Development: Life-Span, Kinesiology, Mathematics, Music, Political Science, Science in Society, Spanish, Speech, Theatre, United States History, Visual Arts, and others as approved. Three units from the major core courses may be applied to the concentration.

General Education (3 units)


  • 3.0 units ISP/Christian Studies

Concentration Requirements for all Liberal Studies Majors


* Three (3) units from the major core courses may be applied to the concentration.

Anthropology


Music


Spanish


** Replace with upper division units in Spanish for students fluent in the Spanish Language.

Theatre


Elective Requirement

Complete three (3) units from the following:

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