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Nov 23, 2024
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2018-2019 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.
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Traditional Major Program Requirements
Option 1: Elementary Subject Matter Program (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. Reading, Language, and Literature/Communication (18 units)
History and Social Science (15 units)
Visual and Performing Arts (8 units)
Health and Physical Education (6 units)
Human Development (9 units)
Liberal Studies (5 units)
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: Liberal Studies Major, B.A. (Non Credential Program)
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)
Social Science and History (27 units)
Visual and Performing Arts (8 units)
- ART - Applied Visual Arts (3.0 units)
- MUS - Applied Music (2.0 units)
Communication Arts Requirement
Complete three (3) units from one of the following COM/THE courses:
Health and Physical Education (6 units)
Professional Development (3 units)
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.
European History
Complete twelve (12) units from the following:
Global Studies
Complete twelve (12) units from the following:
** A maximum of three (3) units may be lower division.
Graphic Design
Complete twelve (12) units from the following:
** A maximum of three (3) units may be lower division.
Human Development and Diversity
Human Development/Early Childhood
Human Development: Life-Span
Prerequisites Courses
Competency in prerequisites may be demonstrated through transfer work, AP Exam or CBU placement exam.
Spanish
** Replace with upper division units in Spanish for students fluent in the Spanish Language.
Elective Requirement
Complete three (3) units from the following:
Upper Division Elective Requirements
Complete nine (9) units from the following:
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