Major Course Requirements*(Applies to students who enter the major beginning with the 2009-10 school term.) |
The Liberal Studies program that is outlined below incorporates current core curriculum courses as well as additional content specific courses to meet the California Teaching Credential expectations for a Liberal Studies major. The student wanting to teach in an elementary school will take the following courses as indicated below. |
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English/Language, Literature, and Composition (a minimum of 18 units) | |
COMM 201C | Speech Composition and Presentation | 3 units |
ENGL 120C | Persuasive Writing | 3 units |
ENGL 220C | Research Writing | 3 units |
ENGL 300C | Literary Perspectives | 3 units |
| or ENGL 312C | American Diversity | 3 units |
or ENGL 431C | World Literature I | |
or ENGL 432C | World Literature II | |
ENGL 340 | Children's Literature | 3 units |
ENGL 453 | Language, Culture and Linguistics | 3 units |
| (A prerequisite for Graduate Education Program) | |
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Mathematics/Computer Science (a minimum of 9 units) | |
MATH 145C | Data Analysis | 3 units |
MATH 120 | Math for Elementary Teachers | 3 units |
EDUC 330 | Integrating Technology into Classroom Teaching | 3 units |
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Science - 2 labs required (a minimum of 11 units) | |
PSCI 215, PSCI 215L | Fundamentals of Earth Science, Lab | 3-4 units |
| BIOL | Life Science Course | 3-4 units |
PSCI 216, PSCI 216L OR CHEM 211, CHEM 211L | Fundamentals of Physical Science, Lab Environmental Chemistry, Lab | 3-4 units |
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Philosophy and Religion (a minimum of 18 units) | |
NT 101C | New Testament Survey | 3 units |
OT 201C | Old Testament Survey | 3 units |
THEO 101C | Foundations of Christian Life | 3 units |
or THEO 103C | Introduction to Theology | |
THEO 300C | Developing a Christian World View | 3 units |
CHIS 400C | Christian Heritage | 3 units |
| PHIL 201 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 units |
| or PHIL 210 | Critical Thinking | |
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Visual and Performing Arts (a minimum of 9 units) | |
ART 252C | History and Appreciation of Art | 3 units |
| or THEA 201C | History of Theatre | |
| or FINA 215C | Introduction to the Arts | |
| or MUSC 202C | Introduction to Music | |
| or THEA 102C | Introduction to Acting for Non-Majors | |
| or THEA 200C | Introduction to Theatre | |
ART 330 | Art Techniques for Teachers | 3 units |
MUSC 337B | Music for Elementary Schools | 3 units |
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Social Science (a minimum of 18 units) | |
ANTH 102C | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 units |
HIST 156C | United States History | 3 units |
HIST 203C | World Civilizations I | 3 units |
or HIST 204C | World Civilizations II | |
| HIST 456 | History and Geography of California | 3 units |
POLS 155C | United States Government | 3 units |
| (A requirement for obtaining a California Teaching Credential) | |
SOCS/BUSN 215 | Economics (Macro) | 3 units |
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Physical Education and Health (a minimum of 5 units) | |
KINE 145C | Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Lecture/Lab | 1 unit |
KINE 146C | Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Activity | 1 unit |
or any KINE 146C one-unit activity course |
| KINE 435 | Physical Education for Elementary Schools | 3 units |
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Human Development (a minimum of 6 units) | |
| PSYC 103C | General Psychology | 3 units |
PSYC 320 | Developmental Psychology | 3 units |
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Areas of Emphasis (a minimum of 12 units) | |
Students must choose an emphasis from one of the following areas: Anthropology, Biological Science, Communication, English Literature, English Writing, History and Political Science, Kinesiology (Physical Education), Mathematics, Music, Physical Science, Psychology, Sociology, or Theatre Arts. As a capstone experience to the emphasis, each senior Liberal Studies student will participate in a portfolio/performance/demonstration assessment. Contact the Liberal Studies Department for details. |
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Professional Requirements and Prerequisites (a minimum of 9 or 10 units)** |
CORE 100C | Cornerstone (Freshman only)** | 1 unit |
or CORE 101C | College Learning Skills (3 units) | 3 units |
| or CORE 102C | Writing Intensive Cornerstone | 3 units |
EDUC 100 | Introduction to Education | 3 units |
EDUC 315 | Teaching in a Multicultural Setting | 3 units |
| (Prerequisite for Graduate Education Program. To be taken during the junior or senior year.) |
| EDUC 499C | Senior Capstone Seminar | 3 units |
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Electives (a minimum of nine or 10 units) |
Recommended Electives: | |
EDUC 305 | Tutoring in an Urban Setting | 1-3 units |
EDUC 441 | Philosophy of the Christian School | 1 unit |
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