Requirements
Course Requirements
| Liberal Studies Requirements | 117-125 units | |
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The liberal studies major gives broad coverage in the liberal arts. A total of 117-125 units must be earned from the following areas: language/literature, mathematics, science, social sciences, humanities, visual/performing arts, physical education, human development, religion, and a subject concentration (depth of study). All 64 units of general studies requirements are met by completing the liberal studies major. Depending upon the subject concentration selected, students may enrich their program with one or more electives of their choice. Those classes labled "(core)" are considered the core of the Liberal Studies curriculum. | ||
| Language/Literature | 23 units | |
| COMM 111 | Public Communication† | 3 |
| ENGL 110 | Freshman Writing Seminar† | 3 |
| ENGL 111 | Introduction to Literature* | 3 |
| ENGL 402 | Principles of Language | 3 |
| ENGL 434 | Children's Literature** | 3 |
| Foreign Language† | 4,4 | |
| Mathematics | 6 units | |
| MATH 110 | College Algebra† | 3 |
| MATH 201 | Mathematics Concepts for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| Science | 14 units | |
| BIOL 101 | Fundamentals of Biology* (with lab) | 4 |
| BIOL 400 | Science and Children(with lab) | 4 |
| PHYC 110 | Principles of Physical Science (no lab) | 3 |
| PHYC 125 | Earth Science Concepts and Applications (formerly PHYC 175) (no lab) | 3 |
| History and Social Science | 18 units | |
| HIST 120 | World Civilizations to 1648* | 3 |
| HIST 121 | World Civilizations since 1648* | 3 |
| HIST 151 | United States History to 1865* | 3 |
| HIST 152 | United States History since 1865* | 3 |
| HIST 210 | World Geography | 3 |
| HIST 338 | History of California | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 units | |
| PHIL 220 | Introduction to Philosophy* | 3 |
| Visual/Performing Arts | 6 units | |
| ART 310 | Fundamental Art Experiences* | 3 |
| MUS 432 | Music in the Elementary Schools | 3 |
| Physical Education | 6 units | |
| PE 108-117 | Fitness for Life†/^ | 1 |
| PE 240 | Health Education (F, S)†/^ | 2 |
| PE 450 | Physical Education in Elementary Schools, K-6 (F, S) (Prerequisites: PSYC 290 and EDLS 300) | 3 |
| Human Development | 3 units | |
| PSYC 290 | Human Growth and Development* | 3 |
| Education | 11 units | |
| CSA 101 | Beginnings: Personal Development and the College Experience† | 1 |
| EDLS 300 | Introduction to Teaching as a Profession, K-12(sophomore standing, lab included) | 4 |
| EDLS 405 | Diversity in the Classroom*** | 3 |
| EDLS 496 | Senior Seminar: Education and Professional Ethics* | 3 |
| Religion | 15 units | |
| CMIN 108 | Christian Life, Faith, and Ministry* | 3 |
| UBBL 100 | Introduction to Biblical Literature: Exodus/Deuteronomy* | 3 |
| UBBL 230 | Luke/Acts* | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| UBBL 310 | I and II Samuel* | 3 |
| UBBL 311 | Hebrew Prophets I* | 3 |
| UBBL 320 | Hebrew Poetical and Wisdom Literature* | 3 |
| UBBL 330 | Life and Teachings of Jesus* | 3 |
| UBBL 340 | Romans and Galatians* | 3 |
| UBBL 341 | Thessalonian and Corinthian Epistles* | 3 |
| UBBL 343 | The General Epistles* | 3 |
| UBBL 350 | Geographical and Historical Setting of the Bible* | 3 |
| UBBL 460 | Theology of the Old Testament* | 3 |
| UBBL 461 | Theology of the New Testament* | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| THEO 303 | Theology and the Christian Life* | 3 |
| THEO 352 | Church History: Apostolic Era to 1517* | 3 |
| THEO 354 | Church History from 1517 to Present* | 3 |
| THEO 363 | Contemporary Christian Thought* | 3 |
| Concentrations | 12-20 units | |
| *Meets a General Studies core (or elective) requirement. **Meets a General Studies elective requirement. ***Meets the Upper-Division Writing Intensive requirement. †Meets a University Skills requirement. ^Taken concurrently |
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GPA Requirement
Core and concentration courses require a minimum of a C grade (2.0), however, please note that students must maintain an overall B average (3.0 GPA) in all core courses.
Portfolio
A portfolio is required for graduation consisting of samples from 10 courses related to education. Students are given the Portfolio Assessment of Subject-Matter Competence and Professional Growth requirements in their first semester during Academic Advising. All students, before graduation, must present their portfolio to their advisor at the time of their exit review.
Four-Year Plan
The minimum number of units required for graduation is 126. Transfer students should contact the Liberal Studies/Undergraduate Education Office for appropriate advising and course requirements that may differ from the program below. Please see the Liberal Studies/Undergraduate Program Office for a four-year plan.
Graduate Teacher Education Courses
While qualified undergraduate students may take an unlimited number of graduate courses, a maximum of eight of those units earned as an undergraduate may be applied toward a master’s degree. Undergraduate students with unit availability during their last semester are advised to start their fifth-year credential and/or take units that will count toward their SMA.
Please contact the Office of Liberal Studies/Undergraduate Education K-8 Program at (626) 387-5717 for details.
