Liberal Studies Minor
Overview
The liberal studies minor is a multidisciplinary program that adds some foundational elements of K-8 subject-matter preparation and practical field experience to any student’s major course of study. The program provides students with the opportunity to develop a teaching philosophy and acquire basic subject-matter knowledge in 5-7 different content areas with the understanding of diversity and culture in a classroom setting in today’s educational world. This may provide some preparation for substitute teaching and lesson planning.
Students work closely with an advisor in both major and minor fields in order to create an organized on-campus study. Liberal studies minors must maintain a C or higher in all courses credited toward their minor. Note: The minor does not prepare the student for the subject-matter exam, currently CSET. Additional studying is required in order to pass the exam and move forward with obtaining a Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential.
Course Requirements
| Liberal Studies Minor | 22-23 units | |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 7 units | |
| EDLS 300 | Introduction to Teaching as a Profession, K-12 | 4 |
| EDLS 300L | Introduction to Teaching Lab | 0 |
| EDLS 405 | Diversity in the Classroom*** | 3 |
| Subject Mater Electives | 15-16 units | |
| Select five courses from the following: | ||
| ART 310 | Fundamental Art Experiences* | 3 |
| BIOL 400 | Science and Children | 4 |
| ENGL 434 | Children's Literature** | 3 |
| MATH 201 | Mathematics Concepts for Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| MUS 432 | Music in the Elementary Schools | 3 |
| PE 450 | Physical Education in Elementary Schools, K-6 (F, S) | 3 |
| *Meets a General Studies Core (or elective) requirement. **Meets a General Studies Elective requirement. ***Meets the Upper Division Writing Intensive requirement. | ||
