Liberal Studies
Program Overview
The Liberal Studies major is a pre-credential major designed for students who desire a teaching career in Elementary Education. Focuses in the Liberal Studies program include the arts, sciences, language and grammar, mathematics, literature and social sciences.
We also offer a convenient Liberal Studies Degree Completion program available for working adults.
TEACHING IGNITES CURIOSITY, ILLUMINATING MINDS WITH THE FLAME OF KNOWLEDGE.
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION MAJORS
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Liberal Studies students will develop knowledge of the California Academic Content Standards and Common Core State Standards in subject areas taught by multiple subjects teachers.
- Liberal Studies students will synthesize and demonstrate subject knowledge and pedagogical skills needed to teach Kindergarten through eighth grades.
- Liberal Studies students will be prepared to enter the Teacher Credentialing program.
REQUIRED COURSES
- Children’s Art
- Enviornmental Science
- Introduction to Literature
- Advanced Composition
- Grammar and Editing
- Children’s Literature
- World Regional Geography
- U.S. History to 1877
- U.S. History from 1877
- History of California
- World Civilizations II
- Language Learning
- Math Concepts for Teachers II
- Introduction to Music
- Children’s Music
- Motor Learning and Performance
- Introduction to Physics
- Introduction to Education
- Psychological Application in Education
- Technology for Teaching and Learning
- Language Arts in the Elementary School
- Multicultural Instruction
- Curriculum and Instruction
INTERNSHIP AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Teacher
- Editor
- Journalist
- Publicist
- Entry-level Management Personnel
- Social Services Human Relations Officer
- Para-Professional Librarian
- Policy Analyst
- Minister
- Public Relations Personnel
- Urban Planner/City Manager
- Lobbyist
- Politician
- Non-profit Organizational Director
- College Recruiter
- Customer Service Representative
- Creative Writer
- Copywriter
- Advertising Account Executive
- Grant Writer
- Speech Writer
- Anchorperson
- Training Specialist
- Medical Communications Trainer
- Archivist
- Museum Manager
- Employment Interviewer
- Human Resource Manager
- Advertising Agent
- Legislative Analyst
- Convention/meeting planner
- Admissions Counselor
- Insurance agent
- Activities Director
- Career Guidance Counselor
- Customer Service Coordinator/Representative
- Loan Officer
- Office Manager
- Parole Officer
- Student Personnel Worker
- College Advisor
- Social Services Administrator/ Counselor
EDUCATION MINOR
MINOR
- Required Courses
- Introduction to Education
- Psychological Applications in Education
- Language Arts
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Multicultural Instruction
