Liberal Studies (Teacher Education)
Program Overview
The Liberal Studies (Teacher Education) major is a pre-credential major designed for students who desire a teaching career in Elementary Education. Focuses in this 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.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will develop knowledge of the California Academic Content Standards and Common Core State Standards in subject areas taught by multiple subjects teachers.
- Students will synthesize and demonstrate subject knowledge and pedagogical skills needed to teach Kindergarten through eighth grades.
- 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
ELECTIVE CREDITS (4)
Internship & 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
Required Courses
- Introduction to Education
- Psychological Applications in Education
- Language Arts
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Multicultural Instruction
Meet the Faculty
Dr. Michele Anberg-EspinosaAssistant Professor of Liberal Studies
Dr. Darren GordonAssociate Provost and Dean of the School of Education
Dr. Brian LarsenChair, Department of English
Michael OrlickyDirector of Clinical PracticeTake the Next Step Towards Your Future
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