CMST 131 [*1] Speech Communication Fundamentals

Or

CMST 132 [*1] Small Group Communication

3

PSYC 151: Soc-Cult. Context of Psychological Dev.

Or

RELS 358: Teaching about Religion in Public Schools

3

[*1] C- or better required for graduation.

NOTE: Consider enrollment in a Course Link in your first semester.

Liberal Studies accounts for 111 to 114 of the 120 units required for graduation purposes. Up to 9 units of electives must also be taken.

Freshman Convocation occurs in the Fall

ENGL 130 [*1] Academic Writing

3

PHIL 102 [*1] Logic & Critical Thinking

3

HIST 101: Ancient Civilizations

or

HIST 102: Medieval and Early Modern Civilizations

3

SOSC 301: Spatial (Geographical) Concepts

3

HUMN 100: Introduction To Humanities

3

HIST 130: US History

3

POLS 155: American Government: National/State/Local

3

THEA 111: Literature in Performance

Or

THEA 112: Acting

Or

THEA 311: Children's Literature in Performance

3

TOTAL

15

TOTAL

15

ENGL 333 - WP [*1] Advanced Composition for Teachers

3

BIOL 101: Concepts of Biology(w/lab)

3

Investigate Credential Programs at the Education Services Center in Holt Hall 101. Credential Workshops are offered

Take CBEST in the 4 th or 5 th semester.

Sophomore Convocation occurs in the Spring

NOTE: Advising is necessary. Consult with major advisor.

GEOS 141: Concepts of Physical Science (w/lab)

3

ENGL 341: Reading Literature

3

SPAN 201: Third Semester Spanish

4

MATH 111[*1] Concepts & Structure of Mathematics

3

MATH 110 [*1] Concepts & Structure of Mathematics

3

HIST 135: Mexican Heritage in US

3

SOSC 303 (Nonwestern) Cultural Concepts

Or

ASST 200 (Nonwestern) Cultures of Asia

3

SPAN 202: Fourth Semester Spanish

4

TOTAL

16

TOTAL

16

GEOS 342: Concepts in Earth & Space Science (w/ lab)

3

BIOL 342: Field Biology (w/ lab)

3

After 5th semester - take the CSET subtest II (Science & Mathematics)
After 6 th semester - take the CSET subtest I (Reading, Lang. & Lit., History & Social Science).

Take the Latino Culture Exam

Junior Convocation occurs in the Spring

Apply to graduate by May 15.

CHST 358 (Ethnic) Chicanos in Contemporary Society

3

ENGL 371: Principles of English Language (Linguistics)

3

MATH 310: Patterns & Structures in Mathematics

3

KINE 302: Foundations of Childhood Physical Education

3

45 hrs of guided classroom experience (Can be met through EDTE 255 or EDCI 110) [*2] (0-2 units)

2

SPAN 301: Grammar & Composition

3

NSCI 489A: Internship: Integrated Science Teaching

1

EDTE 302: Access & Equity in Education

3

SPAN 203: Reading & Conversation

3

TOTAL

15

TOTAL

15

ARTS 493: Art Education in Elementary & Middle Schools

Or

MUSC 326: Music for Children

3

LAST 110: Intro to Latin American Studies

Or

SPAN 332: Latin American Culture & Civilization
(prerequisite: SPAN 301)

3

After 7 th semester - take the CSET subtest III (Physical Ed., Human Dev., Visual & Performing Arts).

Take the Spanish Language Exam

Apply to Credential program of your choice.

Senior Convocation occurs in the Fall

Apply to Graduate School.

HCSV 450: Health Science for Elem. Teachers

3

PSYC 414: Psychology of Teaching

3

PSYC 355: Child & Adolescent Psychology

3

Elective (0-4 units as needed)

4

ENGL 470: Second Language Acquisition

3

Elective

3

BLMC 319: Bilingual Teaching Competencies
(prerequisite: SPAN 301)

3

TOTAL

15

TOTAL

13