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 105 of the 120 units required for graduation purposes. Up to 15 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

3

HIST 102: Medieval and Early Modern Civilizations

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

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

3

ENGL 341: Reading Literature

3

SOSC 301: Spatial (Geographical) Concepts

3

MATH 111[*1] Concepts & Structure of Mathematics

3

MATH 110 [*1] Concepts & Structure of Mathematics

3

Area of Concentration

3

SOSC 303 (Nonwestern) Cultural Concepts

Or

ASST 200 (Nonwestern) Cultures of Asia

3

SOSC 302 (Ethnic) Temporal Concepts; California Ethnic History

3

TOTAL

15

TOTAL

15

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

3

BIOL 342: Field Biology (w/ lab)

3

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

Junior Convocation occurs in the Spring

[*2] See LBST 45 hour public school experience guidelines

Apply to graduate by May 15.

EDTE 302: Access & Equity in Education

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

Area of Concentration

3

NSCI 489A: Internship: Integrated Science Teaching

1

Elective (2-5 units as needed)

3

Area of Concentration

3

TOTAL

15

TOTAL

15

ARTS 493: Art Education in Elementary & Middle Schools

Or

MUSC 326: Music for Children

3

Area of Concentration

3

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

[*3] See below for Prerequisites

Apply to Credential program of your choice.

Senior Convocation occurs in the Fall

HCSV 450: Health Science for Elem. Teachers

3

PSYC 414: Psychology of Teaching

3

PSYC 355: Child & Adolescent Psychology

3

Credential Prerequisite [*3] or Elective

3

ENGL 470: Second Language Acquisition

3

Elective or Credential Prerequisite (see below)

3

Elective (0-3 units as needed)

3

Elective

3

TOTAL

15

TOTAL

15