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Liberal Studies Program

Location: Tehama Hall 211
Phone: 530-898-5802
Email: lbst1@csuchico.edu

Liberal Studies Program

The Liberal Studies program prepares students to be elementary teachers in California. We view learning as a transformative, socially interactive process. Engagement in this process requires critical inquiry, reflection, collaboration, and exploration of the connections between disciplines, society, and humanity.

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Liberal Studies BA
Get prepared to teach elementary school in California in our award-winning liberal studies program. As the oldest and one of the largest majors on campus, we continue our longstanding tradition of preparing future teachers and leaders for educational careers with a focus on social justice and equity.
Liberal Studies BA Online
Launch your career as an elementary school teacher in California through our online degree completion liberal studies program. With deep roots as one of the largest majors on campus, we continue to nurture future educators and leaders committed to social justice and equity, all in a flexible online format.

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Schedule Advising Appointment
Liberal Studies Majors have mandatory advising. If you would like to make an appointment, please schedule a zoom or phone appointment. You can also reschedule or cancel your appointment on the same link. Appointments are scheduled for 30-minute session.
Online Students - Tips and Info
The Liberal Studies Online Option is a degree completion program for students who plan on teaching elementary school or desire a broad-based degree.

Connect with the Liberal Studies Team

Maris Thompson

Liberal Studies Coordinator

Rena Marino

Lead Program Advisor

Leanne Woods

Program Advisor

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Our Mission

The Chico State Liberal Studies Program commits to ensuring academic rigor in preparing students who will become the professionals, mentors, and leaders in our nation’s schools and throughout society. Academic excellence and commitment to the values of diversity, community, and collaboration, and an appreciation for aesthetics distinguish our program graduates.

The program views learning as a transformative, socially interactive process. Engagement in this process requires critical intellectual inquiry, reflection, collaboration, and the exploration of the interconnectedness and relationships among the disciplines, society, and our own humanity.

Learning is also enhanced by the use of varying technologies to facilitate research, increase understanding, and promote communication with a variety of audiences in an increasingly diverse world. Furthermore, the connection between theory and practice is valued as essential for students to become informed and inquiring members of society and to serve their community.