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California State University, Chico
College of Communication and Education

Liberal Studies BA Online

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  • Program Type

    Undergraduate Major

  • Delivery Type

    Online

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Get prepared to teach elementary school in California with our top-ranked liberal studies online degree completion program. Chico State has longstanding tradition of preparing future teachers and leaders for educational careers with a focus on social justice and equity.

You will well-prepared to enter multiple subjects credential programs with the goal of teaching in elementary, self-contained classrooms, and special education K-12 school settings. 

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Experience an Immersive Interdisciplinary Curriculum

With an emphasis on field experience and a wide selection of courses, including Access and Equity in Education, Global Nutrition, and Earth and Space Science, you will be ready to enter multiple subject credential programs with the goal of teaching K-8, bilingual/Spanish elementary, or special education.

A Wealth of Opportunity Awaits

Our alumni are among the most sought-after teachers in school districts throughout California, many of them serving in diverse, high-needs rural and urban communities. A liberal studies degree also will open a wide range of career options for you, including in data analytics, human resources, business, sales, and much more.

Enhance the value of your degree and teaching career with a fully online minor in special education, psychology, or child development.

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As a proud mother and student, the liberal studies program has been an instrumental part of my personal and professional growth.
Andrea Grijalva (Liberal Studies, ’24)

Fast Facts

Top 10

liberal studies online program

in the country

#21

online liberal studies program in the US

for quality and affordability (the only CSU campus with this distinction)

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Close-Knit Community

Forge lasting friendships, expand your network, and create a positive impact by joining a diverse range of student clubs and education-focused organizations such as the CTA Aspiring Educators. Or join the thousands of students who volunteer 60,000+ hours annually through Community Action Volunteers in Education (CAVE).

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