Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
Fresno, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 16,089 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* students outside the U.S; August 1 - students in the U.S.
** with additional fees and living expenses, the overall annual cost is around $28,584
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Introduction
Liberal studies majors preparing for careers in elementary teaching should expect to find a favorable job market. Recent statistical reports for the Central Valley show that the area population and the number of school-aged children continue to grow. This pattern of growth, along with anticipated attrition from the teaching profession will require additional well-prepared, credentialed elementary teachers.
As Liberal Studies candidates prepare for entrance into the teaching profession or other careers, they are provided expert assistance from the campus Career Development Center. Assistance in preparing placement files, preparing for job interviews, and searching for suitable employment is readily available for each candidate.
The Liberal Studies Program includes coursework that provides subject matter proficiency for students who plan on pursuing a Multiple Subject (elementary grades) or Education Specialist teaching credential. This program includes specific General Education courses and additional courses in the major that are aligned with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing content specifications in these seven core areas:
- Reading, Language, and Literature
- History and Social Sciences
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Physical Education
- Human Development
Curriculum
1. Major requirements (39 units)
KINES 152 (3 units)
LING 11 (3 units)
MATH 10B (3 units)
PSYCH 169, SPED 120, or RA 125 (3 units)
ART 179, MUSIC 153, DRAMA 136S, DRAMA 137, or DANCE 160S (3 units)
ENGL 117W or LS 110W (3 units) - satisfies Upper-Division Writing Requirement
CI 100 (3 units)
COMM 114 (3 units)
LING 132 (3 units)
MATH 100 (3 units)
EES 9 (3 units)
SSCI 180 or SOC 111 (3 units) - satisfies Multicultural requirement
LS 115 or LS 120 (3 units)
2. General Education requirements (48 units)
[A1] COMM 3, COMM 7, or COMM 8 (3 units)
[A2] ENGL 5B or ENGL 10 (3 units)
[A3] Any A3 course (3 units)
[B1] NSCI 1A (3-4 units)
[B2] BIOL 10 (3 units)
[B4] MATH 10A/MATH 10AL (3-4 units)
[C1] ART 1, ARTH 10, ARTH 11, MUSIC 9, MUSIC 74, or DRAMA 62 (3 units)
[C1 or C2] ENGL 20, ENGL 30, HUM 10, or HUM 11 (3-4 units)
[C2] HIST 20* (3 units)
[D1] HIST 11 (3 units)
[D2] GEOG 4 (3 units)
[E] CFS 39 (3 units)
[F] Any F course (3 units)
[IB] NSCI 115 (3 units)
[IC] IAS 108 (3 units)
[ID] SSCI 110 (3 units)
3. Other requirements (9 units)
American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2), Multicultural and International (MI), and Upper-division writing
4. Sufficient elective units to meet required total units (varies)
Electives may be used to satisfy Multiple Subjects or Education Specialist Credential Program requirements as listed below.
5. Total units (120)
* HIST 20 is G.E. Area C2 for liberal studies students only. (For all other students, HIST 20 is G.E. Area D3.)
Career Opportunities
This degree is specifically designed for students who intend to pursue the postbaccalaureate Multiple Subject or Education Specialist teaching credential. Students who intend to teach at the secondary school level should major in the subject area they wish to teach.
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