Dec 04, 2024  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Roadmap: B.A. in Liberal Studies, Elementary Teaching Content Preparation Program


Please note: This roadmap is for students who are completing Elementary Teaching Content Preparation Program.

Complete the General Education requirements as indicated in the University catalog.

Please consult your academic advisor as you develop your academic plan.

 

First Year

Fall Semester
Course
Units
ENGL 1001 First-Year Composition   3 
FA 1000 Introduction to the Fine Arts   3 
LIBS 1000 Introduction to Classroom Experiences   3 
MATH 1030 Elementary Foundations of Mathematics I   3 
PSCI 1201 American Government   3 
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 15
Spring Semester
Course
Units

Choose one of the following courses:

3
BIOL 1010 Principles of Biology   3 
BIOL 1020 World of Biology Laboratory   1 
HIST 2600 Problems in U.S. History   3
LIBS 2000 Analysis of Classroom Environments   3
General Education Area C2 3
Total Units 16
Cumulative Total 31
  • ENGL-1001 satisfies General Education Area A1
  • FA-1000 satisfies General Education Area C1
  • MATH 1030 satisfies General Education Area B4
  • BIOL-1010 satisfies General Education Area B2
  • BIOL-1020 satisfies General Education Area B3
  • HIST- 2600 satisfies General Education Area D1
  • COMM-2000 and COMM-2110 satisfies General Education Area A1                                                                                                                                                                                    

 

Second Year

*Declare Concentration

Fall Semester
Course
Units
GEOL 2400 Introduction to Earth Science   3
HIST 1010 World Civilizations I   3 
MATH 1040 Elementary Foundations of Mathematics II   3 
General Education Area A3 3
General Education Area C1 or C2 3
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 46
Spring Semester
Course
Units
CDEV 3140 Human Development I: Childhood   3 
Concentration Elective 3
General Education Area A2 3
General Education Area E 3
General Education Area F 3
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 61
  • HIST-1010 satisfies General Education Area D2
  • GEOL-2400 satisfies General Education Area B1                                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

Third Year

*Time to take CBEST; Apply for Graduation

Fall Semester
Course
Units

Choose one of the following courses:

GEOG 3340 California Cultures and Environments   3 
LIBS 3200 Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society (WP)   4 
MATH 3050 Exploring Mathematics   3 
Integrative Inquiry 3
Total Units 16
Cumulative Total 77
Spring Semester
Course
Units

Choose one of the following courses:

Choose one of the following courses:

3
KINS 3400 Elementary Physical Education   3 
Integrative Inquiry 3
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 92
  • It is recommended that the Integrative Inquiry courses are an approved CHEM or PHYS course and an approved ART or MUSIC course.                                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

Fourth Year

*Apply for credential program and graduate school

Fall Semester
Course
Units
LIBS 4170 Technology for Teachers   3 
Concentration Elective 3
Multicultural Perspectives 3
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
Elective 3
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 107
Spring Semester
Course
Units
LIBS 4960 Senior Seminar   3 
Concentration Elective 3
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
Elective Units 4
Total Units 13
Cumulative Total 120
  • For additional dates and details to apply for graduation, visit the Graduation Website.