Department of Liberal Studies

Dr. Cathlin Davis, Chair

Professors: Davis, Soodjinda
Assistant Professors: Drake, Nevarez 
Lecturers: Ashmun, Keane, April, Rodriguez, Hibbard, Holmes

Office: Demergasso-Bava Hall (DBH) 300
Phone: (209) 667-3749

The Liberal Studies B.A.: Elementary Teaching Content Preparation Program  is a pre-professional Subject Matter Preparation Program leading to enrollment in a Multiple Subject Credential Program (MSCP or Education Specialist Credential Program (ESCP). Successful completion of the major, with either a 2.67 overall grade point average or a 2.75 grade point average in the last 60 units, fulfills all CCTC requirements for Subject Matter Competency. Please see the Chair of the Department of Liberal Studies  or the Coordinator of the Credential Program (Department of Teacher Education ) for specific details.

The Liberal Studies B.A.: Integrated Teacher Education Program  is a combined Subject Matter Preparation and Multiple Subject Credential (MSCP) or Education Specialist Credential (ESCP) program with a Bilingual Authorization option, designed to be completed in four years. Successful completion of the major with either a 2.67 overall grade point average or a 2.75 grade point average in the last 60 units fulfills all CCTC requirements for Subject Matter Competency. Please see the Department of Liberal Studies  or the Coordinator of the Credential Program (Department of Teacher Education ).

Note: The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) is empowered to change credential requirements without prior notice. The University will make changes leading to the credential whenever revisions are required by the CCTC.

Liberal Studies majors may be admitted to the credential program prior to completing their bachelor degrees. Units in the credential program can be applied as upper-division elective credit toward satisfying the 120-unit requirement for graduation.

Currently, admission to the Stanislaus State MSCP requires either a 2.67 overall grade point average or a 2.75 grade point average in the last 60 units.  Additional details and information pertaining to entrance into the credential program is available in the College of Education, Kinesiology and Social Work section of this catalog, and at the Teacher Education Department office. Students should consult with the Credential Services Office in DBH 303 for changes in the precise requirements for admission to the credential program.

Introductory Subject Matter Authorizations

Stanislaus State is authorized by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to recommend introductory subject matter authorizations as additions to the Multiple Subject Credential upon verification of coursework and grades. Liberal Studies majors can add authorizations certifying them to teach English, Math, Computer Science, Ethnic Studies, Social Science, or Science through grade nine to their Stanislaus State Multiple Subject Credential.

Verification of Subject Matter Authorizations is done in the Liberal Studies Department and forwarded to Stanislaus State Credential Services.  Coursework must be completed before student teaching is finished. Information is available in the Liberal Studies Department or on the Department website.

Program Learning Outcomes

Liberal Studies graduates:

1. Make explicit connections between California TK-8 Content Standards and subject matter knowledge in Liberal Studies major coursework.
2. Demonstrate understanding of a variety of teaching strategies grounded in theory, including (but not limited to) asset-oriented pedagogy, culturally responsive/sustainable and anti-racist teaching practices, use of educational technology, cross-discipline connections, and other student-centered techniques.
3. Demonstrate an appreciation for the diverse cultural, linguistics, and learning abilities of students.
4. Demonstrate effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills in a variety of communication contexts.
5. Reflect thoughtfully on and critically examine current education practices and systems, through fieldwork experience activities in TK-8 classrooms and course work.

Programs

• Liberal Studies B.A.: Elementary Teaching Content Preparation Program
• Liberal Studies B.A.: Integrated Teacher Education Program

• Anthropology Concentration - Liberal Studies
• Applied Philosophy Concentration - Liberal Studies
• Art Concentration - Liberal Studies
• Bilingual/Crosscultural: Southeast Asian Concentration - Liberal Studies
• Bilingual/Crosscultural: Spanish Concentration - Liberal Studies
• Biological Sciences Concentration - Liberal Studies
• Child Development Concentration - Liberal Studies
• Civics Concentration - Liberal Studies
• Communication Studies Concentration - Liberal Studies
• Computer Science Concentration - Liberal Studies
• Earth Sciences Concentration - Liberal Studies
• Economics Concentration - Liberal Studies
• English Concentration - Liberal Studies
• Ethnic Studies and Social Justice Concentration - Liberal Studies
• Exceptional Children and Youth Concentration - Liberal Studies*
• Geography Concentration - Liberal Studies
• History Concentration - Liberal Studies*
• Kinesiology Concentration - Liberal Studies
• Mathematics Concentration - Liberal Studies
• Music Concentration - Liberal Studies
• Natural Sciences Concentration - Liberal Studies
• Physics and Physical Sciences Concentration - Liberal Studies
• Social Sciences Concentration - Liberal Studies
• Sociology Concentration - Liberal Studies
• Spanish Concentration - Liberal Studies
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Concentration - Liberal Studies
• Theatre Concentration - Liberal Studies