Civics Concentration - Liberal Studies

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This is a concentration within the Bachelor of Arts program in Liberal Studies. Please view the information for the Department of Liberal Studies in conjunction with this concentration information.

The Liberal Studies Concentration in Civics is designed to prepare future teachers with a knowledge of United States political institutions, political culture and processes needed to meet the civics requirements of students K-12.

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Requirements

(21 units)

In consultation with an adviser, complete at least 21 units as follows:

1. One of the following introductory, lower division courses:

(3 units)

2. Two of the following courses on government, issues, and political structure:

(6-7 units)

3. One of the following courses on political thought:

(3-4 units)

4. One of the following on multicultural issues and perspective:

(3-4 units)

5. One of the following courses on cross-national politics and perspectives:

(3-4 units)

6. LIBS Social Inquiry:

(3 units)

PSCI 4316 - Teaching Democracy in the Classroom

Note:

Other courses may be substituted by concentration advisor.