View information for the Department of Liberal Studies , including Learning Objectives for the department and its programs.
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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. 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 ) for further information.
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.
Admission into programs leading to licensure and credentialing does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or credential. Licensure and credentialing requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the CSU and requirements can change at any time. For example, licensure or credentialing requirements can include evidence of the right to work in the United States (e.g., social security number or tax payer identification number) or successfully passing a criminal background check. Students are responsible for determining whether they can meet licensure or credentialing requirements. The CSU will not refund tuition, fees, or any associated costs, to students who determine subsequent to admission that they cannot meet licensure or credentialing requirements.
Admission Requirements
Students must be accepted into the Integrated Teacher Education Program and either the Multiple Subject Credential Program or Education Specialist Credential Program prior to enrolling in EDMS/EDSE courses. Students may apply for admission after completing 70 units in the Liberal Studies Program. Admission will be granted based on the following, and will be recorded through a Change of Degree Objectives form. Students will apply to the Credential Program in their final full semester of Liberal Studies classes using a paper-based application. At the point of application, students must meet all Credential Program entrance requirements. Note that requirements for the Credential application can change without notice. Please see the application and guidelines, available from the Credential Services office, for the most current information.
Acceptance requirements:
expectation of completing all Liberal Studies requirements in less than 120 units,
a cumulative grade point average of 2.67 overall or 2.75 in the last 60 units or better.
For further requirements, please see the Multiple Subject Credential (MSCP) or Educational Specialist Credential (ESCP) .
