Liberal Studies, Elementary Education Concentration, B.A.

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies offers an interdisciplinary education in the arts and humanities, social sciences and natural sciences, together with rigorous training in critical thinking and argumentative writing. It thus establishes a secure foundation for any profession that requires general knowledge and prizes independent and creative thought. The program’s graduates have been successful in education, law, management, non-profit and various entrepreneurial activities. Liberal Studies very effectively prepares students to obtain a multiple subject teaching credential and to pursue a variety of graduate degrees. Forming a diverse community and taking multiple perspectives, Liberal Studies students become well-rounded persons and life-long learners.

In addition to the requirements for the major, students must meet all other university requirements for a bachelor’s degree. Please consult the Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree  section in this catalog for complete information.

Sequence of Core Courses

Because the core curriculum is designed as an integrated whole and builds upon the student’s general education, there is an order in which these courses need to be taken and there are certain prerequisites for them. LBST 300 and LBST 302A/LBST 302B come first. LBST 302A is a prerequisite for LBST 302B.

LBST 302B and LBST 301 are prerequisites for LBST 303, LBST 304, LBST 305.

LBST 401 and the Senior Seminar come last. LBST 401 requires the completion of LBST 304 and either LBST 303 or LBST 305. The Senior Seminar requires senior standing and 90 units of college work.

Elementary Education Concentration (18 units)

The Elementary Education Concentration enhances students’ knowledge of multiple subjects and is for Liberal Studies majors who plan to enter a multiple subject teaching credential program and pursue a career in teaching elementary school.

Graduation Requirement (3 units)

• HONR 201B - Honors Seminar: American Institutions and Values since 1877 (3)
• POSC 100 - American Government (3)

Total (120 units)