Program Requirements
The liberal studies major gives broad coverage in the liberal arts. A total
of 117-125 units must be earned from the following areas: language/literature,
mathematics, science, social sciences, humanities, visual/performing arts, physical
education, human development, religion, and a subject concentration (depth of
study). All 64 units of general studies requirements are met by completing the
liberal studies major. Depending upon the subject concentration selected, students
may enrich their program with one or more electives of their choice. Core and
concentration courses require a minimum of a C grade (2.0), however,
please note that students must maintain an overall B average (3.0 GPA)
in all core courses. A portfolio is required for graduation consisting of samples
from 10 courses related to education. Students are given the Portfolio Assessment
of Subject-Matter Competence and Professional Growth requirements in their first
semester during Academic Advising. All students, before graduation, must present
their portfolio to their advisor at the time of their exit review. The minimum
number of units required for graduation is 126. Transfer students should contact
the Liberal Studies/Undergraduate Education Office for appropriate advising
and course requirements that may differ from the program below. Please see the Liberal Studies/Undergraduate Program Office for a four-year plan.
Those classes
which are in bold type are considered the core of the Liberal Studies curriculum.
| 23 units |
| COMM 111 |
Public Communication* |
3 |
| ENGL 110 |
Freshman Writing Seminar* |
3 |
| ENGL 111 |
Introduction to Literature* |
3 |
| ENGL 402 |
Principles of Language |
3 |
| ENGL 434 |
Children's Literature* |
3 |
| Foreign Language* |
4, 4 |
| 6 units |
| MATH 110 |
College Algebra* |
3 |
| MATH 201 |
Mathematical Concepts for the Elementary Teacher |
3 |
| 14 units |
| BIOL 101 |
Fundamentals of Biology (with lab)* |
4 |
| BIOL 400 |
Science and Children (with lab) |
4 |
| PHYC 110 |
Principles of Physical Science (no lab) |
3 |
| PHYC 175 |
Earth Science Concepts and Applications (no lab) |
3 |
| 18 units |
| HIST 120 |
World Civilizations to 1648* |
3 |
| HIST 121 |
World Civilizations Since 1648* |
3 |
| HIST 151 |
U.S. History to 1865* (satisfies U.S. Constitution) |
3 |
| HIST 152 |
U.S. History since 1865* |
3 |
| HIST 210 |
World Geography |
3 |
| HIST 338 |
History of California |
3 |
| 3 units |
| PHIL 220 |
Introduction to Philosophy* |
3 |
| 6 units |
| ART 310 |
Fundamental Art Experiences* |
3 |
| MUS 432 |
Music in the Elementary Schools |
3 |
| 6 units |
| PE 108-117 |
Fitness for Life*/** |
1 |
| PE 240 |
Health Education*/** |
2 |
| PE 450 |
Physical Education in Elementary Schools, K-6 |
3 |
| 3 units |
| PSYC 290 |
Human Growth and Development* |
3 |
| 11 units |
| CSA 101 |
Beginnings* |
1 |
| EDUC 300 |
Introduction to Teaching as a Profession |
4 |
| EDUC 405 |
Diversity in the Classroom* |
3 |
| EDUC 496 |
Senior Seminar* |
3 |
| 15 units |
| CMIN 108 |
Christian Life, Faith, and Ministry* |
3 |
| UBBL 100 |
Exodus/Deuteronomy* |
3 |
| UBBL 230 |
Luke/Acts* |
3 |
| Select one of the following* |
| UBBL 310 |
I and II Samuel |
3 |
| UBBL 311 |
Hebrew Prophets I |
3 |
| UBBL 320 |
Hebrew Poetical and Wisdom Literature |
3 |
| UBBL 330 |
Life and Teachings of Jesus |
3 |
| UBBL 340 |
Romans and Galatians |
3 |
| UBBL 341 |
Thessalonians and Corinthian Epistles |
3 |
| UBBL 343 |
The General Epistles |
3 |
| UBBL 350 |
Geographical and Historical Setting of the Bible |
3 |
| UBBL 460 |
Theology of the Old Testament |
3 |
| UBBL 461 |
Theology of the New Testament |
3 |
| Select one of the following* |
| THEO 303 |
Theology and the Christian Life |
3 |
| THEO 352 |
Church History to 1517 |
3 |
| THEO 354 |
Church History since 1517 |
3 |
| THEO 363 |
Contemporary Christian Thought |
3 |
| *Meets a general studies requirement. |
| **Taken concurrently |
Note: This information is current for the 2007-08 academic year. To view 2008-09 program information, visit the
Academic Catalogs page. For additional information, please
contact the appropriate office.
