BA: Liberal Studies - Teaching and Learning 2022-2023
You’re curious. Your interests are diverse and far-reaching. You want to integrate your knowledge and experience and share what you've learned with others. By studying Liberal Studies at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI), you’ll receive an education that’s creative, innovative and focused on you - and one that will prepare you for an outstanding future.
Visit the program website: https://education.csuci.edu/programs/liberal-arts/
Review the Liberal Studies, Teaching and Learning Emphasis Major Requirements
See University Catalog for concentration options
Four Year Academic Roadmap
Fall Freshman
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories COMM 101 Public Speaking 3 Major & GE A1 EDUC 101 Introduction to Elementary Schooling 3 Major & GE D ENGL 105 Composition & Rhetoric 3 Major & GE A2
MATH 208 Modern Mathematics for Elementary Teaching I 3 Major & GE B4 POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 Also double-counts with GE: D Major & GE AIR: US Constitution/State & Local Govt. Total Units
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Milestones
- All major courses must be completed with a C or better to apply toward the major
- Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)
Spring Freshman
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories ART 102 Multicultural Children's Art 3 Major & GE C1 & MP ENGL 212 Children's Literature in a Diverse World 3 Major & GE C2 PHSC 170 Foundations in Physical Science 4 Major & GE B1/B3 GE Student's Choice A3 - Critical Thinking 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE A3 HIST 275 The United States to 1900 3 Major AIR: US History Total Units
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Milestones
- All major courses must be completed with a C or better to apply toward the major.
Fall Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories BIOL 170 Foundations of Life Science 4 Major & GE B2/B3 ECS 150 Foundations of Child and Adolescent Development 3 Major & GE D HIST 211 World Civilizations: Origins to 1500 3 Major & GE D GE Student's Choice F-Ethnic Studies 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Also fulfills multicultural requirement. GE F GE Student's Choice Language 3 Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2. GE C2 & Language Total Units
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Milestones
- All major courses must be completed with a C or better to apply toward the major
Spring Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories LS 220 Developing Literacy in Diverse Classrooms 3 Major PA 210 Understanding Dance & Music for Elementary Education 3 Major GEOL 300 Foundations of Earth Science 4 Prerequisite: PHSC 170 Major HIST 369 California History and Culture 3 Major Major Student's Choice Concentration Course 1 3 Major Total Units
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Milestones
- All major courses must be completed with a C or better to apply toward the major
- Complete Golden Four (GE: A1, A2, A3 & B4) and 60 units by end of 2nd year to meet upper division general education (UDGE) prerequisite.
Fall Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories EDUC 343 Teaching Drama to Child 3 Major & GE UDGE-C ENGL 315 Intro to Language, Structure, and Linguistics 3 Major MATH 308 Foundational Geometry, Probability, and Statistics 3 Major & GE UDGE-B SPED 345 Individuals with Disabilities in Society 3 Major & GE UDGE-D Major Student's Choice Concentration Course 2 3 Major Total Units
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Milestones
- All major courses must be completed with a C or better to apply toward the major
- Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
- Meet w/Career Development Services
Spring Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories EDMS 422
Creating, Managing Effective Elementary School Learning Environments 5 Major EDUC
475
Language in Social Context 3 Major EDUC 412 Equity, Diversity in School 3 Major & GE UDGE-D PHED 302 Motor Learning, Fitness, and Development in Children 2 Major Major Student's Choice Concentration Course 3 3 Major Total Units
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Milestones
- All major courses must be completed with a C or better to apply toward the major
Fall Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories EDMS
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SPED
410
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410
Child Growth and Development During the Elementary School Years
Typical and Atypical Development3 Prerequisite: Junior Standing Major EDUC 320 Education in Modern Society 3 Major COMM 345 Media Literacy and Youth Culture 3 Major & GE & GWAR UDGE-D Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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Milestones
- All major courses must be completed with a C or better to apply toward the major
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
- Meet w/Academic Advisor for Grad Check
- Meet w/Graduate Studies Center and/or Career Development Services
Spring Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories LS 110 Computer Literacy for Education 3 Major & GE E LS 322 Health Issues in Education 2 Major LS 490 Capstone 3 Prerequisite: Senior Standing, Grade of "B" or better required Major Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Other Total Units
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Milestones
- All major courses must be completed with a C or better to apply toward the major