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
Fall Junior
| Subject | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Requirements Met | GE/GRAD Area | Notes |
|---|
| EDUC | 343 | Teaching Drama to Children | 3 | Major & GE | UDGE C | Double Counts with UDGE-C |
| ENGL | 315 | Intro to Language, Structure, and Linguistics | 3 | Major | | Prerequisite: ENGL 105 |
| MATH | 308 | Foundational Geometry, Probability and Statistics | 3 | Major & GE | UDGE B | Double Counts with UDGE-B |
| EDUC | 345 | Media Literacy and Youth Culture | 3 | Major & GE & GWAR | UDGE D | Triple Counts with Major, UDGE-D and GWAR |
| Major Concentration | Student's Choice | Will vary | 3 | Major | | Will need 9 units (3x courses) for the concentration. See catalog for course titles & descriptions |
Semester One Considerations:
- Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center.
- Two year roadmap assumes all lower division requirements are already completed including POLS-150 and HIST 275. If any LD courses remains incomplete, take these courses as soon as possible.
- All majors courses must be completed with a C or better to apply toward the major.
- Meet w/Career Development Services and select Concentration of Study.
Spring Junior
| Subject | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Requirements Met | GE/GRAD Area | Notes |
|---|
| EDUC | 320 | Education in Modern Society | 3 | Major | | |
| SPED | 345 | Individuals with Disabilities in Society | 3 | Major & GE | UDGE D | Double Counts with UDGE-D |
| GEOL | 300 | Foundations of Earth Science | 4 | Major | | Prerequisite: PHSC 170 |
| PHED | 302 | Motor Learning, Fitness, and Development in Children | 2 | Major | | |
| Major Concentration | Student's Choice | Will vary | 3 | Major | | Will need 9 units (3x courses) for the concentration.
See catalog for course titles & descriptions |
Semester Two Considerations:
- Two year roadmap assumes all lower division requirements are already completed including POLS 150 and HIST -275.
- All major courses must be completed with a C or better to apply toward major
- Attend a Credential Information Session
Fall Senior
| Subject | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Requirements Met | GE/GRAD Area | Notes |
|---|
| LS | 322 | Health Issues | 2 | Major | UDGE D | |
| EDMS | 422 | Creating, Managing Effective Elementrary School Learning Environments | 5 | Major | | |
| EDUC | 475 | Language in Social Context | 3 | Major | | |
| EDUC | 412 | Equity, Diversity in School | 3 | Major & GE & Graduation | UDGE D & MP | Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives |
| Major | Student's Choice | Will vary | 3 | Major | | Will need 9 units (3x courses) for the concentration.
See catalog for course titles & descriptions |
Semester Three Considerations:
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
- Meet w/Academic Advisor for Grad Check
- All major courses must be completed with a C or better to apply toward the major
- Meet w/Graduate Studies Center and/or Career Development Services
Spring Senior
| Subject | Course Number | Course Title | Units | Requirements Met | GE/GRAD Area | Notes |
|---|
| HIST | 369 | California History and Culture | 3 | Major | | |
| LS | 490 | Capstone | 3 | Major | | |
| EDMS or SPED | 410 | EDMS 410: Child Growth and Development During the Elementary School Years, or
SPED 410: Typical and Atypical Development | 3 | Major | | Prerequisite: Junior Standing |
| Language | Student's Choice | Will vary | 3 | Graduation | Language | Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2. |
| Free Elective | Student's Choice | Will vary | 3 | Graduation | Unit Requirement | Needed for 120 Unit Requirement- Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned credit for. |
Semester Four Considerations:
- All major courses must be completed with a C or better to apply toward the major
- Attend Grad Fest in March
- Meet w/Graduate Studies Center and/or Career Development Services
