BA: Liberal Studies Teaching and Learning - ITEP 2023-2024
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/
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 Education 3 Major & GE D ENGL 105 Composition & Rhetoric 3 Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course. Major & GE A2 GE Student's Choice F - Ethnic Studies 3 Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement GE & Graduation F/Multicultural Perspectives POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 Double-counts as GE:D and American Institutions Requirements GE & Graduation D/AIR:CA Local & State Govt Total Units
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Milestones
- 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 Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement Major & GE C1 & MP COMM 200 Introduction to Communication Studies 3 GE A3 PHSC 170 Foundations in Physical Science 4 Major & GE B1/B3 ENGL 212 Children's Literature in a Diverse World 3 Prerequisite: ENGL 105 Major & GE C MATH 208 Modern Mathematics for Elementary Teaching I
3 Major & GE B4 Total Units
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Milestones
- All major courses must completed with a C or better to apply toward the major.
- Complete Golden 4 GE (A1, A2, A3, and B4)
- Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
- Attend Study Abroad information session (if interested)
Fall Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories HIST 369 California History and Culture 3 Major ECS 150 Foundations of Child and Adolescent Development 3 Major & GE D HIST 211 World Civilizations: Origins to 1500 3 Major & GE D LS 220 Developing Literacy in Diverse Classrooms 3 Major SPAN 101 Also, double-counts with GE:C2. 3 GE & Graduation C2 & Language Total Units
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Milestones
- All majors courses must be completed with a C or better to apply toward the major
- Select Concentration of Study
Spring Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories BIOL 170 Foundations of Life Science 4 Major & GE B2/B3 PA 210 Understanding Dance & Music for Elementary Education 3 Major GEOL 300 Foundations of Earth Science 4 Prerequisite: PHSC 170 Major Major Concentration Student's Choice Will vary 3 Will need 9 units (3x courses) for the concentration.
See catalog for course titles & descriptions
Major HIST 275 The United States to 1900 3 Major & Graduation 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
- 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 Prerequisite: ENGL 105 Major MATH 308 Foundational Geometry, Probability, and Statistics 3 Major & GE UDGE-B EDUC 345 Media Literacy and Youth Culture 3 Triple Counts with Major, UDGE-D and GWAR Major & GE & GWAR UDGE-D Major Concentration Student's Choice Will vary 3 Will need 9 units (3x courses) for the concentration.
See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor PHED 302 Motor Learning, Fitness and Development in Children 2 Major Total Units
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Milestones
- Meet w/Graduate Studies Center to discuss graduate school programs
- Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement to discuss internship/job opportunities
- Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once in your Junior year (either in the Fall or Spring semester)
- Attend a Credential Information Session
Spring Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories EDMS 422 Creating and Managing Effective Elementary School Learning Environments 5 Major SPED 345 Individuals with Disabilities in Society 3 Double Counts with UDGE-D Major & GE UDGE D EDUC 475 Language in Social Context 3 Major EDUC 412 Equity, Diversity, and Foundations of Schooling 3 Major & GE & Graduation UDGE & Multicultural Major Concentration Student's Choice Will vary 3 Will need 9 units (3x courses) for the concentration. See catalog for course titles & descriptions 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 EDAP 422 Literacy 1: Multicultural/Multilingual 4 Major EDAP 426 Modern Methods in Mathematics Teaching to Grades K-3 3 Major EDAP 427 Social Studies in Integrated Art 4 Major EDAP 469 Initial Student Teaching Multiple Subject 6 Major EDAP 470 Initial Student Teaching Seminar Multiple Subject 2 Major Total Units
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Milestones
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
- Attend Grad Check workshop or schedule a Grad Check appointment with Academic Advising
- Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement to learn more about Alumni services
- Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once before you graduate (either in the Fall or Spring semester)
- Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once before you graduate (either in the Fall or Spring semester)
Spring Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories EDAP 423 Literacy 2: Multicultural/Multilingual 3 Major EDAP 428 Modern Methods Mathematics Teaching to Grades 4-6 2 Major EDAP 429 Teaching Science in Elementary School 4 Major EDAP 471 Advanced Student Teaching Multiple Subject 6 Major EDAP 472 Advanced Student Teaching Seminar Multiple Subject 3 Major Total Units
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Milestones
- Attend Grad Fest