BA: Liberal Studies Teaching and Learning 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/
Review the Liberal Studies, Teaching and Learning Emphasis Major Requirements
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 GE Student's Choice A3 - Critical Thinking 3 GE A3 PHSC 170 Foundations in Physical Science 4 Major & GE B1/B3 LS 110 Computer Literacy for Education 3 Major E 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 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 Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Needed for 120 Requirement- Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned credit for. Graduation GE/ Language Student's Choice Will vary 3 Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2. 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 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 ENGL 212 Children's Literature in a Diverse World 3 Prerequisite: ENGL 105 Major & GE C2 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 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 EDUC 320 Education in Modern Society 3 Major SPED 345 Individuals with Disabilities in Society 3 Double Counts with UDGE-D Major & GE UDGE D Major Concentration Student's Choice Will vary 3 Will need 9 units (3x courses) for the concentration.
See catalog for course titles & descriptionsPHED 302 Motor Learning, Fitness, and Development in Children 2 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 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 LS 322 Health Issues 2 Major 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 Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Major & GE & Graduation UDGE-D & MP 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 EDMS or SPED 410 EDMS 410: Child Growth and Development During the Elementary School Years, or
SPED 410: Typical and Atypical Development3 Prerequisite: Junior Standing Major LS 490 Capstone 3 Prerequisite: Senior Standing, Grade of "B" or better required Major Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 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 Major Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 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 Major HIST 369 California History and Culture 3 Major Total Units
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Milestones
- Attend Grad Fest