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Liberal Studies Program

Major Requirments

Students interested in the Integrated Option should contact the Integrated Option Coordinator before enrolling in any course work in AREA II and AREA III. (see Integrated in the Options list for more information) 

AREA I – Language and Literature (21-22 units)

 ANT 312  Language and Culture (3) or
 ENG 310  The Study of Language (3) or
 SPA 435

 A Sociolinguistic Approach to Mexican American Dialect (3)

 ENG 111  Freshman Composition II (3)
 ENG 305  Critical Reading of Llterature (3)
 ENG 308  Critical Approaches to Children’s Literature (3)
 LBS 355  Writing in Education (3)
 ENG 350  Advanced Composition (3) or
 IDS 397  Writing Adjunct (2) and
 IDS 398  Writing Adjunct (2)
 ENG 487  Introduction to Second Language Teaching and Learning (3)
 

AREA II – Mathematics and Science (18-20 Units)

 BIO 102  General Biology (3)
 BIO 103L  General Biology Lab (1)
 MAT 107  Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: Real Number (3)
 MAT 207  Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: Fundamentals of Geometry (3)
 PHY 300  Physical Science for Teachers (4)
 SMT 416  Earth Science for Teachers (3)

AREA III – History And Social Science (18-20 Units) 
 ANT 102  Ancient Civilizations (3) or
 HIS 120  World Civilizations I (3)
 GEO 350  World Geography (3)
 HIS 101  History of the United States (3)
 HIS 301  Individual, Family & Community in Historical Perspective  (3)
 LBS 375  The California Experience (3)
 SBS 318  Cultural Pluralism (3)
 

AREA IV – Visual & Performing Arts (15 Units)
 ART 101  Experiencing Creative Art or
 ART 110  Introduction to World Art I (3) or
 DAN130  Dance Perceptions (3)
 MUS 110  Music Fundamentals (3)
 HUM 310  Key Concepts (3) or
 HUM 312  Key Movements (3) or
 HUM 314  Key Issues (3)

Complete the required courses in either 1AB, 2AB, 3AB, or 4AB.
1A. ART 301 (arts & crafts) and one of the dance or music courses listed in 1B:
1B. DAN 440 or KIN 447 (dance for children), OR MUS 340 or MUS 440 (music for children)
2A. DAN 440 or KIN 447 (dance for children) and one of the art or theatre courses listed in 2B:
2B. ART 301 (arts & crafts) OR THE 337 (creative dramatics) or THE 374 (directing)
3A. MUS 340 or MUS 440 (music for children) and one of the art or theatre courses listed in 3B:
3B. ART 301 (arts & crafts) OR THE 337 (creative dramatics) or THE 374 (directing)
4A. THE 337 (creative dramatics) and one of the dance or music courses listed in 4B: 
4B. DAN 440 or KIN 447 (dance for children), OR MUS 340 or MUS 440 (music for children)

AREA V – Professional Development (12 Units)
LBS 200. Introduction to Computers and Data Processing (1)
LBS 300. Service Learning for Liberal Studies Majors (2)
LBS 400. Senior Seminar in Liberal Studies (3)
KIN 425. Physical Education in the Elementary School (3)
PSY 350. Child Psychology (3)
 

AREA VI – Options (9–12 units)
Please click on the Options List for individual course requirements. One course (3 units) from the core requirements may "double count" in the Option. If a course "double counts" it is indicated by a (#) symbol next to the course requirement listed in the Option list.

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