Minor in Liberal Studies
22-23 units
The liberal studies minor is a multidisciplinary program that adds foundational elements of K-8 subject matter preparation and practical field experience to any student’s major course of study. The program provides students with the opportunity to develop a teaching philosophy and acquire basic subject-matter knowledge in five to seven content areas with an understanding of diversity and culture in a classroom setting; this may provide some preparation for substitute teaching and lesson planning. Students work closely with an advisor in major and minor fields in order to create an organized on-campus study.
NOTE: The minor does not fulfill the California Subject Matter Requirement. Liberal studies minors must maintain a C or higher in all courses credited toward the minor.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| EDLS 200 | Introduction to Teaching as a Profession K-12 1 | 4 |
| or EDLS 202 | Introduction to Teaching as a Profession (7-12) | |
| EDLS 405 | Diversity in the Classroom 2 | 3 |
| Subject-matter Electives | ||
| Select five of the following: | 15-16 | |
| Fundamental Art Experiences 3 | ||
| Science and Children | ||
| Children's Literature | ||
| Mathematics Concepts for Elementary Teachers | ||
or MATH 301 | Mathematics for Secondary Teachers | |
| Music in the Elementary Schools | ||
| Physical Education in Elementary Schools, K-6 | ||
| Introduction to Special Populations | ||
or EDLS 304 | Introduction to Teaching Special Populations | |
| Foundations of Education Capstone 4 | ||
| Total Units | 22-23 | |
- 1
Meets the General Education Civic Knowledge and Engagement requirement.
- 2
Meets the General Education Intercultural Competence requirement.
- 3
Meets the General Education Humanities: Fine Arts requirement.
- 4
Meets the General Education Integrative and Applied Learning requirement.