Liberal Studies: Elementary Teaching Content Preparation- Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies
- The Major consists of 28 units (excluding the concentration). Major courses include: Development and Assessment; Second Language Acquisition; Multicultural Perspectives; Integrative Social Inquiry; Integrative Math/Science Inquiry; and Integrative Artistic Inquiry.
- Concentrations, which are required for all Liberal Studies majors, are in many disciplines ranging from 18-22 units. Approved concentrations include: Anthropology, Applied Philosophy, Art, Bilingual Cross-Cultural: Southeast Asian, Bilingual Cross-Cultural: Spanish, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Child Development, Civics, Communication Studies, Earth Science, Economics, English, Ethnic Studies, Exceptional Children & Youth, Geography, History, Kinesiology, Mathematics, Music, Natural Sciences, Physics and Physical Sciences, Sociology, Spanish, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), and Theatre.
- Liberal Studies courses are taught by faculty in their disciplines (i.e. English courses taught by English Professors, etc.)
- Liberal Studies offers an approved Subject Matter Preparation Program leading to a Multiple Subject Credential Program (elementary education).
- Christy Gonzales (Chair), Ed.D., Univ. of the Pacific ('11)
- Cathlin Davis, Ph.D., Wisconsin ('02)
- Katie Olivant, Ed.D., UC Davis ('09)
- Brandon Price, M.P.A., CSU Stanislaus ('01)
- Daniel Soodjinda, Ed.D., USC ('09)
- Kathy Shipley, M.A., UC Santa Barbara ('66)
- Lynne Taliaferro, M.A., Chapman Univ. ('99)
The College's graduates find themselves in high demand for rewarding education jobs throughout our six-county region. The top-quality faculty members are recognized for their excellent, student-centered teaching and scholarly accomplishments.
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The Liberal Studies major is a pre-professional program leading to Multiple Subject or Special Education credential programs. Our mission is to insure that students graduate with a strong subject matter background and necessary experience and content to prepare them for a teaching career in elementary education. The major is approved by The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Program Highlights
Liberal Studies students choose their own pace of study, gain elementary classroom experience, choose from 25 diverse concentrations, develop a portfolio, and begin a seamless transition into our Multiple Subject Credential Program.
- Performance for Children
- California Ethnic Experience
- Writing for Teachers
- Music for the Classroom Teacher
- Chemistry in the Elementary Classroom
- Geography in the Great Central Valley
- Communication in the Classroom Go online to www.csustan.edu/LiberalStudies for more course descriptions.
LIBS 3000:
Community and Diversity
Introduction to the Liberal Studies major and the University. Focus is on multiculturalism and diversity, including perspectives on cultural/linguistic differences, gender roles, and the differently labeled. Elementary classroom observation is
required (30 hrs)
- To make explicit connections between California K-8 Content Standards and Subject Matter knowledge in Liberal Studies major coursework
- To demonstrate integrative thinking through the development of projects that connect and integrate discipline knowledge across the subject matter
- To demonstrate sensitivity to the diverse learning abilities of students
- To demonstrate effective oral, written, and interpersonal skills in a variety of communication contexts
- To demonstrate critical thinking in analysis and evaluation of topics relevant to teaching and learning in California’s public schools
Liberal Studies
Dermergasso-Bava Hall, Room 300
One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382