Liberal Studies- Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies
- Concentrations: Those ma-joring in Liberal Studies can complete their concentration in a bevy of disciplines. They are: Anthropology, English, Applied Philosophy, Ethnic Studies, Art, Exceptional Children and Youth, Bilingual/Crosscultural: Southeast Asian, Geography, History, Bilingual/Crosscultural: Spanish, Mathematics, Music, Biological Sciences, Physical Education, Chemistry, Physics & Physical Sciences, Child Develop-ment, Sociology, Civics, Spanish, Communication Studies, Teach-ing English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Economics, Theatre, and Earth Sciences.
- Liberal Studies offers an approved Subject Matter Preparation Pro-gram leading to a Multiple Subject Credential Program (elementary education)
- Minor in Exceptional Children & Youth
- Master of Arts, Education
- Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership
- Advanced Studies in Education
- Elementary School Teacher, $51,235 annually in our region
- Curriculum Manager, $65,099 annually in our region
- Kathy Shipley (Chair), M.A.
- Mary Brace, M.A.
- Cathlin Davis, Ph.D.
- Christy Gonzales, M.A.
- Rachel Graybill-Bundgard, M.A.
- Brandon Price, M.P.A.
- Lynne Taliaferro, M.A.
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, studentcentered teaching and scholarly accomplishments.
CHSS contact info
Dean: Ruth E. Fassinger
Phone: (209) 667-3652
E-mail: COE@csustan.edu
Web site: www.csustan.edu/COE
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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 can 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 or Single Subject Credential Program.
- Community and Diversity
- Intermediate Field Experience
- Writing for Teachers
- Performance for Children
- Communication in the Classroom
- Chemistry in the Elementary Classroom
- Music for the Classroom Teacher
- Gender and Education
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 abled.
- 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
Bizzini Hall, Room 125
One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382