Discover what you can learn and where a liberal studies major can take you.
Liberal Studies is a pre-professional program leading to a multiple subject and/or special education credential. Our mission is to ensure that graduates receive a strong subject matter foundation and fieldwork experiences that prepare them for a teaching career.
- The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies: Elementary Teaching Content Preparation (120 units) is for students who seek subject matter preparation for elementary teaching as preparation for a post-baccalaureate teacher credential program;
Interests
- Working with children and helping them to be successful
- Learning and teaching processes
- Doing fieldwork in K-8 classrooms
- Learning about a wide range of subjects and disciplines
Learn
- Connections between coursework and K-8 standards
- Integration of subject matter
- Sensitivity to diversity
- Effective communication
- Reflection on teaching and learning
Go!
- Teaching
- School administration
- School counseling
- Social work
Career Opportunities
- Turlock Unified School District
- Modesto City Schools
- Ceres School District
- Stockton School District
- Merced School District
- Manteca Unified School District
- Tracy School District
- And other school districts
across the state of California
Degrees and Programs
- Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies: Elementary Teaching Content Preparation
- Liberal Studies offers an approved Subject Matter Preparation Program leading to the Multiple Subject Credential Program (elementary education) and/or Education Specialist Credential Program (special education)
Katie Alosi
Liberal Studies alum
Updated: January 24, 2025