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Apr 16, 2024
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2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Liberal Studies, B.A. - Pre-Credential Subplan/Option: 180 units
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Offered by: College of Education and Integrative Studies, Liberal Studies Department
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Degree Requirements for Liberal Studies Major
A 2.0 cumulative GPA is required in core courses in order to receive a degree in the major. Required Core Courses for Major: 16 units
Required Subplan/Option Core Courses: 44 units
Note(s):
This Liberal Studies program is not synonymous with the credential. Liberal Studies is an academic program leading to a bachelor’s degree, whereas Education is a professional program leading to a credential. Please consult your Liberal Studies advisor concerning degree requirements and the Basic Credentials coordinator for credential requirements. Required Support Courses: 74 units
The following major support courses should be used to satisfy the indicated GE requirements. If these courses are not used to satisfy GE, the total units to degree may be more than 180 units. Restricted Electives: 20 units
Unrestricted Electives: 0-2 units
Select a sufficient number of courses from “Required Support”, “GE”, and “Unrestricted Electives” so that they total at least 100 units. General Education Requirements: 68 units
Students should consult the Academic Programs website https://www.cpp.edu/~academic-programs/general-education-course-listings.shtml for current information regarding this requirement. Unless specific courses are stated under Support Courses, please refer to the list of approved courses under General Education Requirements, Areas A through E.
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| Area A. Communication and Critical Thinking (12 units) |
| 1. Oral Communication |
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| 2. Written Communication |
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| 3. Critical Thinking |
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| Area B. Mathematics and Natural Sciences (16 units) |
| 1. Physical Science |
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| 2. Biological Science |
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| 3. Laboratory Activity |
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| 4. Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning |
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| 5. Science and Technology Synthesis |
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| Area C. Humanities (16 units) |
| 1. Visual and Performing Arts |
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| 2. Philosophy and Civilization |
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| 3. Literature and Foreign Languages |
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| 4. Humanities Synthesis |
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| Area D. Social Sciences (20 units) |
1. U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals
a. United States History
b. Introduction to American Government |
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| 2. History, Economics, and Political Science |
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| 3. Sociology, Anthropology, Ethnic and Gender Studies |
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| 4. Social Science Synthesis |
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| Area E. Lifelong Understanding and Self-development (4 units) |
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For an alternative and interdisciplinary way to complete some of their GE requirements, students may choose the Interdisciplinary General Education program, see below.
Interdisciplinary General Education: 32 units
An alternate pattern for partial fulfillment of GE Areas A, C, D, and E available for students is the Interdisciplinary General Education (IGE) program. Students should see an advisor for specific GE coursework required by their major. Students must be exempt from or score at least 147 on the EPT to qualify for IGE. Please refer to the University Catalog General Education Program section for additional information.
How IGE fulfills General Education Requirements:
American Institutions: 8 units
Courses that satisfy this requirement may also satisfy GE Area D1.
American Cultural Perspectives Requirement: 4 units
Refer to the University Catalog General Education Program section for a list of courses that satisfy this requirement. Course may also satisfy major, minor, GE, or unrestricted elective requirements.
Graduation Writing Test
All persons who receive undergraduate degrees from Cal Poly Pomona must pass the Graduation Writing Test (GWT). The test must be taken by the quarter following completion of 120 units for undergraduates.
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