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

• LS 201 - Introduction to Liberal Studies (4)
• LS 301 - Concepts in Liberal Studies (4)
• LS 401 - Liberal Studies Seminar (4)
• LS 421 - Integrated Arts II (4)

Required Subplan/Option Core Courses: 55 units

• GED 400/400L - Foundations of Educational Computer Literacy (3/1)
• KIN 441 - School Health Education (3)
• TED 105 - Introduction to Education - Early Field Experience (4)
• TED 406 - Educational Psychology (4)
• TED 407 - Education in a Diverse Society (4)

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• TED 427 - Clinical Practice I (8) and
• TED 440 - Teaching Performance Assessment Block I (2)

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• TED 429 - Clinical Practice II (8) and
• TED 441 - Teaching Performance Assessment Block II (2)

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• TED 443 - Theory and Practice in Literacy Instruction (4)
• TED 444 - Theory and Practice in Language Arts Education (4)
• TED 451 - Theory and Practice in History/Social Science Integrated Arts Education (4)
• TED 551 - Special Populations (4)

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  Due to changes in the credential program, TED 425  and TED 431  may be required to fulfill credential requirements.

   

  A high intermediate level of Spanish language competency is required for the Bilingual Authorization. See the Bilingual Authorization advisor in the Education Department for details and additional requirements.

Required Support Courses: 87 units

• BIO 110/111L - Life Science (3/1) (B2, B3)
• ENG 323 - Language Acquisition (4)
• ENG 324 - Children’s Literature (4)
• EWS 402 - Chicano/Latino Contemporary Issues (4)
• GEO 351 - Geography of California (4) (D4)
• GSC 350 - Natural Disasters (4) (B5)
• HST 370 - History of California (4) (C4)
• KIN 328/328A - Elementary Physical Education (2/1)
• LS 459 - Liberal Studies Synthesis I (4)
• LS 460 - Liberal Studies Synthesis II (4)
• LS 461 - Senior Project I (4)
• LS 462 - Senior Project II (4)
• MAT 194 - Mathematical Concepts for Elementary School Teachers: Number Systems (4) ^**
• MAT 394 - Elementary Mathematics from an Advanced Viewpoint: Algebra (4) ^**
• MAT 395 - Elementary Geometry from an Advanced Viewpoint: Geometry (4) ^**
• MAT 494 - Elementary Mathematics from an Advanced Viewpoint: Probability, Statistics, and Data Analysis (4) ^**
• PSY 206 - Child Psychology for Educators (4)
• SCI 210/210L - Physics Concepts and Activities (3/1) ^*
• SCI 211/211L - Chemical Sciences (3/1) ^*
• SCI 212/212L - Earth Sciences (3/1) ^*
• TH 423 - Integrated Arts I (4)
• MU 100 - Introduction to Music (4) (C1)

Bilingual Authorization Requirements:

For a Bilingual Authorization, students must also complete the following:

1. Spanish language test
2. Two of the following: EWS 202 , EWS 402 , EWS 410 
3. TED 515/515A 

Interdisciplinary General Education:

The IGE program is the preferred pattern for students in the Liberal Studies integrated programs. See University Catalog for information on how IGE meets General Education Requirements.

General Education Requirements: 68 units

Students should consult the catalog website www.csupomona.edu/~academic/catalog/ for current information regarding this requirement. Unless specific courses are stated under Support Courses, see the list of approved courses under General Education Requirements, Areas A through E.

Area A. Communication and Critical Thinking (12 units)

1. Oral Communication
2. Written Communication
3. Critical Thinking

Area B. Mathematics and Natural Sciences (16 units)

1. Physical Science
2. Biological Science
3. Laboratory Activity
4. Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
5. Science and Technology Synthesis

Area C. Humanities (16 units)

1. Visual and Performing Arts
2. Philosophy and Civilization
3. Literature and Foreign Languages
4. Humanities Synthesis

Area D. Social Sciences (20 units)

1. U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals
2. History, Economics, and Political Science
3. Sociology, Anthropology, Ethnic and Gender Studies
4. Social Science Synthesis

Area E. Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development (4 units)