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University Catalog 2009-2011 (PRINTED) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Liberal Studies, B.A.
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The Bachelor of Arts degree program in Liberal Studies offers four options. Option I, Interdisciplinary Studies in Culture and Society, allows students to acquire an in depth understanding of how ideology and discourse shape cultural traditions and social institutions. Students may incorporate preparation for teaching at the elementary school level into the major by completing Options II, III, or IV. Option II is the General Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Option for students who wish to complete their baccalaureate prior to enrolling in the credential program. Option III is the Blended Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Option for students who wish to combine their baccalaureate training with their credential coursework. Option IV is the Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Option: Directed Electives for students who decide to pursue a teaching career after having completed their general education coursework.
Particular requirements and restrictions apply to candidates for teaching (Options II-IV). Therefore, early consultation with a Liberal Studies adviser is essential. Refer to the Charter College of Education section for regulations governing all teaching credential programs.
Advisement
All students who intend to major in Liberal Studies must attend a group advisement session or confer with a Liberal Studies program adviser by the end of the first quarter of residence in order to establish an official degree program.
A grade of C or higher is required in all courses used to meet the major requirements for the Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Options (Options II, III, and IV).
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Requirements for the Major (68-198 units)
Students in each option must complete 20 units of Liberal Studies core requirements (including a senior project), as well as 48 units of additional coursework in one of four options:
Liberal Studies Core Requirements (20 units)
The Liberal Studies core requirements are designed to provide the necessary analytical framework, including rhetorical skills, theoretical concepts, research methods, and techniques of argumentation to enable students to master each of the available options in the Liberal Studies major. All students in the major must complete the following core courses: Option Requirements
Students must select one of the following four options to fulfill the requirements for the major.
The total number of units required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies, Option I, Interdisciplinary Studies in Culture and Society, is 180 units, of which 70 units are in the major. Consult with an advisor for the specific number of units required in all areas of the degree including GE and free electives. Option I: Interdisciplinary Studies in Culture and Society (68 units)
This option offers students the opportunity to pursue an integrative interdisciplinary course of study that will provide them with a broad base of knowledge and skills. The knowledge and skills developed in this option prepare students for careers in fields such as education, law, journalism, publishing, government, business, and non-profit work.
Students in Option I must take a total of 180 units: 72 units of General Education Requirements, 6 units of University Requirements, 20 units of Liberal Studies core requirements, 48 units in a concentration or two 24 unit depth areas listed below, and 34 units of free electives. Of the 48 units taken in the concentration or depth areas, 32 units must be upper division (300- or 400-level courses). Concentration or Depth Areas (48 units)
Students in Option I must take 48 units by completing one of the concentrations listed below (A or B) or two 24-unit depth areas listed below (1-9). While the depth areas are open to all Liberal Studies majors, depth areas 3, 4, 5, and 8 have been designed specifically to meet California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) standards for commonly taught subjects. A. Concentration in Science, Technology, and Medicine Studies (48 units)
Drawing from the traditions of critical science studies scholarship in a wide variety of disciplines, this concentration examines the social and cultural dimensions of science and its technological and medical applications. While deepening students’ knowledge of the sciences, the concentration explores the social and cultural imperatives that shape science and its applications. It also studies the influence of the sciences on social formations and cultural productions. The concentration is designed for students interested in science-focused careers in law, journalism, education, publishing, government, business, and non-profit work. Students interested in careers in medicine should consult with the health careers advisement office (King Hall room D1044) to discuss the recommended courses and preparation appropriate for their career goals. No more than 12 units can be taken in any one department. Interdisciplinary Science Studies (8 units)
Select two courses from the following: Technology Studies (4 units)
Select one course from the following: Medicine Studies (4 units)
Select one course from the following: History and Religious Studies (4 units)
Select one course from the following: Science and Society (4 units)
Select one course from the following: Philosophy (4 units)
Select one course from the following: Global environment (4 units)
Select one course from the following: Electives (16 units)
With major advisor approval, students select 16 units of upperdivision coursework from the above courses or from related courses. B. Concentration in Women’s and Gender Studies (48 units)
The Women’s and Gender Studies Concentration is an interdisciplinary program of study that takes as its central object of study gender in culture and society. This concentration draws from the traditions of feminist scholarship in a wide variety of disciplines, from the natural and social sciences through the humanities and arts. Although the field of women’s studies has always looked at the construction of gender and gendered roles and representations, the use of “gender studies” makes the focus both general and specific: students critically analyze gender in the context of class, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, and explore gender as a category that structures power, as a set of cultural meanings to be interpreted, and as a set of bodily performances. Required Courses (8 units)
Natural Science Perspectives (4 units)
Select one course from the following: Social Science Perspectives (12 units)
Select three courses from the following: Arts and Humanities Perspectives (12 units)
Select three courses from the following: Electives (12 units)
With major advisor approval, students select 12 units of coursework from the above courses or from related courses. Depth Areas
In lieu of a concentration, students may select 24 units in each of two of the following depth areas to complete the requirements for Option I. For Option II (listed below) students select 24 units in one depth area. For Option III (listed below), students select 20 units in one depth area. For Option IV (listed below), students select 24 units in one depth area and may elect to complete 24 units in a second depth area if they pass the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET). 1. Depth Area in American Studies (20-24 units)
Required courses (12 units)
Interdisciplinary Approaches (4 units)
With major advisor approval select one American studies course in Liberal Studies. Social Science Perspectives (4 units)
With major advisor approval select one American Studies course from the following departments:
- Asian and Asian American Studies
- Anthropology
- Chicano/a Studies
- Geography
- History
- Latin American Studies
- Pan African Studies
- Political Science
- Sociology
Arts and Humanities Perspectives (4 units)
With major advisor approval select one American studies course from the following departments:
- Art
- Communication Studies
- English
- Music
- Philosophy
- Theatre Arts and Dance
Electives (8-12 units)
With major advisor approval, students select 8-12 units in American studies from the departments listed above or from related departments. No more than 12 units in the depth area can be taken in any one department. 2. Depth Area in Creativity and Performance (20-24 units)
Theoretical Perspectives (4 Units)
Select one from the following: Creative Activity and Performance (12 units)
With the approval of a Liberal Studies adviser, select 12 units in Creative Activity or Performance classes in one or more of the following departments: Art, Communication Studies (screenwriting, film making, storytelling), English (creative writing), Music, and Theatre Arts and Dance. Electives (4-8 units)
With the approval of a Liberal Studies adviser, select 4-8 additional units in Creative Activity or Performance classes or one additional theoretical perspective class listed above. 3. Depth Area in Cultural Studies (20-24 units)
Required courses (8 units)
Electives (12-16 units)
With major advisor approval select three or four courses in cultural studies from the following departments. No more than 12 units in the depth area can be taken in any one department.
- Asian and Asian American Studies
- Anthropology
- Art
- Chicano/a Studies
- Communication Studies
- English
- Geography History
- Latin American Studies
- Liberal Studies/ Women’s and Gender Studies
- Music
- Pan African Studies
- Political Science
- Sociology
- Theatre Arts and Dance
4. Depth area in Language Arts (20-24 units)
Required courses (12 units)
Electives (8-12 units)
With major advisor approval, students select 8-12 units from upper division language arts courses in English, Philosophy, Communication Studies, or related departments. 5. Depth area in Mathematics (20-24 units)
Required Courses (16 units)
Electives (4-8 units)
With major advisor approval, students select 4-8 units from the courses below or from related courses. 6. Depth area in Natural Science (20-24 units)
Pedagogy: Select one course from the following (4 units)
Life Science (4 units)
Select one course from the following: Physical Science (4 units)
Select one course from the following: Electives (8-12 units)
With major advisor approval, students select 8-12 units from the above courses or from related courses. 7. Depth Area in Race and Ethnicity Studies (20- 24 units)
Required courses (8 units)
Electives (12-16 units)
With major advisor approval, select three or four courses from the following. Students can also take upper division courses in Asian and Asian American Studies, Chicano Studies, and Pan African Studies. No more than 12 units can be taken in any one department. 8. Depth area in Science, Technology, and Medicine Studies (20-24 units)
With major advisor approval, students select 20-24 units from the courses listed above in the concentration in Science, Technology, and Medicine Studies. No more than 12 units in the depth area can be taken in any one department. 9. Depth area in Social Science (20-24 units)
Required course; this course should be taken last in the depth area (4 units) World History (4 units)
Select one course from the following: American History (4 units)
Select one course from the following: Geography and Political Science (4 units)
Select one course from the following: Electives (4-8 units)
With major advisor approval, students select 4-8 units from the above courses or from related courses. 10. Depth Area in Women’s and Gender Studies (20-24 units)
With major advisor approval, students select 20-24 units from the courses listed above in the concentration in Women’s and Gender Studies. No more than 12 units in the depth area can be taken in any one department. Core Courses for Option II and Option III (112 Units)
University Requirements (2 units)
Note:
AL 101 or AL 301 must be completed within the first two quarters of enrollment. Reading, Language and Literature (24 units)
Critical Thinking (4 units)
Note:
*Basic Subject Courses - all basic subjects must be completed within the first 45 units counted toward the baccalaureate degree
History and Social Science (20 units)
Visual and Performing Arts (12 units)
Physical Education and Health (8 units)
Human Development (12 units)
Option II: Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Option (180 units [68 Units, Plus 112 Common Core units])
This option provides a multiple subject course of study for those who want to teach in grades K-8. Option II has been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC), and the coursework contained within this option is designed to give students the multiple subject preparation called for by the CCTC standards.
Students who select this option must complete a total of 180 units to graduate, of which 112 units must be selected in accordance with the Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation program common core requirements (listed above). In addition, students choosing this option must complete 20 units of additional General Education requirements, 20 units of Liberal Studies core requirements, 24 units in a depth area, and 4 units of Liberal Studies electives.
Students interested in securing a California Multiple Subject Teaching or Special Education Teaching Credential should consult the Charter College of Education section for the regulations governing all teacher credential programs.
Students completing the requirements of the core, the additional general education requirements listed below, and Option II will have fulfilled all university and general education requirements. Courses for Completion of General Education
Requirements for Option II (20 units)
Block C - Select one course from Block C (No C1) (4)
Block D - Select one course from Block D (No HIST) (4)
Upper Division GE Theme (12)
Diversity Requirement: If not met with the above courses, select 2 diversity courses from general education program Liberal Studies Core Courses (20 units)
Students in Option II must complete the 20 units of core courses listed above under major requirements. Depth Area (24 units)
Students in Option II must complete 24 units in one of the depth areas listed above in Option I. Electives (4 units)
With major advisor approval, students must complete 4 units of Liberal Studies electives. Option III: Blended Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Option (198 units [86 units, plus 112 Common Core units])
The Blended Option combines the undergraduate Liberal Studies degree with the Preliminary Multiple Subject Teaching credential or eligibility for the Education Specialist Internship Credential. The Blended Option has been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC), and the coursework contained within Option III is designed to give students the multiple subject preparation called for by the CCTC standards. This Option is available to students who 1) Meet the general university requirements for admission as a first year student or a transfer student; 2) Attain a GPA of at least 2.75 in the last 90 quarter units of coursework.
Students who select this option must complete a total of 198 units to graduate, of which 112 units must be selected in accord with the Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Common Core requirements. In addition, students choosing this option must complete 20 units of Liberal Studies core requirements (listed above), 20 units in a depth area (listed under Option I), and 46 units of professional education courses. Students interested in securing a California Multiple Subject Teaching or Special Education Internship Credential should consult the Charter College of Education section for the regulations governing all teacher credential programs.
Students completing the requirements of the Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Common Core and Option III will have fulfilled all university and general education requirements. Liberal Studies Core Courses (20 units)
Students in Option III must complete the 20 units of core courses listed above under major requirements. Depth Area (20 units)
Students must complete 20 units in one of the depth areas listed above, under Option I. Required Professional Education Courses (46 units)
A minimum GPA of 2.75 in the last 90 quarter units is prerequisite to enrollment in EDCI 300 or EDSP 300. See catalog, Multiple Subject Credential, for additional prerequisites. An overall 3.0 GPA must be attained in all professional education courses with a minimum grade of “C” in each course. Students should see both a major adviser and a multiple subject or special education credential adviser regarding completion of the degree and other credential requirements.
Select one of the following emphases:
A. Multiple Subject Emphasis (46 units)
(For a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential) Required Prerequisite Courses (2 units)
Complete the following 34 units:
Block One (Must be completed before Block Two)
Block Two (Must be completed before Block Three)
Block Three (Must be completed before Block Four)
Directed Teaching Credential Requirements (12 Units)
Block Four (Must attend a mandatory directed teaching meeting prior to enrolling in these courses)
B. Education Specialist Emphasis (Eligibility for a Special Education Internship Credential) (46 Units)
Completion of this emphasis and passage of the CBEST qualify students to be eligible for an Internship Credential with verification of employment from a cooperating school district. For a Preliminary Education Specialist Credential, students must complete the additional credential course work in their area of specialization (i.e., mild/moderate disabilities, moderate/severe disabilities, physical and health impairments or visual impairments). Students must consult a special education credential adviser for specific program requirements. Internship Emphasis Requirement:
Electives (8)
With approval of a credential adviser, complete 8 units of appropriate course work in area of specialization. Option IV. Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation Option: Directed Electives (180 units, of which 102 units are in the major)
Option IV prepares prospective teachers for grades K-8. This option is designed primarily for those who choose to transfer into an Elementary Subject Matter Teacher Preparation program midway through their college careers. Since passing the California Subject Examination for teachers (CSET) is a prerequisite for a teaching credential, students in Option IV are expected to prepare for and take the three portions of the CSET at their earliest convenience and report their results to a Liberal Studies advisor. Based on the CSET results and students’ previous coursework, advisors will recommend directed elective courses to help students prepare for any sections of the CSET that have not been passed.
Students who select Option IV must complete the following coursework for a total of 180 units: 72 units of general education requirements, 6 units of university requirements (i.e., ENGL 102 and either the Introduction to Higher Education or Transition to Cal State, L.A. course), 20 units of Liberal Studies core requirements (listed above), 24 units in a selected depth area (listed under Option I), and 58 units of additional directed electives, either in one or more depth areas (provided the CSET has been passed) or from advisor recommended Elementary Subject Matter courses (if the CSET has not been passed). In the depth areas and electives, at least 32 units must be upper division (300- or 400-level courses). Liberal Studies Core Courses (20 units)
Students in Option IV must complete the 20 units of core courses listed above under major requirements. Depth Area (24 units)
Students in Option IV must complete 24 units in one depth area (selected from those listed above under Option I). Directed Electives (58 units)
Students in Option IV must complete 58 units of directed electives. If a student has not passed all sections of the CSET examination, with advisor approval, these electives must be selected from the following list of Elementary Subject Matter courses or from other appropriate courses. If a student has passed all sections of the CSET examination, then, with advisor approval, these electives may be taken in one or more depth areas. 1. Science and Mathematics
2. Reading, Language, and Literature, History and Social Science
3. Physical Education, Human Development, Visual and Performing Arts Section
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