Liberal Studies B.A. Teaching Pathway ~ Recommended Preparation

High School
Recommended
  • Information processing/computer operations (at least one year)
  • Second language (three or more years)
Community College
Recommended
  • Complete lower division transfer work approved for the Liberal Studies Integrated Program
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Critical thinking
  • Oral communication
  • Music, art, dance, and drama
  • Mathematics, particularly college algebra
  • Introduction to teaching (if offered at your community college)
  • Information processing (computer operations and applications)
  • Three or more semesters of a second language
  • Natural sciences (life, physical, and earth)
  • World history
  • World regional geography
  • U.S. history
  • Government (U.S. and California)
  • Literature (multicultural focus, preferred)
  • Child development (K-8 focus)
CSUMB Lower-Division
Recommended
  • Complete all lower-division University Learning Requirements and Liberal Studies Lower Division MLO's