This pathway is one example of how you might complete the degree requirements, in an order that makes sense given prerequisites. It is meant to give you a general sense of what your education will look like.

Your unique situation and a number of other factors may mean your actual pathway is different. Perhaps you'll need an extra math or language class, or one of the courses listed here isn't offered in a particular semester. There is flexibility built into the curriculum. You'll want to work closely with an advisor and use the academic advisement report to take all that into account and develop a pathway that's customized for you.
 
Please use this example as a starting point for choosing classes or discussing your plans with an advisor. Your advisor is your best resource for developing an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) that includes the courses you need in the right sequence.
 
For additional information, please check the Advising Information page of the Liberal Studies Department website.
 

Fall Freshman

In order to minimize your time to degree, an Area E FYS course is strongly recommended.

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
FYS 181, FYS 182, or FYS 1834
Language 1024C3: World Language
MATH 100: Quantitative Literacy4B4: Math
Any Approved Course4A1: Oral & Written Communication
Total16

* This FYS class is just an example. The FYS class you choose might meet a different GE area, so you would have to adjust your actual pathway accordingly.

Fall Sophomore

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
HDEV 260: Intro to Child Development4
BIO 204: Introduction to Life Science3
LS 233: Arts in the School & Comm4
HCOM 251 or SBS 1113MLO 5 Subject Matter Generalist
Total14

Spring Sophomore

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
GEOL 210: Introduction to Earth Science3
SBS 252: Wrl/Reg/Geo/Cul/Soc/Sp:On-line3
GS 214: Global History I: to 15004MLO 5 Subject Matter Generalist
MATH 308: Elementary Math - Adv Viewpt A3MLO 5 Subject Matter Generalist
Total13

Fall Junior

Complete the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) or California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET): Multiple Subjects Writing Skills Test before the end of this semester.

 

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
LS 300: Major ProSeminar4
SBS 385: Environmental History of CA4
MATH 309: Elementary Math - Adv Viewpt B3MLO 5 Subject Matter Generalist
Advanced Inquiry in Education course 1: LS 380: Teaching for Social Change3
Total14

Spring Junior

Complete the California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET): Multiple Subjects test by the end of this semester.

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
LS 394 and LS 394S5
LING 392: Nat Lang/Lang Acquis4MLO 5 Subject Matter Generalist
Emphasis/ Minor Course 14MLO 5 Subject Matter Generalist
KIN 374/L: Phys Ed for Elem Sch Child3MLO 5 Subject Matter Generalist
Total16

Fall Senior

 

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
LS 398 and LS 398S5
Emphasis/Minor Course 24MLO 5 Subject Matter Generalist
Advanced Inquiry in Education course 2: LS 391, LS 362, OR LS 3103
Elective Course4
Total16

Spring Senior

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
LS 400: Senior Capstone4Major Core
Advanced Inquiry in Education course 3: LS 383 OR LS 3843
Advanced Inquiry in Education course 4: LS 391, LS 362, LS 310, LS 383, OR LS 3843
Emphasis/Minor course 34MLO 5 Subject Matter Generalist
Total14

Total: 120 units