The State of California requires completion of a 48 unit General Education program which includes a minimum of 9 upper division GE semester units taken no sooner than the term in which the student achieves upper division status (60+ units). At CSUMB, these GE courses are identified as ULRs. Courses that meet ULR and Major requirements are indicated by *. The 18 units listed are utilized solely for the ULRs. The remaining 30 units are from courses that count towards the MLOs.
Students can satisfy this requirement at CSUMB by successfully completing Democratic Participation at the upper division level.
Lower Division...........................................................(32-33) GEOL 210*, BIO 204*, and PHYS 121/L* meets science content and methods ULR; MPA 233/295* meets Creative and Artistic Expression ULR; LS 298S* meets Community Participation ULR
Upper Division.............................................................(9) SBS 385/L* or SBS 386* meets Democratic Participation ULR and counts towards the nine upper division units required
Many GLOs also meet major requirements and are indicated by *.
Culture & Equity..............................................................(3)Culture and Equity is an upper division requirement and must be taken no sooner than the term in which the student achieves upper division status (60+ units). LS Majors take LS 391* or LS 362*
Students are assumed to begin their language study at the 102 level, and are required to demonstrate proficiency through the 201 (intermediate) level. Students should consult WLC to determine appropriate placement. Some students may need more courses.
Technology & Information............................................(3) LS majors take CST 104
Service Learning..............................................................(3)
Service Learning is an upper division requirement and must be taken no sooner than the term in which the student achieves upper division status (60+ units). LS majors take LS 398S*
üMLO 13 and MLO 14 are only required for traditional students and will be waived for those pursing an integrated credential. Please refer to the Liberal Studies Website for further information regarding the traditional and integrated pathways
Emphasis
Choose one of the following or select an approved minor.
History, Literature, Math, Science, Social Science, or Visual and Performing Arts
Chicano/a Studies, Creative Writing and Social Action, Earth Systems Science Policy, Health and Wellness, Hispanic Cultures and History, Human Development, Human Movement: Adapted Physical Activity, Japanese Culture and History, Japanese Language and Culture, Mathematics, Music, Spanish Language and Hispanic Cultures, or Writing and Rhetoric
Many courses on campus satisfy the GWAR requirement. Students should consult with their major advisor, as some GWAR-approved courses also meet major requirements.
*Recommended GWAR course for Liberal Studies majors: HCOM 311*