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.  

An exciting facet of the iTEP pathway is that students complete a minimum of 12 units of Multiple Subject Credential coursework in the last semester of their senior year.

Students will need to consult with their advisor to discuss the appropriate courses for Stage I of their credential coursework. Upon successful completion of Stage 1 requirements, your B.A. degree is conferred and you are then classified as a postbaccalaureate student and can begin fulfilling your Stage 2 requirements.

For additional information, please check the Advising Information page of the Liberal Studies Department website.

Fall Junior

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

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
LS 300LS 300: Major ProSeminar4
MATH 308MATH 308: Elementary Math - Adv Viewpt A3Major Core
SBS 385SBS 385: Environmental History of CA4
LING 392LING 392: Nat Lang/Lang Acquis4Major Core
Total15

Spring Junior

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

iTEP Pathway students begin approved emphasis (History or Literature). In order to minimize time to degree, it is recommended you take the following specified course pertaining to your selected emphasis: History Emphasis = SBS 385SBS 385: Environmental History of CA; LIT Emphasis = LS 394LS 394: Multi Lit Chld & Yng Adults and LS 394SLS 394S: Mlti Lit Child & Yng Adults.

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
MATH 309MATH 309: Elementary Math - Adv Viewpt B3Major Core
LS 394LS 394 and LS 394SLS 394S5
KIN 374/LKIN 374/L: Phys Ed for Elem Sch Child3Major Core
Emphasis Course 14Major Core
Total15

Fall Senior

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
LS 398LS 398 and LS 398SLS 398S5
Emphasis Course 24Major Core
Emphasis Course 34Major Core
LS 400LS 400: Senior Capstone4Major Core
Total17

Spring Senior

Students on the iTEP pathway are required to complete a minimum of 12 units of Stage 1 Multiple Subject Credential coursework in the last semester of their senior year.

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
ED 601ED 601: Stage I Supv Elem Teaching2
ED 608ED 608: Science Meth K-8 Classroom3
ED 609ED 609: Math Methods3
ED 612ED 612: Pedagogy for Ling Diversity3
ED 616ED 616: Lang/Literacy Curriculum I3
ED 619ED 619: Visual & PerfArts C & I K81
ED 601AED 601A: Stage1 Elem Teaching Seminar1
Total16

Fall Additional Year

In order to complete the Multiple Subjects Credential, students are required to complete a minimum of 12 units of Stage 2 Credential coursework in one additional semester following their senior year.

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
ED 603ED 603: Stage 2 Supv Elem Teaching5
ED 615ED 615: Social Studies C & I K83
ED 617ED 617: Lang/Literacy Curriculum II3
ED 675ED 675: Health for Elem School Child 1
SPED 560SPED 560: Inclusionary Practices3
ED 603AED 603A: Stage2 Elem Teaching Seminar1
Total16