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 181FYS 181, FYS 182FYS 182, or FYS 183FYS 1834
Language 1024C3: World Language
MATH 100MATH 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.

Spring Freshman

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
LS 277SLS 277S: Schooling in Modern Society 6
PHYS 121/LPHYS 121/L: Integrated Physical Science 4
Language 2014Language Proficiency Requirement
Any Approved Course4
Total18

Fall Sophomore

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
HDEV 260HDEV 260: Intro to Child Development4
BIO 204BIO 204: Introduction to Life Science3
LS 233LS 233: Arts in the School & Comm4
HCOM 251HCOM 251 or SBS 111SBS 1113
Total14

Spring Sophomore

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
GEOL 210GEOL 210: Introduction to Earth Science3
SBS 252SBS 252: Wrl/Reg/Geo/Cul/Soc/Sp:On-line3
GS 214GS 214: Global History I: to 15004
MATH 308MATH 308: Elementary Math - Adv Viewpt A3
Total13

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
SBS 385SBS 385: Environmental History of CA4D2: U.S. Histories & Democratic Part
MATH 309MATH 309: Elementary Math - Adv Viewpt B3
Advanced Inquiry in Education course 1: LS 380LS 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 394LS 394 and LS 394SLS 394S5
LING 392LING 392: Nat Lang/Lang Acquis4
Emphasis/ Minor Course 14
KIN 374/LKIN 374/L: Phys Ed for Elem Sch Child3
Total16

Fall Senior

 

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
LS 398LS 398 and LS 398SLS 398S5
Emphasis/Minor Course 24
Advanced Inquiry in Education course 2: LS 391LS 391, LS 362LS 362, OR LS 310LS 3103
Elective Course3
Total15

Spring Senior

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
LS 400LS 400: Senior Capstone4Major Core
Advanced Inquiry in Education course 3: LS 383LS 383 OR LS 384LS 3843
Advanced Inquiry in Education course 4: LS 391LS 391, LS 362LS 362, LS 310LS 310, LS 383LS 383, OR LS 384LS 3843
Emphasis/Minor course 34
Total14

Total: 120 units