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. Don't worry - 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 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.

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

Fall Senior

 

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
LS 398LS 398 and LS 398SLS 398S5
Advanced Inquiry in Education Course 1: LS 380LS 380: Teaching for Social Change3
Advanced Inquiry in Education Course 2: LS 391LS 391, LS 362LS 362, OR LS 310LS 3103
Emphasis/ Minor Course 24Major Core
Total15

Spring Senior

CourseUnitsRequirement(s) Met
LS 400LS 400: Senior Capstone4Major Core
Emphasis/Minor course 34
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
Total14