Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Liberal Studies, Bachelor of Arts

Requirements

Total Course Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree

See the "Requirements for the Bachelor's Degree" in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements. A minimum of 40 units, including those required for the major, must be upper division.

Elective Requirements

Completion of elective courses (beyond the requirements listed below) to reach a total of a minimum of 120 units.

General Education Requirements (43 units)

See the "General Education" requirements in the University Catalog or the Class Schedule for the most current information on General Education requirements and course offerings.

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (3 Units)

See the "Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement" section in the University Catalog.

Statutory Requirements: United States History, Constitution and American Ideals (6 Units)

See the "University Graduation Requirements" section in the University Catalog. 

Options

Minor Requirements

Single field major, no minor required.

Major Requirements (81-92 units)

In addition, the following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this degree. Students must select one of the options listed.

All courses in this major must be passed with a grade of "C" or higher.

Core Requirements (75 units)

Area I - Language and Literature
1. Select one course from the following: 13
Language And Culture
Introduction to Second-Language Learning and Teaching
Structure Of Spanish
2. Required Courses
ENG 305Critical Reading of Literature3
ENG 308Critical Approaches to Children's Literature3
TED 407Languages in Praxis3
Area II - Mathematics and Science
BIO 102General Biology3
BIO 103General Biology Laboratory1
MAT 107Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers: Real Numbers3
MAT 207Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers: Geometry & Statistics4
PHY 300Physical Science for Teachers4
EAR 416Earth Sciences for Teachers3
Area III - History and Social Science
LBS 205Child and Adolescent Development3
HIS 120World History I3
or ANT 102 Ancient Civilizations
LBS 375The California Experience3
HIS 354History of American Immigration3
Area IV - Visual and Performing Arts
1. Select one of the following:3
Looking At Art
Television Film & Theatre
Global Dance Perspectives
Introducing Music
2. Select one of the following: 23
Arts/Crafts For Non-Major
Dance for Children
Dan Educ in the Elem School
Music For Children
Intro To Orff Schulwerk
Creative Dramatics
Multicultural Children's Theatre
3. Required Course
LBS 405Engineering and the Arts in the Elementary3
Area V - Professional Development
LBS 203Intersectional and Critical Foundations of Schooling and Teaching3
LBS 212Service Learning in Urban Elementary Schools3
LBS 302Responsive Teaching and Classroom Management3
LBS 303Teaching and Learning in Diverse Classrooms3
LBS 370Multicultural Studies5
LBS 400Senior Seminar in Liberal Studies3
KIN 425Pe In The Elementary Sch3
SPE 480Educating Exceptional Children and Youth3
Total Hours77
1

Students in the Spanish Option must take SPA 311 Structure Of Spanish.

2

Student must choose a course in a different discipline than for the lower division visual and performing arts course.

Depth of Study (12 -14 units)

Students must select and complete one of the approved options of in-depth areas of study of a relevant subject area. Each option consists of a minimum of 12-14 units.

The courses listed below double count within the Options.

ANT 312Language And Culture3
SPA 311Structure Of Spanish3
ENG 305Critical Reading of Literature3
ENG 487Introduction to Second-Language Learning and Teaching3
MAT 207Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers: Geometry & Statistics4
ART 100Looking At Art3
DAN 440Dance for Children3
THE 337Creative Dramatics3
MUS 340Music For Children3
KIN 425Pe In The Elementary Sch3
LBS 205Child and Adolescent Development3