Cross Disciplinary Studies: Teacher Education, B.A.
Program Learning Outcomes
Cross-Disciplinary Studies: Teacher Education prepares candidates for a successful K-12 teaching career. Within the degree are credential courses approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Candidates who complete the program in Cross-Disciplinary Studies: Teacher Education will be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate effective oral presentation skills, one-on-one and with groups.
- Employ critical thinking to solve problems in a variety of environments, to include the K-6 classroom.
- Utilize specific content information from a variety of sources for classroom instructional planning.
- Apply an interdisciplinary understanding of content regarding diverse and cross-cultural communities.
- Cultivate their collaborative skills, nourishing their abilities to serve both as a leader and listener, to effectively work with others to execute a variety of tasks.
- Reflect on their own and other's learning, in order to make intentional changes in their personal and professional lives.
- Serve effectively within their communities and in educational settings, grounded in their faith-based beliefs and practices.
Concentrations
The candidate majoring in Cross-Disciplinary Studies: Teacher Education chooses one 12-unit concentration from the following list of content areas available at PLNU. At least 8 of the 12 units must be distinct from the major requirements, with the embedded Foundational Explorations requirements, that may have been satisfied.
- Communication Studies
- History and Social Science
- Human Development
- Math
- Physical Education/Health
- Reading, Language, and Literature
- Science
- Visual and Performing Arts
Communication Studies Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Requirements | ||
| BIB 1001 | Old Testament History and Religion (FE) | 2 |
| BIB 1002 | New Testament History and Religion (FE) | 3 |
| BIO 1003 and BIO 1003L | Introduction to Biology (FE) and Introduction to Biology Laboratory (FE) | 4 |
| COM 1000 | Principles of Human Communication (FE) | 3 |
| HIS 1010 | World Civilizations I (FE) | 3 |
| HIS 1020 | United States History from Early America to the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| LIT 2000 | Literature and Culture (FE) | 2 |
| MTH 1013 | College Algebra (or passing placement exam scores) | 3 |
| MTH 2013 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I | 3 |
| MTH 2023 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHL 2001 | Introduction to Philosophy (FE) | 3 |
| or PHL 2011 | Ethics (FE) | |
| POL 1090 | The Politics of Race, Class, and Gender (FE) | 3-4 |
| or SOC 2001 | Cultural Anthropology (FE) | |
| PSC 1014 | Physical Science for Teachers (FE) | 4 |
| PSC 1023 | Earth and Space Science for Teachers | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | Psychology of Personal Development - First Year Experience (FE) | 3 |
| or PSY 1003 | General Psychology (FE) | |
| TRE 1001 | Introduction to Theatre (FE) | 2 |
| WRI 1010 | College Composition: Writing and Research - First Year Experience (FE) 1 | 2-4 |
| or WRI 1016 | College Composition: Research - First Year Experience (FE) | |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2 | |
| Fitness Through Movement (FE) | ||
| Optimal Health (FE) | ||
| Health and Well-Being (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Art (FE) | ||
| Fundamentals of Art (FE) | ||
| History of Art I (FE) | ||
| History of Art II (FE) | ||
| Introduction to Music (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) of the following sequences: | 8 | |
| Elementary French I (FE) and Elementary French II (FE) | ||
| Elementary German I (FE) and Elementary German II (FE) | ||
| Elementary Spanish I (FE) and Elementary Spanish II (FE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements | ||
| ART 3019 | Visual Arts in the Classroom I | 3 |
| CHD 1020 | Child and Adolescent Development | 4 |
| or PSY 3008 | Developmental Psychology - Birth Through Adolescence | |
| HIS 3070 | California History | 4 |
| KIN 3008 | Methods of Teaching Physical Education | 3 |
| LIT 3025 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| MUE 3041 | Music Skills for the Elementary Classroom Teacher | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Women in the Christian Tradition (FE) | ||
| The Christian Tradition (FE) | ||
| Christian Faith and the Natural Sciences (FE) | ||
| Christian Life as Vocation (FE) | ||
| Global Christianity (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Diverse Voices of World Literature (FE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Cinema (FE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of American Literature (FE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Women Writers (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Calculus with Applications (FE) | ||
| Calculus I (FE) and Calculus I Lab (FE) | ||
| Problem Solving (FE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements in Education 2,3 | ||
| EDU 3002 | Foundations of Education and Learning Theory | 3 |
| EDU 3006 | Principles of Language Acquisition | 3 |
| EDU 3024 | Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for All Learners | 3 |
| EDU 4004 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 4017 | Teaching and Learning Capstone: Contemporary Issues in the Vocation of Education | 2 |
| Concentration Courses | 13-15 | |
| COM 1090 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM 3060 | Professional Speaking for Career Settings | 3 |
| COM 3095 | Media Literacy | 3 |
| Total Units | 126-133 | |
- 1
WRI 1016 is for students who have transferred the first half of the FE writing requirement or received 3 units of AP English Language credit. It is a supplemental 2-unit research course, which fulfills the second half of the FE writing requirement.
- 2
Each course in this section has prerequisites and requires 20 hours in a field placement in order to meet the required field hours toward the California Preliminary Teaching Credential. See Notes.
- 3
Teacher Education candidates who complete these 14 units of Education coursework required for their bachelor’s degree may complete the remainder of the teaching credential within the Master of Arts in Teaching degree, specially choosing to also add the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization eight (8) units and six (6) elective units.
Candidates who take additional Education courses would apply as a graduate student to finish their credential coursework and then seek a Master of Arts in Education degree in their concentration of choice.
History and Social Science Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Requirements | ||
| BIB 1001 | Old Testament History and Religion (FE) | 2 |
| BIB 1002 | New Testament History and Religion (FE) | 3 |
| BIO 1003 and BIO 1003L | Introduction to Biology (FE) and Introduction to Biology Laboratory (FE) | 4 |
| COM 1000 | Principles of Human Communication (FE) | 3 |
| HIS 1010 | World Civilizations I (FE) | 3 |
| HIS 1020 | United States History from Early America to the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| LIT 2000 | Literature and Culture (FE) | 2 |
| MTH 1013 | College Algebra (or passing placement exam scores) | 3 |
| MTH 2013 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I | 3 |
| MTH 2023 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHL 2001 | Introduction to Philosophy (FE) | 3 |
| or PHL 2011 | Ethics (FE) | |
| POL 1090 | The Politics of Race, Class, and Gender (FE) | 3-4 |
| or SOC 2001 | Cultural Anthropology (FE) | |
| PSC 1014 | Physical Science for Teachers (FE) | 4 |
| PSC 1023 | Earth and Space Science for Teachers | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | Psychology of Personal Development - First Year Experience (FE) | 3 |
| or PSY 1003 | General Psychology (FE) | |
| TRE 1001 | Introduction to Theatre (FE) | 2 |
| WRI 1010 | College Composition: Writing and Research - First Year Experience (FE) 1 | 2-4 |
| or WRI 1016 | College Composition: Research - First Year Experience (FE) | |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2 | |
| Fitness Through Movement (FE) | ||
| Optimal Health (FE) | ||
| Health and Well-Being (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Art (FE) | ||
| Fundamentals of Art (FE) | ||
| History of Art I (FE) | ||
| History of Art II (FE) | ||
| Introduction to Music (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) of the following sequences: | 8 | |
| Elementary French I (FE) and Elementary French II (FE) | ||
| Elementary German I (FE) and Elementary German II (FE) | ||
| Elementary Spanish I (FE) and Elementary Spanish II (FE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements | ||
| ART 3019 | Visual Arts in the Classroom I | 3 |
| CHD 1020 | Child and Adolescent Development | 4 |
| or PSY 3008 | Developmental Psychology - Birth Through Adolescence | |
| HIS 3070 | California History | 4 |
| KIN 3008 | Methods of Teaching Physical Education | 3 |
| LIT 3025 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| MUE 3041 | Music Skills for the Elementary Classroom Teacher | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Women in the Christian Tradition (FE) | ||
| The Christian Tradition (FE) | ||
| Christian Faith and the Natural Sciences (FE) | ||
| Christian Life as Vocation (FE) | ||
| Global Christianity (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Diverse Voices of World Literature (FE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Cinema (FE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of American Literature (FE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Women Writers (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Calculus with Applications (FE) | ||
| Calculus I (FE) and Calculus I Lab (FE) | ||
| Problem Solving (FE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements in Education 2,3 | ||
| EDU 3002 | Foundations of Education and Learning Theory | 3 |
| EDU 3006 | Principles of Language Acquisition | 3 |
| EDU 3024 | Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for All Learners | 3 |
| EDU 4004 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 4017 | Teaching and Learning Capstone: Contemporary Issues in the Vocation of Education | 2 |
| Concentration Courses 4 | 12 | |
| American Studies Emphasis: | ||
| California History | ||
| Choose two (2) courses from the following: | ||
| Colonial and Revolutionary America | ||
| United States History, 1815-1914 | ||
| United States Since 1914 | ||
| Asian-American History: 1800 to the Present | ||
| Gender and Law in the U.S. | ||
| U.S. Democracy (FE) | ||
| Campaigns and Elections | ||
| Urban Politics | ||
| Congress and the Presidency | ||
| Issues in Public Policy | ||
| International Studies Emphasis: | ||
| Choose one (if 4 units) or two (2) courses from the following: | ||
| Introduction to International Relations | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Cultural Anthropology (FE) | ||
| Choose two (2) courses from the following: | ||
| Modern Middle East | ||
| Modern Japan and Korea | ||
| Europe and the World | ||
| America in East Asia: 1800 to the Present | ||
| Global Governance | ||
| Protest and Social Movements in World Politics | ||
| Total Units | 116-121 | |
- 1
WRI 1016 is for students who have transferred the first half of the FE writing requirement or received 3 units of AP English Language credit. It is a supplemental 2-unit research course, which fulfills the second half of the FE writing requirement.
- 2
Each course in this section has prerequisites and requires 20 hours in a field placement in order to meet the required field hours toward the California Preliminary Teaching Credential. See Notes.
- 3
Teacher Education candidates who complete these 14 units of Education coursework required for their bachelor’s degree may complete the remainder of the teaching credential within the Master of Arts in Teaching degree, specially choosing to also add the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization eight (8) units and six (6) elective units.
Candidates who take additional Education courses would apply as a graduate student to finish their credential coursework and then seek a Master of Arts in Education degree in their concentration of choice.
- 4
Choose one (1) Emphasis within the concentration.
Human Development
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Requirements | ||
| BIB 1001 | Old Testament History and Religion (FE) | 2 |
| BIB 1002 | New Testament History and Religion (FE) | 3 |
| BIO 1003 and BIO 1003L | Introduction to Biology (FE) and Introduction to Biology Laboratory (FE) | 4 |
| COM 1000 | Principles of Human Communication (FE) | 3 |
| HIS 1010 | World Civilizations I (FE) | 3 |
| HIS 1020 | United States History from Early America to the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| LIT 2000 | Literature and Culture (FE) | 2 |
| MTH 1013 | College Algebra (or passing placement exam scores) | 3 |
| MTH 2013 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I | 3 |
| MTH 2023 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHL 2001 | Introduction to Philosophy (FE) | 3 |
| or PHL 2011 | Ethics (FE) | |
| POL 1090 | The Politics of Race, Class, and Gender (FE) | 3-4 |
| or SOC 2001 | Cultural Anthropology (FE) | |
| PSC 1014 | Physical Science for Teachers (FE) | 4 |
| PSC 1023 | Earth and Space Science for Teachers | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | Psychology of Personal Development - First Year Experience (FE) | 3 |
| or PSY 1003 | General Psychology (FE) | |
| TRE 1001 | Introduction to Theatre (FE) | 2 |
| WRI 1010 | College Composition: Writing and Research - First Year Experience (FE) 1 | 2-4 |
| or WRI 1016 | College Composition: Research - First Year Experience (FE) | |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2 | |
| Fitness Through Movement (FE) | ||
| Optimal Health (FE) | ||
| Health and Well-Being (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Art (FE) | ||
| Fundamentals of Art (FE) | ||
| History of Art I (FE) | ||
| History of Art II (FE) | ||
| Introduction to Music (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) of the following sequences: | 8 | |
| Elementary French I (FE) and Elementary French II (FE) | ||
| Elementary German I (FE) and Elementary German II (FE) | ||
| Elementary Spanish I (FE) and Elementary Spanish II (FE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements | ||
| ART 3019 | Visual Arts in the Classroom I | 3 |
| CHD 1020 | Child and Adolescent Development | 4 |
| or PSY 3008 | Developmental Psychology - Birth Through Adolescence | |
| HIS 3070 | California History | 4 |
| KIN 3008 | Methods of Teaching Physical Education | 3 |
| LIT 3025 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| MUE 3041 | Music Skills for the Elementary Classroom Teacher | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Women in the Christian Tradition (FE) | ||
| The Christian Tradition (FE) | ||
| Christian Faith and the Natural Sciences (FE) | ||
| Christian Life as Vocation (FE) | ||
| Global Christianity (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Diverse Voices of World Literature (FE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Cinema (FE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of American Literature (FE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Women Writers (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Calculus with Applications (FE) | ||
| Calculus I (FE) and Calculus I Lab (FE) | ||
| Problem Solving (FE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements in Education 2,3 | ||
| EDU 3002 | Foundations of Education and Learning Theory | 3 |
| EDU 3006 | Principles of Language Acquisition | 3 |
| EDU 3024 | Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for All Learners | 3 |
| EDU 4004 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 4017 | Teaching and Learning Capstone: Contemporary Issues in the Vocation of Education | 2 |
| Concentration Courses | 13-15 | |
| Child and Adolescent Development | ||
or CHD 1050 | Human Development | |
| Child Development in the Family and Community | ||
or PSY 3080 | Family Development and Family Therapies | |
| Developmental Psychology - Birth Through Adolescence | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
or SOC 2050 | Sociology of the Family | |
| Total Units | 117-124 | |
- 1
WRI 1016 is for students who have transferred the first half of the FE writing requirement or received 3 units of AP English Language credit. It is a supplemental 2-unit research course, which fulfills the second half of the FE writing requirement.
- 2
Each course in this section has prerequisites and requires 20 hours in a field placement in order to meet the required field hours toward the California Preliminary Teaching Credential. See Notes.
- 3
Teacher Education candidates who complete these 14 units of Education coursework required for their bachelor’s degree may complete the remainder of the teaching credential within the Master of Arts in Teaching degree, specially choosing to also add the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization eight (8) units and six (6) elective units.
Candidates who take additional Education courses would apply as a graduate student to finish their credential coursework and then seek a Master of Arts in Education degree in their concentration of choice.
Math Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Requirements | ||
| BIB 1001 | Old Testament History and Religion (FE) | 2 |
| BIB 1002 | New Testament History and Religion (FE) | 3 |
| BIO 1003 and BIO 1003L | Introduction to Biology (FE) and Introduction to Biology Laboratory (FE) | 4 |
| COM 1000 | Principles of Human Communication (FE) | 3 |
| HIS 1010 | World Civilizations I (FE) | 3 |
| HIS 1020 | United States History from Early America to the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| LIT 2000 | Literature and Culture (FE) | 2 |
| MTH 1013 | College Algebra (or passing placement exam scores) | 3 |
| MTH 2013 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I | 3 |
| MTH 2023 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHL 2001 | Introduction to Philosophy (FE) | 3 |
| or PHL 2011 | Ethics (FE) | |
| POL 1090 | The Politics of Race, Class, and Gender (FE) | 3-4 |
| or SOC 2001 | Cultural Anthropology (FE) | |
| PSC 1014 | Physical Science for Teachers (FE) | 4 |
| PSC 1023 | Earth and Space Science for Teachers | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | Psychology of Personal Development - First Year Experience (FE) | 3 |
| or PSY 1003 | General Psychology (FE) | |
| TRE 1001 | Introduction to Theatre (FE) | 2 |
| WRI 1010 | College Composition: Writing and Research - First Year Experience (FE) 1 | 2-4 |
| or WRI 1016 | College Composition: Research - First Year Experience (FE) | |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2 | |
| Fitness Through Movement (FE) | ||
| Optimal Health (FE) | ||
| Health and Well-Being (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Art (FE) | ||
| Fundamentals of Art (FE) | ||
| History of Art I (FE) | ||
| History of Art II (FE) | ||
| Introduction to Music (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) of the following sequences: | 8 | |
| Elementary French I (FE) and Elementary French II (FE) | ||
| Elementary German I (FE) and Elementary German II (FE) | ||
| Elementary Spanish I (FE) and Elementary Spanish II (FE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements | ||
| ART 3019 | Visual Arts in the Classroom I | 3 |
| CHD 1020 | Child and Adolescent Development | 4 |
| or PSY 3008 | Developmental Psychology - Birth Through Adolescence | |
| HIS 3070 | California History | 4 |
| KIN 3008 | Methods of Teaching Physical Education | 3 |
| LIT 3025 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| MUE 3041 | Music Skills for the Elementary Classroom Teacher | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Women in the Christian Tradition (FE) | ||
| The Christian Tradition (FE) | ||
| Christian Faith and the Natural Sciences (FE) | ||
| Christian Life as Vocation (FE) | ||
| Global Christianity (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Diverse Voices of World Literature (FE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Cinema (FE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of American Literature (FE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Women Writers (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Calculus with Applications (FE) | ||
| Calculus I (FE) and Calculus I Lab (FE) | ||
| Problem Solving (FE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements in Education 2,3 | ||
| EDU 3002 | Foundations of Education and Learning Theory | 3 |
| EDU 3006 | Principles of Language Acquisition | 3 |
| EDU 3024 | Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for All Learners | 3 |
| EDU 4004 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 4017 | Teaching and Learning Capstone: Contemporary Issues in the Vocation of Education | 2 |
| Concentration Courses | 12 | |
| Individualized programs will be designed with a Math advisor beginning with the sophomore year | ||
| Total Units | 116-121 | |
- 1
WRI 1016 is for students who have transferred the first half of the FE writing requirement or received 3 units of AP English Language credit. It is a supplemental 2 unit research course, which fulfills the second half of the FE writing requirement.
- 2
Each course in this section has prerequisites and requires 20 hours in a field placement in order to meet the required field hours toward the California Preliminary Teaching Credential. See Notes.
- 3
Teacher Education candidates who complete these 14 units of Education coursework required for their bachelor’s degree may complete the remainder of the teaching credential within the Master of Arts in Teaching degree, specially choosing to also add the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization eight (8) units and six (6) elective units.
Candidates who take additional Education courses would apply as a graduate student to finish their credential coursework and then seek a Master of Arts in Education degree in their concentration of choice.
Physical Education/Health Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Requirements | ||
| BIB 1001 | Old Testament History and Religion (FE) | 2 |
| BIB 1002 | New Testament History and Religion (FE) | 3 |
| BIO 1003 and BIO 1003L | Introduction to Biology (FE) and Introduction to Biology Laboratory (FE) | 4 |
| COM 1000 | Principles of Human Communication (FE) | 3 |
| HIS 1010 | World Civilizations I (FE) | 3 |
| HIS 1020 | United States History from Early America to the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| LIT 2000 | Literature and Culture (FE) | 2 |
| MTH 1013 | College Algebra (or passing placement exam scores) | 3 |
| MTH 2013 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I | 3 |
| MTH 2023 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHL 2001 | Introduction to Philosophy (FE) | 3 |
| or PHL 2011 | Ethics (FE) | |
| POL 1090 | The Politics of Race, Class, and Gender (FE) | 3-4 |
| or SOC 2001 | Cultural Anthropology (FE) | |
| PSC 1014 | Physical Science for Teachers (FE) | 4 |
| PSC 1023 | Earth and Space Science for Teachers | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | Psychology of Personal Development - First Year Experience (FE) | 3 |
| or PSY 1003 | General Psychology (FE) | |
| TRE 1001 | Introduction to Theatre (FE) | 2 |
| WRI 1010 | College Composition: Writing and Research - First Year Experience (FE) 1 | 2-4 |
| or WRI 1016 | College Composition: Research - First Year Experience (FE) | |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2 | |
| Fitness Through Movement (FE) | ||
| Optimal Health (FE) | ||
| Health and Well-Being (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Art (FE) | ||
| Fundamentals of Art (FE) | ||
| History of Art I (FE) | ||
| History of Art II (FE) | ||
| Introduction to Music (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) of the following sequences: | 8 | |
| Elementary French I (FE) and Elementary French II (FE) | ||
| Elementary German I (FE) and Elementary German II (FE) | ||
| Elementary Spanish I (FE) and Elementary Spanish II (FE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements | ||
| ART 3019 | Visual Arts in the Classroom I | 3 |
| CHD 1020 | Child and Adolescent Development | 4 |
| or PSY 3008 | Developmental Psychology - Birth Through Adolescence | |
| HIS 3070 | California History | 4 |
| KIN 3008 | Methods of Teaching Physical Education | 3 |
| LIT 3025 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| MUE 3041 | Music Skills for the Elementary Classroom Teacher | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Women in the Christian Tradition (FE) | ||
| The Christian Tradition (FE) | ||
| Christian Faith and the Natural Sciences (FE) | ||
| Christian Life as Vocation (FE) | ||
| Global Christianity (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Diverse Voices of World Literature (FE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Cinema (FE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of American Literature (FE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Women Writers (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Calculus with Applications (FE) | ||
| Calculus I (FE) and Calculus I Lab (FE) | ||
| Problem Solving (FE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements in Education 2,3 | ||
| EDU 3002 | Foundations of Education and Learning Theory | 3 |
| EDU 3006 | Principles of Language Acquisition | 3 |
| EDU 3024 | Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for All Learners | 3 |
| EDU 4004 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 4017 | Teaching and Learning Capstone: Contemporary Issues in the Vocation of Education | 2 |
| Concentration Courses | 11-13 | |
| Optimal Health (FE) | ||
| Team Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (FE) | ||
| Motor Learning and Motor Development | ||
| Health and Well-Being (FE) | ||
or PSY 3060 | Human Sexuality | |
2-3 units of an approved Education, Kinesiology, or Physical Education course | ||
| Total Units | 115-122 | |
- 1
WRI 1016 is for students who have transferred the first half of the FE writing requirement or received 3 units of AP English Language credit. It is a supplemental 2 unit research course, which fulfills the second half of the FE writing requirement.
- 2
Each course in this section has prerequisites and requires 20 hours in a field placement in order to meet the required field hours toward the California Preliminary Teaching Credential. See Notes.
- 3
Teacher Education candidates who complete these 14 units of Education coursework required for their bachelor’s degree may complete the remainder of the teaching credential within the Master of Arts in Teaching degree, specially choosing to also add the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization eight (8) units and six (6) elective units.
Candidates who take additional Education courses would apply as a graduate student to finish their credential coursework and then seek a Master of Arts in Education degree in their concentration of choice.
Reading, Language, and Literature Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Requirements | ||
| BIB 1001 | Old Testament History and Religion (FE) | 2 |
| BIB 1002 | New Testament History and Religion (FE) | 3 |
| BIO 1003 and BIO 1003L | Introduction to Biology (FE) and Introduction to Biology Laboratory (FE) | 4 |
| COM 1000 | Principles of Human Communication (FE) | 3 |
| HIS 1010 | World Civilizations I (FE) | 3 |
| HIS 1020 | United States History from Early America to the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| LIT 2000 | Literature and Culture (FE) | 2 |
| MTH 1013 | College Algebra (or passing placement exam scores) | 3 |
| MTH 2013 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I | 3 |
| MTH 2023 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHL 2001 | Introduction to Philosophy (FE) | 3 |
| or PHL 2011 | Ethics (FE) | |
| POL 1090 | The Politics of Race, Class, and Gender (FE) | 3-4 |
| or SOC 2001 | Cultural Anthropology (FE) | |
| PSC 1014 | Physical Science for Teachers (FE) | 4 |
| PSC 1023 | Earth and Space Science for Teachers | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | Psychology of Personal Development - First Year Experience (FE) | 3 |
| or PSY 1003 | General Psychology (FE) | |
| TRE 1001 | Introduction to Theatre (FE) | 2 |
| WRI 1010 | College Composition: Writing and Research - First Year Experience (FE) 1 | 2-4 |
| or WRI 1016 | College Composition: Research - First Year Experience (FE) | |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2 | |
| Fitness Through Movement (FE) | ||
| Optimal Health (FE) | ||
| Health and Well-Being (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Art (FE) | ||
| Fundamentals of Art (FE) | ||
| History of Art I (FE) | ||
| History of Art II (FE) | ||
| Introduction to Music (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) of the following sequences: | 8 | |
| Elementary French I (FE) and Elementary French II (FE) | ||
| Elementary German I (FE) and Elementary German II (FE) | ||
| Elementary Spanish I (FE) and Elementary Spanish II (FE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements | ||
| ART 3019 | Visual Arts in the Classroom I | 3 |
| CHD 1020 | Child and Adolescent Development | 4 |
| or PSY 3008 | Developmental Psychology - Birth Through Adolescence | |
| HIS 3070 | California History | 4 |
| KIN 3008 | Methods of Teaching Physical Education | 3 |
| LIT 3025 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| MUE 3041 | Music Skills for the Elementary Classroom Teacher | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Women in the Christian Tradition (FE) | ||
| The Christian Tradition (FE) | ||
| Christian Faith and the Natural Sciences (FE) | ||
| Christian Life as Vocation (FE) | ||
| Global Christianity (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Diverse Voices of World Literature (FE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Cinema (FE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of American Literature (FE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Women Writers (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Calculus with Applications (FE) | ||
| Calculus I (FE) and Calculus I Lab (FE) | ||
| Problem Solving (FE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements in Education 2,3 | ||
| EDU 3002 | Foundations of Education and Learning Theory | 3 |
| EDU 3006 | Principles of Language Acquisition | 3 |
| EDU 3024 | Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for All Learners | 3 |
| EDU 4004 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 4017 | Teaching and Learning Capstone: Contemporary Issues in the Vocation of Education | 2 |
| Concentration Courses 4 | 12 | |
| English Emphasis: | ||
| Literary Analysis | ||
| Choose one (1) of the following lower-division Literature courses: | ||
| World Literatures: Ancient and Medieval Literatures | ||
| British Writers I | ||
| British Writers II | ||
| American Writers I | ||
| American Writers II | ||
| Choose one (1) of the following Linguistics and Writing courses: | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics | ||
| English Grammar and Usage | ||
| Writing for the Community | ||
| Choose one (1) upper-division Literature course 5 | ||
| French Emphasis: | ||
| Intermediate French I | ||
| Intermediate French II | ||
| French Conversation | ||
or FRE 3015 | French Culture and Civilization | |
| Survey of French Literature | ||
or FRE 3025 | Francophone Literature | |
| Spanish Emphasis: | ||
| Intermediate Spanish Conversation II | ||
| Civic Engagement: Conversation, Culture, and Community | ||
| Advanced Grammar and Reading | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | ||
| Latin American Culture and Civilization | ||
| Culture and Civilization of Spain | ||
| Mexican American Literature and Culture | ||
| Genre/Period Studies in Hispanic Literature or Film | ||
| Total Units | 116-121 | |
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WRI 1016 is for students who have transferred the first half of the FE writing requirement or received 3 units of AP English Language credit. It is a supplemental 2-unit research course, which fulfills the second half of the FE writing requirement.
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Each course in this section has prerequisites and requires 20 hours in a field placement in order to meet the required field hours toward the California Preliminary Teaching Credential. See Notes.
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Teacher Education candidates who complete these 14 units of Education coursework required for their bachelor's degree may complete the remainder of the teaching credential within the Master of Arts in Teaching degree, specially choosing to also add the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization eight (8) units and six (6) elective units.
Candidates who take additional Education courses would apply as a graduate student to finish their credential coursework and then seek a Master of Arts in Education degree in their concentration of choice.
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Choose one (1) Emphasis within the concentration.
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NOT to include LIT 3025.
Science Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Requirements | ||
| BIB 1001 | Old Testament History and Religion (FE) | 2 |
| BIB 1002 | New Testament History and Religion (FE) | 3 |
| COM 1000 | Principles of Human Communication (FE) | 3 |
| HIS 1010 | World Civilizations I (FE) | 3 |
| HIS 1020 | United States History from Early America to the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| LIT 2000 | Literature and Culture (FE) | 2 |
| MTH 1013 | College Algebra (or passing placement exam scores) | 3 |
| MTH 2013 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I | 3 |
| MTH 2023 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHL 2001 | Introduction to Philosophy (FE) | 3 |
| or PHL 2011 | Ethics (FE) | |
| POL 1090 | The Politics of Race, Class, and Gender (FE) | 3-4 |
| or SOC 2001 | Cultural Anthropology (FE) | |
| PSC 1014 | Physical Science for Teachers (FE) | 4 |
| PSC 1023 | Earth and Space Science for Teachers | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | Psychology of Personal Development - First Year Experience (FE) | 3 |
| or PSY 1003 | General Psychology (FE) | |
| TRE 1001 | Introduction to Theatre (FE) | 2 |
| WRI 1010 | College Composition: Writing and Research - First Year Experience (FE) 1 | 2-4 |
| or WRI 1016 | College Composition: Research - First Year Experience (FE) | |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2 | |
| Fitness Through Movement (FE) | ||
| Optimal Health (FE) | ||
| Health and Well-Being (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Art (FE) | ||
| Fundamentals of Art (FE) | ||
| History of Art I (FE) | ||
| History of Art II (FE) | ||
| Introduction to Music (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) of the following sequences: | 8 | |
| Elementary French I (FE) and Elementary French II (FE) | ||
| Elementary German I (FE) and Elementary German II (FE) | ||
| Elementary Spanish I (FE) and Elementary Spanish II (FE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements | ||
| ART 3019 | Visual Arts in the Classroom I | 3 |
| CHD 1020 | Child and Adolescent Development | 4 |
| or PSY 3008 | Developmental Psychology - Birth Through Adolescence | |
| HIS 3070 | California History | 4 |
| KIN 3008 | Methods of Teaching Physical Education | 3 |
| LIT 3025 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| MUE 3041 | Music Skills for the Elementary Classroom Teacher | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Women in the Christian Tradition (FE) | ||
| The Christian Tradition (FE) | ||
| Christian Faith and the Natural Sciences (FE) | ||
| Christian Life as Vocation (FE) | ||
| Global Christianity (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Diverse Voices of World Literature (FE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Cinema (FE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of American Literature (FE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Women Writers (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Calculus with Applications (FE) | ||
| Calculus I (FE) and Calculus I Lab (FE) | ||
| Problem Solving (FE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements in Education 2,3 | ||
| EDU 3002 | Foundations of Education and Learning Theory | 3 |
| EDU 3006 | Principles of Language Acquisition | 3 |
| EDU 3024 | Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for All Learners | 3 |
| EDU 4004 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 4017 | Teaching and Learning Capstone: Contemporary Issues in the Vocation of Education | 2 |
| Concentration Courses | 13 | |
| Cell Biology and Biochemistry (FE) and Cell Biology and Biochemistry Laboratory (FE) | ||
| Ecological and Evolutionary Systems (FE) and Ecological and Evolutionary Systems Laboratory (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) sequence from the following: | ||
| Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (FE) and Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry Lab (FE) | ||
| General Chemistry I (FE) and General Chemistry I Lab (FE) | ||
| Total Units | 113-118 | |
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WRI 1016 is for students who have transferred the first half of the FE writing requirement or received 3 units of AP English Language credit. It is a supplemental 2 unit research course, which fulfills the second half of the FE writing requirement.
- 2
Each course in this section has prerequisites and requires 20 hours in a field placement in order to meet the required field hours toward the California Preliminary Teaching Credential. See Notes.
- 3
Teacher Education candidates who complete these 14 units of Education coursework required for their bachelor’s degree may complete the remainder of the teaching credential within the Master of Arts in Teaching degree, specially choosing to also add the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization eight (8) units and six (6) elective units.
Candidates who take additional Education courses would apply as a graduate student to finish their credential coursework and then seek a Master of Arts in Education degree in their concentration of choice.
Visual and Performing Arts Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Requirements | ||
| BIB 1001 | Old Testament History and Religion (FE) | 2 |
| BIB 1002 | New Testament History and Religion (FE) | 3 |
| BIO 1003 and BIO 1003L | Introduction to Biology (FE) and Introduction to Biology Laboratory (FE) | 4 |
| COM 1000 | Principles of Human Communication (FE) | 3 |
| HIS 1010 | World Civilizations I (FE) | 3 |
| HIS 1020 | United States History from Early America to the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| LIT 2000 | Literature and Culture (FE) | 2 |
| MTH 1013 | College Algebra (or passing placement exam scores) | 3 |
| MTH 2013 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I | 3 |
| MTH 2023 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHL 2001 | Introduction to Philosophy (FE) | 3 |
| or PHL 2011 | Ethics (FE) | |
| POL 1090 | The Politics of Race, Class, and Gender (FE) | 3-4 |
| or SOC 2001 | Cultural Anthropology (FE) | |
| PSC 1014 | Physical Science for Teachers (FE) | 4 |
| PSC 1023 | Earth and Space Science for Teachers | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | Psychology of Personal Development - First Year Experience (FE) | 3 |
| or PSY 1003 | General Psychology (FE) | |
| TRE 1001 | Introduction to Theatre (FE) | 2 |
| WRI 1010 | College Composition: Writing and Research - First Year Experience (FE) 1 | 2-4 |
| or WRI 1016 | College Composition: Research - First Year Experience (FE) | |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2 | |
| Fitness Through Movement (FE) | ||
| Optimal Health (FE) | ||
| Health and Well-Being (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Art (FE) | ||
| Fundamentals of Art (FE) | ||
| History of Art I (FE) | ||
| History of Art II (FE) | ||
| Introduction to Music (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) of the following sequences: | 8 | |
| Elementary French I (FE) and Elementary French II (FE) | ||
| Elementary German I (FE) and Elementary German II (FE) | ||
| Elementary Spanish I (FE) and Elementary Spanish II (FE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements | ||
| ART 3019 | Visual Arts in the Classroom I | 3 |
| CHD 1020 | Child and Adolescent Development | 4 |
| or PSY 3008 | Developmental Psychology - Birth Through Adolescence | |
| HIS 3070 | California History | 4 |
| KIN 3008 | Methods of Teaching Physical Education | 3 |
| LIT 3025 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| MUE 3041 | Music Skills for the Elementary Classroom Teacher | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Women in the Christian Tradition (FE) | ||
| The Christian Tradition (FE) | ||
| Christian Faith and the Natural Sciences (FE) | ||
| Christian Life as Vocation (FE) | ||
| Global Christianity (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Diverse Voices of World Literature (FE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Cinema (FE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of American Literature (FE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Women Writers (FE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| Calculus with Applications (FE) | ||
| Calculus I (FE) and Calculus I Lab (FE) | ||
| Problem Solving (FE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements in Education 2,3 | ||
| EDU 3002 | Foundations of Education and Learning Theory | 3 |
| EDU 3006 | Principles of Language Acquisition | 3 |
| EDU 3024 | Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for All Learners | 3 |
| EDU 4004 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 4017 | Teaching and Learning Capstone: Contemporary Issues in the Vocation of Education | 2 |
| Concentration Courses 4 | 12 | |
| Art Emphasis: | ||
| Three-Dimensional Design: Composition and Space | ||
or ART 1015 | Drawing I | |
| Visual Arts in the Classroom I | ||
| Movement | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | ||
| Modern Art History | ||
| Contemporary Art History | ||
| Non-Western Art History | ||
| Design History: Industrial Revolution to Contemporary Design | ||
| Music Emphasis: | ||
| Beginning Conducting | ||
| Music Skills for the Elementary Classroom Teacher | ||
| Movement | ||
Private Lessons or Instrumental Band (2 units) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | ||
| Introduction to Music (FE) | ||
| Introduction to Listening (FE) | ||
| World Music | ||
| Total Units | 116-121 | |
- 1
WRI 1016 is for students who have transferred the first half of the FE writing requirement or received 3 units of AP English Language credit. It is a supplemental 2 unit research course, which fulfills the second half of the FE writing requirement.
- 2
Each course in this section has prerequisites and requires 20 hours in a field placement in order to meet the required field hours toward the California Preliminary Teaching Credential. See Notes.
- 3
Teacher Education candidates who complete these 14 units of Education coursework required for their bachelor’s degree may complete the remainder of the teaching credential within the Master of Arts in Teaching degree, specially choosing to also add the Reading and Literacy Added Authorization eight (8) units and six (6) elective units.
Candidates who take additional Education courses would apply as a graduate student to finish their credential coursework and then seek a Master of Arts in Education degree in their concentration of choice.
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Choose one (1) Emphasis within the concentration.
Note(s):
- Completion of this program partially fulfills requirements for a Teaching Credential in the State of California. Refer to the School of Education website for further information.
- Teacher Education majors must earn a grade of C- or higher in all non-EDU courses required by the major and in all 4000-level elective courses to get credit towards the major.
- Teacher Education majors must earn a grade of C or higher in all Education (EDU) courses, to get credit for credential courses (as per the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing guidelines).
- All candidates are required to obtain a Certificate of Clearance, a clear TB test, personal liability insurance, and the passage of FERPA training, prior to registration in any Education course.
- Passage of the California Basic Skills Test (CBEST) is required prior to registration in their third EDU course.
- Failure to complete the fieldwork requirement in an Education (EDU) course will result in a non-passing grade for that course.
- Candidates who entered the Cross-Disciplinary Studies-Teacher Education major in the 2016-17 academic year and beyond, and who fulfill all major requirements, are covered by the Elementary Subject Matter Competency Waiver and waived from the CSET exam toward the Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential. Candidates who fulfill major requirements listed in catalogs prior to 2016-17 must pass the Multiple Subjects CSET exam upon completion of 12 Education units.