Liberal Studies: Teacher Education, B.A.
Program Learning Outcomes
Liberal 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 Liberal 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 Liberal Studies: Teacher Education chooses one concentration from the following list of content areas available at PLNU. At least 8 of the units must be distinct from the major requirements, with the embedded General Education requirements, that may have been satisfied.
- Art
- Communication Studies
- Disability Studies
- English
- French
- History and Social Science - American Studies
- History and Social Science - International Studies
- Human Development
- Math
- Music
- Physical Education/Health
- Science
- Spanish
Art Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Requirements | ||
| BIB 1001 | Old Testament History and Religion (GE) | 3 |
| BIB 1002 | New Testament History and Religion (GE) | 3 |
| BIO 1003 & 1003L | Introduction to Biology (GE) and Introduction to Biology Lab (GE) | 4 |
| COM 1000 | Principles of Human Communication (GE) | 3 |
| ENG 1010 | College Composition - First Year Experience (GE) | 3 |
| HIS 1010 | World Civilizations I (GE) | 3 |
| HIS 1020 | United States History from Early America to the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| MTH 1013 | College Algebra (or passing placement exam scores) | 3 |
| MTH 2013 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I (GE) | 3 |
| MTH 2023 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHL 2001 | Introduction to Philosophy (GE) | 3 |
| or PHL 2011 | Ethics (GE) | |
| POL 1090 | The Politics of Race, Class, and Gender (GE) | 3-4 |
| or SOC 2001 | Cultural Anthropology (GE) | |
| PSC 1012 & PSC 1022 | Physical Science - Physics for Teachers (GE) and Physical Science - Chemistry for Teachers (GE) | 4 |
| PSC 1023 | Earth and Space Science for Teachers | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | Psychology of Personal Development - First Year Experience (GE) | 3 |
| or PSY 1003 | General Psychology (GE) | |
| TRE 1001 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2 | |
| Fitness Through Movement (GE) | ||
| Optimal Health (GE) | ||
| Team Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) | ||
| Individual and Dual Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) | ||
| Lifestyle as Medicine (GE) | ||
| Health and Well-Being (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Art (GE) | ||
| Fundamentals of Art (GE) | ||
| History of Art I (GE) 1 | ||
| History of Art II (GE) 1 | ||
| Introduction to Music (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) of the following sequences: | 6 | |
| Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) I (GE) and Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) II (GE) | ||
| Elementary French I (GE) and Elementary French II (GE) | ||
| Elementary German I (GE) and Elementary German II (GE) | ||
| Biblical Greek I (GE) and Biblical Greek II (GE) | ||
| Biblical Hebrew I (GE) and Biblical Hebrew II (GE) | ||
| Elementary Foreign Language I (GE) and Elementary Foreign Language II (GE) | ||
| Elementary Spanish I (GE) and Elementary Spanish II (GE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements | ||
| ART 3019 | Visual Arts in the Classroom I 2 | 0 |
| CHD 1020 | Child and Adolescent Development | 4 |
| or PSY 3008 | Developmental Psychology - Birth Through Adolescence | |
| ENG 3025 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| HIS 3070 | California History | 4 |
| KIN 3008 | Methods of Teaching Physical Education | 3 |
| MUE 3041 | Music Skills for the Elementary Classroom Teacher | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Women in the Christian Tradition (GE) | ||
| The Christian Tradition (GE) | ||
| Christian Faith and the Natural Sciences (GE) | ||
| Christian Life as Vocation (GE) | ||
| Global Christianity (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: 3 | 3 | |
| Diverse Voices of World Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Cinema (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of American Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Women Writers (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: 4 | 3 | |
| Seminar at the Intersection of the Humanities (GE) | ||
| Food, Water, and Death in History (GE) | ||
| "And It Was Very Good": Scriptural and Scientific Perspectives on the Human Body (GE) | ||
| Pursuing Truth: How Science and Stories Reveal Reality (GE) | ||
| Rock and Roll and American Culture: 1955-1970 (GE) | ||
| Poetry and Song (GE) | ||
| Borderlanders: Exploring Theology and Policy for Neighboring Well (GE) | ||
| The Chemistry of the Environment (GE) | ||
| God Among Heroes and Villains: Theology, Ethics, and Comics (GE) | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Philosophy and Art: Beauty and Justice (GE) | ||
| Dreams, Myths, and Monsters: Fantasy Literature and the Psychology of Imagination (GE) | ||
| Exploring Strange New Worlds: Science Fiction and the Frontiers of Science (GE) | ||
| Retelling the Bible: A Multi-Genre Writing Workshop (GE) | ||
| Rhetorics of Women Preachers (GE) | ||
| The History of Surfing and Surf Culture (GE) | ||
| Literature and the Environment (GE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements in Education 5,6 | ||
| EDU 3002 | Foundations of Education and Learning Theory | 3 |
| EDU 3006 | Language Acquisition and Diverse Populations | 3 |
| EDU 3024 | Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for All Learners | 3 |
| EDU 4004 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 4018 | Teaching and Learning Capstone: Contemporary Issues in the Vocation of Education | 2 |
| Concentration Courses | 12 | |
| Choose one (1) of the following tracks: | ||
| Art History | ||
| History of Art I (GE) 1 | ||
or ART 2001 | History of Art II (GE) | |
| Visual Arts in the Classroom I | ||
| Choose two (2) courses from the following: 7 | ||
| Modern Art History | ||
| Contemporary Art History | ||
| Non-Western Art History | ||
| Design History: Industrial Revolution to Contemporary Design | ||
| Contemporary Studio Seminar | ||
| Graphic Design | ||
| Introduction to Computer Graphics | ||
| Visual Arts in the Classroom I | ||
| Choose two (2) courses from the following: 7 | ||
| History of Art I (GE) 1 | ||
or ART 2001 | History of Art II (GE) | |
| Graphic Design I: Visual Symbolism | ||
| Graphic Design II: Typography | ||
| Introduction to Interactive Web Design | ||
| Design History: Industrial Revolution to Contemporary Design | ||
| Visual Arts | ||
| Drawing I | ||
| Visual Arts in the Classroom I | ||
| Choose two (2) courses from the following: 7 | ||
| Three-Dimensional Design: Composition and Space | ||
| Painting: Color and Technique | ||
| Printmaking I | ||
| Ceramics: Foundations in Clay | ||
or ART 3024 | Ceramics: Advanced Methods in Clay | |
| Photography: Digital | ||
| Advanced Studio Practice | ||
| Contemporary Studio Seminar | ||
| Total Units | 112-114 | |
- 1
ART 2000 and ART 2001 can only be taken once for credit as part of the Art History or Graphic Design concentration tracks.
- 2
Course also fulfills and is counted as part of the concentration requirement.
- 3
Students may also choose from the upper-division FRE or SPA GE options. See the General Education page for course listing.
- 4
Students are encouraged to take a course that will fulfill the "Sustainability" GE course tag requirement.
- 5
Each course in this section (except EDU 4018) 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.
- 6
Candidates interested in completing their credential can apply to take additional Education credential courses as an undergraduate or graduate student.
- 7
OR another approved 3-unit ART course.
Communication Studies Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Requirements | ||
| BIB 1001 | Old Testament History and Religion (GE) | 3 |
| BIB 1002 | New Testament History and Religion (GE) | 3 |
| BIO 1003 & 1003L | Introduction to Biology (GE) and Introduction to Biology Lab (GE) | 4 |
| COM 1000 | Principles of Human Communication (GE) 1 | 0 |
| or COM 2031 | Argumentation and Debate | |
| ENG 1010 | College Composition - First Year Experience (GE) | 3 |
| HIS 1010 | World Civilizations I (GE) | 3 |
| HIS 1020 | United States History from Early America to the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| MTH 1013 | College Algebra (or passing placement exam scores) | 3 |
| MTH 2013 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I (GE) | 3 |
| MTH 2023 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHL 2001 | Introduction to Philosophy (GE) | 3 |
| or PHL 2011 | Ethics (GE) | |
| POL 1090 | The Politics of Race, Class, and Gender (GE) | 3-4 |
| or SOC 2001 | Cultural Anthropology (GE) | |
| PSC 1012 & PSC 1022 | Physical Science - Physics for Teachers (GE) and Physical Science - Chemistry for Teachers (GE) | 4 |
| PSC 1023 | Earth and Space Science for Teachers | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | Psychology of Personal Development - First Year Experience (GE) | 3 |
| or PSY 1003 | General Psychology (GE) | |
| TRE 1001 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2 | |
| Fitness Through Movement (GE) | ||
| Optimal Health (GE) | ||
| Team Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) | ||
| Individual and Dual Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) | ||
| Lifestyle as Medicine (GE) | ||
| Health and Well-Being (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Art (GE) | ||
| Fundamentals of Art (GE) | ||
| History of Art I (GE) | ||
| History of Art II (GE) | ||
| Introduction to Music (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) of the following sequences: | 6 | |
| Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) I (GE) and Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) II (GE) | ||
| Elementary French I (GE) and Elementary French II (GE) | ||
| Elementary German I (GE) and Elementary German II (GE) | ||
| Biblical Greek I (GE) and Biblical Greek II (GE) | ||
| Biblical Hebrew I (GE) and Biblical Hebrew II (GE) | ||
| Elementary Foreign Language I (GE) and Elementary Foreign Language II (GE) | ||
| Elementary Spanish I (GE) and Elementary Spanish II (GE) | ||
| 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 | |
| ENG 3025 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| HIS 3070 | California History | 4 |
| KIN 3008 | Methods of Teaching Physical Education | 3 |
| MUE 3041 | Music Skills for the Elementary Classroom Teacher | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Women in the Christian Tradition (GE) | ||
| The Christian Tradition (GE) | ||
| Christian Faith and the Natural Sciences (GE) | ||
| Christian Life as Vocation (GE) | ||
| Global Christianity (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: 2 | 3 | |
| Diverse Voices of World Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Cinema (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of American Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Women Writers (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: 3 | 3 | |
| Seminar at the Intersection of the Humanities (GE) | ||
| Food, Water, and Death in History (GE) | ||
| "And It Was Very Good": Scriptural and Scientific Perspectives on the Human Body (GE) | ||
| Pursuing Truth: How Science and Stories Reveal Reality (GE) | ||
| Rock and Roll and American Culture: 1955-1970 (GE) | ||
| Poetry and Song (GE) | ||
| Borderlanders: Exploring Theology and Policy for Neighboring Well (GE) | ||
| The Chemistry of the Environment (GE) | ||
| God Among Heroes and Villains: Theology, Ethics, and Comics (GE) | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Philosophy and Art: Beauty and Justice (GE) | ||
| Dreams, Myths, and Monsters: Fantasy Literature and the Psychology of Imagination (GE) | ||
| Exploring Strange New Worlds: Science Fiction and the Frontiers of Science (GE) | ||
| Retelling the Bible: A Multi-Genre Writing Workshop (GE) | ||
| Rhetorics of Women Preachers (GE) | ||
| The History of Surfing and Surf Culture (GE) | ||
| Literature and the Environment (GE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements in Education 4,5 | ||
| EDU 3002 | Foundations of Education and Learning Theory | 3 |
| EDU 3006 | Language Acquisition and Diverse Populations | 3 |
| EDU 3024 | Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for All Learners | 3 |
| EDU 4004 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 4018 | Teaching and Learning Capstone: Contemporary Issues in the Vocation of Education | 2 |
| Concentration Courses | 12 | |
| Principles of Human Communication (GE) | ||
or COM 2031 | Argumentation and Debate | |
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Professional Speaking for Career Settings | ||
| Media Literacy | ||
| Total Units | 112-114 | |
- 1
Course also fulfills and is counted as part of the concentration requirement.
- 2
Students may also choose from the upper-division FRE or SPA GE options. See the General Education page for course listing.
- 3
Students are encouraged to take a course that will fulfill the "Sustainability" GE course tag requirement.
- 4
Each course in this section (except EDU 4018) 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.
- 5
Candidates interested in completing their credential can apply to take additional Education credential courses as an undergraduate or graduate student.
Disability Studies Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Requirements | ||
| BIB 1001 | Old Testament History and Religion (GE) | 3 |
| BIB 1002 | New Testament History and Religion (GE) | 3 |
| BIO 1003 & 1003L | Introduction to Biology (GE) and Introduction to Biology Lab (GE) | 4 |
| COM 1000 | Principles of Human Communication (GE) | 3 |
| ENG 1010 | College Composition - First Year Experience (GE) | 3 |
| HIS 1010 | World Civilizations I (GE) | 3 |
| HIS 1020 | United States History from Early America to the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| MTH 1013 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MTH 2013 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I (GE) | 3 |
| MTH 2023 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHL 2001 | Introduction to Philosophy (GE) | 3 |
| or PHL 2011 | Ethics (GE) | |
| POL 1090 | The Politics of Race, Class, and Gender (GE) | 4 |
| or SOC 2001 | Cultural Anthropology (GE) | |
| PSC 1012 & PSC 1022 | Physical Science - Physics for Teachers (GE) and Physical Science - Chemistry for Teachers (GE) | 4 |
| PSC 1023 | Earth and Space Science for Teachers | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | Psychology of Personal Development - First Year Experience (GE) | 3 |
| or PSY 1003 | General Psychology (GE) | |
| TRE 1001 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2 | |
| Fitness Through Movement (GE) | ||
| Optimal Health (GE) | ||
| Team Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) | ||
| Individual and Dual Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) | ||
| Lifestyle as Medicine (GE) | ||
| Health and Well-Being (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Art (GE) | ||
| Fundamentals of Art (GE) | ||
| History of Art I (GE) | ||
| History of Art II (GE) | ||
| Introduction to Music (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) of the following sequences: | 6 | |
| Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) I (GE) and Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) II (GE) | ||
| Elementary French I (GE) and Elementary French II (GE) | ||
| Elementary German I (GE) and Elementary German II (GE) | ||
| Biblical Greek I (GE) and Biblical Greek II (GE) | ||
| Biblical Hebrew I (GE) and Biblical Hebrew II (GE) | ||
| Elementary Foreign Language I (GE) and Elementary Foreign Language II (GE) | ||
| Elementary Spanish I (GE) and Elementary Spanish II (GE) | ||
| 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 | |
| ENG 3025 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| HIS 3070 | California History | 4 |
| KIN 3008 | Methods of Teaching Physical Education | 3 |
| MUE 3041 | Music Skills for the Elementary Classroom Teacher | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Women in the Christian Tradition (GE) | ||
| The Christian Tradition (GE) | ||
| Christian Faith and the Natural Sciences (GE) | ||
| Christian Life as Vocation (GE) | ||
| Global Christianity (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Diverse Voices of World Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Cinema (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of American Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Women Writers (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: 2 | 3 | |
| Seminar at the Intersection of the Humanities (GE) | ||
| Food, Water, and Death in History (GE) | ||
| "And It Was Very Good": Scriptural and Scientific Perspectives on the Human Body (GE) | ||
| Pursuing Truth: How Science and Stories Reveal Reality (GE) | ||
| Rock and Roll and American Culture: 1955-1970 (GE) | ||
| Poetry and Song (GE) | ||
| Borderlanders: Exploring Theology and Policy for Neighboring Well (GE) | ||
| The Chemistry of the Environment (GE) | ||
| God Among Heroes and Villains: Theology, Ethics, and Comics (GE) | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Philosophy and Art: Beauty and Justice (GE) | ||
| Dreams, Myths, and Monsters: Fantasy Literature and the Psychology of Imagination (GE) | ||
| Exploring Strange New Worlds: Science Fiction and the Frontiers of Science (GE) | ||
| Retelling the Bible: A Multi-Genre Writing Workshop (GE) | ||
| Rhetorics of Women Preachers (GE) | ||
| The History of Surfing and Surf Culture (GE) | ||
| Literature and the Environment (GE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements in Education 3,4 | ||
| EDU 3002 | Foundations of Education and Learning Theory | 3 |
| EDU 3006 | Language Acquisition and Diverse Populations | 3 |
| EDU 3024 | Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for All Learners | 3 |
| EDU 4004 | Foundations of Special Education 5 | 0 |
| EDU 4018 | Teaching and Learning Capstone: Contemporary Issues in the Vocation of Education | 2 |
| Concentration Courses | 12 | |
| Development of Special Needs Children | ||
| Introduction to Disability Studies | ||
| Foundations of Special Education | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | ||
| Parent Education and Family Development and Student Success Studies: Peer Mentor Program I | ||
| Supportive Environments and Plans for Students with Exceptionalities | ||
| Social-Emotional, Communicative Strategies, and Behavior Supports | ||
| Total Units | 113-114 | |
- 1
Students may also choose from the upper-division FRE or SPA GE options. See the General Education page for course listing.
- 2
Students are encouraged to take a course that will fulfill the "Sustainability" GE course tag requirement.
- 3
Each course in this section (except EDU 4018) 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.
- 4
Candidates interested in completing their credential can apply to take additional Education credential courses as an undergraduate or graduate student.
- 5
Course also fulfills and is counted as part of the concentration requirement.
English Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Requirements | ||
| BIB 1001 | Old Testament History and Religion (GE) | 3 |
| BIB 1002 | New Testament History and Religion (GE) | 3 |
| BIO 1003 & 1003L | Introduction to Biology (GE) and Introduction to Biology Lab (GE) | 4 |
| COM 1000 | Principles of Human Communication (GE) | 3 |
| ENG 1010 | College Composition - First Year Experience (GE) | 3 |
| HIS 1010 | World Civilizations I (GE) | 3 |
| HIS 1020 | United States History from Early America to the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| MTH 1013 | College Algebra (or passing placement exam scores) | 3 |
| MTH 2013 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I (GE) | 3 |
| MTH 2023 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHL 2001 | Introduction to Philosophy (GE) | 3 |
| or PHL 2011 | Ethics (GE) | |
| POL 1090 | The Politics of Race, Class, and Gender (GE) | 3-4 |
| or SOC 2001 | Cultural Anthropology (GE) | |
| PSC 1012 & PSC 1022 | Physical Science - Physics for Teachers (GE) and Physical Science - Chemistry for Teachers (GE) | 4 |
| PSC 1023 | Earth and Space Science for Teachers | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | Psychology of Personal Development - First Year Experience (GE) | 3 |
| or PSY 1003 | General Psychology (GE) | |
| TRE 1001 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2 | |
| Fitness Through Movement (GE) | ||
| Optimal Health (GE) | ||
| Team Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) | ||
| Individual and Dual Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) | ||
| Lifestyle as Medicine (GE) | ||
| Health and Well-Being (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Art (GE) | ||
| Fundamentals of Art (GE) | ||
| History of Art I (GE) | ||
| History of Art II (GE) | ||
| Introduction to Music (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) of the following sequences: | 6 | |
| Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) I (GE) and Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) II (GE) | ||
| Elementary French I (GE) and Elementary French II (GE) | ||
| Elementary German I (GE) and Elementary German II (GE) | ||
| Biblical Greek I (GE) and Biblical Greek II (GE) | ||
| Biblical Hebrew I (GE) and Biblical Hebrew II (GE) | ||
| Elementary Foreign Language I (GE) and Elementary Foreign Language II (GE) | ||
| Elementary Spanish I (GE) and Elementary Spanish II (GE) | ||
| 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 | |
| ENG 3025 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| HIS 3070 | California History | 4 |
| KIN 3008 | Methods of Teaching Physical Education | 3 |
| MUE 3041 | Music Skills for the Elementary Classroom Teacher | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Women in the Christian Tradition (GE) | ||
| The Christian Tradition (GE) | ||
| Christian Faith and the Natural Sciences (GE) | ||
| Christian Life as Vocation (GE) | ||
| Global Christianity (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: 1,2 | 0 | |
| Diverse Voices of World Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Cinema (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of American Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Women Writers (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: 3 | 3 | |
| Seminar at the Intersection of the Humanities (GE) | ||
| Food, Water, and Death in History (GE) | ||
| "And It Was Very Good": Scriptural and Scientific Perspectives on the Human Body (GE) | ||
| Pursuing Truth: How Science and Stories Reveal Reality (GE) | ||
| Rock and Roll and American Culture: 1955-1970 (GE) | ||
| Poetry and Song (GE) | ||
| Borderlanders: Exploring Theology and Policy for Neighboring Well (GE) | ||
| The Chemistry of the Environment (GE) | ||
| God Among Heroes and Villains: Theology, Ethics, and Comics (GE) | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Philosophy and Art: Beauty and Justice (GE) | ||
| Dreams, Myths, and Monsters: Fantasy Literature and the Psychology of Imagination (GE) | ||
| Exploring Strange New Worlds: Science Fiction and the Frontiers of Science (GE) | ||
| Retelling the Bible: A Multi-Genre Writing Workshop (GE) | ||
| Rhetorics of Women Preachers (GE) | ||
| The History of Surfing and Surf Culture (GE) | ||
| Literature and the Environment (GE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements in Education 4,5 | ||
| EDU 3002 | Foundations of Education and Learning Theory | 3 |
| EDU 3006 | Language Acquisition and Diverse Populations | 3 |
| EDU 3024 | Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for All Learners | 3 |
| EDU 4004 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 4018 | Teaching and Learning Capstone: Contemporary Issues in the Vocation of Education | 2 |
| Concentration Courses | 12 | |
| American Writers I | ||
| Choose one (1) of the following lower-division courses: | ||
| Myths: Ancient and Modern | ||
| British Writers I | ||
| British Writers II | ||
| American Writers II | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | ||
| Introduction to Linguistics | ||
| English Grammar and Usage | ||
| Choose one (1) of the following upper-division courses: 2 | ||
| Diverse Voices of World Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Cinema (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of American Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Women Writers (GE) | ||
| Total Units | 112-114 | |
- 1
Course also fulfills and is counted as part of the concentration requirement.
- 2
Students may also choose from the upper-division FRE or SPA GE options. See the General Education page for course listing.
- 3
Students are encouraged to take a course that will fulfill the "Sustainability" GE course tag requirement.
- 4
Each course in this section (except EDU 4018) 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.
- 5
Candidates interested in completing their credential can apply to take additional Education credential courses as an undergraduate or graduate student.
French Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Requirements | ||
| BIB 1001 | Old Testament History and Religion (GE) | 3 |
| BIB 1002 | New Testament History and Religion (GE) | 3 |
| BIO 1003 & 1003L | Introduction to Biology (GE) and Introduction to Biology Lab (GE) | 4 |
| COM 1000 | Principles of Human Communication (GE) | 3 |
| ENG 1010 | College Composition - First Year Experience (GE) | 3 |
| HIS 1010 | World Civilizations I (GE) | 3 |
| HIS 1020 | United States History from Early America to the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| MTH 1013 | College Algebra (or passing placement exam scores) | 3 |
| MTH 2013 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I (GE) | 3 |
| MTH 2023 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHL 2001 | Introduction to Philosophy (GE) | 3 |
| or PHL 2011 | Ethics (GE) | |
| POL 1090 | The Politics of Race, Class, and Gender (GE) | 3-4 |
| or SOC 2001 | Cultural Anthropology (GE) | |
| PSC 1012 & PSC 1022 | Physical Science - Physics for Teachers (GE) and Physical Science - Chemistry for Teachers (GE) | 4 |
| PSC 1023 | Earth and Space Science for Teachers | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | Psychology of Personal Development - First Year Experience (GE) | 3 |
| or PSY 1003 | General Psychology (GE) | |
| TRE 1001 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2 | |
| Fitness Through Movement (GE) | ||
| Optimal Health (GE) | ||
| Team Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) | ||
| Individual and Dual Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) | ||
| Lifestyle as Medicine (GE) | ||
| Health and Well-Being (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Art (GE) | ||
| Fundamentals of Art (GE) | ||
| History of Art I (GE) | ||
| History of Art II (GE) | ||
| Introduction to Music (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) of the following sequences: | 6 | |
| Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) I (GE) and Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) II (GE) | ||
| Elementary French I (GE) and Elementary French II (GE) | ||
| Elementary German I (GE) and Elementary German II (GE) | ||
| Biblical Greek I (GE) and Biblical Greek II (GE) | ||
| Biblical Hebrew I (GE) and Biblical Hebrew II (GE) | ||
| Elementary Foreign Language I (GE) and Elementary Foreign Language II (GE) | ||
| Elementary Spanish I (GE) and Elementary Spanish II (GE) | ||
| 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 | |
| ENG 3025 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| HIS 3070 | California History | 4 |
| KIN 3008 | Methods of Teaching Physical Education | 3 |
| MUE 3041 | Music Skills for the Elementary Classroom Teacher | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Women in the Christian Tradition (GE) | ||
| The Christian Tradition (GE) | ||
| Christian Faith and the Natural Sciences (GE) | ||
| Christian Life as Vocation (GE) | ||
| Global Christianity (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Diverse Voices of World Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Cinema (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of American Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Women Writers (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: 2 | 3 | |
| Seminar at the Intersection of the Humanities (GE) | ||
| Food, Water, and Death in History (GE) | ||
| "And It Was Very Good": Scriptural and Scientific Perspectives on the Human Body (GE) | ||
| Pursuing Truth: How Science and Stories Reveal Reality (GE) | ||
| Rock and Roll and American Culture: 1955-1970 (GE) | ||
| Poetry and Song (GE) | ||
| Borderlanders: Exploring Theology and Policy for Neighboring Well (GE) | ||
| The Chemistry of the Environment (GE) | ||
| God Among Heroes and Villains: Theology, Ethics, and Comics (GE) | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Philosophy and Art: Beauty and Justice (GE) | ||
| Dreams, Myths, and Monsters: Fantasy Literature and the Psychology of Imagination (GE) | ||
| Exploring Strange New Worlds: Science Fiction and the Frontiers of Science (GE) | ||
| Retelling the Bible: A Multi-Genre Writing Workshop (GE) | ||
| Rhetorics of Women Preachers (GE) | ||
| The History of Surfing and Surf Culture (GE) | ||
| Literature and the Environment (GE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements in Education 3,4 | ||
| EDU 3002 | Foundations of Education and Learning Theory | 3 |
| EDU 3006 | Language Acquisition and Diverse Populations | 3 |
| EDU 3024 | Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for All Learners | 3 |
| EDU 4004 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 4018 | Teaching and Learning Capstone: Contemporary Issues in the Vocation of Education | 2 |
| Concentration Courses | 12 | |
| Intermediate French I | ||
| Intermediate French II | ||
| French Conversation | ||
or FRE 3015 | French Culture and Civilization | |
| Survey of French Literature (GE) | ||
or FRE 3025 | Francophone Literature (GE) | |
| Total Units | 115-117 | |
- 1
Students may also choose from the upper-division FRE or SPA GE options. See the General Education page for course listing.
- 2
Students are encouraged to take a course that will fulfill the "Sustainability" GE course tag requirement.
- 3
Each course in this section (except EDU 4018) 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.
- 4
Candidates interested in completing their credential can apply to take additional Education credential courses as an undergraduate or graduate student.
History and Social Science - American Studies Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Requirements | ||
| BIB 1001 | Old Testament History and Religion (GE) | 3 |
| BIB 1002 | New Testament History and Religion (GE) | 3 |
| BIO 1003 & 1003L | Introduction to Biology (GE) and Introduction to Biology Lab (GE) | 4 |
| COM 1000 | Principles of Human Communication (GE) | 3 |
| ENG 1010 | College Composition - First Year Experience (GE) | 3 |
| HIS 1010 | World Civilizations I (GE) | 3 |
| HIS 1020 | United States History from Early America to the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| MTH 1013 | College Algebra (or passing placement exam scores) | 3 |
| MTH 2013 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I (GE) | 3 |
| MTH 2023 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHL 2001 | Introduction to Philosophy (GE) | 3 |
| or PHL 2011 | Ethics (GE) | |
| POL 1090 | The Politics of Race, Class, and Gender (GE) | 3-4 |
| or SOC 2001 | Cultural Anthropology (GE) | |
| PSC 1012 & PSC 1022 | Physical Science - Physics for Teachers (GE) and Physical Science - Chemistry for Teachers (GE) | 4 |
| PSC 1023 | Earth and Space Science for Teachers | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | Psychology of Personal Development - First Year Experience (GE) | 3 |
| or PSY 1003 | General Psychology (GE) | |
| TRE 1001 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2 | |
| Fitness Through Movement (GE) | ||
| Optimal Health (GE) | ||
| Team Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) | ||
| Individual and Dual Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) | ||
| Lifestyle as Medicine (GE) | ||
| Health and Well-Being (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Art (GE) | ||
| Fundamentals of Art (GE) | ||
| History of Art I (GE) | ||
| History of Art II (GE) | ||
| Introduction to Music (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) of the following sequences: | 6 | |
| Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) I (GE) and Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) II (GE) | ||
| Elementary French I (GE) and Elementary French II (GE) | ||
| Elementary German I (GE) and Elementary German II (GE) | ||
| Biblical Greek I (GE) and Biblical Greek II (GE) | ||
| Biblical Hebrew I (GE) and Biblical Hebrew II (GE) | ||
| Elementary Foreign Language I (GE) and Elementary Foreign Language II (GE) | ||
| Elementary Spanish I (GE) and Elementary Spanish II (GE) | ||
| 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 | |
| ENG 3025 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| HIS 3070 | California History 1 | 0 |
| KIN 3008 | Methods of Teaching Physical Education | 3 |
| MUE 3041 | Music Skills for the Elementary Classroom Teacher | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Women in the Christian Tradition (GE) | ||
| The Christian Tradition (GE) | ||
| Christian Faith and the Natural Sciences (GE) | ||
| Christian Life as Vocation (GE) | ||
| Global Christianity (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: 2 | 3 | |
| Diverse Voices of World Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Cinema (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of American Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Women Writers (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: 3 | 3 | |
| Seminar at the Intersection of the Humanities (GE) | ||
| Food, Water, and Death in History (GE) | ||
| "And It Was Very Good": Scriptural and Scientific Perspectives on the Human Body (GE) | ||
| Pursuing Truth: How Science and Stories Reveal Reality (GE) | ||
| Rock and Roll and American Culture: 1955-1970 (GE) | ||
| Poetry and Song (GE) | ||
| Borderlanders: Exploring Theology and Policy for Neighboring Well (GE) | ||
| The Chemistry of the Environment (GE) | ||
| God Among Heroes and Villains: Theology, Ethics, and Comics (GE) | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Philosophy and Art: Beauty and Justice (GE) | ||
| Dreams, Myths, and Monsters: Fantasy Literature and the Psychology of Imagination (GE) | ||
| Exploring Strange New Worlds: Science Fiction and the Frontiers of Science (GE) | ||
| Retelling the Bible: A Multi-Genre Writing Workshop (GE) | ||
| Rhetorics of Women Preachers (GE) | ||
| The History of Surfing and Surf Culture (GE) | ||
| Literature and the Environment (GE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements in Education 4,5 | ||
| EDU 3002 | Foundations of Education and Learning Theory | 3 |
| EDU 3006 | Language Acquisition and Diverse Populations | 3 |
| EDU 3024 | Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for All Learners | 3 |
| EDU 4004 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 4018 | Teaching and Learning Capstone: Contemporary Issues in the Vocation of Education | 2 |
| Concentration Courses | 12 | |
| 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 (GE) | ||
| Campaigns and Elections | ||
| Urban Politics | ||
| Issues in Public Policy | ||
| Total Units | 111-113 | |
- 1
Course also fulfills and is counted as part of the concentration requirement.
- 2
Students may also choose from the upper-division FRE or SPA GE options. See the General Education page for course listing.
- 3
Students are encouraged to take a course that will fulfill the "Sustainability" GE course tag requirement.
- 4
Each course in this section (except EDU 4018) 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.
- 5
Candidates interested in completing their credential can apply to take additional Education credential courses as an undergraduate or graduate student.
History and Social Science - International Studies Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Requirements | ||
| BIB 1001 | Old Testament History and Religion (GE) | 3 |
| BIB 1002 | New Testament History and Religion (GE) | 3 |
| BIO 1003 & 1003L | Introduction to Biology (GE) and Introduction to Biology Lab (GE) | 4 |
| COM 1000 | Principles of Human Communication (GE) | 3 |
| ENG 1010 | College Composition - First Year Experience (GE) | 3 |
| HIS 1010 | World Civilizations I (GE) | 3 |
| HIS 1020 | United States History from Early America to the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| MTH 1013 | College Algebra (or passing placement exam scores) | 3 |
| MTH 2013 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I (GE) | 3 |
| MTH 2023 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHL 2001 | Introduction to Philosophy (GE) | 3 |
| or PHL 2011 | Ethics (GE) | |
| POL 1090 | The Politics of Race, Class, and Gender (GE) 1 | 3-4 |
| or SOC 2001 | Cultural Anthropology (GE) | |
| PSC 1012 & PSC 1022 | Physical Science - Physics for Teachers (GE) and Physical Science - Chemistry for Teachers (GE) | 4 |
| PSC 1023 | Earth and Space Science for Teachers | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | Psychology of Personal Development - First Year Experience (GE) | 3 |
| or PSY 1003 | General Psychology (GE) | |
| TRE 1001 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2 | |
| Fitness Through Movement (GE) | ||
| Optimal Health (GE) | ||
| Team Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) | ||
| Individual and Dual Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) | ||
| Lifestyle as Medicine (GE) | ||
| Health and Well-Being (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Art (GE) | ||
| Fundamentals of Art (GE) | ||
| History of Art I (GE) | ||
| History of Art II (GE) | ||
| Introduction to Music (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) of the following sequences: | 6 | |
| Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) I (GE) and Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) II (GE) | ||
| Elementary French I (GE) and Elementary French II (GE) | ||
| Elementary German I (GE) and Elementary German II (GE) | ||
| Biblical Greek I (GE) and Biblical Greek II (GE) | ||
| Biblical Hebrew I (GE) and Biblical Hebrew II (GE) | ||
| Elementary Foreign Language I (GE) and Elementary Foreign Language II (GE) | ||
| Elementary Spanish I (GE) and Elementary Spanish II (GE) | ||
| 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 | |
| ENG 3025 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| HIS 3070 | California History | 4 |
| KIN 3008 | Methods of Teaching Physical Education | 3 |
| MUE 3041 | Music Skills for the Elementary Classroom Teacher | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Women in the Christian Tradition (GE) | ||
| The Christian Tradition (GE) | ||
| Christian Faith and the Natural Sciences (GE) | ||
| Christian Life as Vocation (GE) | ||
| Global Christianity (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: 2 | 3 | |
| Diverse Voices of World Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Cinema (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of American Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Women Writers (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: 3 | 3 | |
| Seminar at the Intersection of the Humanities (GE) | ||
| Food, Water, and Death in History (GE) | ||
| "And It Was Very Good": Scriptural and Scientific Perspectives on the Human Body (GE) | ||
| Pursuing Truth: How Science and Stories Reveal Reality (GE) | ||
| Rock and Roll and American Culture: 1955-1970 (GE) | ||
| Poetry and Song (GE) | ||
| Borderlanders: Exploring Theology and Policy for Neighboring Well (GE) | ||
| The Chemistry of the Environment (GE) | ||
| God Among Heroes and Villains: Theology, Ethics, and Comics (GE) | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Philosophy and Art: Beauty and Justice (GE) | ||
| Dreams, Myths, and Monsters: Fantasy Literature and the Psychology of Imagination (GE) | ||
| Exploring Strange New Worlds: Science Fiction and the Frontiers of Science (GE) | ||
| Retelling the Bible: A Multi-Genre Writing Workshop (GE) | ||
| Rhetorics of Women Preachers (GE) | ||
| The History of Surfing and Surf Culture (GE) | ||
| Literature and the Environment (GE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements in Education 4,5 | ||
| EDU 3002 | Foundations of Education and Learning Theory | 3 |
| EDU 3006 | Language Acquisition and Diverse Populations | 3 |
| EDU 3024 | Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for All Learners | 3 |
| EDU 4004 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 4018 | Teaching and Learning Capstone: Contemporary Issues in the Vocation of Education | 2 |
| Concentration Courses | 12-14 | |
| Choose one (if 4 units) or two (2) courses from the following: | ||
| Introduction to International Relations | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Cultural Anthropology (GE) 1 | ||
| 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 | 115-119 | |
- 1
SOC 2001 can only be taken once for credit as part of the International Studies Concentration.
- 2
Students may also choose from the upper-division FRE or SPA GE options. See the General Education page for course listing.
- 3
Students are encouraged to take a course that will fulfill the "Sustainability" GE course tag requirement.
- 4
Each course in this section (except EDU 4018) 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.
- 5
Candidates interested in completing their credential can apply to take additional Education credential courses as an undergraduate or graduate student.
Human Development
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Requirements | ||
| BIB 1001 | Old Testament History and Religion (GE) | 3 |
| BIB 1002 | New Testament History and Religion (GE) | 3 |
| BIO 1003 & 1003L | Introduction to Biology (GE) and Introduction to Biology Lab (GE) | 4 |
| COM 1000 | Principles of Human Communication (GE) | 3 |
| ENG 1010 | College Composition - First Year Experience (GE) | 3 |
| HIS 1010 | World Civilizations I (GE) | 3 |
| HIS 1020 | United States History from Early America to the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| MTH 1013 | College Algebra (or passing placement exam scores) | 3 |
| MTH 2013 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I (GE) | 3 |
| MTH 2023 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHL 2001 | Introduction to Philosophy (GE) | 3 |
| or PHL 2011 | Ethics (GE) | |
| POL 1090 | The Politics of Race, Class, and Gender (GE) | 3-4 |
| or SOC 2001 | Cultural Anthropology (GE) | |
| PSC 1012 & PSC 1022 | Physical Science - Physics for Teachers (GE) and Physical Science - Chemistry for Teachers (GE) | 4 |
| PSC 1023 | Earth and Space Science for Teachers | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | Psychology of Personal Development - First Year Experience (GE) | 3 |
| or PSY 1003 | General Psychology (GE) | |
| TRE 1001 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2 | |
| Fitness Through Movement (GE) | ||
| Optimal Health (GE) | ||
| Team Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) | ||
| Individual and Dual Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) | ||
| Lifestyle as Medicine (GE) | ||
| Health and Well-Being (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Art (GE) | ||
| Fundamentals of Art (GE) | ||
| History of Art I (GE) | ||
| History of Art II (GE) | ||
| Introduction to Music (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) of the following sequences: | 6 | |
| Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) I (GE) and Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) II (GE) | ||
| Elementary French I (GE) and Elementary French II (GE) | ||
| Elementary German I (GE) and Elementary German II (GE) | ||
| Biblical Greek I (GE) and Biblical Greek II (GE) | ||
| Biblical Hebrew I (GE) and Biblical Hebrew II (GE) | ||
| Elementary Foreign Language I (GE) and Elementary Foreign Language II (GE) | ||
| Elementary Spanish I (GE) and Elementary Spanish II (GE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements | ||
| ART 3019 | Visual Arts in the Classroom I | 3 |
| CHD 1020 | Child and Adolescent Development 1 | 0 |
| or PSY 3008 | Developmental Psychology - Birth Through Adolescence | |
| ENG 3025 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| HIS 3070 | California History | 4 |
| KIN 3008 | Methods of Teaching Physical Education | 3 |
| MUE 3041 | Music Skills for the Elementary Classroom Teacher | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Women in the Christian Tradition (GE) | ||
| The Christian Tradition (GE) | ||
| Christian Faith and the Natural Sciences (GE) | ||
| Christian Life as Vocation (GE) | ||
| Global Christianity (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: 2 | 3 | |
| Diverse Voices of World Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Cinema (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of American Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Women Writers (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: 3 | 3 | |
| Seminar at the Intersection of the Humanities (GE) | ||
| Food, Water, and Death in History (GE) | ||
| "And It Was Very Good": Scriptural and Scientific Perspectives on the Human Body (GE) | ||
| Pursuing Truth: How Science and Stories Reveal Reality (GE) | ||
| Rock and Roll and American Culture: 1955-1970 (GE) | ||
| Poetry and Song (GE) | ||
| Borderlanders: Exploring Theology and Policy for Neighboring Well (GE) | ||
| The Chemistry of the Environment (GE) | ||
| God Among Heroes and Villains: Theology, Ethics, and Comics (GE) | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Philosophy and Art: Beauty and Justice (GE) | ||
| Dreams, Myths, and Monsters: Fantasy Literature and the Psychology of Imagination (GE) | ||
| Exploring Strange New Worlds: Science Fiction and the Frontiers of Science (GE) | ||
| Retelling the Bible: A Multi-Genre Writing Workshop (GE) | ||
| Rhetorics of Women Preachers (GE) | ||
| The History of Surfing and Surf Culture (GE) | ||
| Literature and the Environment (GE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements in Education 4,5 | ||
| EDU 3002 | Foundations of Education and Learning Theory | 3 |
| EDU 3006 | Language Acquisition and Diverse Populations | 3 |
| EDU 3024 | Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for All Learners | 3 |
| EDU 4004 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 4018 | Teaching and Learning Capstone: Contemporary Issues in the Vocation of Education | 2 |
| Concentration Courses | 14-15 | |
| Child and Adolescent Development | ||
or PSY 3008 | Developmental Psychology - Birth Through Adolescence | |
| Early Childhood Education | ||
| Child Development in the Family and Community | ||
or PSY 3080 | Family Development and Family Therapies | |
| Social Psychology | ||
or SOC 2050 | Sociology of the Family | |
| Total Units | 113-116 | |
- 1
Course also fulfills and is counted as part of the concentration requirement.
- 2
Students may also choose from the upper-division FRE or SPA GE options. See the General Education page for course listing.
- 3
Students are encouraged to take a course that will fulfill the "Sustainability" GE course tag requirement.
- 4
Each course in this section (except EDU 4018) 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.
- 5
Candidates interested in completing their credential can apply to take additional Education credential courses as an undergraduate or graduate student.
Math Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Requirements | ||
| BIB 1001 | Old Testament History and Religion (GE) | 3 |
| BIB 1002 | New Testament History and Religion (GE) | 3 |
| BIO 1003 & 1003L | Introduction to Biology (GE) and Introduction to Biology Lab (GE) | 4 |
| COM 1000 | Principles of Human Communication (GE) | 3 |
| ENG 1010 | College Composition - First Year Experience (GE) | 3 |
| HIS 1010 | World Civilizations I (GE) | 3 |
| HIS 1020 | United States History from Early America to the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| MTH 1013 | College Algebra (or passing placement exam scores) | 3 |
| MTH 2013 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I (GE) | 3 |
| MTH 2023 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHL 2001 | Introduction to Philosophy (GE) | 3 |
| or PHL 2011 | Ethics (GE) | |
| POL 1090 | The Politics of Race, Class, and Gender (GE) | 3-4 |
| or SOC 2001 | Cultural Anthropology (GE) | |
| PSC 1012 & PSC 1022 | Physical Science - Physics for Teachers (GE) and Physical Science - Chemistry for Teachers (GE) | 4 |
| PSC 1023 | Earth and Space Science for Teachers | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | Psychology of Personal Development - First Year Experience (GE) | 3 |
| or PSY 1003 | General Psychology (GE) | |
| TRE 1001 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2 | |
| Fitness Through Movement (GE) | ||
| Optimal Health (GE) | ||
| Team Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) | ||
| Individual and Dual Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) | ||
| Lifestyle as Medicine (GE) | ||
| Health and Well-Being (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Art (GE) | ||
| Fundamentals of Art (GE) | ||
| History of Art I (GE) | ||
| History of Art II (GE) | ||
| Introduction to Music (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) of the following sequences: | 6 | |
| Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) I (GE) and Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) II (GE) | ||
| Elementary French I (GE) and Elementary French II (GE) | ||
| Elementary German I (GE) and Elementary German II (GE) | ||
| Biblical Greek I (GE) and Biblical Greek II (GE) | ||
| Biblical Hebrew I (GE) and Biblical Hebrew II (GE) | ||
| Elementary Foreign Language I (GE) and Elementary Foreign Language II (GE) | ||
| Elementary Spanish I (GE) and Elementary Spanish II (GE) | ||
| 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 | |
| ENG 3025 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| HIS 3070 | California History | 4 |
| KIN 3008 | Methods of Teaching Physical Education | 3 |
| MUE 3041 | Music Skills for the Elementary Classroom Teacher | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Women in the Christian Tradition (GE) | ||
| The Christian Tradition (GE) | ||
| Christian Faith and the Natural Sciences (GE) | ||
| Christian Life as Vocation (GE) | ||
| Global Christianity (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Diverse Voices of World Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Cinema (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of American Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Women Writers (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: 2 | 3 | |
| Seminar at the Intersection of the Humanities (GE) | ||
| Food, Water, and Death in History (GE) | ||
| "And It Was Very Good": Scriptural and Scientific Perspectives on the Human Body (GE) | ||
| Pursuing Truth: How Science and Stories Reveal Reality (GE) | ||
| Rock and Roll and American Culture: 1955-1970 (GE) | ||
| Poetry and Song (GE) | ||
| Borderlanders: Exploring Theology and Policy for Neighboring Well (GE) | ||
| The Chemistry of the Environment (GE) | ||
| God Among Heroes and Villains: Theology, Ethics, and Comics (GE) | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Philosophy and Art: Beauty and Justice (GE) | ||
| Dreams, Myths, and Monsters: Fantasy Literature and the Psychology of Imagination (GE) | ||
| Exploring Strange New Worlds: Science Fiction and the Frontiers of Science (GE) | ||
| Retelling the Bible: A Multi-Genre Writing Workshop (GE) | ||
| Rhetorics of Women Preachers (GE) | ||
| The History of Surfing and Surf Culture (GE) | ||
| Literature and the Environment (GE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements in Education 3,4 | ||
| EDU 3002 | Foundations of Education and Learning Theory | 3 |
| EDU 3006 | Language Acquisition and Diverse Populations | 3 |
| EDU 3024 | Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for All Learners | 3 |
| EDU 4004 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 4018 | 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 | 115-117 | |
- 1
Students may also choose from the upper-division FRE or SPA GE options. See the General Education page for course listing.
- 2
Students are encouraged to take a course that will fulfill the "Sustainability" GE course tag requirement.
- 3
Each course in this section (except EDU 4018) 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.
- 4
Candidates interested in completing their credential can apply to take additional Education credential courses as an undergraduate or graduate student.
Music Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Requirements | ||
| BIB 1001 | Old Testament History and Religion (GE) | 3 |
| BIB 1002 | New Testament History and Religion (GE) | 3 |
| BIO 1003 & 1003L | Introduction to Biology (GE) and Introduction to Biology Lab (GE) | 4 |
| COM 1000 | Principles of Human Communication (GE) | 3 |
| ENG 1010 | College Composition - First Year Experience (GE) | 3 |
| HIS 1010 | World Civilizations I (GE) | 3 |
| HIS 1020 | United States History from Early America to the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| MTH 1013 | College Algebra (or passing placement exam scores) | 3 |
| MTH 2013 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I (GE) | 3 |
| MTH 2023 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHL 2001 | Introduction to Philosophy (GE) | 3 |
| or PHL 2011 | Ethics (GE) | |
| POL 1090 | The Politics of Race, Class, and Gender (GE) | 3-4 |
| or SOC 2001 | Cultural Anthropology (GE) | |
| PSC 1012 & PSC 1022 | Physical Science - Physics for Teachers (GE) and Physical Science - Chemistry for Teachers (GE) | 4 |
| PSC 1023 | Earth and Space Science for Teachers | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | Psychology of Personal Development - First Year Experience (GE) | 3 |
| or PSY 1003 | General Psychology (GE) | |
| TRE 1001 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2 | |
| Fitness Through Movement (GE) | ||
| Optimal Health (GE) | ||
| Team Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) | ||
| Individual and Dual Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) | ||
| Lifestyle as Medicine (GE) | ||
| Health and Well-Being (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Art (GE) | ||
| Fundamentals of Art (GE) | ||
| History of Art I (GE) | ||
| History of Art II (GE) | ||
| Introduction to Music (GE) 1 | ||
| Choose one (1) of the following sequences: | 6 | |
| Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) I (GE) and Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) II (GE) | ||
| Elementary French I (GE) and Elementary French II (GE) | ||
| Elementary German I (GE) and Elementary German II (GE) | ||
| Biblical Greek I (GE) and Biblical Greek II (GE) | ||
| Biblical Hebrew I (GE) and Biblical Hebrew II (GE) | ||
| Elementary Foreign Language I (GE) and Elementary Foreign Language II (GE) | ||
| Elementary Spanish I (GE) and Elementary Spanish II (GE) | ||
| 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 | |
| ENG 3025 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| HIS 3070 | California History | 4 |
| KIN 3008 | Methods of Teaching Physical Education | 3 |
| MUE 3041 | Music Skills for the Elementary Classroom Teacher 2 | 0 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Women in the Christian Tradition (GE) | ||
| The Christian Tradition (GE) | ||
| Christian Faith and the Natural Sciences (GE) | ||
| Christian Life as Vocation (GE) | ||
| Global Christianity (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: 3 | 3 | |
| Diverse Voices of World Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Cinema (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of American Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Women Writers (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: 4 | 3 | |
| Seminar at the Intersection of the Humanities (GE) | ||
| Food, Water, and Death in History (GE) | ||
| "And It Was Very Good": Scriptural and Scientific Perspectives on the Human Body (GE) | ||
| Pursuing Truth: How Science and Stories Reveal Reality (GE) | ||
| Rock and Roll and American Culture: 1955-1970 (GE) | ||
| Poetry and Song (GE) | ||
| Borderlanders: Exploring Theology and Policy for Neighboring Well (GE) | ||
| The Chemistry of the Environment (GE) | ||
| God Among Heroes and Villains: Theology, Ethics, and Comics (GE) | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Philosophy and Art: Beauty and Justice (GE) | ||
| Dreams, Myths, and Monsters: Fantasy Literature and the Psychology of Imagination (GE) | ||
| Exploring Strange New Worlds: Science Fiction and the Frontiers of Science (GE) | ||
| Retelling the Bible: A Multi-Genre Writing Workshop (GE) | ||
| Rhetorics of Women Preachers (GE) | ||
| The History of Surfing and Surf Culture (GE) | ||
| Literature and the Environment (GE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements in Education 5,6 | ||
| EDU 3002 | Foundations of Education and Learning Theory | 3 |
| EDU 3006 | Language Acquisition and Diverse Populations | 3 |
| EDU 3024 | Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for All Learners | 3 |
| EDU 4004 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 4018 | Teaching and Learning Capstone: Contemporary Issues in the Vocation of Education | 2 |
| Concentration Courses | 12 | |
| Introduction to Music (GE) 1 | ||
| Introduction to Music Teaching and Learning | ||
| Music Skills for the Elementary Classroom Teacher | ||
| Choose five (5) units from the following: | ||
| Church Music Leadership | ||
| Class Piano I (GE) | ||
| Class Piano II (GE) | ||
| World Music | ||
| History of Popular Music | ||
| Chamber Orchestra (GE) | ||
| Concert Band (GE) | ||
| Choral Union (GE) | ||
| Chorale (GE) | ||
| Concert Choir (GE) | ||
| Point Loma Singers (GE) | ||
| Jazz Band (GE) | ||
| Basic Music Theory | ||
| Music Theory I | ||
Private Lessons or Instrumental Ensemble (2 units) | ||
| Total Units | 112-114 | |
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MUH 1000 can only be taken once for credit as part of the Music Concentration.
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Course also fulfills and is counted as part of the concentration requirement.
- 3
Students may also choose from the upper-division FRE or SPA GE options. See the General Education page for course listing.
- 4
Students are encouraged to take a course that will fulfill the "Sustainability" GE course tag requirement.
- 5
Each course in this section (except EDU 4018) 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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Candidates interested in completing their credential can apply to take additional Education credential courses as an undergraduate or graduate student.
Physical Education/Health Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Requirements | ||
| BIB 1001 | Old Testament History and Religion (GE) | 3 |
| BIB 1002 | New Testament History and Religion (GE) | 3 |
| BIO 1003 & 1003L | Introduction to Biology (GE) and Introduction to Biology Lab (GE) | 4 |
| COM 1000 | Principles of Human Communication (GE) | 3 |
| ENG 1010 | College Composition - First Year Experience (GE) | 3 |
| HIS 1010 | World Civilizations I (GE) | 3 |
| HIS 1020 | United States History from Early America to the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| MTH 1013 | College Algebra (or passing placement exam scores) | 3 |
| MTH 2013 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I (GE) | 3 |
| MTH 2023 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHL 2001 | Introduction to Philosophy (GE) | 3 |
| or PHL 2011 | Ethics (GE) | |
| POL 1090 | The Politics of Race, Class, and Gender (GE) | 3-4 |
| or SOC 2001 | Cultural Anthropology (GE) | |
| PSC 1012 & PSC 1022 | Physical Science - Physics for Teachers (GE) and Physical Science - Chemistry for Teachers (GE) | 4 |
| PSC 1023 | Earth and Space Science for Teachers | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | Psychology of Personal Development - First Year Experience (GE) | 3 |
| or PSY 1003 | General Psychology (GE) | |
| TRE 1001 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2 | |
| Fitness Through Movement (GE) | ||
| Optimal Health (GE) 1 | ||
| Team Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) 1 | ||
| Individual and Dual Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) | ||
| Lifestyle as Medicine (GE) | ||
| Health and Well-Being (GE) 2 | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Art (GE) | ||
| Fundamentals of Art (GE) | ||
| History of Art I (GE) | ||
| History of Art II (GE) | ||
| Introduction to Music (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) of the following sequences: | 6 | |
| Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) I (GE) and Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) II (GE) | ||
| Elementary French I (GE) and Elementary French II (GE) | ||
| Elementary German I (GE) and Elementary German II (GE) | ||
| Biblical Greek I (GE) and Biblical Greek II (GE) | ||
| Biblical Hebrew I (GE) and Biblical Hebrew II (GE) | ||
| Elementary Foreign Language I (GE) and Elementary Foreign Language II (GE) | ||
| Elementary Spanish I (GE) and Elementary Spanish II (GE) | ||
| 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 | |
| ENG 3025 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| HIS 3070 | California History | 4 |
| KIN 3008 | Methods of Teaching Physical Education | 3 |
| MUE 3041 | Music Skills for the Elementary Classroom Teacher | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Women in the Christian Tradition (GE) | ||
| The Christian Tradition (GE) | ||
| Christian Faith and the Natural Sciences (GE) | ||
| Christian Life as Vocation (GE) | ||
| Global Christianity (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: 3 | 3 | |
| Diverse Voices of World Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Cinema (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of American Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Women Writers (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: 4 | 3 | |
| Seminar at the Intersection of the Humanities (GE) | ||
| Food, Water, and Death in History (GE) | ||
| "And It Was Very Good": Scriptural and Scientific Perspectives on the Human Body (GE) | ||
| Pursuing Truth: How Science and Stories Reveal Reality (GE) | ||
| Rock and Roll and American Culture: 1955-1970 (GE) | ||
| Poetry and Song (GE) | ||
| Borderlanders: Exploring Theology and Policy for Neighboring Well (GE) | ||
| The Chemistry of the Environment (GE) | ||
| God Among Heroes and Villains: Theology, Ethics, and Comics (GE) | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Philosophy and Art: Beauty and Justice (GE) | ||
| Dreams, Myths, and Monsters: Fantasy Literature and the Psychology of Imagination (GE) | ||
| Exploring Strange New Worlds: Science Fiction and the Frontiers of Science (GE) | ||
| Retelling the Bible: A Multi-Genre Writing Workshop (GE) | ||
| Rhetorics of Women Preachers (GE) | ||
| The History of Surfing and Surf Culture (GE) | ||
| Literature and the Environment (GE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements in Education 5,6 | ||
| EDU 3002 | Foundations of Education and Learning Theory | 3 |
| EDU 3006 | Language Acquisition and Diverse Populations | 3 |
| EDU 3024 | Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for All Learners | 3 |
| EDU 4004 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 4018 | Teaching and Learning Capstone: Contemporary Issues in the Vocation of Education | 2 |
| Concentration Courses | 13-14 | |
| Methods for Teaching Secondary Physical Education | ||
| Methods of Teaching Physical Education | ||
| Motor Learning and Motor Development | ||
| Choose a minimum of four (4) units from the following: | ||
| Fundamentals of Sport Science | ||
| Team Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) 1 | ||
| Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | ||
| Praxis of Strength Training and Conditioning Lab 7 | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Health and Well-Being (GE) 2 | ||
| Total Units | 116-119 | |
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KIN 2020 can only be counted in either the GE or major requirements as part of the Physical Education/Health Concentration. It cannot be used to fulfill both requirements.
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SWF 3015 can only be counted in either the GE or major requirements as part of the Physical Education/Health Concentration. It cannot be used to fulfill both requirements.
- 3
Students may also choose from the upper-division FRE or SPA GE options. See the General Education page for course listing.
- 4
Students are encouraged to take a course that will fulfill the "Sustainability" GE course tag requirement.
- 5
Each course in this section (except EDU 4018) 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.
- 6
Candidates interested in completing their credential can apply to take additional Education credential courses as an undergraduate or graduate student.
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Pre/corequisite will be waived for Physical Education/Health Concentration students in the Liberal Studies: Teacher Education program.
Science Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Requirements | ||
| BIB 1001 | Old Testament History and Religion (GE) | 3 |
| BIB 1002 | New Testament History and Religion (GE) | 3 |
| COM 1000 | Principles of Human Communication (GE) | 3 |
| ENG 1010 | College Composition - First Year Experience (GE) | 3 |
| HIS 1010 | World Civilizations I (GE) | 3 |
| HIS 1020 | United States History from Early America to the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| MTH 1013 | College Algebra (or passing placement exam scores) | 3 |
| MTH 2013 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I (GE) | 3 |
| MTH 2023 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHL 2001 | Introduction to Philosophy (GE) | 3 |
| or PHL 2011 | Ethics (GE) | |
| POL 1090 | The Politics of Race, Class, and Gender (GE) | 3-4 |
| or SOC 2001 | Cultural Anthropology (GE) | |
| PSC 1012 & PSC 1022 | Physical Science - Physics for Teachers (GE) and Physical Science - Chemistry for Teachers (GE) | 4 |
| PSC 1023 | Earth and Space Science for Teachers | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | Psychology of Personal Development - First Year Experience (GE) | 3 |
| or PSY 1003 | General Psychology (GE) | |
| TRE 1001 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2 | |
| Fitness Through Movement (GE) | ||
| Optimal Health (GE) | ||
| Team Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) | ||
| Individual and Dual Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) | ||
| Lifestyle as Medicine (GE) | ||
| Health and Well-Being (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Art (GE) | ||
| Fundamentals of Art (GE) | ||
| History of Art I (GE) | ||
| History of Art II (GE) | ||
| Introduction to Music (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) of the following sequences: | 6 | |
| Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) I (GE) and Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) II (GE) | ||
| Elementary French I (GE) and Elementary French II (GE) | ||
| Elementary German I (GE) and Elementary German II (GE) | ||
| Biblical Greek I (GE) and Biblical Greek II (GE) | ||
| Biblical Hebrew I (GE) and Biblical Hebrew II (GE) | ||
| Elementary Foreign Language I (GE) and Elementary Foreign Language II (GE) | ||
| Elementary Spanish I (GE) and Elementary Spanish II (GE) | ||
| 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 | |
| ENG 3025 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| HIS 3070 | California History | 4 |
| KIN 3008 | Methods of Teaching Physical Education | 3 |
| MUE 3041 | Music Skills for the Elementary Classroom Teacher | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Women in the Christian Tradition (GE) | ||
| The Christian Tradition (GE) | ||
| Christian Faith and the Natural Sciences (GE) | ||
| Christian Life as Vocation (GE) | ||
| Global Christianity (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Diverse Voices of World Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Cinema (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of American Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Women Writers (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: 2 | 3 | |
| Seminar at the Intersection of the Humanities (GE) | ||
| Food, Water, and Death in History (GE) | ||
| "And It Was Very Good": Scriptural and Scientific Perspectives on the Human Body (GE) | ||
| Pursuing Truth: How Science and Stories Reveal Reality (GE) | ||
| Rock and Roll and American Culture: 1955-1970 (GE) | ||
| Poetry and Song (GE) | ||
| Borderlanders: Exploring Theology and Policy for Neighboring Well (GE) | ||
| The Chemistry of the Environment (GE) | ||
| God Among Heroes and Villains: Theology, Ethics, and Comics (GE) | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Philosophy and Art: Beauty and Justice (GE) | ||
| Dreams, Myths, and Monsters: Fantasy Literature and the Psychology of Imagination (GE) | ||
| Exploring Strange New Worlds: Science Fiction and the Frontiers of Science (GE) | ||
| Retelling the Bible: A Multi-Genre Writing Workshop (GE) | ||
| Rhetorics of Women Preachers (GE) | ||
| The History of Surfing and Surf Culture (GE) | ||
| Literature and the Environment (GE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements in Education 3,4 | ||
| EDU 3002 | Foundations of Education and Learning Theory | 3 |
| EDU 3006 | Language Acquisition and Diverse Populations | 3 |
| EDU 3024 | Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for All Learners | 3 |
| EDU 4004 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 4018 | Teaching and Learning Capstone: Contemporary Issues in the Vocation of Education | 2 |
| Concentration Courses | 13 | |
| Cell Biology and Biochemistry (GE) and Cell Biology and Biochemistry Lab (GE) | ||
| Ecological and Evolutionary Systems (GE) and Ecological and Evolutionary Systems Lab (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) sequence from the following: | ||
| Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (GE) and Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry Lab (GE) | ||
| General Chemistry I (GE) and General Chemistry I Lab (GE) | ||
| Total Units | 112-114 | |
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Students may also choose from the upper-division FRE or SPA GE options. See the General Education page for course listing.
- 2
Students are encouraged to take a course that will fulfill the "Sustainability" GE course tag requirement.
- 3
Each course in this section (except EDU 4018) 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.
- 4
Candidates interested in completing their credential can apply to take additional Education credential courses as an undergraduate or graduate student.
Spanish Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-Division Requirements | ||
| BIB 1001 | Old Testament History and Religion (GE) | 3 |
| BIB 1002 | New Testament History and Religion (GE) | 3 |
| BIO 1003 & 1003L | Introduction to Biology (GE) and Introduction to Biology Lab (GE) | 4 |
| COM 1000 | Principles of Human Communication (GE) | 3 |
| ENG 1010 | College Composition - First Year Experience (GE) | 3 |
| HIS 1010 | World Civilizations I (GE) | 3 |
| HIS 1020 | United States History from Early America to the Twentieth Century | 3 |
| MTH 1013 | College Algebra (or passing placement exam scores) | 3 |
| MTH 2013 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I (GE) | 3 |
| MTH 2023 | Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics II | 3 |
| PHL 2001 | Introduction to Philosophy (GE) | 3 |
| or PHL 2011 | Ethics (GE) | |
| POL 1090 | The Politics of Race, Class, and Gender (GE) | 3-4 |
| or SOC 2001 | Cultural Anthropology (GE) | |
| PSC 1012 & PSC 1022 | Physical Science - Physics for Teachers (GE) and Physical Science - Chemistry for Teachers (GE) | 4 |
| PSC 1023 | Earth and Space Science for Teachers | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | Psychology of Personal Development - First Year Experience (GE) | 3 |
| or PSY 1003 | General Psychology (GE) | |
| TRE 1001 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2 | |
| Fitness Through Movement (GE) | ||
| Optimal Health (GE) | ||
| Team Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) | ||
| Individual and Dual Sports Fundamentals and Strategies (GE) | ||
| Lifestyle as Medicine (GE) | ||
| Health and Well-Being (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 2-3 | |
| Introduction to Art (GE) | ||
| Fundamentals of Art (GE) | ||
| History of Art I (GE) | ||
| History of Art II (GE) | ||
| Introduction to Music (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) of the following sequences: | 6 | |
| Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) I (GE) and Elementary Chinese (Mandarin) II (GE) | ||
| Elementary French I (GE) and Elementary French II (GE) | ||
| Elementary German I (GE) and Elementary German II (GE) | ||
| Biblical Greek I (GE) and Biblical Greek II (GE) | ||
| Biblical Hebrew I (GE) and Biblical Hebrew II (GE) | ||
| Elementary Foreign Language I (GE) and Elementary Foreign Language II (GE) | ||
| Elementary Spanish I (GE) and Elementary Spanish II (GE) | ||
| 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 | |
| ENG 3025 | Children's Literature | 3 |
| HIS 3070 | California History | 4 |
| KIN 3008 | Methods of Teaching Physical Education | 3 |
| MUE 3041 | Music Skills for the Elementary Classroom Teacher | 3 |
| Choose one (1) course from the following: | 3 | |
| Women in the Christian Tradition (GE) | ||
| The Christian Tradition (GE) | ||
| Christian Faith and the Natural Sciences (GE) | ||
| Christian Life as Vocation (GE) | ||
| Global Christianity (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: 1 | 3 | |
| Diverse Voices of World Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Cinema (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of American Literature (GE) | ||
| Diverse Voices of Women Writers (GE) | ||
| Choose one (1) course from the following: 2 | 3 | |
| Seminar at the Intersection of the Humanities (GE) | ||
| Food, Water, and Death in History (GE) | ||
| "And It Was Very Good": Scriptural and Scientific Perspectives on the Human Body (GE) | ||
| Pursuing Truth: How Science and Stories Reveal Reality (GE) | ||
| Rock and Roll and American Culture: 1955-1970 (GE) | ||
| Poetry and Song (GE) | ||
| Borderlanders: Exploring Theology and Policy for Neighboring Well (GE) | ||
| The Chemistry of the Environment (GE) | ||
| God Among Heroes and Villains: Theology, Ethics, and Comics (GE) | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Philosophy and Art: Beauty and Justice (GE) | ||
| Dreams, Myths, and Monsters: Fantasy Literature and the Psychology of Imagination (GE) | ||
| Exploring Strange New Worlds: Science Fiction and the Frontiers of Science (GE) | ||
| Retelling the Bible: A Multi-Genre Writing Workshop (GE) | ||
| Rhetorics of Women Preachers (GE) | ||
| The History of Surfing and Surf Culture (GE) | ||
| Literature and the Environment (GE) | ||
| Upper-Division Requirements in Education 3,4 | ||
| EDU 3002 | Foundations of Education and Learning Theory | 3 |
| EDU 3006 | Language Acquisition and Diverse Populations | 3 |
| EDU 3024 | Differentiated Mathematics Instruction for All Learners | 3 |
| EDU 4004 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 4018 | Teaching and Learning Capstone: Contemporary Issues in the Vocation of Education | 2 |
| Concentration Courses | 11-14 | |
| Intermediate Spanish Conversation I and Intermediate Spanish Conversation II 5,6 | ||
| Language and Culture Through Civic Engagement | ||
| Language and Culture Through Reading and Film | ||
| Total Units | 114-119 | |
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Students may also choose from the upper-division FRE or SPA GE options. See the General Education page for course listing.
- 2
Students are encouraged to take a course that will fulfill the "Sustainability" GE course tag requirement.
- 3
Each course in this section (except EDU 4018) 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.
- 4
Candidates interested in completing their credential can apply to take additional Education credential courses as an undergraduate or graduate student.
- 5
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If students waive SPA 2050 and SPA 2051, they must take an additional 4-unit upper-division SPA course to fulfill the concentration requirements.
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.
- Failure to complete the fieldwork requirement in an Education (EDU) course will result in a non-passing grade for that course.