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2025-2026 University Catalog

Liberal Studies, Emphasis in Elementary Education, B.A.


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(Major Code: 49012) (SIMS Code: 331922)

Also Offered at SDSU Imperial Valley

All candidates for a degree in applied arts and sciences must complete the graduation requirements listed in the section of this catalog on “Graduation Requirements .”

Completion of the liberal studies major fulfills General Education requirements.

A minor is not required for this major.

Preparation for the Major


Lower Division Core


(57 units)

English Communication


(9 units)

Oral Communication (3 units). A grade of C- (1. 7) or better is required.

English Communication (3 units). A grade of C- (1. 7) or better is required.

Critical Thinking and Composition (3 units). A grade of C- (1. 7) or better is required.

 

See the General Education requirements in English Communication. You may not use credit/no credit (Cr/NC) grades in this section.

Foundations of Learning


(28 minimum units)

Liberal Studies


(19 units required)

These courses must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better and may not be taken for credit/no credit (Cr/NC).

Additional Lower Division Requirements


Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement


Complete with a grade of C (2.0) or better before taking ECL 306W  and earn a grade of C (2.0) or better. See “Graduation Requirements ” section for a complete listing of requirements.

Major Requirements


(38 units)

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