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2019/2020 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Liberal Studies, Emphasis in Science, B.A. in Applied Arts and Sciences

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.

International Experience Requirement

In recognition of the increasing globalization in all sectors of world society, the Liberal Studies International Experience has been established. Students participate in designated, pre-approved study abroad experiences in a different country. Options include a variety of short term and semester formats designed to meet the needs of different students, including those with family and work responsibilities. The purpose of the experience is to increase student awareness of cross-cultural and global issues - issues that are critical to their development as future teachers and citizens in a complex, rapidly changing world. All liberal studies majors are required to participate in an international experience approved by the adviser.

To meet the international experience requirement, majors must complete one of the following:

  1. A CSU Study Abroad Program;
  2. An SDSU Exchange Program;
  3. An SDSU Study Abroad Program;
  4. An SDSU Study Travel Program;

OR

One Course Selected from

Lower Division Core

(46-50 units)

Students in the Elementary Education, Mathematics, and Science emphases must complete the following General Education and American Institutions requirements and ED 200 .

Communication and Critical Thinking

9 units.

See the General Education requirements in Communication and Critical Thinking.

You may not use credit/no credit (Cr/NC) grades in this section.

  1. Oral Communication (3 units). A grade of C (2.0) or better is required.
  2. Written Communication (3 units). A grade of C- (1.7) or better is required.
  3. Critical Thinking (3 units). A grade of C (2.0) or better is required.

Foundations of Learning

34 minimum units.

Natural Sciences and Quantitative Reasoning

(10 units)

Social and Behavioral Sciences

(9 minimum units)

Three Units Selected from
Three Units Selected from

Humanities

(12-13 units)

Literature

Three units selected from

Visual and Performing Arts
History
Philosophy, Religious Studies, or Foreign Language

(3-4 units)

See the General Education requirement in Foundations of Learning IIC2. Three to four units selected from AFRAS 240 , Philosophy or Religious Studies or Foreign Language. See liberal studies adviser.

Lifelong Learning and Self-Development

Students may substitute a transfer course equivalent to SDSU course CFD 270  in lieu of TE 170  [or CFD 170 ].

Liberal Studies

3 units

Emphasis in Science

Preparation for the Major

(59-60 units)

Complete 46-47 units of lower division core and

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

Students must have fulfilled the Writing Placement Assessment with a score of 8 or above or with a grade of C (2.0) or better in RWS 280  or RWS 281  [or LING 281 ] before taking ENGL 306W  and earn a grade of C (2.0) or better. See “Graduation Requirements ” section for a complete listing of requirements.

International Experience

All liberal studies majors are required to complete the international experience requirements.

Major including required focus and option. (44.5-45) 1

[NOTE: Plus additional lower division units]

Upper Division Core

(40.5-41 units)

Liberal Studies

Mathematics and Science

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Humanities

Science Focus

(9 units)

[NOTE: Lower and upper division units].

Science Option

(11-13 units)

[NOTE: Lower division units].

Three to Five Units Selected from

Note

1 Students who select BIOL 101  and BIOL 101L  - consult with a Liberal Studies adviser.

2 Students must pass the Liberal Studies Mathematics Proficiency Assessment prior to enrolling in MATH 312  and MATH 313 .

3 Verify with a liberal studies adviser.

4 Required for Foundational Level General Science certification. A portfolio assessment is also required. See science adviser.