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2020/2021 University Catalog 
    
2020/2021 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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


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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.

Lower Division Core


(46-50 units)

Students in the Elementary Education, Mathematics, Science, and Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP-MS) 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)

Humanities


(12-13 units) (ITEP-MS refer to emphasis)

Visual and Performing Arts

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

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