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

Preparation for the Major

(59-60 units)

Complete 46-47 units of lower division core plus

• ENS 241A - Physical Education of Children-Theory Units: 1 (with a grade of C [2.0] or better) may not be taken for credit/no credit (Cr/NC)
• ENS 241B - Physical Education of Children-Activities Units: 1 (with a grade of C [2.0] or better) may not be taken for credit/no credit (Cr/NC)
• MATH 211 - Geometry in Elementary Mathematics Units: 3 (with a grade of C [2.0] or better) may not be taken for credit/no credit (Cr/NC)
• MTHED 212 - Children’s Mathematical Thinking Units: 1-2
• MUSIC 102 - Music for Elementary Classroom Teachers Units: 3

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• N SCI 100 - Physical Science Units: 3

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• CHEM 308 - Chemistry as a Unifying Science Units: 3 [SDSU Imperial Valley only] But not both.

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 requirement.

Major including required focus and option (50.5-57 units).

[NOTE: Plus additional lower division courses.]

Note

¹ Students must pass the Liberal Studies Mathematics Proficiency Assessment prior to enrolling in MATH 312  and MATH 313 .

² May substitute SPED 527  if seeking a special education credential.

³ Verify with a liberal studies adviser.

⁴ Prerequisite: LING 420  in the major.

⁵ Required for Foundational Level General Science certification. See science emphasis.

⁶ Required for Introductory Subject Matter Authorization or Foundational Level General Science certification; therefore, required for the science emphasis.

⁷ When combined with the literacy focus, students may earn the Basic Certificate in Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language. See the linguistics section of the catalog.