Mar 28, 2024  
2020/2021 University Catalog 
    
2020/2021 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Liberal Studies, Emphasis in Elementary Education, 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.

Emphasis in Elementary Education


Preparation for the Major


(59-60 units)

Complete 46-47 units of lower division core plus

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.]

Upper Division Core


(40.5-41 units)

Focus


(9 lower and upper division units)

All students complete a focus in literacy, mathematics, or science. A minor or second major may not be substituted for a focus.

Option


(9-10 units)

All students complete an option. Some options lead to additional certifications; see the introduction section for details. To complete an additional 8+ units in mathematics or science, change to the Mathematics Emphasis or the Science Emphasis.

Linguistics

(9 units)

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.

Performing Arts

(9 units)

[Not available at SDSU Imperial Valley]:

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.

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