Liberal Studies
Program Coordinators
Kay Etheridge, D.M.A.
Lynn McGrath, Ph.D.
Concentration Coordinators
Alana Cordy-Collins, Ph.D., Anthropology
Duncan McCosker, M.F.A., Art
Sally Yard, Ph.D., Art History
Lisa Baird, Ph.D., Biology
Eren Branch, Ph.D., English
Molly McClain, Ph.D., History
Susan Briziarelli, Ph.D., Languages and Literatures
Michel Boudrias, Ph.D., Marine Science
Perla Myers, Ph.D., Mathematics
Kay Etheridge, D.M.A., Music
David Hay, Ph.D., Theatre Arts
The Liberal Studies Major
The liberal studies (LS) major is a California state-approved subject matter preparation program for students interested in becoming elementary school teachers. This major is open only to students intending to pursue Preliminary Multiple Subjects, BCLAD (bilingual), or Education Specialist Credentials. (Students interested in liberal studies who do not plan to become teachers may wish to consider the Interdisciplinary Humanities major listed in this bulletin. The interdisciplinary humanities major does not satisfy requirements for the Multiple Subjects Credential.)
The liberal studies major consists of core courses, concentration courses, and professional preparation courses. The core courses provide instruction in the content that is tested on the California subject matter competency exam (California Subject Examination for Teachers/CSET). Only grades of C or higher satisfy core and concentration course requirements. Only grades of B– or higher in professional preparation courses satisfy requirements for teaching credentials. No courses can be taken pass/fail. The course ENGL 306W includes the capstone requirement for the core of the program and should be taken near completion of the core courses. The CSET must be passed prior to student teaching.
The LS major is a nine-semester program that can be finished in four years if students carry 18 units per semester and/or take courses during the Summer Sessions and/or Intersession. LS majors take professional preparation courses concurrently with core courses starting in the second semester of the sophomore year. In order to complete requirements successfully, students should apply to the Teacher Credential Program in the second semester of the sophomore year. Students must be admitted into the credential program prior to enrolling in methods courses.
Students are urged to declare the LS major as soon as possible to ensure rapid and efficient progress through the degree. Students must meet regularly with their liberal studies advisor throughout their enrollment. Upon admission to the Teacher Credential Program, students should also meet regularly with their School of Leadership and Education Sciences credential advisor and the School of Leadership and Education Sciences credential analyst. Information on the credential application process and the credential requirements can be obtained from the liberal studies coordinator or the School of Leadership and Education Sciences credential analyst.
Students who successfully complete all program requirements except the student teaching may choose to graduate with a bachelor’s degree and complete the student teaching as a graduate student. Students who meet university requirements for graduation but do not meet all program requirements for entry into student teaching (see School of Leadership and Education Sciences section of this bulletin) may graduate with the liberal studies major if they have completed at least 9 professional preparation units.
Liberal studies majors must save all major assignments and exams completed in core courses for possible inclusion in the content portfolio to be created in ENGL 306W.
Core Courses (85-97 units)
Study of Language (15-27 units)
English (15 units)
ENGL 122 Composition and Literature for Educators / 3 units
Choose one:
ENGL 225 Studies in U.S. Literature / 3 units
ENGL 228 Studies in World Literature / 3 units
Required:
ENGL 231 Children’s Literature / 3 units
ENGL 306W Advanced Composition for Educators / 3 units
Note: This course is the LS capstone and should be taken near the completion of core courses.
ENGL 318 Development of the English Language / 3 units
Note: This course should be taken before enrolling in professional preparation courses.
Foreign Language Lower Division (0-12 units)
Students must demonstrate third semester competency through coursework or examination. BCLAD candidates must meet fourth semester competency in Spanish.
Study of Mathematics (9 units)
Required:
MATH 115 College Algebra / 3 units
MATH 200 Mathematical Concepts for Elementary Teachers I / 3 units
MATH 300 Mathematical Concepts for Elementary Teachers II / 3 units
Study of Science (10 units)
Required:
110 Life Science for Educators / 3 units
PHYS 105 Physical Science for K-8 Teachers / 3 units
ENVI 110 Introduction to Earth Systems / 4 units
Study of Social Sciences and History (15 units)
History (12 units)
Required:
HIST 117 U.S. History to 1870 / 3 units
HIST 118 U.S. History, 1870 to the present / 3 units
HIST 171 World History II / 3 units
HIST 389 History of California / 3 units
Political Science (3 units)
Choose one:
POLS 100 Introduction to Political Science / 3 units
POLS 125D American Politics / 3 units*
*recommended because it satisfies diversity requirement
Study of Humanities (18 units)
Theology and Religious Studies (9 units; 3 units must
be upper division)
Required:
THRS 112 Introduction to World Religions / 3 units
THRS 116 Introduction to Biblical Studies / 3 units or
THRS 119 Christianity and Its Practice / 3 units
One upper-division THRS course / 3 units
Philosophy (9 units)
Choose one:*
MATH 160 Logic for Mathematics and Computer Science /
3 units
PHIL 101 Introduction to Logic / 3 units
*Students who choose the Concentration in Mathematics are encouraged to satisfy the core curriculum logic requirement with MATH 160.
Required:
PHIL 341 Ethics and Education / 3 units
One additional course other than logic or ethics, e.g. PHIL 110, 111, 112, 114, 481, 483
Visual and Performing Arts (9 units)
Required:
MUSC 200 Comprehensive Musicianship for Educators /
3 units
THEA 155 Theatre in Education / 3 units
ARTV 350 Art Fundamentals / 3 units
Physical Education (3 units)
Required:
EDUC 360 Physical Education in Elementary Schools /
3 units
Human Development (6 units)
Required:
PSYC 101 Introductory Psychology / 3 units
PSYC 314 Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence / 3 units
Concentrations (12-15 units)
The concentration provides broad, primarily upper-division study in a subject area that forms a part of the elementary school curriculum. Select one concentration.
Art (12 units)
Choose one of the following tracks:
Art History Track
Prerequisite:
ARTH 334 Art of the Twentieth Century in Europe and the Americas / 3 units
Choose three:
ARTH 333 Modern Art: 1780-1920 / 3 units
ARTH 336 History and Theory of Photography / 3 units
ARTH 339 Museum Studies / 3 units
ARTH 382 Public Art Studio Seminar / 3 units
3D/Sculpture Track
Prerequisite:
ARTV 104 Foundations in Form, Space, and Time / 3 units
Required:
ARTV 364 Introduction to Sculpture: Form, Content, Context / 3 units
ARTV 367 3D Metalworking Studio / 3 units
Select a third upper-division course in consultation with the Art Concentration coordinator (3)
Visual Communication and Graphic Design Track
Prerequisite:
ARTV 103 Design Foundations / 3 units
Required:
ARTV 108 Introduction to New Media in Art / 3 units
ARTV 300 Visual Communications / 3 units
Choose one:
ARTV 308 Web Art / 3 units
ARTV 401 Advanced Visual Communications / 3 units
Photography Track
Prerequisite:
ARTV 160 Photography / 3 units
Required:
ARTV 353 Color Photography / 3 units
Select two upper-division courses in consultation with the Art Concentration coordinator (6)
Painting and Drawing Track
Prerequisite:
ARTV 101 Fundamentals of Drawing / 3 units
Required:
ARTV 302 Intermediate Drawing / 3 units
ARTV 328 Fundamentals of Painting / 3 units
Select a third upper-division course in consultation with the Art Concentration coordinator (3)
History (12 units)
Choose one:
HIST 102 The Ancient World / 3 units
HIST 103 The Medieval World / 3 units
HIST 108 The Atlantic World, 1500-1800 / 3 units
HIST 109 The Pacific World, 1500-1800 / 3 units
Choose one:
HIST 346 Topics in Medieval and Early Modern Europe /
3 units
HIST 347 Topics in Modern Europe / 3 units
HIST 358 Topics in Modern World History / 3 units
Choose two:
HIST 359 Modern Middle East / 3 units
HIST 360 Colonial Latin America / 3 units
HIST 361 Modern Latin America / 3 units
HIST 364 Topics in Asian History / 3 units
HIST 365 History of China / 3 units
HIST 366 History of Japan / 3 units
HIST 368 History of Africa / 3 units
HIST 384 History of Mexico / 3 units
Life Science (13-15 units)
Prerequisite/Required:
BIOL 190 Introduction to Genetics, Ecology, and Evolution / 3 units
BIOL 221 Biology of Organisms / 3 units
BIOL 221L Biology of Organisms Laboratory / 1 unit
BIOL 225 Introduction to Cell Processes / 3 units
BIOL 225L Introduction to Cell Processes Laboratory /
1 unit
Choose one:
BIOL 344 Plant Systematics / 4 units
BIOL 346 Vertebrate Natural History / 4 units
BIOL 350 Invertebrate Zoology / 4 units
BIOL 361 Ecological Communities of San Diego County /
2 units
Literature (12 units)
Required:
ENGL 222 Poetry / 3 units
ENGL 358 U.S. Ethnic Literature / 3 units
Choose two:
ENGL 348 Nineteenth Century Novel / 3 units
ENGL 356 U.S. Literature from 1900 to 1940 / 3 units
ENGL 357 Modern U.S. Nonfiction / 3 units
ENGL 359 Modern U.S. Fiction / 3 units
ENGL 360 Modern Poetry / 3 units
ENGL 362 Modern Drama / 3 units
ENGL 364 Postcolonial Studies / 3 units
ENGL 366 Modern European Literature / 3 units
ENGL 368 Modern British Literature / 3 units
ENGL 374 Gender and Literature / 3 units
Marine Science (12 units)
Required:
ENVI 121 Life in the Ocean / 4 units
ENVI 331W Coastal Environmental Science / 4 units
MARS 120 Introduction to Physical Oceanography / 4 units
Mathematics (13-14 units)
Note: Other choices are possible for students with advanced standing in mathematics. Please consult with the mathematics concentration coordinator before selecting courses.
Required:
MATH 120 Introduction to Statistics / 3 units
MATH 150 Calculus I / 4 units
Choose two:
COMP 150 Computer Programming I / 3 units
MATH 112 Investigations in Modern Mathematics / 3 units
MATH 151 Calculus II / 4 units
MATH 160 Logic for Mathematics and Computer Science /
3 units; also satisfies the CC logic requirement
MATH 320 Linear Algebra / 3 units*
* MATH 151 is a prerequisite
Multicultural Studies (15 units)
Sociology
Prerequisite:
SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology / 3 units
Choose one:
SOCI 311 Popular Culture / 3 units
SOCI 331 Race and Ethnic Relations / 3 units
SOCI 350 Social Institutions / 3 units
SOCI 375 The U.S. Mosaic / 3 units
SOCI 388 Sport in Social Context / 3 units
Choose one:
Note: Other choices, including ethnic studies, may be possible in consultation with the multicultural studies concentration coordinator.
SOCI 311 Popular Culture (assuming not chosen above – course cannot be counted twice) / 3 units
SOCI 320 U.S. Society / 3 units
SOCI 357 Inequality and Stratification / 3 units
SOCI 363 The Modern Urban Community / 3 units
SOCI 370 Sociology of Education / 3 units
SOCI 375 The U.S. Mosaic (assuming not chosen above – course cannot be counted twice) / 3 units
Anthropology
Required:
ANTH 102 or ANTH 103 / 3 units
Choose two upper division Anthropology courses from among ANTH 310, 312, 313, 320D through 480 / 3 units.
Music (15 units)
Note: For students with previous musical training and experience, other choices may be possible in consultation with the music concentration coordinator.
MUSC 120 Fundamentals of Music Theory / 3 units
MUSC 210 Aural and Keyboard Skills I / 1 unit
MUSC 220 Harmony I / 3 units
Choose one:
MUSC 100 Introduction to Music / 3 units
MUSC 130 Music in Society / 3 units
Choose one:
MUSC 420 Digital Audio Composition / 3 units
MUSC 440 World Music (spring semester) / 3 units
Choose two: Cannot be repeated for credit without special permission from the Music Concentration Coordinator.
MUSC 105 Class Piano I / 1 unit
MUSC 107 Class Voice / 1 unit
MUSC 108 Class Guitar / 1 unit
MUSC 150/350 Chamber Music Ensembles / 1 unit
MUSC 151/351 USD Symphony Orchestra / 1 unit
MUSC 153/353 Concert Choir / 1 unit
MUSC 160-181/ Individual Music lessons / 1 unit
MUSC 360-381
MUSC 205 Class Piano II / 1 unit
Spanish Language and Latin American Cultures
(15 units; required for BCLAD)
Anthropology
Prerequisite:
ANTH 102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology / 3 units
History
Required:
HIST 383 Chicano History / 3 units
Spanish
Required:
SPAN 301 Grammar and Composition / 3 units
SPAN 303 Introduction to Hispanic Literature / 3 units
SPAN 304 Cultural History of Latin America / 3 units
Theatre (13 units)
Required:
THEA 305 Technical Theatre with Lab / 4 units
THEA 230 Acting I / 3 units
Choose one:
THEA 220 Fundamentals of Theatrical Design / 3 units
THEA 302 Acting II / 3 units
Choose one additional course from the following:*
THEA 220 Fundamentals of Theatrical Design / 3 units
THEA 302 Acting II / 3 units
THEA 303 Costume Construction / 3 units
THEA 320 Scenic Design / 3 units
THEA 330 Costume Design / 3 units
THEA 340 Voice and Speech / 3 units
THEA 350 Movement for Actors / 3 units
THEA 360W Theatre History / 3 units
THEA 365W Playwriting / 3 units
THEA 369W Contemporary Theatre / 3 units
THEA 375C Theatre and Community Seminar / 3 units
THEA 435 Acting III / 3 units
THEA 445 Producing and Directing / 3 units
THEA 455 Stage Management / 3 units
THEA 494 Special Topics in Theatre / 3 units
*Some upper-division courses may have prerequisites
Professional Preparation
(33-39 units)
The School of Leadership and Education Sciences offers a variety of credentials for students who intend to become teachers. Two credential programs are offered for students interested in teaching at the elementary level: multiple subjects and multiple subjects/BCLAD (bilingual). Three credential programs are offered for students interested in becoming special education teachers: mild/moderate (grades K-12), moderate/severe (grades K-12), and early childhood special education (birth-pre-kindergarten). A single subject credential program is offered for students interested in teaching middle and high school students.
The professional preparation courses and eligibility requirements for student teaching are detailed in the School of Leadership and Education Sciences section of this bulletin.
