USD: CAS: Liberal Studies

The Liberal Studies major is designed to prepare individuals who want to become elementary school teachers. This major offers instruction in the content and pedagogy that is required to teach in an elementary classroom. With careful planning, the major allows one to graduate in nine semesters, which includes completion of student teaching and one of the following credentials: Multiple Subjects, Multiple Subjects with BCLAD, Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate).

Program highlights:

opportunities to work with elementary school children
special sections of content courses designed for future teachers
instructors from both the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Leadership and Education Sciences who are dedicated to teaching excellence
comprehensive advising throughout enrollment in the College of Arts and Sciences from Program Director Kay Etheridge, DMA, and the Liberal Studies preceptorial professors, Perla Myers, Ph.D., (math), and Patricia Kowalski, Ph.D. (psychology)
an assigned advisor in the School of Leadership and Education Sciences to assist with credential program requirements
The Student Leadership Board, a group elected to serve the intellectual, ethnic, cultural, physical and social needs of the Liberal Studies majors.