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Liberal Studies

Course Requirements

Reminders:

  • Only grades of C or higher in Liberal Studies core and concentration courses will satisfy requirements in the Liberal Studies major.
  • Only grades of B- or higher in professional preparation courses will satisfy requirements for teaching credentials. (No pass or fail)
  • Liberal Studies majors must save all major assignments and exams completed in Liberal Studies core courses for possible inclusion in the Capstone Final Project to be created in ENGL 306W.
  • ENGL 306W Advanced Composition for Educators should be taken within the last 30 units at USD
  • Online course are not accepted

I. The Study of Language (15-27 units)

  • ENGL 122 Composition and Literature for Educators (3)

Choose one of the following two courses:

  • ENGL 225 Studies in American Literature (3)
  • ENGL 228 Studies in World Literature (3)

The following courses are ALL required:

  • ENGL 231 Children's Literature (3)
  • ENGL 306W Advanced Composition for Educators (3) (should be taken within the last 30 units at USD)
  • ENGL 318 Development of the English Language (3)

Foreign Language Lower Division (0-12 units): Students must demonstrate third semester competency by course work or examination.

II. The Study of Mathematics (9 units)

  • MATH 115 College Algebra (3) (Every semester - prerequisite: pass Level I math placement exam)
  • MATH 200 Math Concepts for Elementary Teachers I (3) (Fall Only - prerequisite: Math 115)
  • MATH 300 Math Concepts for Elementary Teachers II (3) (Spring Only - this course can not be transferred from any college or university)

III. The Study of Science (10 units)

  • CHEM/PHYS 105 Physical Science for K-8 Teachers (3); (Fall Only - this course can not be transferred from any college or university)
  • BIO 110 Life Science for Educators (3); (Prerequisite: CHEM 105) (Spring Only - this course can not be transferred from any college or university)
  • ENVI 110 Introduction to Earth Systems(4)

IV. The Study of Social Science/History (15 units)

  • HIST 117 U.S. History to 1870 (3) (Every semester)
  • HIST 118 U.S. History, 1870 to the present (3) (Every semester)
  • HIST 171 World History II (3)
  • HIST 389 California History (3) (Every semester)

Choose one of the following two courses:

  • POLS 100 Introduction to Political Science (3) (Every semester)
  • *POLS 125D American Politics (3) (Every semester), (D Requirement-Recommended)

V. The Study of Humanities (18 units)

Theology and Religious Studies (9 units; 3 units must be upper-division)

  • THRS 112 Introduction to World Religions (3) (Every semester)
  • THRS 116 Introduction to Biblical Studies (3) or THRS 119
  • One upper-division THRS course (3) (Every semester) Philosophy: (9 units)

Choose one of the following two:

  • PHIL 101 Introduction to Logic (3) (Every semester)
  • MATH 160 Logic for Math and Computer Science (3) (Every semester- take if you are interested in math concentration)

In addition:

  • PHIL 341 Ethics and Education (3) (Once a year- must be a junior or senior)
  • One other PHIL course other than logic or ethics, e.g. PHIL 110, 111, 112, 114, 481, 483

VI. The Study of Visual and Performing Arts (9 units)

  • MUSC 200 Comprehensive Musicianship for Educators (3) (Every semester- this course can not be transferred from any college or university)
  • THEA 155 Theatre in Education (3) (Every semester - this course can not be transferred from any college or university)
  • ARTV 350 Art Fundamentals (3) (Every semester)

VII. The Study of Human Development and Physical Education (9 units)

Physical Education (3 units)

  • EDUC 360 Physical Education in Elementary Schools (3)

Human Development (6 units)

  • PSYCH 101 Introductory Psychology (3) (Every semester)
  • PSYC 314 Developmental Psychology: Childhood and Adolescence (3) (Prerequisite: PSYC 101)

IX. 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)

Choose three

  • ARTH 333 Modern Art: 1780-1920 (3)
  • ARTH 336 History and Theory of Photography (3)
  • ARTH 339 Museum Studies (3)
  • ARTH 382 Public Art Studio Seminar (3)

3D/Sculpture Track

Prerequisite

  • ARTV 104 Foundations in Form, Space, and Time (3)

Required

  • ARTV 364 Introduction to Sculpture: Form, Content, Context (3)
  • ARTV 367 3D 3D Metalworking Studio (3)
  • Select a third upper-division course in consultation with the Art Concentration Coordinator (3)

Visual Communication and Graphic Design Track

Prerequisite

  • ARTV 103 Principles of Two-Dimensional Design (3) Required
  • ARTV 108 Introduction to New Media in Art (3)
  • ARTV 300 Visual Communications (3)

Choose one

  • ARTV 308 Web Art (3)
  • ARTV 401 Advanced Visual Communications (3)

Photography Track

Prerequisite

  • ARTV 160 Photography (3)

Required

  • ARTV 353 Color Photography (3)

Select two upper-division courses in consultation with the Art Concentration Coordinator (6)

Painting and Drawing Track

Prerequisite

  • ARTV 101 Fundamentals of Drawing (3)

    • Required

    • ARTV 302 Intermediate Drawing (3)
    • ARTV 328 Fundamentals of Painting (3)

    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)
    • HIST 103 The Medieval World (3)
    • HIST 108 The Atlantic World, 1500-1800 (3)
    • HIST 109 The Pacific World, 1500-1800 (3)
    • HIST 170 World History I (3)

    Choose one

    • HIST 311 Greek Civilization (3)
    • HIST 312 Roman Civilization (3)
    • HIST 321 The Fall of the Roman Empire (3)
    • HIST 322 Castle and Crusades: Medieval Europe (3)
    • HIST 323 Medieval Women (3)
    • HIST 331 Renaissance Europe (3)
    • HIST 333 Europe: 1600-1800 (3)
    • HIST 334 European Art and Architecture in Context (3)
    • HIST 346 Topics in Medieval and Early Modern Europe (3)
    • HIST 347 Topics in Modern Europe (3)

    Choose two

    • HIST 340 World War I (3)
    • HIST 341 World War II (3)
    • HIST 358 Topics in Modern World History (3)
    • HIST 359 Modern Middle East (3)
    • HIST 360 Colonial Latin America (3)
    • HIST 361 Modern Latin America (3)
    • HIST 362 Topics in Latin American History (3)
    • HIST 363 History of Brazil (3)
    • HIST 364 Topics in Asian History (3)
    • HIST 365 History of China (3)
    • HIST 366 History of Japan (3)
    • HIST 367 Women in East Asia (3)
    • HIST 368 History of Africa (3)
    • HIST 369 Issues in Modern Africa (3)
    • HIST 373 U.S.-East Asia Relations (3)
    • HIST 382 The Spanish Southwest (3)
    • HIST 384 History of Mexico (3)
    • HIST 386 The Pacific Ocean in History (3)

    Literature (12 units)

    Required
    • ENGL 222 Poetry (3)
    • ENGL 358 U.S. Ethnic Literature (3)

    Choose two

    • ENGL 348 Nineteenth Century Novel (3)
    • ENGL 356 U.S. Literature from 1900-1940 (3)
    • ENGL 357 Modern U.S. Nonfiction (3)
    • ENGL 359 Modern U.S. Fiction (3)
    • ENGL 360 Modern Poetry (3)
    • ENGL 362 Modern Drama (3)
    • ENGL 364 Postcolonial Studies (3)
    • ENGL 366 Modern European Literature (3)
    • ENGL 368 Modern British Fiction (3)

    Marine Science (12 units)

    Required

    • MARS 120 Introduction to Physical Oceanography (4)
    • ENVI 121 Life in the Ocean (4)
    • ENVI 331W Coastal Environmental Science (4)

    Mathematics (13-15 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 Probability and Statistics (3)
    • MATH 150 Calculus I (4) Choose two:
    • MATH 112 Investigations in Modern Mathematics (3)
    • MATH 160 Logic for Mathematics and Computer Science (3) (also USD core logic requirement)
    • MATH 151 Calculus II (4)
    • MATH 320 Linear Algebra (3)* * MATH 151 is a prerequisite
    • COMP 150 Computer Programming I (4)

    Multicultural Studies (15 units)

    Sociology: Prerequisite

    • SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)

    Choose one

    • SOCI 331 Race and Ethnic Relations (3) (Spr 07;every other year - most likely spring)
    • SOCI 350 Social Institutions (3)
    • SOCI 375 US Mosaic (3) (Spr 07;)

    Choose one (Note: Other choices, including Ethnic Studies, may be possible in consultation with the Multicultural Studies Concentration Coordinator)

    • SOCI 311 Popular Culture (3) (Sum 07; pre session; every other year-semester will vary)
    • SOCI 320 U. S. Society (3) (Fall 07; for now, every 2 years)
    • SOCI 357 Social Stratification (3) (Spr 07; every other year-semester will vary)
    • SOCI 363 Urban Sociology (3) (Fall 06; every other year-semester will vary)
    • SOCI 370 Sociology of Education (3) (either Fall 07 or Spr 08 (was offered Fall 05))

    Anthropology

    Choose two

    • ANTH 320D North American Indian Cultures (3)
    • ANTH 321D California and Great Basin Indian Cultures (3)
    • ANTH 323D Southwest Cultures (3)
    • ANTH 327 South American Indian Cultures (3)
    • ANTH 328 Caribbean Cultures (3)
    • ANTH 370 Indigenous Religions (3)
    • ANTH 380 Cultural Diversity (3)

    Music (15 units) (Note: Other choices may be possible in consultation with the Music Concentration Coordinator)

    Required

    • MUSC 120 Fundamentals of Music Theory (3)
    • MUSC 210 Aural and Keyboard Skills I (1)
    • MUSC 220 Harmony I (3)

    Choose one

    • MUSC 100 Introduction to Music (3)
    • MUSC 130 Music in Society (3)

    Choose one

    • MUSC 420 Digital Audio Composition (3)
    • MUSC 440 World Music (every spring) (3)

    Choose 2: cannot be repeated for credit without special permission from the Music Concentration Coordinator.

    • MUSC 105 Class Piano (1)
    • MUSC 107 Class Voice (1)
    • MUSC 108 Class Guitar (1)
    • MUSC 150/350 Chamber Music Ensembles (1)
    • MUSC 151/351 USD Symphony Orchestra (1)
    • MUSC 153/353 Concert Choir (1)
    • MUSC 160-180 Individual Music Lessons (1) 360-380
    • MUSC 205 Class Piano II (1)

    Spanish Language and Latin American Cultures

    Anthropology: Prerequisite

    • ANTH 102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3) History: Required
    • HIST 383 Chicano History (3) Spanish: Required
    • SPAN 301 Advanced Grammar and Composition (3)
    • SPAN 303 Introduction to Hispanic Literature (3)
    • SPAN 304 Civilization of Spanish America (3)

    Theatre (13 units)

    Required

    • THEA 305 Technical Theatre with lab (4)
    • THEA 230 Acting I (3)

    Choose one

    • THEA 220 Fundamentals of Theatrical Design (3)
    • THEA 302 Acting II (3) Choose one additional course from the following*
    • THEA 220 Fundamentals of Theatrical Design (3)
    • THEA 302 Acting II (3)
    • THEA 320 Scenic Design (3)
    • THEA 330 Costume Design (3)
    • THEA 435 Acting III (3)
    • THEA 340 Voice and Speech (3)
    • THEA 350 Movement for Actors (3)
    • THEA 360W Theatre History (3)
    • THEA 365W Playwriting (3)
    • THEA 369W Contemporary Theatre (3)
    • THEA 375C Theatre and Community Seminar (3)
    • THEA 445 Producing and Directing (3)
    • THEA 455 Stage Management (3)
    • THEA 494 Special Topics in Theatre (3)

    *Some upper-division courses may have prerequisites

     

     

    Teaching Credential Options

    Course Requirements

     

    Credential Option 1: Preliminary Multiple Subject

    (33 units + online technology workshop)

    The Multiple Subject Teaching Credential authorizes the holder to teach in a self-contained classroom such as the classrooms in most elementary schools. However, a teacher authorized for multiple subject instruction may be assigned to teach in any self-contained classroom (preschool, K–12, or in classes organized primarily for adults). In addition, the holder of a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential may serve in a core or team teaching setting.

    FOUNDATIONS BLOCK (must be taken before beginning the Methods Block; these courses may be taken before admission to the Credential Program.

    ________ ENGL 318 Development of the English Language (3 units)

    ________ EDUC 381C Multicultural and Philosophical Foundations in a Global Society (3 units, ~10 practicum hours)

    ________ EDUC 382 Psychological Foundations of Education in a Diverse Society (3 units, ~ 8 observation hours)

    METHODS BLOCK (must be completed before beginning Student Teaching; candidates must be admitted to the credential program.

    ________ EDUC 385P  Elementary Curriculum Methods for Global Classrooms (6 units, 50 hour practicum)

    ________ EDUC 383P  Methods of Teaching Literacy and Language Arts (3 units, 50 hour practicum) 

    ________ EDUC 384C  Methods of Teaching English Language and Academic Development in Crosscultural Contexts (3 units, 20 hours)

    ________ EDSP 389  Healthy Environments and Inclusive Education in a Global Society (3 units, 5 hours)

    STUDENT TEACHING BLOCK (courses taken concurrently)

    ________ EDUC 490P  Student Teaching for the Multiple Subject Credential (9 units, full-day, full-time assignment in K-12 school)

    ________ EDUC 490S  Student Teaching Seminar for the Multiple Subject Credential (3 units)

     Attend Credential and Careers Meeting and file all credential application with the Credential Analyst

    NOTE:

    Admission to the Teacher Credential Program does not guarantee acceptance to student teaching. Acceptance will be based on academic criteria (minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA, C or above in all Core and Concentration courses, B- or above in Professional Preparation courses, completion of all other professional preparation courses), acceptable performance in practicum experiences, appropriate professional dispositions, and faculty approval of student portfolio.

    STUDENT TEACHING BLOCK (courses taken concurrently)

    ________ EDUC 490P  Student Teaching for the Multiple Subject Credential (9 units, full-day, full-time assignment in K-12 school)

    ________ EDUC 490S  Student Teaching Seminar for the Multiple Subject Credential (3 units)

     Attend Credential and Careers Meeting and file all credential application with the Credential Analyst

    NOTE:

    Admission to the Teacher Credential Program does not guarantee acceptance to student teaching. Acceptance will be based on academic criteria (minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA, C or above in all Core and Concentration courses, B- or above in Professional Preparation courses, completion of all other professional preparation courses), acceptable performance in practicum experiences, appropriate professional dispositions, and faculty approval of student portfolio.

     

    Credential Option 2: Level I Education Specialist Credential: Mild/Moderate

    The Preliminary Education Specialist Level I (Mild/Moderate) Credential Program prepares future teachers to serve children, youth, and adults who have special learning or emotional needs. The Education Specialist credential may be used in K-12 resource rooms, special day classes, or alternative settings.

    The Level I Education Specialist Credential in Mild/Moderate Disabilities, which authorizes teachers to instruct individuals in grades K-12 and adults who have specific learning disabilities, mild/moderate mental retardation, other health impairments, and/or serious emotional disturbance.

    PREREQUISITE FOUNDATIONS COURSEWORK

    ________ EDSP 389 Health Environments/Inclusive Education in a Global Society (3 units)                                  

    ________ ENG 318  Development of the English Language (3 units)

    FOUNDATIONS BLOCK (should try to complete before beginning Methods Block; the following courses may be taken before admission to the Credential Program)

    ________ EDSP 373 Diverse Family Systems and Transitions (3 units) Fall only                                                         

    ________ EDSP 374 Global Perspectives and Foundations in SPED (3 units) Fall only                                              

    ________ EDSP 379 Legal, Ethical and Professional Practices in a Diverse Society (2 units) Intersession only

    METHODS BLOCK SPECIAL EDUCATION COURSEWORK  These courses can be taken concurrently with Foundation Block and in any order. Must complete prior to Student Teaching

    ________ EDSP 370 Assessment Identification to Transition in Special Education (3 units) Spring only                    

    ________ EDSP 371 Management Behavior and Instruction (3 units) SS August                                          

    ________ EDSP 372 Language Variance and Assistive Technology (3 units) Spring only                                 

    ________ EDSP 375P Evidence Based Inclus. Pract. Mild/Moderate Disabilities (3 units, 25 hr field work) Spring only

    METHODS BLOCK GENERAL EDUCATION MULTIPLE SUBJECT CONTENT COURSEWORK                                                     

    ________ EDUC 383P Methods of Teaching Reading & Language Arts  (3 units, 50 hours field work) Fall, Spring

    ________ EDUC 384C Methods of Teaching English Language & Academic Development (3 units, 20 hours field work) Fall, Spring

    ________ EDUC 375P Elementary Curriculum Methods (for spec.ed majors) (3 units, 25 hours field) Fall only                                                                

    STUDENT TEACHING BLOCK (courses taken concurrently)

    ________ EDSP 490P Student Teaching Mild to Moderate (6 units, full-day)  Fall, Spring


    See Dr. Jerome Ammer, Special Education Credential Program Coordinator, for information on additional Credential Documentation and examination requirements