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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)
  • 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. BCLAD candidates must meet fourth semester competency in Spanish.

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 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)
  • Political Science: (3 units)

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 additon:

  • 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 (15 units; required for BCLAD)

    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