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 THRScourse (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)
  Choose one
  

• HIST 346 Topics in Medieval and Early Modern Europe (3)

• HIST 347 Topics in Modern Europe (3)

• HIST 358 Topics in Modern World History (3)
  Choose two
  

• HIST 359 Modern Middle East (3)

• HIST 360 Colonial Latin America (3)

• HIST 361 Modern Latin America (3)

• HIST 364 Topics in Asian History (3)

• HIST 365 History of China (3)

• HIST 366 History of Japan (3)

• HIST 368 History of Africa (3)

• HIST 384 History of Mexico (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