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BA - Liberal Studies, Preparation for Teaching

This major is designed for students interested in teaching in elementary school or middle school. The following course work satisfies San José State University's requirements for a BA in Liberal Studies. In addition, this program is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) as subject matter preparation for diversified subject matter preparation.

Maintaining a minimum grade point average (GPA) and completion of the program will not guarantee admission to the credential program. Like all other applicants, students must meet credential program standards and undergo screening for admission. See "Teaching: How to Become a Teacher in California" (see index) for information on application and admission to credential programs.


Course Requirements

General Education Requirements9-12
Of the 51 units required by the university, up to 42 may be satisfied by specified major and support requirements. Consult major advisor for details.
American Institutions(6)
Of the 6 units required by the university, all may be satisfied within general education requirements as specified in the schedule of classes.
Physical Education2
Requirements in the Major91-97
Reading, Language and Literature18
ENGL 001A, ENGL 001B and ENGL 112A (9); ENGL 103 or LLD 107 (3); LLD 108 and EDEL 108E (6) or CHAD 150 and CHAD 151 (6)
History and Social Science15
AAS 033A and AAS 033B (6) or HIST 015A and HIST 015B (6); SOCS 137, SOCS 138 and SOCS 139 (9)
Mathematics9
MATH 012, MATH 105 and MATH 106
Science12
BIOL 021, CHEM 035 and GEOL 103 (9); SCI 110 or ENVS 158 (3)
Visual and Performing Arts9
CA 177 (3); Complete six units from: ART 039, ART 138, DANC 148, MUSC 010B, MUSC 185A, TA 131 (6)
Physical Education and Health3-6
KIN 177 and EDTE 190 (6) or CHAD 149 (3)
Human Development3-6
PSYC 082 and CHAD 067 (6) or CHAD 060 (3)
Introduction to Liberal Studies1
HUM 085
Depth of Study12
Choose One:
Western Cultures12
HUM 119A, HUM 119B, HUM 120A and HUM 120B
American Culture12
AMS 169, AMS 179, RELS 162 and RELS 191
World Cultures12
HUM 114, RELS 131, MDES 145 and AMS 159
Advanced Writing3
HUM 100W
Field Study3
HUM 185
Capstone Course3
HUM 190
Electives9-18
One year of second language or ASL recommended. If proficient in a foreign language, EDTE 190 and EDSE 192.

Total Units:120