Liberal Studies - California State University - Northridge

Liberal Studies from California State University - Northridge is a Campus Bachelor Liberal Arts and Science degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The Major The Liberal Studies Program is a broad undergraduate liberal arts major leading to the B.A. degree . It is an interdisciplinary major with a balance of studies in the language arts, natural sciences , mathematics, social sciences, humanities, visual arts , and performing arts. Courses are drawn from various academic departments throughout the university. The Liberal Studies major can prepare a student in the subject matter required for a teaching credential in elementary or special education (Teacher Preparation Option) or it can provide a general liberal arts degree (General Studies Option). Teacher Preparation Option Students interested in careers as elementary or special education teachers should select one of the Liberal Studies Teacher Preparation Option programs. All provide a B.A. in Liberal Studies, including preparation in the ?multiple subjects? taught in self-contained classroom settings. Students in the Teacher Preparation Option programs take courses in the language arts, natural sciences , mathematics, social sciences, humanities, visual and performing arts , human development, physical education and health. By the end of the degree program, students have a foundation of basic knowledge in all of these areas. Students pursuing the Teacher Preparation Option are not required to meet the university General Education and Title 5 requirements. By completing the Liberal Studies major, students are considered to have fulfilled those requirements. There are three Teacher Preparation Options available: the Pre-Credential Option, Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) Junior Option, and Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) Freshman Option. Students in the Pre-Credential Option earn their B.A. while students in the ITEP Options earn both the B.A. degree and a credential at the same time. ITEP students can earn either a Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential or a Preliminary Education Specialist Credential (Mild/Moderate Disabilities, Moderate/Severe, or Deaf and Hard of Hearing). General Studies Option The General Studies Option is designed for students interested in a broad liberal arts education with studies in many subject areas rather than concentrating on one field of study. Students selecting the General Studies Option may be interested in pursuing careers in business, law, government, social services, non-profit services, arts , and many other careers. The General Studies Option students complete the General Education and Title 5 requirements outside of the major. Careers The Liberal Studies Teacher Preparation Option programs are designed for students interested in teaching children in grades K through 6 or special education students in grades K-12. Traditionally, elementary school teachers function in self-contained classrooms and teach a variety of subjects. The Liberal Studies major provides students with a broad undergraduate education to prepare them to teach ?multiple subjects.? The General Studies Option is a broad liberal arts program that prepares students for a variety of career options. Students interested in the General Studies Option should discuss academic and career planning with their Liberal Studies Advisor. View more details on California State University - Northridge, CA . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Liberal Arts and Science courses.