Department of Liberal Studies

The Liberal Studies major provides a rich, rigorous, cross-disciplinary liberal arts program of study.

There are two programs in the major:

The Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) is for students intending to become teachers who wish to combine subject matter preparation for elementary teaching with coursework leading to a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. Graduates of this program earn a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies and a California Level I Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (K-8).

Track I is for students who seek subject matter preparation for careers in elementary education. Graduates of this program earn a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies and may apply to a credential program at a later time. Students in the Track I program have the opportunity to complete a concentration in a selected area of study.

IMPORTANT: Admission Under Impaction, for more details, refer to Impaction Criteria. 

For program information, please visit 2012-2013 Catalog.

Office Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (closed from 12:00 - 1:00)

Beginning May 28th, the Department of Liberal Studies will be closed for public business from 8:00 am – 9:00 am and 12:00 pm – 1:00pm. Doors will be closed and phones diverted to voicemail during this time. In spite of these uncertain and challenging budget times facing the College and the CSU as a whole, staff will continue to strive to provide outstanding service to our students, faculty, and community members during our new regular business hours: 9:00 am-12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Announcements

Spring 2013 Walk-in Advising Schedule

Please visit the department BeachBoard site for weekly updates.

Declaring Liberal Studies as a Major

Students are advised to sign-up three weeks prior to the workshop date. Please contact the Liberal Studies office at (562) 985-4228 with inquires or to schedule for a Liberal Studies Major workshop. 

Spring 2013

Summer 2013 TBA