The B.A. in Liberal Studies is the undergraduate major of choice for the individual desiring to teach in an elementary classroom or for those students seeking a broad liberal studies education. The program has two emphasis options, the Multiple Subject Teaching Emphasis and the Integrated California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential Emphasis. The Multiple Subject Teaching Emphasis provides the undergraduate preparation needed for entry into post-baccalaureate Multiple Subject Credential Programs while the Integrated California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential Emphasis combines that undergraduate coursework with the curriculum of the School of Education’s Multiple Subject Teacher Credential Program. Admission requirements for the two options differ so please note requirements listed below. The B.A. in Liberal Studies program is administered jointly by the School of Arts & Sciences and the School of Education.
I. The Multiple Subjects Teaching Emphasis
The Multiple Subject Teaching Emphasis encompasses college instruction in the subjects that are commonly taught in California's elementary schools including courses in English/language arts, natural sciences, mathematics, visual and performing arts, history and social science, human development, physical education and health. Courses are aligned with subject matter requirements for multiple subject credential candidates and the Common Core State Standards. Candidates examine education from a variety of perspectives, explore child development as it relates to learning and teaching, and conduct applied research projects.
Program Learning Outcomes:
• Educational Perspectives: Analyze the relationships between education, self, society and nature.
• Child Development: Apply theories of social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development to learning and teaching.
• Research: Create an applied research project.
• Subject Matter Knowledge: Apply subject matter knowledge in an educational context. Admission Requirements
The standard Brandman University undergraduate admission requirements described in the admission section of the catalog apply to this emphasis.
Scholarship
The following courses must be passed with a letter grade of “C” or higher: LBSU 250, LBSU 403, ENGU 420, ENGU 450, NSCU 302, NSCU 304, MATU 206, MATU 207, ARTU 450, LBSU 310, HISU 358, HISU 360, HISU 372, and EDUU 350. The following courses must be passed with a letter grade of “C+” or higher: PSYU 323, EDUU 551, EDUU 513 and EDUU 514. Courses in the BA Liberal Studies program may be used to fulfill both major and general education requirements, as appropriate.
Education Foundations (9 credits)
LBSU 250 Education and Society in the 21st Century 3
EDUU 551 Educational Applications of Computers 3
LBSU 403 Liberal Studies Multiple Subjects Capstone 3
Subject Matter Courses (42 credits) English/Language Arts (6 credits)
ENGU 420 Language Development and Acquisition 3
ENGU 450 Literature of Children and Young Adults 3
Natural Science (6 credits)
NSCU 302 Life Science 3
NSCU 304 Earth and Physical Science 3
Mathematics (6 credits)
MATU 206 Math for Elementary School Teachers I 3
MATU 207 Math for Elementary School Teachers II 3
Visual & Performing Arts (6 credits)
ARTU 450 Creativity and the Visual Arts 3
LBSU 310 Music, Movement and Drama: The Human Expression 3 History and Social Science (9 credits)
HISU 358 United States History and Democracy 3
HISU 360 World History and Geography 3
HISU 372 California History 3
Child Development/Health and PE (9 credits)
PSYU 323 Child Development 3
EDUU 350 Teaching and Learning 3
*EDUU 513 Student Health and Safety 2
*EDUU 514 Physical Education for Elementary Teachers 1
Total Credits 51
* Students in the BA Liberal Studies program, regardless of class level, are allowed to enroll in required 500 graduate level courses without Dean approval.
NOTE: Teacher Credential Programs: A California Multiple Subject credential requires both proof of subject matter competence, i.e. passing score on the appropriate CSET and CBEST, and completion of an approved credential program. Students seeking a multiple subject credential must make formal
application to the School of Education. See your program advisor for information about the requirements and procedures for applying to the multiple subject credential program.
II. Integrated California Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential Emphasis
The Integrated California Multiple Subject Credential Emphasis provides students with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from the School of Arts and Sciences and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from the School of Education. The program includes upper division and graduate-level courses that are taken across the schools.
The Multiple Subject Teaching Emphasis encompasses college instruction in the subjects that are commonly taught in California's elementary schools including courses in English/language arts, natural sciences, mathematics, visual and performing arts, history and social science, human development, physical education and health. Courses are aligned with subject matter requirements for multiple subject credential candidates and the Common Core State Standards. Candidates examine education from a variety of perspectives, explore child development as it relates to learning and teaching, and conduct applied research projects.
The Multiple Subject Credential program prepares individuals to teach all subjects in a self-contained classroom, K-12, including English Language Learners; it is the credential typically sought by those who wish to teach in an elementary school (K-6). Credential courses and fieldwork experiences are aligned with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Teacher Performance Expectations and reflect current research in education and best practices. Candidates utilize Common Core Standards and other state content standards to design engaging lessons and develop skills in planning and differentiating instruction, classroom management, and assessment. In addition, the program focuses on the use of technology in the classroom and the development of 21st Century Skills.