BA in Liberal Studies (Teaching and Learning), California State University, Channel Islands

Camarillo, California

48 Months

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About this course

The Liberal Studies Teaching and Learning Emphasis prepares students to be admitted to the Multiple Subject Teaching Credential for teaching Kindergarten through 8th grade, or the Education Specialist Teaching Credential for Special Education. This program provides the required multiple-subject content preparation and meets the Elementary Subject Matter (ESM) requirement specified by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CTC). It offers a comprehensive foundation geared toward those aspiring to work in elementary education or special education settings.

Why this course is highly recommended

This program is ideal for students who want a solid foundation in elementary-level teaching and wish to meet state credential requirements. Its focus on multiple subjects and specialized concentrations allows future teachers to deepen their expertise in areas relevant to elementary education, making them more versatile and better prepared for their teaching careers.

Specialisation

Students must declare a concentration in one of several areas, including Bilingual Authorization, History and Social Science, Human Development and Psychology, Mathematics, Reading, Language, and Literature, Science, or Visual and Performing Arts. Each concentration involves completing an additional nine units, with one course being upper division. Some of these courses can be completed at community colleges, especially the lower division ones highlighted for flexibility.

Course fees

Application fees

17.32L

1st year tuition fees

17.32L

Living cost

Degree requirements

Students are required to complete core courses for liberal studies along with a concentration of nine extra units in one area of study, which includes at least one upper division course. The program also ensures compliance with the Elementary Subject Matter requirement needed for California credentialing.

English language test

DUOLINGO

IELTS

TOEFL

PTE

Career prospects

Graduates of this program are well-positioned to pursue teaching careers in elementary schools or special education. They may also have opportunities in educational administration or community education roles, given their specialized content knowledge and credential eligibility.

FAQs

How many units are required to declare a concentration?

A concentration requires nine additional units, with one course being upper division.

Can some courses be taken at a community college?

Yes, some lower division courses for the concentrations can be completed at a community college.