2023-2024 Cal Poly Humboldt Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2023-2024 Cal Poly Humboldt Catalog

Liberal Studies, Elementary Education Concentration, B.A.


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The Liberal Studies, B.A. has a core set of courses that focus on 21st century teaching approaches and emphasize the traditional disciplines taught in elementary schools. The Liberal Studies major with a concentration in Elementary Education prepares students to work in a variety of careers within the field of education or enter a post-baccalaureate credential program. Student interest and career goals are central to selection of their individually designed depth of study coursework. The Liberal Studies major with a concentration in Elementary Education is designed for students who wish to earn a bachelor’s degree only or who have not met the Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) credential admission requirements.

Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree


A bachelor’s degree requires a total of 120 units. Students must fulfill General Education & All-University Requirements , residency, unit, and GPA requirements as outlined in the Bachelor’s Degree Requirements . This major includes a Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) certified course.

Requirements for the Major (120 Units)


The Liberal Studies major with a concentration in Elementary Education requires 63 units of core courses and 57 units of concentration specific courses.



Liberal Studies Core (63 Units)


The Liberal Studies core includes courses which are approved to satisfy all General Education (with upper division GE area D met by major), American Institutions, and Diversity and Common Grounds. ​Students must pass all courses for the major with a letter grade of C- or better. An overall GPA of 2.67 or above is required for admission to either of the ITEP concentrations.

 

Elementary Education Concentration (57 Units)


Liberal Studies Program Learning Outcomes


Students completing this program will have:

  • demonstrated an ability to work effectively with diverse students, parents, colleagues, staff, and others in the community;
  • developed and maintain safe, positive, and productive educational environments;
  • used research-based practice to inform their work;
  • demonstrated a coherent theoretical framework of learning and human development that supports reflection on their practice;
  • collaborated on efforts to improve education opportunities for all students

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