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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN LIBERAL STUDIES
WITH A PRELIMINARY MULTIPLE SUBJECT TEACHING CREDENTIAL
(FAST TRACK)
The Liberal Studies major aims to provide a rich
educational experience through coursework in a broad range of academic
disciplines. The broad-based, interdisciplinary nature of Liberal Studies
provides a knowledge base and communication and analytical skills appropriate
to many careers and occupations.
The Liberal Studies Fast Track program is designed to provide an accelerated
pathway for future elementary (K-8) teachers. It combines, with minor
changes, two programs: the Liberal Studies major (credential track) and
the Multiple Subject Credential program.
SCHEDULING
The Liberal Studies Fast Track program is a seven quarter year round program
requiring full time work of 16 to 18 units per quarter. Courses are scheduled
as a day cohort, Monday through Friday, and students progress as a team
along the curriculum.
APPLICATION
The Concord Campus operates on the quarter system with four quarters
a year. Fast Track cohorts begin each Fall quarter. Applications are accepted
during the year and will be evaluated based on academic record, field
experience in elementary school classroom and commitment to an accelerated
cohort degree program.
This program requires a supplemental application
(Click for cover letter and application).
COMPUTER LAB
The Computer Labs are equipped with over 100 Windows and Macintosh platform
computers. Access to all instructional servers, the Internet, and email
is provided.
SCHEDULES
& CATALOGS
University catalogs
and Concord Campus/Hayward schedules may be purchased at the Academic Services
lobby, as well as at the Campus Bookstore.
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Academic Advising is available by appointment or on a drop-in basis. Call
(925) 602-6706 for days and times.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
The Liberal Studies Fast Track program has specifc transfer requirements.
These requirements are listed below and need to be completed before entry
into the program.
| AREA I: FOUNDATIONS |
| A. |
Engl 1001 |
| B. |
Spch
1000 |
| C. |
Critical
Thinking: One course for GE Area A.3 |
| D. |
Math
or Statistics: One course from GE Area B.4 |
| E. |
Arts:
One course from Art, Music, or Theater |
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Humanities:
One course for GE Area C.2 |
| G. |
One additional course from
above in arts or humanities |
| H. - J. |
Social Science - three
courses from at least two disciplines: |
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ANTH,
ECON, GEOG, HIST, HDEV, POSC, PSYC or SOC. |
| K. |
Biological Science
from RCL* |
| L. |
Physical science from RCL*
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| M. |
One from (K) or (L) must
include a lab. |
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| AREA II: LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION |
| A. |
Engl 1002 |
| B. |
Engl 2030 or 2040 or 2050
or course from RCL* |
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| AREA III: SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT |
| A. |
Biology course with lab from RCL*
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OR
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Physical Science course
with lab from RCL* |
| C. |
Environmental Perspectives:
One course from RCL* |
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| AREA IV: INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT |
| C. |
Field Experience: Documented
experience or TED 1500 or equivalent |
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| AREA V: THE ARTS |
| A. |
History, Theory, Appreciation:
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(2 courses from different departments selected from the RCL*) |
| B. |
Arts Activity: Course(s)
selected from the RCL* |
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(Area I-E and Area V must have at least one 'ART' and 'MUSIC' course) |
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| AREA VI: THE SOCIAL WORLD |
| B. |
Western Heritage: One course
selected from the RCL* |
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| ADDITIONAL DEGREE & PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS |
| U.S. History, U.S. Constitution,
and California State and Local Government requirement. HIST 1101 or
equivalent. |
| Pass CBEST exam. Recommendation:
Take and pass the CBEST before entering the Fast Track program. |
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| *RCL is the Required Course
List available in the University Catalog. |
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