Roadmap Freshman - 4 year: Liberal Studies, B.A.

Year 1 - 31 units

COMM 101 - Public Speaking Units: 3
EDUC 101 - Introduction to Elementary Schooling Units: 3
ENGL 105 - Composition and Rhetoric Units: 3
Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.
GE F - Student’s Choice of F: Ethnics Studies course - 3 units Units: 3
POLS 150 - American Political Institutions Units: 3
Double-counts as GE:D and US Constitution and State and Local Government (via American Institutions Requirements)
Recommendations/Notes
- Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

ART 102 - Multicultural Children’s Art Units: 3
Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives Requirement
GE A3 - Student’s Choice of A3: Critical Thinking course - 3 units Units: 3
LS 110 - Computer Literacy for Educators (Cross-listed as COMP 110) Units: 3
Do not enroll if you intend to apply for the ITEP Program. See ITEP Roadmap.
MATH 208 - Modern Mathematics for Elementary Teaching I: Numbers and Problem-Solving Units: 3
PHSC 170 - Foundations in Physical Science Units: 4
Recommendations/Notes
- All major courses must completed with a C or better to apply toward the major.
- Complete Golden 4 GE (A1, A2, A3, and B4) -Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
- Attend Study Abroad information session (if interested)

BIOL 170 - Foundations of Life Science Units: 4
ECS 150 - Child Development and Learning in Diverse Contexts Units: 3
satisfies GE:E Requirement only (HIST 211 and POLS 150 will satisfy GE:D Requirement)
ENGL 212 - Children’s Literature in a Diverse World Units: 3
GE C2 - Student’s Choice of C2 Humanities: Languages Other than English course - 3 units Units: 3
HIST 211 - World Civilizations: Origins to 1500 Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- All majors courses must be completed with a C or better to apply toward the major
- Select Concentration of Study:
  - Bilingual Authorization
  - History and Social Science
  - Human Development and Psychology
  - Mathematics
  - Reading, Language, and Literature
  - Science
  - Visual and Performing Arts

GEOL 300 - Foundations of Earth Science Units: 4
Course equivalent could possibly be taken at a California Community College. See advisor for additional information.
HIST 275 - The United States to 1900 Units: 3
LS 220 - Developing Literacy in Diverse Classrooms Units: 3
PA 210 - Understanding Dance and Music for Elementary Education Units: 3
Complete one from the following:
GE C1 - Student’s Choice of C1: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater course - 3 units Units: 3
GE C2 - Student’s Choice of C2 Humanities: Literature, Philosophy, Languages Other than English course - 3 units Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- All major courses must be completed with a C or better to apply toward the major
- Complete Golden Four (GE:A1, A2, A3 and B4) and 60 units by end of 2nd year to meet upper division general education (UDGE) prerequisite

EDUC 343 - Teaching Drama to Children (Cross-listed as THTR 343) Units: 3
ENGL 315 - Introduction to Language, Structure and Linguistics Units: 3
EDUC 345 - Media Literacy and Youth Culture (Cross-listed as COMM 345) Units: 3
Triple Counts with Major, UDGE-D and GWAR
MATH 308 - Foundational Geometry, Probability, and Statistics Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Major Concentration course. Units: 3
Will need 9 units (3x courses) for the concentration. See catalog for course titles and descriptions.
Recommendations/Notes
- Meet w/Graduate Studies Center to discuss graduate school programs
- Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement to discuss internship/job opportunities
- Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once in your Junior year (either in the Fall or Spring semester)
- Attend a Credential Information Session

EDUC 320 - Education in Modern Society Units: 3
Do not enroll if you intend to apply for the ITEP Program. See ITEP Roadmap.
PHED 302 - Motor Learning, Fitness, and Development in Children Units: 2
SPED 345 - Individuals with Disabilities in Society Units: 3
Double Counts with UDGE-D
Student’s Choice of Major Concentration course. Units: 3
Will need 9 units (3x courses) for the concentration. See catalog for course titles and descriptions
Student’s Choice of Major Concentration course. Units: 3
Will need 9 units (3x courses) for the concentration. See catalog for course titles and descriptions.
Recommendations/Notes
- All major courses must be completed with a C or better to apply toward the major.

EDMS 422 - Creating and Managing Effective Elementary School Learning Environments Units: 5
EDUC 412 - Equity, Diversity, and Foundations of Schooling Units: 3
Also fulfills Multicultural Perspectives
EDUC 475 - Language In Social Context (Cross-listed as ENGL 475) Units: 3
LS 322 - Health Issues in Education Units: 2
Course equivalent could possibly be taken at a California Community College. See advisor for additional information.

Do not enroll if you intend to apply for the ITEP Program. See ITEP Roadmap.
Recommendations/Notes
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline - October 1st)
- Attend Grad Check workshop or schedule a Grad Check appointment with Academic Advising
- Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement to learn more about Alumni Services
- Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once before you graduate (either in the Fall or Spring semester)

HIST 369 - California History and Culture Units: 3
Course equivalents could possibly be taken at a California Community College. See advisor for additional information.
LS 490 - Capstone Course Units: 3
Do not enroll if you intend to apply for the ITEP Program. See ITEP Roadmap.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement- Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement- Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for
Complete one from the following:
EDMS 410 - Child Growth and Development During the Elementary School Years Units: 3
Do not enroll if you intend to apply for the ITEP Program. See ITEP Roadmap.
SPED 410 - Typical and Atypical Development Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Attend Grad Fest