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

Note: This Roadmap is subject to change based on course needs and scheduling.

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 6 - Student’s Choice of GE Area 6: Ethnics Studies course - 3 units Units: 3
POLS 150 - American Political Institutions Units: 3
Double-counts as GE:4 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)

BIOL 170 - Foundations of Life Science Units: 4
ECS 150 - Child Development and Learning in Diverse Contexts Units: 3
GE 3B - Student’s Choice of GE Area 3B Humanities: Languages Other than English course - 3 units Units: 3
Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen.
HIST 211 - World Civilizations: Origins to 1500 Units: 3
LS 110 - Computer Literacy for Educators (Cross-listed as COMP 110) Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- All majors courses must be completed with a C or better to apply toward the major
- Select Concentration of Study https://education.csuci.edu/programs/liberal-arts/

GEOL 300 - Foundations of Earth Science Units: 4
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
Student’s Choice of Major Concentration Course. Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- All major courses must be completed with a C or better to apply toward the major
- Complete Golden Four (1A, 1B, 1C and 2) 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 Linguistics for Educators Units: 3
MATH 308 - Foundational Geometry, Probability, and Statistics Units: 3
SPED 345 - Individuals with Disabilities in Society Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Major Concentration course. Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Meet with Graduate Studies Center to discuss graduate school programs
- Meet with 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
PHED 302 - Motor Learning, Fitness, and Development in Children Units: 2
EDUC 345 - Media Literacy and Youth Culture (Cross-listed as COMM 345) Units: 3
UDGE 3 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 3: Arts or Humanities course - 3 unit Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Major Concentration course. Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- All major courses must be completed with a C or better to apply toward the major.
- If not initiated already, complete the Certificate of Clearance Process to take EDMS 422 Senior year.

EDMS 422 - Creating and Managing Effective Elementary School Learning Environments Units: 5
EDUC 412 - Equity, Diversity, and Foundations of Schooling Units: 3
EDUC 475 - Language In Social Context (Cross-listed as ENGL 475) Units: 3
LS 322 - Health Issues in Education Units: 2
Recommendations/Notes
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline - October 1st)
- Attend Grad Check workshop or schedule a Grad Check appointment with Academic Advising
- Meet with 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
LS 490 - Capstone Course Units: 3
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
SPED 410 - Typical and Atypical Development Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Attend Grad Fest