LIBERAL STUDIES HANDBOOK
(Liberal Studies Blended Major: Catalog Years 2000-­‐2015) Revised Summer 2015 Table of Contents
Welcome ...................................................................2
Liberal Studies (ED 100).........................................3
Roadmap for Liberal Studies .................................4
Concentrations .........................................................5
Clubs and Organizations ......................................21
Filing for Graduation ............................................21
Credential Application ..........................................22
CBEST/CSET ........................................................23
Test Taking Resources ..........................................24
1 Welcome to Liberal Studies!
The purpose of the Liberal Studies program is to provide a solid
multidisciplinary preparation in the Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences,
Human Development, and the Arts.
Students gain a broad, diverse, culturally sensitive perspective by integrating
concepts, communicating effectively, thinking critically and creatively,
problem solving, and making sound ethical decisions.
Because it is interdisciplinary, it is especially beneficial for future
elementary school teachers who are required to teach all subjects.
The major also prepares students for occupational opportunities in fields
outside of education, such as business, human resources, social services,
management, government, and graduate programs.
This richly diversified education is one of the largest majors at Fresno State
and provides a foundation for meeting a wide range of future goals.
The Handbook contains information that you can use during your
undergraduate program. For additional information, call us at
(559) 278-0300, visit us in the Kremen School of Education and Human
Development, room ED 100, or find us online at
www.fresnostate.edu/kremen.
We look forward to meeting you, supporting you, and seeing you graduate!
2 Liberal Studies (ED 100)
Dr. Susan Schlievert
Coordinator of Liberal Studies
Jessica Choy, M.S.
Advisor
Ivy Fitzpatrick, M.S.
Advisor
Interns
Ana Espinosa
Administrative Assistant
Student Assistants
Office Hours
Fall/Spring Semester Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Summer Hours
Monday through Friday
7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
(Closed 12:00-12:30pm)
Call to set up an appointment to meet with an Advisor.
Walk-in appointments are available on a limited basis.
Bring your Liberal Studies Handbook, all transcripts, and any
prior advising sheets to your advising session.
It is highly recommended that you meet with an Advisor once per semester.
3 Roadmap for Liberal Studies
FRESHMAN (0-29 UNITS)
q Attend a DOG DAYS Orientation.
q Take the ELM (Entry Level Math) test, if you are not exempt, in order to place you in the appropriate level math course.
Call Testing Services at (559) 278-2457.
q Take the EPT (English Placement Test), if you are not exempt, in order to place you in the appropriate level English
Course. Call Testing Services at (559) 278-2457.
q Take the CBEST examination – information on page 23, Resources on page 24.
q Be aware of the deadlines to add/drop classes. See the Class Schedule General Info link that can be found on your
Student Center portal, http://my.fresnostate.edu.
q See an advisor in ED 100, at least once a semester. Call (559) 278-0300 for an advising appointment.
q Suggested courses to enroll in during the 1st semester:
- ENGL 10 or ENGL 5A (1st semester) & ENGL 5B (2nd semester)
- COMM 3, 7 or 8
- Critical Thinking (Any A.3 course, see Liberal Studies Advising Sheet)
- ART 1; ART H 10, 11; MUSIC 9, 74; or DRAMA 62
- UNIV 1
- MATH 10A
- BIOL 10
- CSCI 5; or IS 52/52L
- EHD 50
SOPHOMORE (30 – 59 UNITS)
q Continue with lower division GE courses and lower division major courses
(courses listed on the Advising Sheet numbered between 1 – 99).
q Take the CBEST Examination, if you haven’t already – information on page 23, Resources on page 24.
q See an advisor in ED 100, at least once a semester. Call (559) 278-0300 for an advising appointment.
JUNIOR (60 – 89 UNITS)
q New transfer students need to attend a DOG DAYS Orientation.
q Transfer students will receive access to an official evaluation (Degree Progress Report).
q Come in to see an advisor once you have received notification that your evaluation is complete. Call (559) 278-0300 for
an advising appointment.
q Take the CBEST examination, if you haven’t already – information on page 23, Resources on page 24.
q Complete Upper Division Writing Skills requirement– ENGL 117W.
q Declare Concentration - course listing in the Liberal Studies Handbook, page 5.
q Begin studying for the CSET. Resources can be found on page 25.
q Suggested Courses to enroll in:
- Upper Division courses from G.E. and Major – refer to Advising Sheet
SENIOR (90 – 124 UNITS)
q Complete remaining major and degree requirements Call (559) 278-0300 for an advising appointment.
q Take the CSET examination – information on page 23, Resources on page 24.
q File for graduation online within the first four weeks of the semester in which you will be finishing requirements.
http://my.fresnostate.edu. Information can be found on page 21.
q Fill out Major Approval Form with an advisor after the add/drop date of your final semester. Call (559) 278-0300 to
schedule an appointment.
q Go to http://www.fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/commencement/ for information related to graduation, commencement,
etc.
q Apply to the Credential Program – information on page 22.
4 Concentrations
The Concentration is 9-12 units of in-depth study.
It is required for the Liberal Studies Blended major.
Choose one of the 15 Concentrations.
1.
Art
2.
BAP (Bilingual Authorization Program)
3.
Child and Family Sciences
4.
Children and the Arts
5.
English-Creative Writing Option
6.
English-Literature Option
7.
Mathematics
8.
Music
9.
Physical Education
10.
Science
11.
Social Institutions and Processes
12.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics)
13.
Teaching the English Learner
14.
Urban Civic Education
15.
World History and American Studies
5 Art
Concentration Description: The Art Concentration is designed to give Liberal Studies majors an opportunity to gain further expertise
in the area of visual arts. Students will take courses designed to develop a deeper understanding of Visual Art in terms of artistic
perception, creative expression, historical/cultural context, and aesthetic evaluation. Upon completion of this concentration, students
will have a strong foundation for teaching art in the elementary classroom. No more than 6 units may be lower division.
All concentrations require a total of 12 units. The initial 3 units are fulfilled by the lead-in course. No more than 6 units may be
lower division. Select an additional 9 units following the criteria below:
Course #
Course Title
Units
Lead-in Course:
Art 179
Development of Artistic Expression
3
Select 1 course from the list below:
Art 177S
Art 106
Community Crafts Workshop
Art Tours
3
3
Select 1 course from the list below:
Art 20/120
Art 21/121
Art 40/140
Art 50/150
Art 60/160
Drawing
Figure Drawing
Painting
Sculpture
Ceramics
3
3
3
3
3
Ancient and Primitive World
Modern World
Drawing
Figure Drawing
Painting
Sculpture
Ceramics
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
9
12
Select 1 course from the list below:
Art H 10
Art H 11
Art 120
Art 121
Art 140
Art 150
Art 160
Any Upper Division Art History
Selected Units
Total Units
6 BAP
Concentration Description: The BAP (Bilingual Authorization Program) courses are available as a concentration so Liberal Studies
students may pursue this additional credential as part of the Blended major. There is a bilingual emphasis available in two different
languages: Spanish or Hmong. Each emphasis contains language specific studies in intermediate and advanced reading and
composition, as well as courses that examine the language, its culture, its effects and its usage in school settings. The 12 units in this
concentration have been approved as part of the BAP certification.
All concentrations require a total of 12 units.
Spanish Emphasis
Course #
Span 119
Span 121A
Span 134
CLAS 116
Course Title
Advanced Grammar
Composition A
Spanish in Bilingual Schools
Cultural Change and the Latino
Units
3
3
3
3
Total Units
12
Course Title
Units
Hmong Emphasis
Course #
Hmong 100
Hmong 101
LEE 129
Anth 123
Intermediate Reading and Composition
Advanced Reading and Composition
Hmong in Bilingual Schools
Peoples and Cultures of Southeast Asia
3
3
3
3
Total Units
12
All BAP courses must be passed with the “C” or higher.
* Completion of this concentration will satisfy only 12 units towards the Liberal Studies major and BAP
emphasis coursework. Students who wish to obtain the BAP must also meet all of the requirements for
the Multiple Subject Credential and any additional BAP emphasis courses. Consult with a Liberal
Studies advisor for more information on these requirements.
7 Child and Family Sciences
Concentration Description: The CFS Concentration provides the necessary foundation for understanding both one’s own
development, and the development of children, within an ecological context. It focuses on children’s development in relation to
familial, environmental and other external factors that potentially have a significant impact on children’s learning, ability to learn, and
long-term school success. The in-depth coursework in child development and family science offered through this concentration
prepares teachers to understand and work effectively with culturally and linguistically diverse children and parents characteristic of
California schools and other regions of the country.
All concentrations require a total of 12 units. The initial 3 units are fulfilled by the lead-in course. Select an additional 9 units
following the criteria below. Courses taken for lower division GE credit cannot count toward the concentration. No more than 3
units may be lower division.
Course #
Course Title
Lead-in Course – Select one from the following:
SPED 120
Teaching Students with Special Needs in General Education Settings
RA 125
Understanding Special Populations in a Contemporary Society
Psych 169
Psychological Aspects of Physical Disability
Select 3 courses from the list below:
CFS 38
Lifespan Development
CFS 143
Children at Risk
CFS 146
Middle Childhood
CFS 141
Effective Relationships in the School Setting
LEE 180T
Early Learning for School Success
CFS 133s
Child and Family Crisis
CFS 131
Family Relations
CFS 135
Parenting
Selected Units
Total Units
Units
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
9
12
8 Children and The Arts
Concentration Description: The Children and the Arts Concentration is designed to give Liberal Studies majors the opportunity to
gain further expertise and experience in the Visual and Performing Arts. The general classroom teacher is typically responsible for
meeting all of the state content standards in the areas of art, dance, theatre, and music. Research has also shown that children who
study the arts do better in school. Upon completion of this concentration, students will develop skills to teach the arts effectively at the
elementary level. All upper division courses in this concentration also emphasize the development of art specifically with and for
children and examine applications for its use in today's classrooms.
All concentrations require a total of 12 units. The initial 3 units are fulfilled by the lead-in course. Select an additional 9 units
following the criteria below. All 12 units for this concentration may be chosen from the list of lead-in courses. Courses taken for
lower division GE credit cannot count toward the concentration. No more than 3 units may be lower division.
Course #
Course Title
Units
Lead-in Course:
Select one course from the following:
Art 179*
Development of Artistic Expression
3
Dance 160*
Creative Movement for Children
3
Drama 136*
Puppetry
3
Drama 137*
Creative Drama
3
Music 153*
Children's Music
3
3
Select 3 courses from the following list:
Visual Arts:
Art 1
Art Forms
3
Art 20
Drawing
3
Art 40
Painting
3
Art 50
Sculpture
3
Art 60
Ceramics
3
Art 70
Crafts
3
Art 106
Art Tours
3
Art 109T
Community Art
3
Art 179*
Development of Artistic Expression
3
Dance 16
Introduction to Dance
3
Dance 160*
Creative Movement for Children
3
Drama 22
Fundamentals of Interpretation
3
Drama 32
Beginning Acting
3
Drama 136*
Puppetry
3
Drama 137*
Creative Drama
3
Drama 138 AorB
Children's Theatre
3
Music 9
Introduction to Music
3
Music 74
Listener's Guide to Music
3
Music 153*
Children's Music
3
Music 155
Advanced Elementary Classroom Techniques
3
Music 180
Children's Choirs: Techniques and Literature
3
Selected Units
9
Dance:
Theatre Arts:
Music:
Total Units
* These courses are designed for the Liberal Studies major and are strongly recommended.
12
9 English – Creative Writing Option
Concentration Description: The English Concentration – Creative Writing Option is designed to give Liberal Studies majors an
opportunity to gain further expertise in the discipline of English and Language Arts through the study of creative writing. Upon
completion of this concentration, Liberal Studies majors will develop writing skills in at least two different genres and strengthen the
ability to teach creative writing in the classroom.
All concentrations require a total of 12 units.
Course #
Course Title
Units
Selected Units
4
4
4
4
Select 1 course from the following list:
Engl 41
Engl 43
Engl 44
Beginning Poetry Writing
Beginning Fiction Writing
Beginning Prose Writing
Select 2 courses from the following list:
Engl 161
Engl 163
Engl 164
Engl 166
Advanced Writing of Poetry (pre-req. Engl 41)
Advanced Writing of Fiction (pre-req. Engl 43)
Advanced Prose Writing
Technical Writing
Selected Units
Total Units
4
4
4
4
8
12
10 English – Literature Option
Concentration Description: The English Concentration – Literature Option is designed to give Liberal Studies majors an opportunity
to gain further expertise in the discipline of English and Language Arts through the study of literature and literary traditions. Upon
completion of this concentration, Liberal Studies majors will have a more comprehensive understanding of literature and its
applications in the classroom.
All concentrations require a total of 12 units. Courses taken for lower division GE credit cannot count toward the concentration. No
more than 4 units may be lower division.
Course #
Course Title
Units
Select 1 course from the following list:
Engl 20
Engl 31 or 102
Engl 32 or 103
Introduction to Literature
Readings in British Literature/Masterpieces of English Literature
Readings in American Literature/Masterpieces of American Literature
Selected Units
4
4
4
4
Select 2 course from the following list:
Engl 101
Engl 104
Engl 112
Engl 114
Engl 167
Masterpieces of World Literature
Children’s and Adolescent Literature
World Literature: Ancient
World Literature: Modern
Mythology and Folklore
Selected Units
Total Units
4
4
4
4
4
8
12
11 Mathematics
Concentration Description: The mathematics concentration is designed to give Liberal Studies majors an opportunity to gain
knowledge in key mathematics content areas by offering courses that focus on Number Systems, Probability and Statistics, Algebra,
Geometry, and Advanced Algebra. Students who do their concentration in mathematics can get Introductory Authorization to teach
mathematics in middle school after taking a few additional classes.
All concentrations require a total of 12 units. The initial 3 units are fulfilled by the lead-in course. Select an additional 9 units
following the criteria below:
v F= Fall offerings
v SP= Spring offerings
Course #
Lead-in Course:
Math 100
Course Title
F/SP Exploring Mathematics
Select 3 courses from the list below:
Math 75
F/SP
Math 133 •
F
Math 134 •
SP
Math 137 •
F
Math 138 •
SP
Math 139 •
F
Math 101
F/SP
Math 111
Math 114
F
Math 116
F/SP
Math 143
SP
Math 145
F
Mathematical Analysis I
Number Theory for Liberal Studies
Geometry Liberal Studies
Exploring Statistics
Exploring Algebra
Exploring Advanced Algebra
Statistical Methods
Transition to Advanced Mathematics
Discrete Structures
Theory of Numbers
History of Mathematics
Problem Solving
Minimum Selected Units
Minimum Total Units
Units
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
9
12
• These courses are designed for the Liberal studies majors and are strongly recommended
12 Music
Concentration Description: The Music Concentration is designed to give Liberal Studies majors an opportunity to gain further
expertise in music. Students will take courses designed to develop a deeper understanding of music in terms of artistic perception,
creative expression, historical/cultural context, and aesthetic evaluation. Upon completion of this concentration students will have a
strong foundation for integrating music into the elementary classroom.
All concentrations require a total of 12 units. The initial 3 units are fulfilled by the lead-in course. Select an additional 9 units
following the criteria below:
Course #
Lead-in Course:
Music 153
Course Title
Units
Children’s Music
3
Women’s Chorus/Men’s Chorus
Voice for Non-Majors
Advanced Elementary Classroom Techniques
Children’s Choirs: Techniques and Literature
Selected Units
2
1
3
3
9
Required Courses:
Music 102WC/MC
Music 110
Music 155
Music 180
Total Units
12
13 Physical Education
Concentration Description: The physical education concentration will provide the knowledge, concepts and skills essential
to the delivery of physical education by the classroom teacher. Core concepts in physical education are introduced and
applied in KINES 152. These core concepts are enhanced through additional study in selected physical education areas
(gymnastics, dance pedagogy, non-traditional games, and/or independent study with a master teacher in physical education.
All concentrations require a total of 12 units. The initial 3 units are fulfilled by the lead-in course. Select an additional 9
units following the criteria below:
Course #
Lead-in Course:
KINES 152
KINES 32
AND
KAC 6 or KAC 103
KINES 35
KINES 109
OR
KINES 110 (preferred)
Course Title
Physical Education for Children
Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
AND
Basic Swim or Swim for Fitness
Anatomical/Physiological Kinesiology
Motor Learning
Growth and Development
Selected Units
Total Units
Units
3
2+1
3
3
3
9
12
14 Science
Concentration Description: This concentration is designed to review the four basic natural sciences that Liberal Studies students take
as freshmen, physics, chemistry, earth/space science, and biology. All of these courses are specially designed to include a strong
pedagogy component so that any student who completes the series will have dozens of lessons ready to use in the classroom at various
grade levels. Liberal Studies students may be surprised by how much they enjoy science when they are able to combine it with
learning how to teach science to grade school children. You must complete a total of four courses.
All concentrations require a total of 12 units. The initial 3 units are fulfilled by the lead-in course. Select an additional 9 units
following the criteria below: No more than 3 units may be lower division.
Course #
Lead-in Course:
N SCI 115
Select 3 courses from the list below:
CHEM 3A
CHEM 10
EES 154
NSCI 120
NSCI 121
NSCI 125
PHYS 10
PHYS 168S
P SCI 21
Course Title
Environmental Earth and Life Science
3
Introductory General Chemistry
Chemistry and Society
Introductory Earth Science
Biotechnology and Its Impact on Society
Blood: Science, Art, Folklore
Revenge of the Killer Microbes
Conceptual Physics
Physics Pedagogy and Outreach
Elementary Astronomy
Minimum Selected Units
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
6
4
9
Total Units
Units
12
15 Social Institutions & Processes
Concentration Description: The Social Institutions & Processes concentration is designed to give Liberal Studies majors an
opportunity to gain enhanced expertise in the Social Science disciplines by offering courses that focus on cultural and ethnic diversity.
Social Science courses with a historical focus are excluded from this concentration. Instead, courses in this concentration bring a
general view of the political, social, cultural and economic forces and institutions that serve as the basis for social change in a society.
There is a strong theme of cultural diversity in most of these courses to help Liberal Studies majors prepare themselves for the multiethnic classrooms of California.
All concentrations require a total of 12 units. The initial 3 units are fulfilled by the lead-in course. No more than 6 units may be
from lower division. Select an additional 9 units following the criteria below:
Course #
Course Title
Units
Lead-in Course:
Econ 165
The Modern American Economy
3
Lower Division:
Africana and American Indian Studies 1
Anthropology 2
Chicano and Latin American Studies 3
Economics 40
Economics 50
Geography 2
Sociology 1
Women’s Studies 10
Ethnic Experience
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Introduction to Cultural Geography
Principles of Sociology
Introduction to Women’s Studies
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Asian American Communities
The African American Community
Ethnic Relations and Culture
Cultural Change and the Latino
Bilingual/Bicultural Education
Juvenile Delinquency
American Ethnic Geography
Peace and Conflict
Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
Sociology of Sex and Gender
The Family
Women in Other Cultures
Selected Units
Total Units
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
9
12
Upper Division:
Asian American Studies 110
Africana and American Indian Studies 135
Anthropology 120
Chicano and Latin American Studies 116
Chicano and Latin American Studies 143
Criminology 120
Geography 164
PAX 100
Sociology 111
Sociology 131
Sociology 165
Women’s Studies 135
16 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics)
Concentration Description: The STEM Concentration affords a transformative science learning for future elementary teachers
through deliberately designed integrative courses with these shared purposes: (a) increase interest in and generate excitement for
teaching and learning science; (b) provide coherent and connected science learning opportunities; (c) model research-based and
inquiry-orientated science pedagogy; and (d) facilitate awareness of the Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core State
Standards.
All concentrations require a total of 12 units. The initial 3 units are fulfilled by the lead-in course. Select an additional 9 units
following the criteria below:
Course #
Lead-in Course:
NSCI 115
PHYS 168S
ENGR 191T
NSCI 116
Course Title
Units
Environmental Earth and Life Science
3
Physics Pedagogy and Outreach
Engineering Literacy
Energy, Technology, and Society
Selected Units
Total Units
3
3
3
9
12
17 Teaching the English Learner (TEL)
Concentration Description: Students who wish to feel more confident about their ability to use or teach Standard English
Grammar are encouraged to take this concentration. This concentration has two main objectives. First, it is designed to offer
Liberal Studies students the opportunity to extend their knowledge of theories, techniques, materials, and activities related
especially to teaching English Learners. Second, building on previous required courses in Linguistics, it will expand Liberal
Studies students’ awareness of language forms, functions, and meanings.
All concentrations require a total of 12 units. The initial 3 units are fulfilled by the lead-in course. Select an additional 9 units
following the criteria below:
Course #
Lead-in Course:
Linguistics 132
Other required courses:
Linguistics 141
Linguistics 146
Course Title
Linguistics and Reading
3
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Practical English Grammar for Teachers
Required Units
3
3
6
Select 1 course from the list below:
Linguistics 147
Bilingualism
Linguistics 155
Computer Assisted Language Learning
Linguistics 165
Language Acquisition
Selected Units
Total Units
Units
3
3
3
3
12
18 Urban Civic Education
Concentration Description: The Urban Civic Education concentration uses service-learning to provide Liberal
Studies majors an interdisciplinary perspective to the study of diverse urban cultural communities, issues facing
these communities, and cultural and community influences on children’s education. Students will actively engage
in service-learning experiences to support community organizations in diverse urban contexts and implement
projects with local K-12 school districts to learn how service-learning can serve as an instructional method to
impact children’s academic achievement and civic engagement.
All concentrations require a total of 12 units. The initial 3 units are fulfilled by the lead-in course. The other
required courses fulfill 6 additional units. Select one 3-unit course from the list below.
v F= Fall offerings
v SP= Spring offerings
Course #
Lead-in Course:
Comm 114
F/SP
Course Title
Units
Communication and Learning
3
Lead-in Units
3
Required Courses:
ComS1
F/SP
Community Service-Learning
3
LEE 144s
Service-Learning Pedagogy & Practice
3
F/SP
Required Units
6
Select 1 course from these electives
AFRS 104W
F/SP Writing about American Inequality
CFS 133S
F/SP Child and Family Crisis
3
3
CFS 134
ASAM 110
CLAS 3
F/SP
F/SP
F/SP
Multicultural Perspectives on Children and Families
Asian American Communities
Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies
3
3
3
CLAS 116
F
Cultural Change and the Latino
3
SWRK 128
F/SP
Child Welfare
3
SOC 130WS
F/SP
Contemporary Social Issues
3
Social Policy Analysis
3
F/SP
Introduction to Ethnographic Fieldwork
3
CFS 141
F/SP
Effective Relationships in the School Setting
3
LING 147
F/SP
Bilingualism
3
SOC 148
F
Sociology of Education
Selected Units
3
3
Total Units
12
SOC 144
ANTH 111
F
* Completion of this concentration will satisfy 9 units towards the Minor in Urban Civic Education coursework. The
Minor requires 15 units. Students who wish to complete this Minor can select 2 more course from the list of electives.
19 World History & American Studies
Concentration Description: The World History and American Studies Concentration is designed to give Liberal Studies majors an
opportunity to gain enhanced expertise in the Social Science disciplines by offering courses that have a strong history focus. The
World History section contains classes that provide additional background in ancient, medieval and early modern history, while
courses in American Studies emphasize different aspects and time periods of American history. In the elementary California school
curriculum the history-social science standards provide parallel emphases in both world and U.S. history. After completing this
concentration Liberal Studies majors should be exceptionally well prepared to teach the California history-social science content
standards.
All concentrations require 12 units. The initial 3 units are fulfilled by the lead-in course. No more than 6 units may be from lower
division. Select an additional 9 units following the criteria below.
Course #
Course Title
Units
Lead-in Course:
Econ 165
The Modern American Economy
3
Select 3 courses from the list below. At least one course must be selected from the World History section
and one course from American Studies.
World History Courses
History 1
Western Civilization I
3
History 2
Western Civilization II
3
History 21
World History II
3
History 111
Ancient Greece
3
History 112
Ancient Rome
3
History 114
Ancient Egypt
3
History 121
The Middle Ages
3
History 122
Medieval Culture
3
History 125
Renaissance
3
History 126
Reformation
3
World History Units
3-6
American Studies Courses
History 3
Colonial America
3
History 12
American History From 1877
3
Economics 110
Economic History of the United States
3
Geography 178
Geography of California
3
History 160
The Great American Civilizations
3
History 171
Early American History
3
History 172
United States History (1789-1865)
3
History 173
United States History (1865-1914)
3
History 178 or AFRS 178
History of African Americans
3
History 186
American Immigration and Ethnic History
3
History 187
California History
3
American Studies Units
3-6
Selected Units
9
Total Units
12
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How to File for Graduation
Graduation Information:
•
File for the Bachelor’s degree during the first four weeks of the term in which you plan to
graduate. You apply on-line through your student portal and pay a fee of $35.00,
http://my.fresnostate.edu.
•
Once you have filed for the degree, you will need to meet with a Liberal Studies advisor
to fill out a Major Approval Form. Please call the office at (559) 278-0300 to set up an
appointment.
•
Degree Requirements:
1. 40 Upper Division units
2. 120 Cumulative units
3. UDWS (ENGL 117W)
4. 2.0 GPA in: (GE, Major, Overall, Campus and/or Minor)
21 Credential Program Application Process
Prerequisites:
•
Multiple Subject (Elementary Credential)
EHD 50 or equivalent & CI 100
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Education Specialist (Special Education Credential)
EHD 50 or equivalent, CI 100, & SPED 120
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DUAL (Elementary Credential & Special Education Credential)
EHD 50 or equivalent, CI 100, & SPED 120
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Single Subject (Middle/High School Credential)
EHD 50 or equivalent & CI 149
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CBEST & CSET
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CUM GPA 2.67 or Last 60 units 2.75
Things to keep in mind…
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If you plan to begin the credential program while you are completing the undergraduate
degree (Blending option), you should apply once you have completed almost all of the
Liberal Studies Major courses.
Consult with any major advisor on the timing of blending the credential.
If you do not plan to blend the credential, you will want to begin your application process
approximately two semesters prior to the semester in which you plan to start the program.
You may obtain the credential application packet on-line at
www.fresnostate.edu/kremen/applications.
Be certain to note the application deadline for the term you are applying for and meet
with an advisor to go over program admission requirements.
Most importantly you will need to attend a Credential Program Orientation within one
year of the time you are filing the program application. Dates are posted on-line at
www.fresnostate.edu/kremen/applications/cred-admin.html and in ED 100.
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California Basic Educational Skills Test
The CBEST exam is designed to test basic reading, mathematics, and writing skills found to be important for the
job of an educator, but not the ability to teach those skills. In California, passage of this test is required to obtain
a preliminary credential.
You may obtain more information and register for the exam at www.cbest.nesinc.com
Need assistance in CBEST preparation?
Test prep books on reserve in the Henry Madden Library
Available Now!!
Visit Library Circulation Desk for more information or call 278-2551.
Must have student ID card to view books on reserve.
CSET
California Subjects Examination for Teachers
The CSET exam is designed to demonstrate competence in the subject matter a teacher candidate will be
authorized to teach.
You may obtain more information and register for the exam at www.cset.nesinc.com
Need assistance in Multiple Subject CSET preparation?
Test prep books on reserve in the Henry Madden Library
Available Now!!
Visit Library Circulation Desk for more information or call 278-2551.
Must have student ID card to view books on reserve.
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CBEST Preparation
Official CBEST Practice Test http://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com/prep_practice_CBEST.asp
• Study.com- Create your own account to access practice tests and study guides:
http://study.com/academy/course/cbest-test.html
• Teachers Test Prep- Practice tests, study guides, live prep classes, one-on-one tutoring, and
online prep: www.teacherstestprep.com
• Additional Test Prep Review- Practice tests, flashcards, and test breakdown information:
http://www.testprepreview.com
• Workbooks- CBEST Workbooks are available at the Kennel Bookstore at Fresno State or any
local area bookstore.
• CBEST Prep Books on Reserve at the Henry Madden Library- Check out prep books at
Circulation desk at the Madden Library at Fresno State. Call (559) 278-2551 or
http://www.fresnostate.edu/library/ for more information.
• Tutoring- Math and English Tutors are available (bring your own CBEST materials). Contact
the Learning Center at (559) 278-3052 or http://www.fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/lrc/.
CSET Preparation
Official CSET Practice Test
http://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com/prep_practice_CSET.asp
• Prep course at Fresno State- listed in the Course Schedule under “Curriculum and Instruction”
for CST 444.
• Teacher’s Test Prep- Free online test preparation: www.teacherstestprep.com/cset-online-prep
• Web site help Test Prep Review- Practice tests, flashcards, and test breakdown information:
www.testprepreview.com
• CSET Prep Books on Reserve at the Henry Madden Library- Check out prep books at
Circulation desk at the Madden Library at Fresno State. Call (559) 278-2551 or
http://www.fresnostate.edu/library/ for more information.
• Prep Books available for purchaseo CliffsNotes CSET: Multiple Subjects with CD-ROM, 3rd Edition (Bobrow, Fisher,
2012)
o CSET: Multiple Subjects (Cliffs Test Prep) (Bobrow, Fisher, 2003)
o How to Prepare for the CSET: California Subject Matter Examinations for
Teacher/Multiple Subjects (Barron’s CSET) (Postman, 2004)
o Kaplan CSET: The California Subject Examination for Teachers (Reed, Brainerd,
Lee, 2010)
o Additional test preparation books available at the Kennel Bookstore at Fresno State
and local area bookstores.
• Additional Resourceso Books to Build on: A Grade-By-Grade Resource Guide for Parents and Teachers
(Hirsch Jr., Holdren, 1996)
o What Your Fifth Grader Needs to Know: Fundamentals of a Good Fifth-Grade
Education (Hirsch Jr., 2006)
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