General Studies—Liberal Studies, Associate in Arts
The Associate in Arts in General Studies—Liberal Studies will examine a diverse array of academic disciplines, providing a breadth of knowledge necessary to prepare students in the subject matter required for a multiple subject teaching credential in elementary or special education. In addition, the coursework is designed to enable students to: explore how knowledge across multiple disciplines are interrelated; think critically and creatively; write and speak clearly, coherently, and thoughtfully; read, understand, and evaluate all forms of text; evaluate the positive value and essential role of diversity; and formulate goals for continued learning and inquiry based on a foundation of intell
Courses
- ARTH V01 — Art Appreciation
- BIOL C1001 — Introduction to Biology
- BIOL C1001L — Introduction to Biology Lab
- CD V03 — Human Development
- CD V05 — Teaching in a Diverse Society
- CD V24 — Child Nutrition, Health, and Safety
- CD V61 — Child, Family, and Community
- CD V62 — Principles and Practices in Early Childhood Education
- CD V63 — Introduction to Curriculum in Early Childhood Education
- CDEV C1000 — Child Growth and Development
- COMM C1000 — Introduction to Public Speaking
- COMM V10 — Critical Thinking in Oral Communication: Argumentation and Debate
- DANC V01 — Dance Appreciation
- EDU V03 — Introduction to Elementary Teaching
- EDU V08 — Children's Art within a Multicultural Perspective
- EDU V09 — Dance and Music for Transitional Kindergarten through the Elementary Years
- EDU V10 — Literacy in Diverse Classrooms
- ENGL C1000 — Academic Reading and Writing
- ENGL C1001 — Critical Thinking and Writing
- ENGL C1003 — Critical Thinking and Writing through Literature
- ENGL V18 — Children's Literature and Film
- ENGL V21A — British Literature before 1800
- ENGL V21B — British Literature since 1800
- ENGL V22A — American Literature: Colonial Period to 1865
- ENGL V22B — American Literature: 1865 to Present
- ENGL V34 — Introduction to Chicana/o Literature
- GEOG V02 — Introduction to Human Geography
- GEOG V08 — World Regional Geography
- GEOL V02 — Physical Geology
- GEOL V02L — Physical Geology Laboratory
- GEOL V09 — Earth Science with Laboratory
- HIST C1001 — United States History to 1877
- HIST V59 — History of California
- HIST V76 — World History to 1550
- MATH V38 — Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers
- MATH V40 — Exploration of Mathematical Ideas
- MUS V08 — Music Appreciation
- PHIL V04 — Introduction to Logic
- PHIL V05 — Critical Thinking and Analytical Writing
- PHSC V01 — Concepts in Physical Science
- POLS C1000 — American Government and Politics
- POLS V03 — Introduction to Political Science
- PSY V05 — Introduction to Developmental Psychology
- THA V01 — Introduction to Theatre