Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program at LAPU is an innovative accelerated teaching degree program designed to help prospective elementary school and special education teachers complete their bachelor’s degree while gaining valuable subject matter preparation for a successful teaching career. The program equips experienced adult students, many of whom are working in classrooms as paraeducators, to draw upon their rich experiences in school settings.
Program Highlights
A Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies provides integrated courses in language arts, math, science, art, music, and social science that focus on TK-6 content
Waives CSET Multiple Subjects requirement! Program meets CTC subject-matter requirements without having to take the CSET.
Getting a Liberal Studies degree at LAPU integrates a Christian world view and focuses on professional skills, practical experience, cultural literacy and ethical decision making.
Use your understanding of strengths, learning styles, and temperaments to assess TK-6 student needs.
Credits & Cost
42
REQUIRED MAJOR UNITS
CREDIT EQUIVALENCIES
$515
COST PER CREDIT
EST PROGRAM COST
$21,630
ESTIMATED MAJOR COST
AVG MONTHS TO COMPLETE
Potential Careers
Program graduates gain practical knowledge and skills and pursue careers in industries such as:
Child Welfare Social Worker
School Counselor
TK-6 Teacher
Course Requirements
Students must complete the following degree components at LAPU or via applicable transfer credits.
See the catalog for more details.
EMPHASIS OPTIONS
CONCENTRATION OPTIONS
COURSES
MULTIPLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
CAPSTONE COURSES
TWO CONCENTRATION
HEALTH SCIENCES
ENGLISH COMMUNICATION
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
QUANTITATIVE REASONING
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
SOCIAL SCIENCES
PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
LAPU DISTINCTIVES
HUMANITIES
General Education (31): see catalog for more details | 31 CREDITS |
GENERAL EDUCATION
31 CREDITS
PROGRAM REQUISITES
ARTS 400 || Visual Arts for the Elementary Teacher | 3 CREDITS |
ARTS 410 || Performing Arts for the Elementary Teacher | 3 CREDITS |
EDUC 300 || Introduction to Elementary Education | 3 CREDITS |
EDUC 310 || Human Growth and Development for Educators | 3 CREDITS |
EDUC 410 || P.E., Health, and Safety for Elementary Teachers | 3 CREDITS |
ENGL 420 || Principles of Language | 3 CREDITS |
ENGL 450 || Children’s Literature | 3 CREDITS |
HIST 202 || World Civilizations | 3 CREDITS |
HIST 420 || United States History and the Constitution | 3 CREDITS |
HIST 440 || California History | 3 CREDITS |
MATH 301 || Math for the Elementary Teacher I | 3 CREDITS |
MATH 302 || Math for the Elementary Teacher II | 3 CREDITS |
NSCI 301 || Life Science | 3 CREDITS |
NSCI 325 || Physical, Earth, and Space Sciences | 3 CREDITS |
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
42 CREDITS
Electives (47): choose 100-400 level courses from the catalog | 47 CREDITS |
ELECTIVES
47 CREDITS
TECHNICAL FOUNDATION
PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
MANAGEMENT
TOTAL CREDITS
120 CREDITS
Recommended Concentrations
Students must complete the following degree components at LAPU or via applicable transfer credits.
See the catalog for more details.
