Program Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with embedded California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential is an innovative accelerated online teaching degree program designed to provide prospective elementary school teachers with their bachelor’s degree AND a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. This combined program encompasses subjects commonly taught in California schools, and is aligned with the requirements of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) to help graduates launch a successful teaching career.
Program Highlights
Earn a Bachelor’s degree and California Teaching Credential at the same time
Waives CSET Multiple Subjects requirement! Program meets CTC subject-matter requirements without having to take the CSET.
Program is CTC approved for paid Internship Pathway for student teaching (vs. unpaid student teaching)
Use your understanding of strengths, learning styles, and temperaments to meet K–8 student needs
Acquire subject-matter competence in the core subject areas
Integrate principles of Christian faith and learning into a variety of subject matters
Additional Information
The multiple subject credential has been approved by the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
Graduates of the program are NOT required to take the CSET because the program meets subject-matter proficiency requirements.
The practicum portion of the credential program requires California residency.
Los Angeles Pacific University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
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:
Teaching
Child Welfare Social Worker
School Counselor
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
EDUC 501 || Introduction to Teaching and Learning | 3 CREDITS |
EDUC 505 || Diversity and Inclusive Schooling | 3 CREDITS |
EDUC 515 || Learning Theory and Instructional Strategies | 3 CREDITS |
EDUC 530 || Methods in Teaching Language and Literacy (TK-6) I | 3 CREDITS |
EDUC 535 || Methods in Teaching Language and Literacy (TK-6) II | 3 CREDITS |
EDUC 550 || Methods in Teaching Arts and Social Sciences (TK-6) | 3 CREDITS |
EDUC 560 || Methods in Teaching Mathematics (TK-6) | 3 CREDITS |
EDUC 570 || Methods in Teaching the Sciences (TK-6) | 3 CREDITS |
EDUC 580 || Teaching Practicum I – Elementary | 3 CREDITS |
EDUC 581 || Student Teaching I – Multiple Subjects | 3 CREDITS |
-OR- | |
EDUC 582 || Intern Teaching I – Multiple Subjects | 3 CREDITS |
EDUC 590 || Teaching Practicum Seminar II – Elementary | 3 CREDITS |
EDUC 591 || Student Teaching II – Multiple Subjects | 3 CREDITS |
-OR- | |
EDUC 592 || Intern Teaching II – Multiple Subjects | 3 CREDITS |
MULTIPLE SUBJECT CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
36 CREDITS
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 (13): choose 100-400 level courses from the catalog | 13 CREDITS |
ELECTIVES
13 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.
