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Bachelor of Arts Liberal studies is the major of choice for the individual wanting to teach in an elementary classroom. As a liberal studies student, you will encounter new horizons of learning, leading to a lifetime of sharing with young minds. Whether you are a freshman or a transfer student from another college, your decision to enroll in Chapman University's Liberal Studies Program will enhance and reward your scholarship, creativity, and commitment. This major has three emphases: the Subject Matter Competency (MSAT exempt) Emphasis, the Multiple Subjects (MSAT required) Emphasis, and the Central Subjects Emphasis. The Subject Matter Competency Emphasis has been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to meet the requirements for the Subject Matter Program. This emphasis, formerly called the Waiver Program, encompasses college instruction in the subjects that are commonly taught in California elementary schools, and is designed to prepare the student for entry into a credentialing program. For those who transfer from a community college or enter the program with a large number of credits, we offer an alternative course of study called Multiple Subjects Emphasis. This program affords greater flexibility in the choice of courses, and eases the transition for the student. Although this emphasis, formerly called the Non-Waiver Program, is also designed for students preparing to teach elementary school, this emphasis requires students to take the MSAT before entering a credentialing program. Other students who are not preparing to teach may also choose to major in liberal studies. Their goal is to become acquainted with a comprehensive range of academic subjects and disciplines. Many businesses and some graduate programs appreciate the broad-based education and strength in writing offered in the Central Subjects Emphasis. All of Chapman's liberal studies majors are encouraged to participate in the extracurricular activities sponsored by affiliate programs and departments, such as the Study Abroad opportunities and the various internships and cooperative education experiences. Participation in student governance and on-campus and community service organizations also helps to complete a rounded education. The coordinator of liberal studies is Professor Donna Cucunato. The courses
listed below may fulfill both major and general education requirements.
All courses taken in each emphasis must be passed with a grade of
"C" or better. Every student in the liberal studies program who
must take a math course at Chapman is required to take the Math
I Placement Exam. Emphasis in Subject Matter Competency (MSAT exempt)Liberal Studies (6 credits) Lbst 301 Models of Interdisciplinary Thinking 3 Lbst 401 Tapestry of Liberal Education 3 Education (5 credits) Educ 401 The Institution of Education 3 Educ 492 Education Field Experience 2 Humanities and Language Arts (18 credits) choose one Is 449 Multicultural Perspectives or Eng 302 Writing About Diverse Cultures or Eng 449 Cross-Cultural Studies in Literature or Eng 462 Literature and Film of Diverse Cultures 3 Eng 450 Literature for Children 3 Eng 471 Introduction to Linguistics 3 Hum 210 Movement and Music for the Elementary School 3 Art 450 Teaching the Visual Arts 3 choose one Phil 104 Introduction to Ethics or Mathematics and Computer Science (9 credits) Math 106 Mathematical Modeling 3 Math 203 Introduction to Statistics 3 Cpsc 200 Introduction to Computers and Data Processing 3 Science (12 credits) Biol 103 Introduction to Life Science with Lab 4 Phys 110 Introduction to Physical Science 3 Phys 110L Physical Science Lab 1 ESci 111 Physical Geology with Lab 4 Social Science (18 credits) Psy 323 Child Psychology and Development (prerequisite, Psych 101) 3 Posc 110 Introduction to American Politics 3 choose one Soc 102 Cultural Anthropology or choose one Hist 101 United States History Survey I 3 Hist 103 United States History Survey II 3 choose one Hist 106 Modern World History or Hist 160 World Historical Geography 3 Kinesiology (3 credits) Kine 166 Physical Education for the Elementary School 3 depth in study 12 Also required is a depth in study concentration, consisting of 12 upper-division credits in one area. Please see the liberal studies coordinator for the course choices. The concentrations are: Art, Communications, Computer Information Systems, Dance, History, Literature, Math, Physical Education, Political Science, Psychology, Science, Sociology, Spanish Language and Culture, Theatre Emphasis in Multiple Subjects (requires MSAT) Education (5 credits) Educ 401 The Institution of Education 3 Educ 492 Education Field Experience 2 Humanities and Language Arts (21 credits) literature course (CH I) 3 choose one Eng 400 Advanced Rhetoric 3Eng 450 Literature for Children and Young Adults 3 choose one Mus 455 Music for the Elementary Classroom 3 Art 450 Teaching the Visual Arts 3 philosophy or religion course 3 electives (other than Eng 300 and other than studio/performance class) 3 Mathematics and Computer Science (9 credits) Math 106 Mathematical Modeling 3 Cpsc 200 Introduction to Computers and Data Processing 3 Math 203 Introduction to Statistics 3 Science (12 credits) Biol 103 Introduction to Life Science with Lab 4 Phys 110 Introduction to Physical Science 3 Phys 110L Physical Science Lab 1 electives 4 Social Science (21 credits) choose one Hist 101 United States History Survey I or Hist 103 United States History Survey II 3 or or choose one Hist 328 The Colonial Period in American History or Hist 330 America and Its Revolution or Hist 331 The Trying Years: Union and Disunion (1789-1865) 3 plus choose one Hist 334 The Emergence of Modern America or (1865-1920) Hist 336 Conflict and Change in America or (1920-1945) Hist 338 America After the War (1945-1960) 3 choose one Hist 106 Modern World History or Hist 160 World Historical Geography 3 choose one Hist 110 Western Civilization: Mesopotamia to Renaissance or Hist 112 Western Civilization: Reformation to Modern Times or choose one Soc 102 Cultural Anthropology 3 or Posc 110 Introduction to American Politics 3 Psy 323 Child Psychology and Development (prerequisite, Psy 101) 3 electives 3 or 0 Kinesiology (3 credits) Kine 166 Physical Education for the Elementary School 3 depth in study 12 Also required is a depth in study concentration, consisting of 12 upper-division credits in one area. (See listing under Emphasis in Subject Matter Competency.) Please see the liberal studies coordinator for the course choices. Emphasis in Central Subjects (not for teacher candidates) Humanities and Language Arts (21 credits) literature course (CH I) 3 writing course 3 choose two: art course or music course or theatre and dance course (excluding studio or performance classes) 6 philosophy or religion course 3 electives other than Eng 300 6 Mathematics and Computer Science (9 credits) any math above Math 104 3 Math 203 Introduction to Statistics 3 Cpsc 200 Introduction to Computers and Data Processing 3 Science (15 credits) Biol 103 Introduction to Life Sciences with Lab 4 Phys 110 Introduction to Physical Science 3 Phys 110L Physical Science Lab 1 electives 7 Social Sciences (24 credits) choose one Hist 101 United States History Survey I or Hist 103 United States History Survey II 3 choose one Hist 106 Modern World History or Hist 160 World Historical Geography 3 choose one Hist 110 Western Civilization: Mesopotamia to Renaissance or Hist 112 Western Civilization: Reformation to Modern Times or choose one Soc 102 Cultural Anthropology or Posc 110 Introduction to American Politics 3 psychology course 3 economics course 3 elective 3 other requirements (3 credits) choose one depth in study 12 Also required is a depth in study concentration, consisting of 12 upper-division credits in one area. (See listing under Emphasis in Subject Matter Competency.) Please see the liberal studies coordinator for the course choices. total credits 84 |
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