# Liberal Studies (for Teaching) (Associate of Arts Degree)

Coastline College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Education

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/coastline/pathways/education/education/liberal-studies-for-teaching-aa/

The Liberal Studies/Teaching Degree offers future elementary school teachers an articulated transfer pathway and career ladder for a B.A. in Liberal Studies and the multiple-subject teaching credential. The focus of the degree is on content knowledge needed to teach in a K-8 setting and education courses that include early fieldwork opportunities for observation and practice. Coursework prepares students for the Multiple Subject CSET exam as required by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for elementary school teachers in both regular and special education. Selected courses are also aligned with the multiple subject credential CSET waiver, depending on transfer institution and course. As a standalone degree without transfer the A.A., aligned with the requirements for No Child Left Behind, helps students become effective elementary school paraprofessionals in regular or special education classrooms. The degree is also appropriate for students pursuing a career other than in elementary school teaching (such as tutors and parents providing homeschooling) who would like their course of studies and degree recognition to include an emphasis in liberal studies and teacher preparation curricula. Students may select courses to simultaneously earn the Certificate in Educational Studies as well.

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Apply knowledge, skills, experience, and feedback to make an informed choice to be employed or to continue study in the field of education.
2.  Document preliminary subject matter competency and ability to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, colleagues, and administrators in a school and classroom setting.

### REQUIREMENTS

Review the Associate in Science and Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements and General Education requirements.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Language Studies** | | 10 |
| ↳ COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking |  |
| ↳ ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing |  |
| ↳ ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing |  |
| or ↳ PHIL C115 | Logic and Critical Thinking |  |
| **Mathematics (One Course)** | | 3 |
| ↳ MATH C104 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers |  |
| ↳ MATH C106 | Geometry for Elementary Teachers |  |
| **Natural Sciences** | | 7-8 |
| **One Course from each Area. One of the Courses must include a lab** | |  |
| **Physical Science** | |  |
| ↳ CHEM C140 | Survey of Chemistry and Physics 3 |  |
| or ↳ PHYS C140 | Survey of Chemistry and Physics |  |
| ↳ GEOL C105 | General Geology |  |
| ↳ GEOL C106 | Earth Sciences for Teachers 3 |  |
| **Biological Science** | |  |
| ↳ BIOL C100 | Introduction to Biology |  |
| or ↳ BIOL C100C | Introduction to Biology Lecture/Lab |  |
| **Laboratory Activity** | |  |
| ↳ BIOL C100L | Introduction to Biology Lab |  |
| or ↳ GEOL C105L | Geology Lab |  |
| **Arts and Humanities** | | 6 |
| **Select at least one course from each area** | |  |
| **Arts** | |  |
| ↳ MUS C100 | History and Appreciation of Music |  |
| ↳ THEA C100 | Introduction to Theater |  |
| **Humanities** | |  |
| ↳ ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing |  |
| ↳ ENGL C140 | Introduction to Literature |  |
| ↳ ENGL C150 | American Literature through the Civil War |  |
| ↳ ENGL C155 | American Literature 1865 to Present |  |
| ↳ ENGL C181 | Shakespeare |  |
| ↳ ENGL C270 | British Literature to 1800 |  |
| ↳ ENGL C275 | British Literature since 1800 |  |
| ↳ PHIL C120 | Ethics |  |
| **History and Political Science** | | 9 |
| ↳ HIST C170 | United States History to 1877 |  |
| ↳ POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics |  |
| **Select one of the following:** | |  |
| ↳ GEOG C100 | World Regional Geography |  |
| ↳ HIST C150 | History of California |  |
| ↳ HIST C161 | World History 1 |  |
| **Ethnic Studies (One Course)** | | 3 |
| ↳ ETHS C123 | History of Ethnic Minorities in the United States |  |
| or ↳ HIST C123 | History of Ethnic Minorities in the United States |  |
| ↳ ETHS C233 | Racial and Ethnic Relations in America |  |
| or ↳ SOC C233 | Racial and Ethnic Relations in America |  |
| **Education Courses** | | 9.5 |
| ↳ EDUC C103 | Introduction to Computers in Education: Technology Proficiencies for Teachers 1 |  |
| ↳ EDUC C104 | Introduction to Teaching and Learning in Diverse Contemporary Classrooms Includes 10 hours of required fieldwork/observations |  |
| ↳ EDUC C200 | Introduction to Elementary Classroom Teaching Includes 45 hours of required fieldwork/tutoring |  |
| ↳ PSYC C116 | Child Growth and Development |  |
| **Suggested Electives** | |  |
| **Select additional courses to complete at least 60 units.** | |  |
| ↳ EDUC C101 | Tutor Training Includes a three-hour service learning component |  |
| ↳ EDUC C180 | Family, School, and Community Partnerships Includes 10 hours of required fieldwork/observations |  |
| ↳ EDUC C210 | Introduction to Special Education Includes 10 hours of required fieldwork/observations |  |
| ↳ ENGL C143 | Children's Literature |  |
| ↳ HLTH C100 | Personal Health |  |
| ↳ MATH C104 | Mathematics for Elementary Teachers * |  |
| ↳ MATH C106 | Geometry for Elementary Teachers * |  |
| **Units Required for Major** | | 47.5-48.5 |
| **Local General Education or CalGETC pattern** | | Varies |
| **Electives to satisfy units requirement** | | Varies |
| **Total Units for Degree** | | 60 |

1. Select courses based on the program requirements at the University you would like to transfer to. See your counselor when selecting these courses.
*. If not used as Mathematics requirement above