Liberal Studies: Elementary Education Preparation
Associate of Arts Degree Mathematics · San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Summary
The Liberal Studies degree is an interdisciplinary program designed for students interested in a career in elementary education. Required courses in the degree serve to prepare students for transfer to public and private baccalaureate degree-offering colleges and universities. The curriculum includes courses selected from Language and Rationality, Natural Sciences, Humanities, and Social and Behavioral Science.
Liberal Arts and Sciences associate degrees require a minimum of 60 transferable units to a California State University, University of California, or a private/independent college or university.
Award Note: The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.
Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Liberal Studies: Elementary Education Preparation Program will be able to:
- Demonstrate global awareness and cultural sensitivity.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills in a diverse setting.
- Demonstrate effective communication in teaching and learning environments.
- Demonstrate technological awareness.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR: | 28 | |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| EDUC 200 | Teaching as a Profession | 2 |
| EDUC 203 | Field Experience for Prospective Teachers | 1 |
| EXSC 240 | Physical Education in the Elementary Schools | 3 |
| GEOG 104 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOL 104 | Earth Science | 3 |
| MATH 210A | Concepts of Elementary School Mathematics I | 3 |
| MATH 210B | Concepts of Elementary School Mathematics II | 3 |
| MATH 212 | Children's Mathematical Thinking | 1 |
| MUSI 110 | Music for Elementary School Teachers | 3 |
| PHYN 105 | Physical Science for Elementary Education | 3 |
| Select 3 units (one course) from the following: | 3 | |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| PHIL 100 | Logic and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| PHIL 103 | Historical Introduction To Philosophy | 3 |
| PHIL 205 | Critical Thinking and Writing in Philosophy | 3 |
| COMS 160 | Argumentation and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Select 3 units (one course) from the following: | 3 | |
| BLAS 140A | African American History to Reconstruction | 3 |
| CHIC 141A | United States History from a Chicano Perspective | 3 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| Select 3 units (one course) from the following: | 3 | |
| BLAS 140B | African American History since Reconstruction to the Present | 3 |
| CHIC 141B | United States History from a Chicano Perspective | 3 |
| HIST C1002 | United States History since 1865 | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| Select 3-6 units (one to two courses) from the following: | 3-6 | |
| CHIL 101 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| orPSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 230 | Psychology of Lifespan Development | 3 |