Liberal Studies

ProgramPreparing Teachers for the

Classrooms of Tomorrow

CSUF Liberal Studies

One of the largest teacher preparation programs in the state

CSUF Liberal Studies

One of the single largest majors on campus

Liberal Studies Program

Housed in the Kremen School of Education and Human Development

Liberal Studies Program

Represents

academic coursework from schools and departments across campus

How Many Academic Areas?All of These!

Language Literature Communicatio

nHistory MathematicsSciences

Social Sciences Humanities Visual and

Performing Arts Physical

EducationHuman

Development

Meeting State Standards

All academic areas must meet standards for teacher preparation

CCTC – California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Exemplary Blended Program

Courses in the program “blend” discipline-specific content with pedagogy and best educational practices

• Meets all state subject matter requirements for teaching at the elementary school level.

Articulation Agreements

Program articulates with community colleges through a state-wide agreement within the entire CSU system.

Liberal Studies Review Committee

About LSRC:

University-wide Committee14 Committee members22 Lead Faculty members22 Departments represented5 Colleges represented

Monthly or Bi-monthly meetings

Tradition of Collaboration

Departments and schools from across campus collaborate to develop this exemplary program

Developed one of the first “blended” Liberal Studies major programs became a model for other

institutions

What Does LSRC Do?

Annual Articulation Conference with feeder Community Colleges

Reviews course syllabi within the Liberal Studies majorState CCTC Subject Matter

Requirements NCATE regulations

Supports faculty development of “blended” courses that combine pedagogy and content

What Does LSRC Do?

Advises departments regarding assessment of Liberal Studies major courses and pedagogical issues (e.g. Math 100).

Advises departments/schools of changes in curriculum requirements or possible fluctuation in demand for courses.

Points of Advocacy

Due to state regulations the “Blended” major offers little flexibility in what courses Liberal Studies majors must take.

Points of Advocacy

Support and stability of the courses in the major have been carefully orchestrated through the process of collaboration among many schools and departments.

Points of Advocacy

Academic departments need to be aware of requirements of the Liberal Studies Major and how course offerings affect the ability for students to fulfill graduation requirements.

Points of Advocacy

Funding? Support for annual conference Advisory board meeting Salaries

Advising & Administrative Support Operating budget Support from academic departments and

colleges for required courses in the major

Preparing Future Teachers – Our Primary Goal!