Associate in Arts Degree in Liberal Studies
2023-2024 Map
Total Units: 60 - 62
Term 1
16 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CDF 14: Child Growth and Development | 3.00 | Meets Area B, F, and Multicultural Breadth competency. | |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course examines the major physical, cognitive, social and emotional developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through adolescence. There will be an emphasis on interactions between developmental processes and environmental factors including abuse and neglect. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe children, evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages. (C-ID CDEV 100). |
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| EDUC 2: Introduction to Education | 3.00 | ||
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course introduces students to the concepts and issues related to teaching diverse learners in today???s contemporary schools, Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12). Topics include teaching as a profession and career, historical and philosophical foundations of the American education system, contemporary educational issues, California???s Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP), and Teacher Performance Standards (TPS). In addition to class time, the course requires 51 hours of structured fieldwork in public school elementary classrooms that represent California???s diverse student population, and includes cooperation with at least one carefully selected and campus-approved certificated classroom teacher. (C-ID EDUC 200). |
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| HIST 3: World History to 1500 | 3.00 | Meets Area B, C, and Multicultural Breadth competency. | |
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Unit(s): 3.00
This course is a survey of the development of world civilizations from prehistoric humans to 1500. Major themes include: broad patterns of change; dynamics of race, class, gender and ethnicity; reciprocal influence between the physical environment and human societies; and ways in which human groups have interacted with one another. In addition, the course examines distinctive forms of political, social, and economic organization, and significant scientific achievements, cultural developments, and belief systems. The course also provides an introduction to historical method. (C-ID HIST 150). |
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| Required Core (Select One): Meets Area E | 3.00 | ||
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| English Competency: Area D Choice (Select One) | 4.00 | ||
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Notes:
The department recommends that students considering a multi-subject teaching credential follow the AA-T in Elementary Education instead of this degree.
Term 2
14 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| BIOL 1: Introduction to Biology | 4.00 | Meets Area A. | |
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Unit(s): 4.00
This course is an introduction to the basic principles of biology, focusing on the flow of genetic information through cells and generations and the flow of energy through cells and ecosystems. Topics include processes of science, cell structure and function, genetics, molecular biology, evolution, ecology, and a survey of the diversity of life. An emphasis is placed on the critical analysis of current biological issues, including threats to biodiversity and applications of biotechnology in agriculture and medicine. |
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| MATH 5: Concepts in Mathematics for Teachers II | 4.00 | Meets Area E. | |
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Prerequisite(s): Intermediate Algebra or equivalent This course develops mathematical topics needed for elementary school teaching with a focus on reasoning, problem solving, and communication. The topics include elementary statistics and probability, two- and three-dimensional geometry, measurement, coordinate geometry, and graphing. Meets requirements for elementary school teacher certification. |
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| Required Core (Select One): Meets Area B | 3.00 | ||
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| Required Core (Select One): Meets Area B and C | 3.00 | ||
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Term 3
13.50 - 14.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| PSC 12: Concepts in Physical Science | 4.00 | Meets Area A. | |
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Prerequisite(s): Intermediate Algebra or equivalent This course is an investigation of basic principles of physics and chemistry including matter, physical and chemical properties, energy, motion, light, atomic structure, bonding, solutions and chemical reactions. The inter-dependence of chemistry and physics will be emphasized. This course is intended for non-science majors. (C-ID PHYS 140). |
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| Area F Choice: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.50 - 1.50 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | 3.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. Department recommends CMST 2, CMST 2H, or CMST 4. | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | 3.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | 3.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | |
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Term 4
16.50 - 17.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| PSC 11: Earth Science with Lab | 4.00 | Meets Area A. | |
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Unit(s): 4.00
An introduction to the essentials of Earth Science with a laboratory. Topics include the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and solar system. This course focuses on the interactions between physical and chemical systems of the Earth such as the tectonic cycle, rock cycle, hydrologic cycle, weather and climate. (C-ID GEOL 121). |
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| Area F Choice: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.50 - 1.50 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | 3.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | 3.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | 3.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | 3.00 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | |
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