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Liberal Studies Coursework

Core Liberal Studies Coursework
Of the 120 units required for graduation with a bachelor’s degree from SDSU, Liberal Studies specifies approximately 110, which means there are many course requirements to satisfy. These requirements include lower division preparation for the major coursework and upper division major coursework. All students are given course sequence charts at their Liberal Studies Orientation. Prospective students can view a list of course requirements by content area and a sequence chart on this website.  They can also view the official SDSU MAP.  While slightly different, both show effective ways to complete the Liberal Studies major.  These requirements provide the extensive content background students need not only to pass the CSET but also to teach effectively once they earn their credential.

Specialization Coursework
In addition to the core coursework, students pursuing the Traditional Program need to satisfy coursework requirements in a specialization of their choice. The specialization page of this site lists the choices and the requirements of each specialization.

Middle School Option Coursework
In addition to the core coursework, students pursuing a Middle School Option need to satisfy coursework requirements in a middle school option of their choice, which include courses for a specialization plus the additional courses needed to earn a total of 32 units. The specialization page of this site lists the choices and the requirements of each specialization. The Middle School page of this site lists the choices and the additional requirements of each middle school option.

Registration Updates
From time to time, coursework requirements change between the time a student begins the Liberal Studies major and the time he or she decides to satisfy a given requirement. In some cases this is because entirely new classes are substituted for old ones. In other cases, the class remains the same, but the course name or number changes. In either case, this can cause problems for students looking to satisfy an affected requirement. When changes like these occur, a student’s Degree Evaluation, which is accessible through the Web Portal, will always reflect the change. Students are highly encouraged to consult their Degree Evaluation regularly. The registration updates page of this site lists all such changes that have occurred since Fall 2006.