Liberal Studies (LBST)
Courses
LBST 2970. Liberal Studies: Foundation Seminar and Assessment Preparation. Units: 3
Introduction to the Liberal Studies and Liberal Arts majors with special emphasis on lifelong learning, student success strategies, information literacy, senior assessment preparation, introduction to requirements leading to a multiple subject teaching credential, and inquiry into the roles of emerging educators and scholars within a broader society.
LBST 3603. Liberal Studies Experiential Learning. Units: 3
Semester Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
Evaluation of student portfolio or other documentation that provides evidence of prior learning/work experience in a K-8 educational setting. A maximum of three units may be applied toward graduation.
LBST 3970. Gateway to Liberal Studies. Units: 3
Interdisciplinarity in a diverse K-8 classroom. Disciplinary and theoretical preparation for learning and teaching in California's elementary schools. Overview of the required multiple subjects and interdisciplinary knowledge. Discussion of theories and their corresponding pedagogies in light of a student body with different learning abilities and from a multiplicity of ethnic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds. Consent required.
LBST 5900. Liberal Studies and Liberal Arts Senior Assessment and Writing Workshop. Units: 2
Semester Prerequisite: Senior standing and CAL 2970 must be taken during either of the last two semesters prior to graduation, for LBST, LSSS, and LIBA students, and prior to admission to the multiple-subject credentialing program for LBIT students
Preparation and submission of a portfolio of appropriate artifacts as the basis of a workshopped reflective essay showing how the portfolio demonstrates accomplishment of essential goals and program learning outcomes of the major. Satisfies WI designation.