Liberal Studies Major
Unique Features
Goals of the major are to build in students:
- The ability and desire to understand, evaluate and communicate ideas
- The ability and desire to discover ideas through disciplinary processes
- The ability and desire to engage in intensive study
- A sense of interrelatedness among knowledge, experience, responsibilities and values
- A respect for diversity
Fast Track Program option allows students to become teachers earlier
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Program Details
Students must choose an area of concentration. Concentrations permit the candidate to specialize in areas of interest and depth. All students must complete a concentration of 12 or more units in one discipline or area of study. Concentrations may overlap with a minor.
- American Civilization and Culture Concentration (Contemporary Focus)
- American Civilization and Culture Concentration (Historical Focus)
- Art Concentration
- Biblical Studies Concentration
- Biology Concentration
- Coaching Concentration
- Communication Concentration
- Conflict and Peacemaking Studies Concentration
- English Literature Concentration
- English Writing Concentration
- Environmental Studies Concentration
- Intercultural/Domestic Studies Concentration
- Intercultural/International Studies Concentration
- Mathematics Concentration
- Ministry Concentration
- Music Concentration
- Physical Education Concentration
- Psychology Concentration
- Religious Studies Concentration
- Science Concentration
- Spanish Concentration
- Theater Concentration
- Western Civilization and Culture Concentration
- World Civilization and Culture Concentration
The Fast Track Program allows prepared students to start teaching a full semester ahead of other students.
Are there additional requirements?
- Students must prepare a portfolio in their last semester prior to graduation.
- Students planning to enter the FPU teacher education program must maintain a 2.75 GPA or better during their baccalaureate program. Grades of D+ or below are not accepted in general education or major coursework.
- Students are encouraged to take coursework leading to the BCLAD credential emphasis.
- The state of California requires that all students admitted to multiple subject credential programs pass the CBEST to prove basic skills and the CSET to prove subject matter competency.
- Find out more about becoming a teacher.
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Why Fresno
A fast-growing and culturally diverse city, Fresno serves as the business, financial, cultural and entertainment center of California's Central Valley. Because of our central location, students have easy access to the best of the rest of California including three national parks and the central coast. View more advantages to studying in Fresno.
Further Information
How much will it cost?
Tuition is competitively priced and financial aid is available. View details on tuition and fees.
How do I apply?
The application process is straightforward, and an admissions counselor is available to answer any questions you might have. View details on how to apply.
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