Liberal studies at FPU provide an overview of multiple disciplines, offering students a broad perspective that can serve as a foundation for limitless career interests. The liberal studies minor serves as a valuable partner to many of majors offered here.

This minor provides key courses for the preparation of future elementary teachers, including courses that cover content that is included in the CSET. These courses discuss topics in history, math, art and drama, psychology, music and sociology, among other disciplines.

The liberal studies minor is designed to be combined with a discipline-focused major for students who wish to keep career and graduate study options open after graduation. 

GENERAL EDUCATION RECOMMENDATIONS

• ART-110 Art Appreciation (3)
• or MUS-102 Introduction to Music (3)
• HIST-150 American Civilization (4)
• LIT-180 Introduction to Literature (3)
• PE-120 Dance Movements (1)

Select two of the following:

• BIOL-101L Principles of Biology (4)
• PHYS-105L Physical Science I (4)
• PHYS-150 Earth Science (3)

REQUIRED COURSES (24 MINIMUM UNITS)

• HIST-440 California History and Politics (4)
• PSY-350 Child Development (3)

Select a science course in consultation with your mentor/advisor (3).

• LA-380 Learning Communities (1)
• LANG-340 Introduction to Linguistics (3)

Mathematics
Select one of the following:

• MATH-134 Algebraic Thinking and Geometry (3)
• MATH-135 Arithmetic and Algebra of the Rational Number System (3)

Movement and the Arts
Select one of the following:

• ART-300L Art Fundamentals (3)
• DRA-355 Creative Drama (3)
• KIN-460 Elementary Physical Education Methods (3)
• MUS-305 Music in the Classroom (3)

Cultural Studies
Select one of the following:

• SOC-310 Cultures of Central California (3)
• SOC-410 American Ethnicity and Pluralism (3)