2007-08 Academic Year - Humboldt State University

Liberal Studies / Elementary Education
Bachelor of Arts degree
with a major in Liberal Studies—
Elementary Education
Program Director
Chris Hopper, Ph.D.
(707) 826-3853
Liberal Studies Advisor
Arianna Thobaben
(707) 826-3752
Education Office
Harry Griffith Hall 202 (window)
(707) 826-3729
www.humboldt.edu/%7Elsee
The Program
Please note: This program is distinct from
Humboldt’s more generic Liberal Studies
degree program, previous page.
Our primary mission is to provide strong
knowledge-based education in the liberal
arts in preparation for teaching in elementary
schools. The bachelor of arts program
gives special attention to subjects commonly
taught in public and private schools. It also
prepares students to pass the CSET exam
in order to become elementary (K-8) school
teachers in California and other states. For
those students not planning to teach, the
degree provides a foundation for professional
opportunities working with children
of elementary school age.
The elementary teacher is usually responsible
for teaching most or all subjects in a
self-contained classroom, so LSEE includes
courses from a wide variety of departments,
programs, and disciplines to provide effective
subject-matter preparation for the
prospective teacher.
The program encourages students to gain
experience in elementary school classrooms
in a variety of settings and subject areas
through a series of four required fieldwork
courses. Additional experiences tutoring
or volunteering in children’s programs are
recommended.
Humboldt State provides opportunities to
enroll in American Indian Education course
work and complete field experiences in
Native American communities and to receive
a minor in teaching English as a second
language.
Preparation
Try to work with elementary school-aged
children in as many settings as possible.
A background in a language other than
English will help those planning to teach in
California.
REQUIREMENTS
This is an approved subject-matter program
for those preparing for an elementary education
teaching credential.
See Education and contact the education
office or a faculty advisor for prerequisites
and admission requirements to the elementary
education credential program and for
information on state teaching certification.
Lower Division
Complete lower division general education
and the following:
EDUC 110 Introduction to Education
EED 210 Direct Experience with
Children
PSYC 213 The School-Age Child or
CD 256 Middle Childhood Development
Upper Division
ART 358 Art Structure
COMM 422 Children’s Communication
Development or
CD 355 Language Development
ECON 320 Development of Economic
Concepts
EED 310 Exploring Teaching as
a Career
ENGL 323 Children’s Literature
ENGL 326 Language Studies for
Teachers
ENGL 424 Communication in Writing I
GEOG 470 Topics in Geography for
Teachers
HED 400 Sound Mind/Body
HIST 311 World History to the
Enlightenment
KINS 475 Elementary School
Physical Education
MATH 308B/C Mathematics for
Elementary Education
MUS 312/313 Musicianship
SCI 331
Fundamental Science
Concepts for Elementary
Education
SCI 431 Nature & Practice of Science -
Elementary Education
SOC 303 Race & Ethnic Relations or
ES/GEOG 304 Migrations & Mosaics or
AIE 330, 335, 340, or COMM 322
TFD 322 Creative Drama or
TFD 484 Creative Dance for the
Classroom
Depth Of Study
Complete a 9-unit depth of study program
from: American Indian education, biology,
child development, creative dramatics,
English as a second language, history,
mathematics, music, physical education,
psychology, recreation studies, social science,
Spanish, studio art, technology, and
the physical world. The LSEE department has
a list of specific courses in each area.
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2007-2008 Humboldt State University Catalog