Colleges of Distinction
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The 2025-2026 Education College of Distinction award recognizes ÐßÐßÊÓƵ’s proven ability to graduate confident, compassionate and classroom-ready teachers. |
Alumni Stories
Nicole Aoki ’20, “My professors were able to cater to my individual needs as a student teacher, and they knew me well enough to pair me with a cooperating teacher who complemented my teaching style. Additionally, the courses I took during the credential program were relevant to what I experienced in student teaching. With extensive knowledge about the Common Core State Standards and with the practice of lesson planning during the credential program, I felt better prepared with the rest of my responsibilities in the classroom.â€
Kelly Vivanco ’23, “The professors very intentionally invest in you not just as a student or future educator but as a whole person. I was deeply impacted not just by the way they taught me pedagogy but also in the way they inspired me in my core teaching philosophies.â€
Kayla Monson ’19, “ÐßÐßÊÓƵ’s Credential Program is rich in practical application, relevant teaching strategies, and in preparing teaching candidates for the realities of the classroom. During my credential year, I received hands-on tools and experience through my ED courses, various field sites, observing my cooperating teachers, and through one-on-one mentoring from professors who observed and advised my teaching. One of the most meaningful aspects of my experience was completing the two-week take over in a 4th grade classroom. This was the best way to prepare me for what to expect as I entered a full-time teaching position. ÐßÐßÊÓƵ’s teaching program was a wonderful blessing and I would highly recommend it to anyone seeking to become a teacher.â€
Career Opportunities
Most liberal studies majors pursue a teaching credential and begin a career as an elementary school teacher.
Secondary credentials are offered in
Art English History/Social Science Physical Education/ Kinesiology Music Mathematics | Science: Biology Chemistry Physics Spanish |
Teaching Credential
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Faculty and Staff
Opportunites Abroad
- ÐßÐßÊÓƵ in Mexico
- ÐßÐßÊÓƵ in Northern Europe
- ÐßÐßÊÓƵ’s Europe Semester
- ÐßÐßÊÓƵ’s England Semester
Sample Tracks by Year
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Fall (13 units)
Spring (13 units)
| Fall (17 units)
Spring (17 units)
Mayterm (3-4 units)
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| Regular Track | Fast Track |
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Fall (16 units)
Spring (16 units)
| Fall (19 units -- overload)
Spring (18 units)
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| Regular Track | Fast Track |
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Fall (14 units)
Spring (15 units)
| Fall (18 units)
Spring (19 units -- overload)
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| Regular Track | Fast Track |
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Fall (18 units)
Spring (15 units)
| Fall (18 units) Graduate with 124 units in December
Spring (15 units ) Post graduate units
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Liberal Studies Handbook
ÐßÐßÊÓƵ’s Liberal Studies major is a state-approved program for Elementary Subject Matter, aligned with the CSET examination that allows entry into a teacher preparation program for a Multiple Subject (Elementary) credential.