Education Concentration with a Multiple Subject Credential
Prepare for a fulfilling career and help California’s diverse K-8 students reach their full potential through NHU’s B.A. in Liberal Studies, Education Concentration with a Multiple Subject Credential. This pathway features a Liberal Arts degree that blends seamlessly with the Multiple Subject Credential program. You have the chance to complete your credential in less time than the usual 5 years. However, time to completion varies and is subject to individual progress and performance.
With this pathway, you can gain insight on cross-cultural educational practices and how they affect student learning. You can also acquire tools to help educate your students about the importance of respecting people from all ethnic, linguistic, cultural, religious, and economic backgrounds, as well as individuals of various genders, sexual orientations, ages, and abilities.
NHU is reviewed by and consistent with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. In addition, NHU has state approval for the Multiple Subject California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) preparation, giving you the opportunity to fully prepare for the exam and launch your teaching career.
Curriculum
The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, Education Concentration with a Multiple Subject Credential comprises two separate programs designed to work together seamlessly. Thus, the courses for each program are listed separately.
I. B.A. in Liberal Studies, Education Concentration (126 total units)
General Education Courses 49
units
- Lower Division 40 units
- Upper Division 9 units
Liberal Studies Courses 77
units
- Lower Division 3 units
- Lower Division 16 units
- Upper Division 21 units
- Concentration 37 units
General Education (49 units)
Lower Division (40 units) |
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English Composition and Reading
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Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing Across the Curriculum
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Introduction to Philosophy
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Contemporary Multicultural Literature
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Intermediate Spanish II |
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Spanish for Native Speakers |
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Introduction to Anthropology |
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Principles of Microeconomics |
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Introduction to Psychology |
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Introduction to Sociology |
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U.S. History I |
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Introduction to American Government |
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U.S. History II |
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Human Understanding and Development |
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Upper Division (9 Units) |
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Advanced Writing Skills |
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Introduction to World Literature |
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World History I |
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Courses in Major (77 units)
CS 120 Integrated Computer Applications (3 units)
Lower Division (16 units) |
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Child Growth and Development
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Upper Division (18 units) |
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Multi-Ethnic Children’s Literature
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Gender, Race, and Culture in American Society |
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Concentration (37 units) |
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Theoretical Foundations of P.E. and Health Education for K-8
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Teaching Health Education
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Educational Foundations |
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Cultural Diversity in Today’s Classroom
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Methods: History Social Science Curriculum and Instruction
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Computer Technology for Teaching and Learning
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Inclusive Educational Practices
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Classroom Field Experience and Seminar
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Methods: Science Curriculum and Instruction
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Effective Teaching and Learning
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Language Arts, Reading Curriculum and Instruction
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CSET is required for the following course:
EDU 530U Language Arts, Literacy, and Reading Curriculum and Instruction 6 units
II. Multiple Subject Credential Coursework (37 units with prerequisites)
Pre-Requisites (3 units)
EDU 508 Educational Foundations 3 units
Credential Courses (34 units) |
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Effective Teaching and Learning
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Cultural Diversity in the Classroom
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Classroom Field Experiences and Seminar
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Second Language Learners |
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Methods: Science Curriculum and Instruction
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Methods: Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction
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Methods: History Social Science Curriculum and Instruction
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Language Arts, Reading Curriculum and Instruction (CSET certification required)
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Computer Technology for Teaching and Learning
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Teaching Health Education
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Inclusive Educational Practices
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Student Teaching Practicum (CSET certification required)
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Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies General Education Courses
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Major Courses
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Graduation Requirements
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