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Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
Program Details

Application Deadlines

Applications to the online Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program are reviewed on a rolling basis; apply at any time! However, priority is given to applications that are received by this deadline: 

  •  Fall 2026: May 13, 2026

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Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the BA in Liberal Studies program you must complete the requirements listed below. 

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  • General Requirements
    • Completion of 60 transferable semester college units (or 90 quarter units) to be eligible for admission, including the prerequisite courses listed below
    • Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in all transferable units attempted
    • 2.5 GPA for students who have already completed a bachelor鈥檚
    • Must reside in an approved state 
  • Prerequisite Courses

    Prerequisites

    The following courses are required for admission (i.e. students cannot be admitted without successfully completing the courses) and must be completed with a letter grade of 鈥C鈥 or better: 

    • Oral Communication (1C) 
    • Written Communication (1A) 
    • Introduction to Linguistics (1B) 
    • Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I and II (2)  

    Lower Division GE Requirements

    The following courses are encouraged, but not required, to be completed prior to admission. None of the courses below will be offered as part of the BA Liberal Studies program. Students are responsible for completing these courses on their own to graduate from the program. 

    Students are responsible for completing an equivalent to the 爆料社区 course detailed below and they must be completed with a letter grade of 鈥淐鈥 or better. Students who fail to take an equivalent course may be required to retake courses to graduate from the program. Students are encouraged to visit  to ensure they take the appropriate equivalent course at their local community college.  

    Category 爆料社区 Equivalent Course
    Physical Science GES 105
    Life Science with Lab (Biology) 鈥 Area 5B/BC  GES 102
    Earth Science ES 100 or GEOG 110
    Introduction to Interdisciplinary Arts 鈥 Area 3A AMD 120
    Introduction to Literature 鈥 Area 3B LTWR 100
    World Regional Geography GEOG 201
    World History to 1500 HIST 101
    U.S. History 1500-1877 HIST 130
    U.S. and CA Government 鈥 Area 4C/G PSCI 100 or AIS 150
    Child Growth and Development PSYC 210
    P.E. for Elementary Teachers PE 203
    Ethnic Studies 鈥 Area 6 See for options
    Intermediate proficiency in language othethan English (e.g. SPAN 101, 102, and 201)

      


Connect with a Specialist

Set up an appointment with your enrollment specialist to learn how you can take advantage of the BA in Liberal Studies program.

Sujeith Ordonez

Sujeith Ordonez, M.A.
Senior Outreach & Recruitment Specialist
爆料社区 Extended Learning
(760) 750-8454

 

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Funding Options

The liberal studies bachelor's degree program is eligible for financial aid. 

Visit the funding page or call 760-750-4850 to learn more about your funding options. Active-duty military, veterans and their dependents should visit the military services page or call 760-750-8705. 

Federal VA educational benefits can be used for this program (not eligible for Cal Vet fee waiver).  


FUNDING OPTIONS

Program Costs

Complete the online BA in Liberal Studies in just two years, thanks to guaranteed class availability that ensures no delays in your educational journey. The program consists of 60 units, priced at $430 per unit. 

Invest In Your Future: A Breakdown of Your Bachelor's Degree Costs 

Semester Units Subtotal*
Fall Semester 1  12 $5,160
Spring Semester 1  12 $5,160
Summer Semester 12 $5,160
Fall Semester 2 12 $5,160
Spring Semester 2 12 $5,160
Total 60 $25,800

*Not all university semester fees are included in this table鈥攕ee the comprehensive breakdown of Extended Learning fees. Semester tuition subtotals are based on a sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without notice.

Courses

This online bachelor鈥檚 program has a set schedule of courses that you are expected to follow as part of your cohort.

Fall Semester 1 - Block 1

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  • LBST 300: An Introduction to Critical Education (3)

    Upper-division interdisciplinary analysis of public education in the United States, and California specifically.  Introduces the historical and philosophical conceptions of education, current education policy, reform efforts and the privatization of public education.  Overview of California policy on education, the requirements for becoming a teacher in California and the rationale for multi-disciplinary knowledge.  Race, class, gender, sexuality, citizenship, culture and dis/ability are considered in understanding how these determine access to quality public education, in the past and present.

    Units: 3

  • MATH 311: Mathematics for K-8 Teachers III: Algebra, Probability, Statistics and Data Analysis (3)

    Designed to reinforce mathematical concepts for those teaching grades K-8. Emphasis on linear and quadratic equations and inequalities; collection, organization, and representation of data; inferences, predictions, and arguments based on data; basic notions of chance and probability; appropriate use of technology; and historical/cultural perspectives.

    Units: 3


Fall Semester 1 - Block 2

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  • PHYS 307: Physics for Elementary Teachers (3)

    Fundamental physics concepts including conservation of energy, Newton鈥檚 Laws, and waves.  Students will engage in practices of science such as performing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, developing models, and writing and evaluating explanations.  Also includes development of ideas about the nature of science and learning science, including elementary students鈥 learning of science.  Course is intended to help prepare future elementary teachers to teach science. 

    Units: 3

  • LING 300: Linguistics in the Classroom (3)

    Practical approaches to linguistic analysis of the languages and dialects that teachers are likely to see in the classroom. Includes the production and organization of natural sound systems, word and sentence formation patterns, the linguistic organization of meaning, language history and change, language acquisition, multilingualism, dialect variation according to culture, region, ethnicity, social group, gender, and age. Addresses these topics as relevant both inside and outside the classroom.

    Units: 3


Spring Semester 1 - Block 1

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  • LTWR 338: Children鈥檚 Literature into Film (3)

    Comparative analysis of classic and award-winning novels (nineteenth century to the present) and films based on them, with attention to cultural history of the child and of literature for children. Emphasis on recurrent themes and literary tropes and key problems for critics, teachers, and parents. As well as basic terms and strategies for literary analysis, students will learn and use basics of film analysis. Distinct from children鈥檚 literature courses offered in most departments/colleges of education in that its primary focus is the critical analysis of literature, film, and culture, rather than linking texts to child development or guiding students in appropriate methods for selecting texts for courses in primary and secondary education. The course is nonetheless useful and interesting to future teachers and anyone who spends time with children or is interested in writing for children.

    Units: 3

  • EDUC 422: Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning (3)

    Required for all credential candidates. Focuses on developing knowledge and skills using technology for teaching and learning within the broader context of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) education through fifteen (15) hours of field experience with children in K-12 educational settings. 

    Units: 3


Spring Semester 1 - Block 2

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  • GEOG 341: Nature and Society in California (3)

    Has California influenced people or have people changed California? A review of the historical context within which Spanish, Mexican, European, and Asian settlers arrived in California including consideration of the state鈥檚 physical geography, the evolution of nature-society relationships, related myths, social relations, economic trajectories, political currents, and cultural dynamics. Through readings and film, discussion and lecture, students pursue classic themes in geography such as natural resource exploitation, regional development, and urban-rural relations.

    Units: 3

  • MUSC 350: Learning Through the Arts: Music, Theater and Visual Arts (3)

    Develops the student both personally and professionally, recognizing the inter-relationship between these two elements in music, theater, and visual arts instruction. Three areas of focus include introducing arts experiences to children, integrating arts into classroom content, and providing a framework for the student to experience the process of art.

    Units: 3


Schedule is subject to change without advance notice. 

Summer Semester - Block 1

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  • DNCE 350: Learning Through the Moving Arts (3)

    Develops artistic awareness by learning about dance and media art through practice and theory. Investigates the impact of these art forms as applications for arts integration and creative instruction for K-8 students through perceptual practices, choreographic studies, curricular development, and written responses.

    Units: 3

  • LING 355: Heritage Languages and Heritage Speakers (3)

    Introduces the linguistic and cultural properties of heritage languages, which are acquired in the home and later supplanted by the dominant language of the community. Investigates phonological, morphological, and syntactic properties of heritage languages, the relationship between language and identity, the role of motivation in language re-learning, of bilingualism on cognition, and the role of family, community and public policy on language maintenance.

    Units: 3


Summer Semester - Block 2

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  • EDUC 364: The Role of Cultural Diversity in Schooling (3)

    Explores cultural and linguistic diversity as critical variables in educational equity for all students. Includes intensive theoretical and practical articulation of culture and cultural pluralism; educational issues of race, class, gender, language, ethnicity, sexual orientation and exceptionality; social, structural, programmatic and curricular issues; and effective teaching for diverse populations. 

    Units: 3

  • LING 341: Language Issues in the United States (3)

    Introduces students to a number of issues surrounding language use in the United States today, including bilingual education, bilingualism, English-only legislation, endangered languages, Ebonics/Black English, and hate speech. Each issue will be considered in its historical context and in terms of its effect on the school-age population of the United States. Class discussion, rather than lecture, will be the main venue for this exploration, and each section will involve a project considering the issue in its current, real-world context.

    Units: 3


Fall Semester 2 - Block 1

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  • LING 351: Language Acquisition (3)

    A general introduction to the study of language development examining current issues and linguistic theories of language acquisition, including those related to cognitive and cultural development, and the effects of sociolinguistic factors, such as gender and socioeconomic status, on language acquisition. Also explores multilingualism, early literacy, and language development in special populations. Students will discover how language is acquired via the interaction of internal and external factors.

    Units: 3

  • KINE 310: Social and Emotional Health (3)

    Adventure teambuilding for the purpose of heightening both intra- and inter-personal relationships. The art and science behind discovering social and affective attributes about self and others. Includes an off-campus community field experience at local K-12 public schools. Includes weekly movement activities that require student participation.

    Units: 3


Fall Semester 2 - Block 2

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  • ID 340: Diversity and Discrimination in the U.S. (3)

    Analyzes the impacts of gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, religion, sexual orientation, and disability on diversity, discrimination, and social mobility in the U.S. Evaluates the challenges and opportunities for making democracy and social justice possible for all the people in the United States, including the impact of egalitarian values and the mechanisms that attempt to institutionalize them. This course includes applications for border contexts.

    Units: 3

  • LTWR 465: Theory and Practice of K-12 Writing Instruction (3)

    Introduction to current theory and practice of teaching writing in K-12. Special attention to advanced critical reading and writing skills.

    Units: 3


Spring Semester 2 - Block 1

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  • LING 371: Linguistic Anthropology (3)

    An exploration of the way language shapes and is shaped by culture. Investigates different aspects of languages structure which exhibit cultural variation, patterns of cognition and language acquisition, and the socio-linguistic dimensions of cultural variation. Highlights dialect variation, Ebonics, bilingualism, and considers them in light of concepts such as speech communities, language ideology, and performativity.

    Units: 3

  • EDUC 350: Foundations of Teaching as a Profession (3)

    Required for all credential candidates. An orientation to careers in K-12 education that focuses on teaching and schooling from multiple perspectives. Sociological, philosophical, and historical foundations of education are addressed. Readings and interactions with local educators will promote an understanding of the richness and complexity of teaching as a career in a diverse society. 

    Units: 3


Spring Semester 2 - Block 2

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  • LTWR 304: The Fairy Tale (3)

    Examines the development of fairy tales from oral traditions to assorted print formats and their persistence as a genre for diverse audiences. Covers various literary critical approaches to fairy tales such as feminist theories, disability studies, and cultural studies, among others.

    Units: 3

  • LBST 341: Contemplative Practice (3)

    Course description coming soon

    Units: 3


 

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