Liberal Studies, B.A.: Foundational Science Concentration

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Liberal Studies, B.A. Program (120 units)

Program Description

The Liberal Studies Major aims to provide a rich liberal art educational experience through selected courses from a wide range of academic disciplines, while at the same time allowing students to select a field for in-depth study of their own interest.  The broad-based, interdisciplinary nature of Liberal Studies provides a solid well-rounded undergraduate educational experience, integrating knowledge from arts and humanities, social science, and natural sciences, with analytical and communication skills well suited for many careers and professions.

The major consists of a common core and a choice from seven concentrations, designed to meet diverse student interests and needs not only for school teaching, but also for leadership in government, non-profit organizations, and business, and for graduate education in law, counseling, social work and services, public affairs and administration, and educational leadership. 

Program Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with a B.A. in Liberal Studies from Cal State East Bay will be able to:

1. demonstrate solid understanding of major contemporary global issues about individuals, society, and nature, by integrating interdisciplinary knowledge of humanity, social science, and natural science, with more in­ depth understanding of one specialized subject area or discipline;
2. apply methods of different disciplines to critically thinking about these issues;
3. communicate ideas clearly and persuasively in speech and writing;
4. work with others in teams collaboratively and productively, showing sensitivity and respect for others, and readiness to learn from others;
5. demonstrate commitment to promoting social justice, diversity, democratic values, and sustainable environment.

Program Roadmaps

These program roadmaps represent recommended pathways through the program. Please see an advisor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs.

Career Opportunities

Administrator • Business Executive • Customer Service Representative • Educational Leadership • Foreign Service Officer • Human Resources Administrator • Journalist • Lawyer • Manager • Non­profit and Social Advocacy Organizations • Personnel Representative • Salesperson • Social and Human Services • Teacher (K­-6, Pre-K, Early Childhood, Special Education) • Writer

Degree Requirements Unit-Outline

• A baccalaureate of arts degree requires a total of 120 units:
  • The major requirements consists of 71-80 units
  • General Education & Graduation Requirements consists of 57 units ;
  • Free Electives may consist of 0 units (actual number of free elective units may depend on GE/GR units).

Note: It may be possible to double-count units within the graduation requirements or that a course may satisfy both a graduation requirement and a major requirement. Students should contact their program and AACE advisors for information.

Foundational Science Concentration

The Foundational Science concentration is 30-31 units.  Students must complete the following as outlined:

• Students must take two (2) of the following courses for 6-7 units.  Do not repeat a course used in the Liberal Studies Core:

• CHEM 100 - Introduction to College Chemistry Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
• GEOL 100 - Earth Systems Science Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3; Sustainability
• PHYS 115 - Elementary Physics Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3

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  Students musts take one (1) of the following courses for 3 units:

• HIST 488 - Education and American Democracy Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
• PHIL 371 - Philosophy of Education Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4

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  Students must take all of the following courses for 21 units:

• BIOL 100 - Biology in the Real World Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B2, B3
• BIOL 301 - Biology Connections Units: 3
• BIOL 302 - Biology Connections Laboratory Units: 1
• CHEM 301 - Chemistry Connections Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6
• CHEM 302 - Chemistry Connections Laboratory Units: 1
• GEOL 301 - Earth Science Connections Units: 3
• GEOL 302 - Earth Science Connections Laboratory Units: 1
• PHYS 301 - Physics Connections Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6
• PHYS 302 - Physics Connections Laboratory Units: 1
• SCI 308 - Hands-On Science Teaching Units: 1

Other Undergraduate Degree Requirements

In addition to major requirements, every student must also complete the University’s baccalaureate requirements for graduation, which are described in the Requirements, Exams & Testing  chapter of this catalog. 

Department Courses Listed by Course Type

Liberal Studies Courses

Liberal Studies Program

Courses

Liberal Studies

• •  LBST 201 - Introduction to Liberal Studies Units: 3
• •  LBST 499 - Liberal Studies Senior Seminar Units: 3