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2025-2026 General Catalog

Liberal Studies (Hutchins), Track 3 Blended Concentration, BA, Sample Four-Year Plan

First Year: 32 Units

Fall Semester (16 units)

LIBS 101 - The Human Enigma Unit(s): 9
EDMS 100 - Explorations in Teaching Unit(s): 2
GE Math or GE Stretch Math Credits / Units: 3
LIBS 100 The Craft of Writing
OR University Elective Credits / Units: 2

Spring Semester (16 Units)

LIBS 102 - Self and Sovereignty Unit(s): 9
LIBS 103 - Introduction to the Hutchins School of Liberal Studies Unit(s): 1
LIBS 312 - Schools in American Society Unit(s): 3
GE Stretch Math OR Physical Science Credits / Units: 3

Second Year: 35 Units

Fall Semester (18 Units)

LIBS 201 - Exploring the Unknown Unit(s): 9
AMCS 204 - Ethnic Studies, Storytelling, and Film Unit(s): 3 OR other Ethnic Studies
Earth Science Credits / Units: 3
Physical Science OR University Elective Credits / Units: 3

Spring Semester (17 Units)

LIBS 302 - Introduction to Liberal Studies Unit(s): 3
LIBS 304 - We Hold These Truths Unit(s): 3
Upper Division GE Area 3: Arts and Humanities
Credits / Units: 3
MATH 300A - Elementary Number Systems Unit(s): 3
EDMS 419 - Identity and Agency for Socially Just Classrooms and Communities Unit(s): 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 2

Third Year: 34 Units

Fall Semester (17 Units)

Choose one:
LIBS 320A - Elective Seminar Core A Unit(s): 3
LIBS 320B - Elective Seminar Core B Unit(s): 3
LIBS 320C - Elective Seminar Core C Unit(s): 3
LIBS 320D - Elective Seminar Core D Unit(s): 3
OR
Choose one:
LIBS 321A - Elective Course in Core A Unit(s): 3
LIBS 321B - Field Notes from the Anthropocene Unit(s): 3
LIBS 321C - Art and Science of Humor Unit(s): 3
LIBS 321D - Elective Course in Core D Unit(s): 3
Choose another from LIBS 320 OR 321 A B C D Credits / Units: 3
LIBS 327WIC - Literacy, Language, and Pedagogy Unit(s): 3
MATH 300B - Algebra, Geometry, and Data Unit(s): 4
EDMS 475 - Teaching Science and Visual and Performing Arts in the Elementary School Unit(s): 3-4

Spring Semester (17 Units)

Choose one:
LIBS 320A - Elective Seminar Core A Unit(s): 3
LIBS 320B - Elective Seminar Core B Unit(s): 3
LIBS 320C - Elective Seminar Core C Unit(s): 3
LIBS 320D - Elective Seminar Core D Unit(s): 3
OR
Choose one:
LIBS 321A - Elective Course in Core A Unit(s): 3
LIBS 321B - Field Notes from the Anthropocene Unit(s): 3
LIBS 321C - Art and Science of Humor Unit(s): 3
LIBS 321D - Elective Course in Core D Unit(s): 3
Choose another from LIBS 320 OR 321 A B C D Credits / Units: 3
LIBS 330 - The Child in Question Unit(s): 3
KIN 400 - Elementary School Physical Education Unit(s): 3
EDSP 430 - Foundations of Special Education Unit(s): 3
EDMS 476S - Multiple Subject Credential Phase 1 Seminar Unit(s): 2

Fourth Year: 38 Units

Fall Semester (18 Units)

LIBS 402 - Senior Synthesis Unit(s): 4
EDMS 463 - Teaching Language and Literacy in the Elementary School Grades TK-2 Unit(s): 3-4
EDMS 474 - Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School Unit(s): 3-4
EDMS 482P - Part-Time Student Teaching Unit(s): 3
University Elective Credits / Units: 3

Spring Semester (Post Bac MS Credential Program 20 Units)

EDMS 464 - Teaching Language and Literacy in the Elementary School Grades 3-6 Unit(s): 4
EDMS 471 - Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School Unit(s): 4
EDMS 482F - Full-Time Student Teaching Unit(s): 10
EDMS 482S - Student Teaching Seminar Unit(s): 2

Total Units: 140

*Final semester is post-bac after the 120 unit BA Liberal Studies degree is complete