Liberal Studies - Educating Children with Disabilities
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Program description
Liberal Studies - Educating Children with Disabilities
Liberal Studies (LBS) is an interdisciplinary undergraduate major for students who intend to become elementary and special education teachers or to pursue related graduate work. Courses leading to the B.A. in Liberal Studies focus on the subject areas taught in elementary schools as well as professional preparation and early fieldwork. LBS is a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) approved Elementary Subject Matter Preparation Program (ESM). LBS also offers two Integrated Teacher Education Programs (ITEP) in which students earn a B.A. and a credential for teaching elementary school (multiple subjects) or special education (education specialist mild/moderate).
Admission requirements
First-time freshman:
- High school GPA of 2.5 (“B” average) or higher
- High school graduation certificate or exam results
- Proof of English proficiency
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In addition to the Liberal Studies major requirements, modules for the Educating Children with Disabilities Option include:
- Behavior Management in School Settings
- Typical and Atypical Developmental and Assessment Issues in Special and General Education
- Language Disorders and Communication
- Educating Exceptional Children and Youth
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information
Tuition fees
- Tuition Fees: $6,945 (24 units/2 semesters)
- Non-Resident Supplemental Tuition ($396/unit): $9,504 (24 units/2 semesters)
Career opportunities
Liberal Studies is the preferred undergraduate major for students preparing to teach elementary or special education.
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About this institute
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Established in 1960, California State University, Dominguez Hills (called CSUDH) is a highly diverse, metropolitan university primarily serving the South Bay area of Los Angeles County with easy access to downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood and the sunny California beaches. CSUDH...
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