The Liberal Studies Program at CSUF is one of the largest teacher preparation programs in the state. It is a blended program that combines discipline-specific content from across the university with pedagogy. The program meets all state standards for teacher preparation and subject matter requirements to teach at the elementary school level. It is overseen by a university-wide committee involving representatives from 14 departments and 5 colleges to ensure collaboration and support across campus for the required courses.

1. Liberal Studies Program Preparing Teachers for the Classrooms of Tomorrow

2. CSUF Liberal Studies One of the largest teacher preparation programs in the state

3. CSUF Liberal Studies One of the single largest majors on campus

4. Liberal Studies Program Housed in the Kremen School of Education and Human Development

5. Liberal Studies Program Represents academic coursework from schools and departments across campus

6. How Many Academic Areas?All of These! Language Literature Communication History Mathematics Sciences Social Sciences Humanities Visual and Performing Arts Physical Education Human Development

7. Meeting State Standards All academic areas must meet standards for teacher preparation CCTC – California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

9. Liberal Studies Review Committee About LSRC: University-wide Committee 14 Committee members 22 Lead Faculty members 22 Departments represented 5 Colleges represented Monthly or Bi-monthly meetings

10. Tradition of Collaboration Departments and schools from across campus collaborate to develop this exemplary program Developed one of the first “blended” Liberal Studies major programs became a model for other institutions

11. What Does LSRC Do? Annual Articulation Conference with feeder Community Colleges Reviews course syllabi within the Liberal Studies major State CCTC Subject Matter Requirements NCATE regulations Supports faculty development of “blended” courses that combine pedagogy and content

12. What Does LSRC Do? Advises departments regarding assessment of Liberal Studies major courses and pedagogical issues (e.g. Math 100). Advises departments/schools of changes in curriculum requirements or possible fluctuation in demand for courses.

13. Points of Advocacy Due to state regulations the “Blended” major offers little flexibility in what courses Liberal Studies majors must take.

14. Points of Advocacy Support and stability of the courses in the major have been carefully orchestrated through the process of collaboration among many schools and departments.

15. Points of Advocacy Academic departments need to be aware of requirements of the Liberal Studies Major and how course offerings affect the ability for students to fulfill graduation requirements.

16. Points of Advocacy Funding? Support for annual conference Advisory board meeting Salaries Advising & Administrative Support Operating budget Support from academic departments and colleges for required courses in the major

17. Preparing Future Teachers – Our Primary Goal!