Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with embedded California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential is an innovative accelerated teaching degree program designed to provide prospective elementary school teachers with their bachelor’s degree AND a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. This combined program encompasses subjects commonly taught in California schools, and is aligned with the requirements of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) to help graduates launch a successful teaching career.

Program Highlights

  • Earn a Bachelor’s degree and Teaching Credential at the same time
  • Waives CSET Multiple Subjects requirement! Program meets CTC subject-matter requirements without having to take the CSET.
  • Use your understanding of strengths, learning styles, and temperaments to meet K–8 student needs
  • Acquire subject-matter competence in the core subject areas
  • Integrate principles of Christian faith and learning into a variety of subject matters

Additional Information

  • The multiple subject credential has been approved by the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
  • Graduates of the program are NOT required to take the CSET because the program meets subject-matter proficiency requirements.
  • The practicum portion of the credential program requires California residency.
  • Los Angeles Pacific University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) 

Potential Careers

Graduates of the program are armed with the knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in a variety of roles in related industries:

K-8 Teacher

School Counselor

Child Welfare Social Worker

Course Requirements

Students must complete the following degree components at LAPU or via applicable transfer credits.
See the catalog for more details.

General Education Requirements
31 Credits

General Education (31): see catalog for more details

31 Credits
Major Requirements
42 Credits

ARTS 400Visual Arts for the Elementary Teacher

3 Credits

ARTS 410Performing Arts for the Elementary Teacher

3 Credits

EDUC 300Introduction to Elementary Education

3 Credits

EDUC 310Human Growth and Development for Educators

3 Credits

EDUC 410P.E., Health, and Safety for Elementary Teachers

3 Credits

ENGL 420Principles of Language

3 Credits

ENGL 450Children's Literature

3 Credits

HIST 202World Civilizations

3 Credits

HIST 420United States History and the Constitution

3 Credits

HIST 440California History

3 Credits

MATH 301Math for the Elementary Teacher I

3 Credits

MATH 302Math for the Elementary Teacher II

3 Credits

NSCI 301Life Science

3 Credits

NSCI 325Physical, Earth, and Space Sciences

3 Credits
Multiple Subject Credential Requirements
34 Credits

EDUC 501Introduction to Teaching and Learning

3 Credits

EDUC 505Diversity and Inclusive Schooling

3 Credits

EDUC 515Learning Theory and Instructional Strategies

3 Credits

EDUC 530Methods in Teaching Language and Literacy (K-8) I

3 Credits

EDUC 535Methods in Teaching Language and Literacy (K-8) II

3 Credits

EDUC 550Methods in Teaching Arts and Social Sciences (K-8)

3 Credits

EDUC 560Methods in Teaching Mathematics (K-8)

3 Credits

EDUC 570Methods in Teaching the Sciences (K-8)

3 Credits

EDUC 580Teaching Practicum I - Elementary

2 Credits

EDUC 581Student Teaching I - Multiple Subjects

3 Credits

EDUC 590Teaching Practicum II - Elementary

2 Credits

EDUC 591Student Teaching II - Multiple Subjects

3 Credits
Electives
13 Credits

Electives (13): choose 100-400 level courses from the catalog

13 Credits
Total Credits
120 Credits
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