The General Studies option is the most flexible degree on campus. Students who have a wide variety of interests can partially create their own degree through the selection of a 20 unit concentration and 32 unrestricted units as support courses. They will also complete 44 units of core courses, a few of which are electives, and 68 units of general education courses. The General Studies option provides the most flexibility and greater course choice than the other options.
Students have 44 units of core courses, 20 units of a concentration, 32 unrestricted units (students can choose any transfer credit or other CPP course to meet these) and 68 general education units to earn this degree.
General Studies majors should work closely with the Liberal Studies Student Advisor to select courses to make sure students gain the specific knowledge and academic experiences for their desired career or future academic goals. A version of this plan can also be used to satisfy the requirements for an elementary teaching career. See the Liberal Studies Student Advisor for more information. You can also access Liberal Studies Curriculum Sheets/Roadmaps through the link to the right.
For those wishing to be teachers, and who are proficient in Spanish or an Asian language commonly spoken in Southern California, you may earn the Bilingual certificate in addition to your teaching credential.
These two options are a combined or "blended" bachelors degree and teaching credential. Students graduate with both and enter the profession after graduation.
Liberal Studies Curriculum Sheet/Roadmaps
(Photo: Liberal Students Spring Community Event 2012 in BSC)
