Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Academic Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Liberal Studies, Integrated Teacher Education Program, BA


The Liberal Studies Teacher Preparation - Integrated Teacher Education Program (LSTP-ITEP) combines the study of academic subjects aligned to California standards for the K-8 curriculum with professional preparation courses and field experiences leading to a preliminary Multiple Subject Credential (MSC). Successful completion of this ITEP leads to both a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.

The Liberal Studies, Integrated Teacher Education Program, offered by the Department of Humanities , is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) for waiver of the subject matter examination (CSET for Multiple Subjects) required to earn a teaching credential. The program incorporates Teacher Preparation  and information on how to become a teacher including the application and admission to the Multiple Subject Credential program. 

Summary of Degree Units

University Graduation Requirements 11
Major Core Requirements 84
Credential Courses 32
Total 127

Program Roadmaps

The 4-Year Roadmap is available online. Roadmaps should be used in consultation with the catalog and your advisor to identify additional requirements for completing the major (for example, course grade minimums). Associate Degrees (ADT) Pathways are also available online.

University Requirements


Students must satisfy all of the major and Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements , which includes unit, GPA, and residency requirements as well as the below identified General Education , American Institutions, Graduation Writing Assessment and Physical Education requirements. Courses that meet Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements are noted with an area designation (see Course Abbreviations ).

Core Lower Division General Education (9 units)


Of the 39 units required by the university, 30 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Courses that meet GE Areas A1, A2, A3 or B4 must be passed with a “C-” or better to meet the requirement. Consult with major advisor for details.

Note: Students who have completed the ADT Transfer degree (under SB 1440) for this major will have completed all lower division GE requirements and should follow the 60 unit guarantee roadmap. Meet with an advisor prior to registering for your first semester for the 60 unit roadmap or specific questions.

Upper Division General Education


Of the 9 units required by the university, 9 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Consult with major advisor for details.

American Institutions


The 6 units of American Institutions (US123)  requirement may be satisfied in the major (if identified below) or by transfer from a community college or university. Other courses meet the American Institutions requirement, but may not include additional GE areas. The American Studies (AMS 1A /AMS 1B ) and Humanities Honors (HUM 1A /HUM 1B /HUM 2A /HUM 2B ) programs both offer larger integrated packages that meet this requirement.

Consult major advisor for department recommended coursework to meet GE requirement.

Physical Education (2 units)


All SJSU undergraduate students, regardless of major, have an opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in physical activities. To accommodate students’ needs and interests, the university offers a diverse selection of activity courses .

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement


At SJSU, students must pass both the SJSU Writing Skills Test (WST) and a 100W course. Exceptions to the GWAR may be found at Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) .

A grade of C or better (C- not accepted) is required to meet graduation requirement.

Major Requirements (84 units)


Reading, Language and Literature (18 units)


American Institutions


Complete one sequence (minimum of 6 units):

Visual and Performing Arts (9 units)


Physical Education and Health (3 units)


Human Development (3 units)


Complete one course from:

Writing in the Discipline (3 units)


Credential Courses (32 units)


Methods (9 units)


Student Teaching (14 units)


Total Units Required (127 units)


  • All freshmen and transfer students enter as Liberal Studies Teacher Preparation majors. Students apply for the ITEP in the first semester of their junior year. Applicants must meet credential program standards and undergo screening for admission.
  • All courses required for the credential must be completed with a grade of C or higher, unless otherwise noted. The cumulative GPA for all credential courses must be 3.0 or higher.