Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies
Director:
Jeffrey L. Wilson
Objectives:
The
Liberal Studies program enables the student to meet the teacher
preparation standards mandated by the California Commission on Teacher
Credentialing. The Liberal Studies program curriculum likewise serves
the Loyola Marymount University mission.
Liberal Studies Student Learning Outcomes
The
Liberal Studies program student will master the content required of
professional educators in the State of California, to include:
Key
concepts in the following academic fields: the social sciences and
history, the arts and humanities, language studies, mathematics and
science, health, physical education, human development, and in an
approved academic concentration of the candidate's choice
Candidates
will demonstrate their mastery of the subject matter by successfully
passing the CSET (California Subject Examination for Teachers) at the
completion of their coursework;
The Liberal Studies program student will master the skills required of professional educators in the State of California:
To synthesize subject content in the liberal arts, professional content related to classroom teaching, and educational policies
To apply reading, writing, and research skills appropriate to the work of the academic disciplines being studied
To apply academic concepts to practical teaching contexts
To
analyze, reflect on, and evaluate the relationships among academic
theories, the practical and applied contexts of teaching, and the
multiple and complex needs of students comprising a rich and diverse
globe
Candidates will demonstrate the ability to synthesize and
the other skills listed above in an exit interview conducted by the
Director of Liberal Studies at the completion of required coursework;
The Liberal Studies program student will value:
Intellectual inquiry across a range of subjects
A world view comprising faith, social justice, and a respect for diversity
The
individual’s role as a future educator who will shape the lives of
children, local communities, and larger national and global societies.