About the course

Liberal Studies prepares students for elementary school teaching in California. The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies is among the oldest and largest majors at California State University, Chico and continues the longstanding historical tradition of preparing future teachers and teacher leaders for educational careers. Liberal Studies students in this interdisciplinary major have a strong knowledge base of multiple disciplines (English, math, science, history/social science, art, music, theatre, physical education, and psychology) and how these disciplines are applied in elementary school settings. Students who complete their BA in liberal studies are well prepared to enter multiple subject credential programs with the goal of teaching in elementary, bilingual Spanish elementary, self-contained classrooms, and special education K-12 school settings. The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies is designed to be completed in four years for incoming freshman and two years for incoming transfer students. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$69,472

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2021	Chico
Spring (January), 2024	Chico
Fall (August), 2024	Chico
Spring (January), 2025	Chico
Fall (August), 2025	Chico
Spring (January), 2026	Chico

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for California State University - Chico

Official high transcript(s) – both the original and a translated English version must be submitted. Completion of a university-preparatory secondary/high school program with a 3.0 (B in the U.S. system) or Very Good GPA.

　　University-preparatory mathematics courses including beginning algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra. All must have passing grades (C or better, or the equivalent). TOEFL - paper 500, TOEFL - internet based test (IBT) 61, IELTS 6.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

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