About the course

The Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP) option in Liberal Studies offers an excellent curricular pathway to students interested in a career in elementary or middle school teaching (grades K-8). It integrates the B.A. in Liberal Studies with either the Multiple Subject (K-8 teaching) Credential or the Middle Level (6-8) Credential from the School of Education (SoE).

　　(Please note: Students intending to pursue the Middle Level Credential will need to take and pass a single subject California Subject Examination for Teachers in order to be eligible for admission to the Middle Level Credential program.)

　　Coursework is selected to address the seven core subject matter areas of the K-8 curriculum (Reading, Language & Literature, History & Social Sciences, Mathematics, Science, Visual & Performing Arts, Human Development, and Physical Education), and all general education, breadth of study, area of focus, and professional preparation for teaching requirements. Note that admission to SoE’s Multiple Subject Credential and Middle Level Credential programs is competitive and candidates who are not admitted will change their major to LBST’s Elementary Subject Matter Option in order to complete their B.A. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

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

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	San Marcos
Fall (August), 2024	San Marcos
Spring (January), 2025	San Marcos
Fall (August), 2025	San Marcos
Spring (January), 2026	San Marcos

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for California State University - San Marcos

High school/secondary school graduate or equivalent.

　　Equivalent of a B (3.0) grade point average

　　SAT or ACT recommended but not required

　　Satisfy English Language Proficiency Admission Requirement for admission purposes with ONE of the following:

　　TOEFL score of 61 iBT with writing score no lower than 19 and no section score below 14.

　　IELTS overall band score of 5.5, writing score no lower than 5.5 and no section score below 5.0

　　Cambridge English B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE) minimum score of 168. (160 and above eligible for pathway program)

　　Attended a high school where English was the principal language of instruction for 3 years (confirm with our International Admissions Office to see if your school is eligible). Conditional admission is available through our language program if you do not have a passing IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge English score. The minimum GPA required for conditional admission is 2.7.

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at California State University - San Marcos. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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