Please note: This program is quite distinct from Humboldt's more generic liberal studies degree program or the elementary education fifth-year credential program.
Program Director
Tom Cook, Ph.D.
(707) 826-5218
Liberal
Studies Advisor
Arianna Thobaben
(707) 826-3752
Education Office
Harry Griffith Hall 202-C
(707) 826-3729
www.humboldt.edu/~lsee
Please note: This program is distinct from Humboldt’s more generic Liberal Studies degree program.
Our primary mission is to provide strong knowledge-based education in the
liberal arts in preparation for teaching in elementary schools. The bachelor
of arts program gives special attention to subjects commonly taught in public
and private schools. It also prepares students
to pass the CSET exam in order to become elementary (K-8) school teachers in
California and other states. For those students not planning to teach, the
degree provides a foundation for professional opportunities working with children
of elementary school age.
The elementary teacher is usually responsible for teaching most or all subjects
in a self-contained classroom, so LSEE includes courses from a wide variety
of departments, programs, and disciplines to provide effective subject-matter
preparation for the prospective teacher.
The program encourages students to gain experience in elementary school classrooms
in a variety of settings and subject areas through a series of four required
fieldwork courses. Additional experiences tutoring or volunteering in children’s
programs are recommended.
Humboldt State provides opportunities to enroll in American Indian Education
course work and complete field experiences in Native American communities and
to receive a minor in teaching English as a second language.
Try to work with elementary school-aged children in as many settings as possible. A background in a language other than English will help those who plan to teach in California.
Students must earn a minimum grade of C in all major requirements.
This is an approved subject-matter program for those preparing for an elementary
education teaching credential.
See Education and contact the education office or a faculty advisor for prerequisites
and admission requirements to the elementary education credential program
and for information on state teaching certification.
Complete lower division general education and the following:
EDUC 110 Introduction to Education
PSYC
213 The School-Age Child or
CD
256 Middle Childhood Development
ART
358 Art Structure
COMM
422 Children's Communication Development or
CD
355 Language Development
ECON
320 Development of Economic Concepts
EED
310 Exploring Teaching as a Career
ENGL
323 Children's Literature
ENGL
326 Language Studies for Teachers
ENGL
424 Communication in Writing I
GEOG
470 Topics in Geography for Teachers
HED 400 Sound
Mind/Body
HIST
311 World History to 1750
KINS
475 Elementary School Physical Education
MATH
308B/308C Mathematics for Elementary Education
MUS
312/313 Musicianship
SCI 331
Fundamental Science Concepts for Elementary Education
SCI 431 Nature & Practice of Science - Elementary Education
SOC
303 Race & Ethnic Relations or
ES/GEOG 304
Migrations & Mosaics or
AIE
330 History of Indian Education or
AIE
335 Social & Cultural Considerations or
AIE
340 Educational Experiences or
COMM
322 Race & Ethnic Relations
TFD
322 Creative Drama or
TFD
484 Creative Dance for the Classroom
EED
210 Direct Experience with Children
LSEE 311 Mathematics Fieldwork Observation & Seminar
LSEE 312 Social Studies & Science Fieldwork Observation & Seminar
LSEE 411 Language Arts Fieldwork & Seminar
Complete a 9- to10-unit depth of study program from: American Indian education, biology, child development, creative dramatics, English as a second language, history, mathematics, music, physical education, psychology, recreation studies, social science, Spanish, studio art, technology, and the physical world. The LSEE advisor has a list of specific courses in each area.