The Liberal Studies Major (B.A.)

The liberal studies major is required of all students seeking elementary certification (PreK-6) through the College's approved licensing program. The major consists of a curriculum designed to meet the competencies mandated for teacher licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia and most of the College's general education requirements.

The program includes a core of required courses and an area of concentration, which must be selected by the sophomore year. Students seeking admission to the liberal studies major must fulfill all entrance requirements for the teacher preparation program, including submission of passing Praxis I scores.

In addition, students must meet the education department's professional studies requirements to be eligible for the degree, which requires that students complete the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT).

(48 hours)

Required:

Choose 1 of the following:

Senior Exercise:

Additional Requirements:

Liberal Studies majors will complete a concentration consisting of three 3-credit courses, two of which must be at the 300 level or higher. Students may not minor in their declared concentration.

• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Classics
• Dance
• Economics
• Engineering Science
• English
• English and Creative Writing
• English and Creative Writing
• Environmental Studies
• Film Studies
• French
• German
• Government
• History
• History of Art
• Italian
• Latin American Studies
• Law and Society
• Mathematics
• Music
• Musical Theatre
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Psychology
• Religion
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Statistics
• Studio Art
• Theatre

In addition to the completion of the Liberal Studies major requirements, students seeking elementary licensure must also complete the required Professional Studies and Field Experience courses listed under the Education Department.