Liberal Studies: Pre-Elementary Education option, Associate of Science
Liberal Studies is designed for students who prefer to teach elementary education.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete an Associate of Science in Liberal Studies: Pre-Elementary Education option will be able to:
- Select a transfer institution that best meets their goal of becoming a K–12 teacher.
- Select meaningful coursework for transferring to that institution.
- Be prepared to apply to a College of Education within the transfer institution of their choice.
Requirements
General Education Requirements: 43
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.
Liberal Arts Core: 9
See the degree requirements section for a list of Liberal Arts Core courses. OSU does not allow students to take courses in their chosen discipline to meet this requirement.
Program Requirements: 38
The following term-by-term plan represents a suggested pathway through the curriculum. The exact order in which the courses are taken may vary. Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor to create a term-by-term plan that best fits their needs.
First Year
Fall Term
| ED 216 | Purpose/Structure/Function | 3 |
| ENG 104 | Literature: Fiction | 3 |
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| ENG 106 | Literature: Poetry | 3 |
| PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
| WR 121 | English Composition | 3 |
| | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
Winter Term
Spring Term
| ED 102A | Education Practicum | 3 |
| ED 219 | Civil Rights and Multicultural Issues in Education | 3 |
| HDFS 201 | Contemporary Families in The U.S. | 3 |
| NUTR 225 | General Human Nutrition | 3 |
| SOC 204 | Introduction To Sociology | 3 |
Second Year
Fall Term
| GS 104 | Physical Sci: Prin Of Physics | 4 |
| HDFS 225 | Infant and Child Development | 4 |
| HST 201 | U.S. History: Colonial & Rev | 3 |
| MTH 211 | Fund Of Elementary Math I | 4 |
Winter Term
BI 101 satisfies a general education requirement.
Spring Term
| GS 106 | Phy Sci: Prin of Earth Science | 4 |
| HST 203 | U.S. History: Rise To World Power | 3 |
| MTH 213 | Fund Of Elementary Math III | 4 |
| SOC 222 | Marriage Relationships | 3 |
| | Elective | 1 |
GS 106 satisfies a general education requirement.
Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor about approved elective course work.
Total Credit Hours: 90