Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies
American Studies Major with Elementary Education Minor
This program develops the knowledge and skills needed to address the needs of all learners in grades K-8. The interdisciplinary major examines American culture through a variety of academic disciplines, and is intended to help students learn content depth while also making connections between disciplines. The program takes a critical pedagogical approach, equipping students with the ability to read and write critically, consider issues of power and justice, recognize bias and stereotype, value diversity, and examine environmental issues.
The minor incorporates differentiated instruction and the integration of theory with practice, along with classroom inquiry through professional development. Students develop content area instruction in English, language arts, social studies, math, science, and art.
Students will bring at least 66 credits into the program, acquired through completion of an Associate degree. Total program credits: 120. Upon successful completion of all program requirements, students will earn a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies degree and be eligible for the Washington State Residency Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education.
| PROGRAM OF STUDY | CREDITS | |
| Required Courses in the American Studies Major | 30 | |
| ENG 282 | Writing the Autobiography (equivalent to AINTD 3008: Lives in Context) | 3 |
| AINTD 4002 | Research Seminar | 3 |
| CHIST 3400 | Founders' History and State Constitutions | 3 |
| AARTS 3901 | Fine Arts of the U.S. with a Focus on Washington State | 3 |
| AINTD 5002 | Applied Ecology: Health, Science, and Public Policy | 3 |
| ALITR 5004 | Changing Views of Nature in American Literature | 3 |
| AINTD 5007 | Introduction to American Studies: History and Culture | 3 |
| AINTD 5022 | Cultural Diversity: Peoples of Washington State | 6 |
| ESPED 5037 | Strategies for Inclusive Schooling | 3 |
| Required Courses in the Elementary Education Minor | 28 | |
| EEDUC 5102 | Teaching Elementary School Mathematics* | 3 |
| EEDUC 5121 | Literacy: The Integration of the Language Arts* | 3 |
| ESPED 5114 | Designing Instruction for the Inclusive Classroom | 3 |
| EEDUC 6101 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
| EEDUC 5135 | Science in the Elementary School: Thinking with Evidence* | 3 |
| EEDUC 5136 | Integrating Social Studies in the Elementary Classroom* | 3 |
| ESPED 6121 | Classroom Management and Behavior Support | 3 |
| ESPED 5021 | Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting, and Responding |
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| EEDUC 7774 | Practicum and Seminar in Elementary Education K-8 | 6 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 58 | |
*must be completed prior to the practicum
Lesley University reserves the right to unilaterally add, withdraw, or revise any course offering in the above-mentioned program of study, including policies, provisions, requirements, and fees.
Lesley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, handicap or disability in its education programs, employment, or in admissions to, access to or treatment in its programs or activities.
