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Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies: Sociology and Social Change Major with Elementary or Special Education Minor

Leading to WA Residency Teacher Certification

Develop the skills and knowledge needed to address the needs of all learners in grades K-8, and earn a BA and eligibility for a WA state teaching certificate.

Get Your B.A. and Prepare for a Washington State Teaching Certificate

This Bachelor of Arts completion program is composed of a sociology and social change major and a minor of your choosing, either elementary education or special education. In the major, examine society, social theory, family, and related topics. The minor will prepare you for the WA WEST-E leading to either Special Education or Elementary certification, with challenging coursework and a practicum.

Key program information for the B.A. in Sociology and Social Change with either Elementary Education or Special Education minor:
 
  • For Washington State residents
  • Program consists of 27 credits in the major and 28 credits in the minor
  • Program prerequisites: Associate’s degree or equivalent; introduction to sociology course (with grade of C or better) that is the equivalent of either Lesley University's CSOCL 1101: Introduction to Sociology or Tacoma Community College's Sociology 101.
  • Other admissions requirements include appropriate courses in arts and sciences
  • Program prepares you to earn a BA and eligibility for Washington State Residency Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

View the program of study and course descriptions with Elementary Education minor.

View the program of study and course descriptions with Special Education minor.

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