Department of Liberal Studies for Education

Prepare for a meaningful career in education

Liberal Studies for Education is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students to become effective teachers in the diverse classrooms of the 21st century. If you want to teach in PreK-8 classrooms or in county school alternative classrooms, this program will put you on a path to your future career. Core courses help students understand child development, the social and political forces shaping schools, effective teaching practices, and educational research. You will develop your own teaching philosophy and gain experience working with students to make sure that teaching is the career for you. Liberal Studies students also take a range of courses to prepare them to teach multiple subjects at the elementary level. These required courses in science, math, humanities, and art satisfy most of the Liberal Arts Inquiry requirements for graduation at University of Redlands.

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Liberal Studies for Education Major

Prepare for a meaningful teaching career through an interdisciplinary program that combines foundational coursework, faculty guidance, and community connections. You'll develop the knowledge and practical skills to support students in diverse education settings.

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Complementary Majors

Students complete a second major in addition to the Liberal Studies for Education major. You can pair this program with a wide range of fields based on your interests and goals. Common double majors include English, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology, Spanish, Mathematics, History, Chemistry, and Biology.

 

Undergraduate Teacher Credential Pathway

Begin your teaching credential or take coursework toward the Master of Arts in Education: Learning and Teaching while completing your bachelor’s degree at Redlands

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