B.A. in AMCS & Teaching Certification in AMCS
Please see requirements for admission into the major.
Admission to the Major
| Degree Requirements |
Units |
| General Education |
51 |
| Major core requirements |
36 |
| Education classes |
33 |
| Total Units needed for graduation |
120 |
Since this is an intensive program, students must follow closely the schedule below in order to complete a B.A. and CLAD certification in four years. Students must also pass the CBEST exam in order to take required Education courses. Several courses have equivalents that may be substituted for required classes. Please see assigned faculty advisor for a list of course equivalents. Students are required to consult with a faculty advisor every semester to ensure a timely graduation.
Sample Four‑Year Program for Bachelor of Arts/Teaching Certification in AMCS
Total Semester Units: 131-132
Freshman Year: 33 units
| Fall Semester (17 units) |
Spring Semester (16 units) |
| ENGL 101 (3) (GE A2) |
AMCS 255 (3) (GE C4) (MAJ) |
| MATH 150 (3) (GE B4) |
PHIL 101 (3) (GE A3) |
| AMCS 210 (4) (GE D1) |
(MAJ) EDUC 250 (3) |
| BIOL 110 (4) (GE B2) |
LING 200 (3) (GE D5) |
| GEOL 107 (3) (GE B1) |
CHEM 107 (3) |
| EDUC 295 or equivalent (1) (MAJ) |
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| SUMMER SESSION: Study for CBEST exam |
SOPHOMORE YEAR:: 33 Units
| Fall Semester (17 Units) |
Spring Semester (16 Units) |
| Students apply for admission to credential program |
POLS 200 (3) (GE D4) |
| MATH 300A (3) |
AMCS 350 (3) (GE C3) (MAJ) |
| HISTORY 201 (3) (GE D2) |
HIST 252 (3) |
| HIST 251 (3) (GE D3) |
AMCS 460 (4) (MAJ) |
| THAR 101 (3) |
CALS 366 (3) (MAJ) |
| EDUC 295 or AMCS 395 (2) (MAJ) |
|
JUNIOR YEAR:: 32 Units
| Fall Semester (15 Units) |
Spring Semester (17 Units) |
| ANY AMCS 300-level COURSE (3 or 4) |
AMCS 445 (3) (MAJ) |
| MATH 300B (3) |
AMCS 480 (4) (MAJ) |
| KINS 400 (3) |
EDMS 420 (3) (GE E) |
| EDMS 470 (3) (MAJ) |
EDUC 417 (3) (GE D1) |
| AMCS 360 (3) (GE C2)(MAJ) |
AMCS 431 (4) (MAJ) |
SENIOR YEAR:: 34 Units
| Fall Semester (17 Units) |
Spring Semester (17 Units) |
| ART 101 or 202 (3) |
EDMS 464 (2) |
| EDMS 463 (3) |
EDMS 475 (3) |
| EDMS 411 (3) |
EDMS 482F (10) |
| EDMS 474 (3) |
EDMS 482S (2) |
| EDMS 471 (2) |
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| EDMS 476F (3) |
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