COURSES
FOR NEW TRACK II
JUNIOR TRANSFERS

Hutchins School of Liberal Studies
Effective: Spring 2001

Requirements which you may fulfill prior to enrolling in the major:

  1. General Education: Students who complete the LIBS Major Track II are exempt from the 9 units Upper Division General Education requirement. Please consult your Evaluation of Transfer Credits (ETC) to determine if you have any transfer deficiencies. If your ETC shows Ethnic Studies at "To Do" and your are not currently enrolled in this requirement, we recommend you take it now. Select only a course on the general education pattern list marked with an asterisk * to fulfill this requirement.
  2. Math 300 (If you have completed a Math for Elementary Teachers, do not take this.)
  3. Foreign Language: Six units of one language, college level. (Note: If you have 3 years with a B average or better in high school, you are exempt from this requirement. You will need to obtain transcripts from your high school for your file in the major.)
  4. Upper Division Field Biology: First, consult b2 of your ETC. Pattern A: If your have taken a General Biology or Introduction to Biology only, you may select either BIOL 312 or 385 for this requirement. Pattern B: If you have taken any other general education Biology such as marine biology, nutrition, environmental science or physical anthropology, please consult Dr. McGuckin (address below) for the appropriate course to take.
  5. History of the English Language: You have three options: a) ENGL 379, offered each semester but space is limited. b) LIBS 327, offered Fall only. Can be taken only after admitted into the major. c) LING 441, (required prerequisite LING 200). This option is best for those who have already taken Child Development & plan to select either Language and Composition Concentration or Second Language Acquisition Concentration. (LING 441 will count toward Major, however Child Development units will not count toward the major. Students selecting this option will not take LIBS 330 Children Should be Seen and Heard.)
  6. KIN 400: Elementary School Physical Education
  7. Schooling and Society: EDUC 417 School & Society, This course fulfills state waiver requirement, but will not count toward major. LIBS 312 Schooling & Society fulfills state requirement and counts toward LIBS major. EDUC 417 does not include the 40 volunteer hours in the school; LIBS 312 requires 40 hours observation in a public school classroom. (EDUC 415 should be taken if student is planning on ECE, only.)
  8. Performing Arts: Any hands-on course in visual arts (painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography, printmaking, chorus, music performance, dance, acting. THAR 460 Drama for Children or THAR 470 Dance for Children are good choices at SSU or any units from an accredited college. (Note: While we have offered some courses in LIBS which cover this requirement, these may not be offered regularly. We advise you to complete this requirement outside the major.)
  9. Concentration: Select a concentration (See handout or list on the web in Hutchins Forms.) and begin coursework now. If you have taken any equivalent courses at another college you may be able to substitute up to two. Please consult Dr. McGuckin for approval.

Subject Matter Preparation Program Coordinator: Dr. Eric McGuckin, Ph. 707 664-3177, e-mail: eric.mcguckin@sonoma.edu