Traditional Option - Juniors/Seniors

The Traditional Option or (ESM) are for those students who plan to complete the Bachelor's Degree and then complete a credential program. This program is an excellent choice for teaching K-8 Elementary School, Middle School, and all levels of Special Education. Those who choose this program will find it to be flexible to fit your schedule.

You must declare a concentration at the beginning of your Junior year. If you have not declared a concentration:

Go to the Concentrations link to declare either your special field or depth of study today.  For assistance with declaring, please feel free to schedule an appointment with your Liberal Studies advisor.

Please click on the Approved Course List link, to obtain a current list of courses that will fulfill each major requirement, specific to your catalog,

Please click on the right-hand navigation buttons for:

• Scheduling an advising appointment with your Liberal Studies advisor.
• Suggested courses to be taken prior to taking the CBEST, CSET-Multiple Subject, and entrance to the Middle-level Credential.
• Pre-requisites needed and types of credential programs offered by the College of Education.
• Searching for Upper Division General Education (UDGE) - areas 'BB', 'CC', and 'DD'