<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>As a student of California Baptist University's online Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program, you will have the opportunity to take foundational courses in a wide range of subjects, such as literature, geography, public education, language development, health, and history. Topics in the required coursework address elements and use of language; human growth and development; the economic, social, and political development of the state of California; personal and community health issues; geographic features, histories, and cultures of different regions; and the role of minorities in the developed of the United States. Courses are also selected in humanities, which will cover interrelations of art, history, art, music, literature, and philosophy, and literature, where you will choose from courses discussing children's literature or young adult/adolescent literature. You must also complete courses from one of four concentration areas: English, kinesiology, human development, or social science. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Two prerequisite courses in composition must be completed before entering the curriculum for the BA in Liberal Studies program. Strong communication and critical thinking skills are helpful, as subjects studied in this program are within a wide range; a strong interest in history, literature, and human development would also be beneficial, as several courses address topics in these areas. Applicants to California Baptist University should have a high school diploma or GED; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The credit total needed to earn the BA in Liberal Studies reflects 27 credits in upper-division courses, three credits in lower-division requirements, six credits in Christian-based studies, and 12 credits in a selected concentration area. You will also need to complete 40-43 credits in the general education curriculum. </p> <p><u>Lower Division Requirements</u> </p> <p>Select one 3-credit course from the following: </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>HUM 213</td><td> Integrated Humanities I</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 223</td><td> Integrated Humanities II</td></tr> </table><p><u>Upper Division Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>COM 333</td><td> Oral Interpretation/Reader's Theatre</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 300</td><td> American Public Schools</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 302</td><td> International Business</td></tr> <tr><td>BUS 358</td><td> Growth, Development, and Learning</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 463</td><td> Language Structure and Acquisition</td></tr> <tr><td>HIS 311</td><td> Minorities in America</td></tr> <tr><td>HIS 393</td><td> History of California</td></tr> <tr><td>KIN 302</td><td> Contemporary Health Issues</td></tr> <tr><td>POL 415</td><td> World Geography</td></tr> </table><p><u>Additional Upper Division Requirements</u> </p> <p>Complete one 3-credit course from the following: </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>ENG 353</td><td> Children's Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 363</td><td> Young Adult Literature</td></tr> </table><p><u>Additional Program Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>CST 100</td><td> Overview of the Bible</td></tr> <tr><td>CST 302</td><td> Foundations of Christian Thought</td></tr> </table><p><u>Concentration Courses (select one of the following concentrations)</u> </p> <p><u>English</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>ENG 303</td><td> Topics in World Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 313</td><td> Multicultural Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 343</td><td> 18th/19th Century British Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 413</td><td> Shakespeare</td></tr> </table><p><u>Human Development</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>ECH 320</td><td> Cognitive Development</td></tr> <tr><td>ECH 340</td><td> Perceptual-Motor Development</td></tr> <tr><td>ECH 350</td><td> Social and Emotional Development</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 341</td><td> The Exceptional Child</td></tr> </table><p><u>Kinesiology</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>KIN 300</td><td> Nutrition Science</td></tr> <tr><td>KIN 332</td><td> Lifelong Motor Development</td></tr> <tr><td>KIN 363</td><td> Movement Experiences for Children</td></tr> <tr><td>KIN 454</td><td>Behavioral Aspects of Sport</td></tr> </table><p><u>Social Science</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>HIS 315</td><td> Latin American History</td></tr> <tr><td>HIS 325</td><td> Non-Western Culture and History</td></tr> <tr><td>POL 443</td><td> Diplomatic History of the U.S.</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th> Select three additional courses in POL or HIS</th></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Completing the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program at California Baptist University could help you develop a broad range of skills applicable to a variety of career options. You might seek work in public or private schools, libraries, marketing firms, corporate communications departments, community centers, government agencies, or non-profit organizations. </p> <p>Some job titles you might pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Librarian </li><li>School teacher </li><li>Museum curator </li><li>Public relations specialist </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>With the diverse academic background you will hold as a graduate of the BA - Liberal Studies program, you could choose almost any type of graduate program in which to continue your studies. With the right master's degree for your chosen field, you might qualify for administrative or executive positions in schools, corporations, non-profit agencies, community learning centers, fitness clubs, social services organizations, or public health organizations, to name a few. </p> <p>Some master's degree programs for consideration include: </p> <ul><li>Master of Public Health </li><li>Master of Public Administration </li><li>Master of Science in Kinesiology </li><li>Master of Business Administration</li></ul>