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Liberal Studies Program

Liberal Studies Options

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Special Notice: State Budget Furlough Days

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Events

  • Liberal Studies Calendar At-A-Glance
  • Join us for the Liberal Studies Student Success Workshops. These workshops will provide students with information and strategies to use to realize their graduation dreams. For more information, please click here.
  • Are you looking for a new major where you'll have the flexibility to explore a variety of subjects? Come and learn about the Liberal Studies General Studies Option designed for students who want to have a broad Liberal Arts degree. The informational meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., Sierra Hall (SH) 184. For more information, please click here.

Announcements

  • Starting January 2009
    Liberal Studies Program new office hours:
    • 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
      Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
    • Extended hours 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
      Wednesday only
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ITEP and Credentialing Questions

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How and when should I apply for ITEP?

Please visit the Liberal Studies Website at http://www.csun.edu/liberalstudies/plan_h_earlytips_precred.pdf for the early preparation tips for ITEP. In general, you need to apply to the Credential Program early in the semester before you plan to take ITEP courses. Please keep in mind that application deadlines are subject to change without prior notice. However, generally, the deadline to apply to the Credential Program for fall semester is March 1st. The deadline for spring admission is October 1st. For Credential Program application questions, please contact the Credential Preparation Office at (818) 677-2586 or visit their website at http://www.csun.edu/education/cred/applications/index.htm.

I am in ITEP. Where do I go if I have questions about my professional education portfolio?

You may make an appointment with either Dr. David Kretschmer, Chair of the Elementary Education Department by calling (818) 677-2621 or contact Dr. Hillary Hertzog, ITEP Co-Coordinator by calling (818) 677-2103.

I have questions about my ITEP student teaching requirements and assignment. Who do I contact?

For student teaching requirements, you should 11/2/092. For questions related to student teaching assignments, please contact: Elementary Education: Pam Sierra or Downie Techaviratanakul, (818) 677-3183. Special Education: Sally Spencer, (818) 677-6789.

I am in ITEP. How do I petition to earn post-baccalaureate units so that I may earn a higher salary once I begin working as a teacher?

ITEP students may petition for post-BA credit for professional education courses completed during their final year beyond 120 units. You may complete an Undergraduate Petition during your final semester and return it to Admissions & Records with a $10 processing fee.