Liberal Studies in Education

Engage in learning — inside and outside of the classroom

As a student in our program, you’ll be able to apply your knowledge by completing field studies at neighborhood schools. Through courses like “Career Decisions in Education” or by exploring different areas of the field, we’ll help you discover your passion and provide the tools to succeed in your chosen career path.

Launch your future as an educator

You’ll master a range of subjects by studying the ways that children learn and develop. With Cal Lutheran’s small class sizes and the networking opportunities built into this program, you’ll walk away with a community you can lean on as you launch your career in education.

Expedite your path to teaching

You can save time and money by earning an expedited multiple-subject teaching credential or master’s degree through pathways developed in collaboration with the Graduate School of Education.

Cal Lutheran offers several program options to meet your needs, whether you are entering the university as a first-year student or transferring:

• Four-year Bachelor of Arts — A traditional four-year undergraduate program to earn your bachelor’s degree with guaranteed admittance to the teaching credential program in our Graduate School of Education. The credential program typically takes two to three additional semesters to complete. You can also earn a master’s degree in teacher leadership by completing three additional graduate-level courses. View the requirements for this pathway
• Integrated Credential Program — A combined four-year program where you will earn a bachelor’s degree and a multiple or single subject credential in four years. The pace of this program is more intense and will require you to take courses during the summer that may not be covered by your financial aid. After earning your credential, you can take three additional graduate-level courses to earn a master’s degree in teacher leadership. View the requirements for this pathway
• Two-year Path to Credentialing for Transfer Students — This program is designed for students transferring to Cal Lutheran with an Associate’s Degree for Transfer (ADT) in education or child development (with a minimum of 60 credits) from a community college. You will complete the requirements in your first year at Cal Lutheran to move into our Graduate School of Education’s teaching credential program in your second year. Your credential program will be completed in one year, so you will graduate with your bachelor’s degree and a multiple or single subject credential at the end of your second year. View the requirements for this pathway

Get your Certificate of Clearance

As a student in the Liberal Studies in Education program, you’ll apply for a Certificate of Clearance during your first semester at Cal Lutheran. This is required by California’s education code for all individuals prior to beginning classroom experience. Visit our Certificate of Clearance informational page to prepare for this critical step in your teaching career.