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Education Major Program
Faculty of Education
Simon Fraser University Calendar 2012 Spring
The bachelor of education (BEd) program prepares students academically and professionally for a teaching career at either the elementary or secondary school level.
Admission Requirements
Students apply for admission to this program once they have accrued a total of 60 units. Once admission has been granted, the student's program must be approved by the Faculty of Education. Major or minor requirements also must be approved by the department(s) in which these requirements are administered.
Students may be admitted with advance standing for appropriate transfer credit course work that was gained at other institutions, to a 60 unit maximum excluding professional education, or 90 units including an acceptable year of professional education (EDUC 401W, 402W and 405).
Program Requirements
Students complete a minimum total of 150 units, which includes a major from the Faculties of Applied Sciences; or Arts and Social Sciences; or Communication, Art and Technology; or Environment; or Science, and all of the following.
- a minor from the Faculty of Education (may be fully or partially completed during EDUC 404)
- Counselling and Human Development Minor Program
This minor teaches a combination of theoretical, empirical, and practical matters central to the understanding and practice of counselling and human development. The course work provides students with a strong theoretical and critical foundation on which to base and evaluate counselling and teaching practices aimed at enhancing human development.
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete both of
- EDUC 220-3 Introduction to Educational Psychology
- PSYC 250-3 Introduction to Developmental Psychology
and one of
- EDUC 222-3 Research Methods in Educational Psychology
- PSYC 201W-4 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete a total of 15 units, including both of
- EDUC 322-3 Social Lives of School Children
- EDUC 323-3 Introduction to Counselling Theories
Students also complete three electives selected from the following. At least two of
- EDUC 324-3 Foundations of Multicultural Counselling
- EDUC 327-3 Self, Psychology and Education
- EDUC 328-3 Theories of Career Development and Education
- EDUC 423-4 Helping Relationships
- EDUC 464-4 Early Childhood Education
If courses chosen from the list above do not add up to a minimum of 15 units, then one additional course chosen from the following is required.
- EDUC 371W-4 School Health Education
- EDUC 422-4 Learning Disabilities
- EDUC 428W-4 Nature and Nurture of Gifted Students
- EDUC 437-4 Ethical Issues in Education
- EDUC 441-4 Multicultural/Anti-Racist Education
- EDUC 445-4 Legal Context of Teaching
- Curriculum and Instruction Minor Program
This minor is for those desiring theoretical and practical expertise in contemporary approaches to curriculum development and instructional design.
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete two of
- EDUC 220-3 Introduction to Educational Psychology
- EDUC 230-3 Introduction to Philosophy of Education
- EDUC 240-3 Social Issues in Education
- EDUC 250-3 Studies in the History of Education in the Western World
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete
- EDUC 471-4 Curriculum Development: Theory and Practice
and 11 upper division EDUC units and/or EDPR units to total 15 units.
- Early Learning Minor Program
This minor provides a focus for students wishing to work with children aged three through eight. Students who receive credit for this minor cannot also receive credit for the early learning specialization with the bachelor of general studies program.
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete
- PSYC 250-3 Introduction to Developmental Psychology
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete both of
- EDUC 464-4 Early Childhood Education
- EDUC 466-4 Early Childhood Education: Curriculum and Development
and seven units chosen from the following
- EDUC 322-3 The Social Lives of School Children
- EDUC 332-3 Naturalistic Observations in Early Learning Settings
- EDUC 422-4 Learning Disabilities
- EDUC 465-4 Children’s Literature
- EDUC 472-4 Designs for Learning: Elementary Language Arts
- EDUC 473W-4 Designs for Learning: Reading
- EDUC 475-4 Designs for Learning: Elementary Mathematics
Students will not receive credit for both the early learning minor and the early learning specialization.
- Educational Psychology Minor Program
Educational psychology makes theoretical and experimental inquiries into how students learn from instruction, how they acquire and express motivation in educational settings, and how they develop skills in school subjects and for learning. This program also studies how this first line of inquiry contributes to designs for instructional experiences that promote a full spectrum of achievements.
The minor consists of required courses that develop a broad background in educational psychology supplemented by electives. For a teaching career, it provides a research based foundation in the psychology of teaching and learning underlying a professional studies program. For others, it articulates applied psychology serving one of our society’s most important aims, education of people of all ages.
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete both of
- EDUC 220-3 Introduction to Educational Psychology
and one of
- EDUC 222-3 Research Methods in Educational Psychology
- PSYC 201W-4 Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete all of
- EDUC 315-3 Individual and Developmental Differences in Language Acquisition
- EDUC 320-3 Instructional Psychology
- EDUC 322-3 The Social Lives of School Children
- EDUC 327-3 Self, Psychology and Education
and one of
- EDUC 422-4 Learning Disabilities
- EDUC 428W-4 Nature and Nurture of Gifted Students
- EDUC 464-4 Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Generalist Secondary Teaching Minor Program
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This minor enables the student to explore a range of curriculum and teaching areas within the elementary school program in the professional development program (PDP).
Program Requirements
Students complete a minimum of 15 units of upper division course work including
- EDUC 475-4 Designs for Learning: Elementary Mathematics
and one of
- EDUC 311-3 Foundations in Aboriginal Education, Language, and Culture
- EDUC 325-3 Assessment for Classroom Teaching
- EDUC 326-3 Classroom Management and Discipline
- EDUC 341-3 Literacy, Education and Culture
- EDUC 371-4 School Health Education
- EDUC 422-4 Learning Disabilities
- EDUC 426-4 Teaching Children and Youth with Special Needs
- EDUC 428 -Nature and Nurture of Gifted Students
- EDUC 435-4 Infusing Global Perspectives into Curriculum
- EDUC 441-4 Multicultural and Anti-racist Education
- EDUC 452-8 Environmental Education
- EDUC 464-4 Early Childhood Education
- EDUC 467-4 Curriculum and Instruction in Teaching English as an Additional Language
- EDUC 482-4 Designs for Learning: Information Technology
- EDUC 485-8 Designs for Learning: Writing
and at least one of
- EDUC 472-4 Designs for Learning: Elementary Language Arts
- EDUC 473-4 Designs for Learning: Reading
- EDUC 480-4 Designs for Learning: French as a Second Language
If the units of the courses chosen from above do not total 15 units, then students will also complete one of
- EDUC 430-4 Designs for Learning: Dance
- EDUC 457-4 Drama and Education
- EDUC 459-4 Instructional Activities in Physical Education
- EDUC 474-4 Designs for Learning: Elementary Social Studies
- EDUC 476-4 Designs for Learning: Elementary Science
- EDUC 477-4 Designs for Learning: Art
- EDUC 478-4 Designs for Learning: Music
- Environmental Education Minor Program
This minor develops teacher skills in environmental and outdoor education programs from kindergarten through grade 12, and in the organization and operation of residential and day centre outdoor education, wilderness outdoor recreation, and other interdisciplinary environmental school programs.
Program Requirements
Students complete nine units selected from the following.
Lower Division Requirements
- BISC 102-4 General Biology
- EDUC 240-3 Social Issues in Education
- GEOG 100-3 Society, Space, Environment: Introducing Human Geography
- GEOG 111-3 Earth Systems
- GEOG 215-3 Biogeography * or
- BISC 204-3 Introduction to Ecology *
- GEOG 241-3 Social Geography
- KIN 142-3 Introduction to Kinesiology
- PHIL XX1-3 Critical Thinking
- PHIL 120W-3 Introduction to Moral Philosophy
- PSYC 106-3 Psychological Issues in Contemporary Society
- SA 150-4 Introduction to Sociology (S)
* students with credit for GEOG 215 may not receive credit for BISC 204
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete a minimum of 15 units including
- EDUC 452-8 Environmental Education
and at least two of
- BISC 304-3 Animal Ecology
- BISC 306-4 Invertebrate Biology
- BISC 310-3 The Natural History of British Columbia
- BISC 317-3 Insect Biology
- BISC 337-4 Plant Biology
- BISC 404-3 Plant Ecology
- EDUC 412-4 Designs for Learning: Secondary Language Arts
- EDUC 414-4 Designs for Learning: Secondary Social Studies
- EDUC 415-4 Designs for Learning: Secondary Mathematics
- EDUC 416-4 Designs for Learning: Secondary Science
- EDUC 433-4 Philosophical Issues in Curriculum
- EDUC 457-4 Drama and Education
- EDUC 459-4 Instructional Activities in Physical Education
- EDUC 471-4 Curriculum Development: Theory and Practice
- EDUC 472-4 Designs for Learning: Elementary Language Arts
- EDUC 473-4 Designs for Learning: Reading
- EDUC 474-4 Designs for Learning: Elementary Social Studies
- EDUC 475-4 Designs for Learning: Elementary Mathematics
- EDUC 476-4 Designs for Learning: Elementary Science
- EDUC 477-4 Designs for Learning: Art
- EDUC 478-4 Designs for Learning: Music
- EDUC 480-4 Designs for Learning: French as a Second Language
- EDUC 481-4 Designs for Learning: French Immersion Programs and Francophone Schools
- EDUC 482-4 Designs for Learning: Information Technology
- EDUC 493-4 Directed Studies in Environmental Education
- GEOG 322-4 World Resources
- GEOG 377-4 Environmental History
- GEOG 449-4 Environmental Processes and Urban Development
- French Education Minor Program
Enables students to explore contemporary second language teaching and learning theory, as well as experientially based approaches to French language curriculum development and instructional design, so that culturally informed and appropriate practices can be developed and used in French-speaking classrooms.
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete three EDUC lower division units as well as six FREN units at the 200 division (or can demonstrate an equivalent knowledge of the language).
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete a minimum of 15 upper division EDUC units as specified below, including one of these taught in French:
- EDUC 480 Designs for Learning: French as a Second Language (4)
- EDUC 481 Designs for Learning: French Immersion Programs and Francophone Schools (4)
Students must also select from the following courses taught in French:
For teaching at the Secondary level
at least one of
- EDUC 414 Designs for Learning: Secondary Social Studies (4)
- EDUC 415 Designs for Learning: Secondary Mathematics (4)
- EDUC 416 Designs for Learning: Secondary Science (4) or
For teaching at the Elementary level
at least two of
- EDUC 474 Designs for Learning: Elementary Social Studies (4)
- EDUC 475 Designs for Learning: Elementary Mathematics (4)
- EDUC 476 Designs for Learning: Elementary Science (4) and
- EDUC 380 Introduction to Teaching French in Canadian Contexts (4)
and/or upper division EDUC courses designed to enhance teaching skills selected from an approved list available at the time of registration, in order to bring the total to a minimum of 15 units.
- French Education Minor Program with Explore Program at Université Laval
This minor explores contemporary second language teaching and learning theory, as well as experientially based approaches to French language curriculum development and instructional design, so that culturally informed and appropriate practices can be developed and used in French-speaking classrooms.
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete three EDUC lower division units as well as six FREN units at the 200 division (or can demonstrate an equivalent knowledge of the language).
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete a minimum total of 15 units including one or both of
- EDUC 378-3 Developing Skills for Teaching Core French*
- EDUC 380-4 Introduction to Teaching French in Canadian Contexts**
and one of
- EDUC 480-4 Designs for Learning: French as a Secondary Language
- EDUC 481-4 Designs for Learning: French Immersion Programs and Francophone Schools
To bring the total to 15 required units as specified above, students must also complete two to three of the following courses, when taught in French.
- EDUC 414-4 Designs for Learning: Secondary Social Studies
- EDUC 415-4 Designs for Learning: Secondary Mathematics
- EDUC 416-4 Designs for Learning: Secondary Science
- EDUC 474-4 Designs for Learning: Elementary Social Studies
- EDUC 475-4 Designs for Learning: Elementary Mathematics
- EDUC 476-4 Designs for Learning: Elementary Science
*required for students entering Université Laval’s Explore Program
**students pursuing second and subsequent degrees are not required to complete this courseExplore Program at Université Laval
Simon Fraser University has an official agreement with Université Laval Language School (ELUL) in Québec City. Students in this program can complete specially designed methodology courses in the Explore program, and then use one of the following Laval courses towards Simon Fraser University’s French Education Minor.
These courses are recognized by the British Columbia College of Teachers as part of the requirements for teacher certification.
- DID 18200 Didactics of Oral French
- DID 18201 Didactics of Written French
Either of these would replace EDUC 380 as part of the French Education Minor requirements here at Simon Fraser University.
Although not a requirement, students are strongly encouraged to apply for entry into this French as a second language program for the linguistic and cultural experience in a setting.
A bursary is available through the BC Ministry of Education’s French Program branch.
- International and Global Education Minor Program
This minor explores an interdisciplinary, experientially based approach to international and global education so that appropriate learning experiences can be created and infused in any given elementary and secondary course.
Program Requirements
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete one of
- EDUC 100W-3 Selected Questions and Issues in Education
- EDUC 230-3 Introduction to Philosophy of Education
- EDUC 240-3 Social Issues in Education
- EDUC 250-3 Studies in the History of Education in the Western World
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete a minimum total of 15 units, and an intercultural/international experience (see below), and both of
- EDUC 370-4 International and Intercultural Education
- EDUC 435-4 Infusing Global Perspectives in Curriculum
and either
- one Designs for Learning course and one of the following courses
or two of
- EDUC 311-3 Foundations in Aboriginal Education, Language and Culture
- EDUC 367-4 Teaching Children and Minority Language Backgrounds in Elementary Classrooms
- EDUC 382-4 Diversity in Education: Theories, Policies, Practices
- EDUC 441-4 Multicultural/Anti Racist Education
- EDUC 448-4 Teaching about Justice, Law and Citizenship
- EDUC 452-8 Environmental Education
- EDUC 467-4 Curriculum and Instruction in Teaching English as an Additional Language
- EDUC 471-4 Curriculum Development: Theory and Practice
Intercultural/International Experience
In addition to the requirements listed above, an academic intercultural and/or international experience is also required before students complete this minor. This post-secondary experience may be an intercultural experience within Canada, such as a practicum experience in a First Nations community, or outside of Canada. Examples include
- co-operative education placement in an intercultural/international setting
- participation in an international field school program
- international student exchange term outside of Canada or the United States
- teaching English as a foreign language outside of Canada or the United States
Experiences fulfilling the requirements of this minor will need to meet the following criteria.
- successful completion of the program experience as indicated by an official document from the supervising institution
- an experience with high participatory involvement
- an experience completed within five years prior to enrolling in the minor, or five years after completing the course work for the minor
Those who successfully complete the Professional Development Program (PDP) International Teacher Education Module (ITEM) program, or international field school at Simon Fraser University, will meet the above requirements.
All other applicants must submit a report indicating the nature of their experience, an analysis of their learning, and a letter of support from a person involved in supervising the experience. The director of undergraduate programs will oversee the submission assessment. A follow-up interview may be required.
- Learning and Developmental Disabilities Minor Program
This minor enhances understanding of learning and developmental disabilities, and explores an interdisciplinary approach to the health, education and care of infants, children and adults with disabilities.
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete one of
- EDUC 220-3 Introduction to Education Psychology
- PSYC 250-3 Introduction to Developmental Psychology
Recommended Lower Division Courses
It is strongly recommended that students complete at least one of
- LING 220-3 Introduction to Linguistics
- PSYC 221-3 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete a minimum total of 15 units, including both of
- EDUC 422-4 Learning Disabilities
- EDUC 424-4 Learning Disabilities: Laboratory
and one of
- EDUC 315-3 Individual and Developmental Differences in Language Acquisition
- EDUC 473W-4 Designs for Learning: Reading
and one of
- EDUC 426-4 Teaching Children and Youth with Special Needs
- EDUC 427-4 Teaching Children with Special Needs in Inclusive Classrooms
- EDUC 428W-4 Nature and Nurture of Gifted Students
- EDUC 475-4 Designs for Learning: Elementary Mathematics
- PSYC 354-3 Development of Children’s Thinking
- PSYC 355-3 Adolescent Development
- PSYC 356-3 Developmental Psychopathology
- PSYC 491-3 Developmental Disabilities
- Physical Education Minor Program
This minor program provides students in the professional development program with competence to teach physical education.
Lower Division Requirements
Prospective students are required to complete at least three of the following courses (or approved transfer courses from community colleges or other universities) prior to enrolling in EDUC 401. Students should choose those courses which are prerequisites to the upper division courses they will complete for the minor.
- EDUC 220-3 Introduction to Education Psychology
- EDUC 230-3 Introduction to Philosophy of Education
- EDUC 240-3 Social Issues in Education
- FPA 120-3 Introduction to Contemporary Popular Dance Forms
- KIN 105-3 Fundamentals of Human Structure and Function
- KIN 110-3 Human Nutrition: Current Issues
- KIN 140-3 Contemporary Health Issues
- KIN 142-3 Introduction to Kinesiology
- KIN 143-3 Exercise Management
- KIN 205-3 Introduction to Human Physiology
- KIN 241-3 Sports Injuries — Prevention and Rehabilitation
All minor candidates must complete designated curriculum seminars and workshops during EDUC 402 and a specified teaching assignment in physical education during EDUC 405. Details of these requirements are available during EDUC 401.
The minor in physical education may not be declared on a student’s program until all prerequisites, including a practicum placement in EDUC 405, are met.
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete a minimum of 14 units as specified below.
- EDUC 459-4 Instructional Activities in Physical Education
- EDUC 479-4 Designs for Learning: Physical Education
and two of
- EDUC 330-3 Movement Language Elements for Dance in Education
- EDUC 457-4 Education and Drama
- KIN 342-3 Active Health
Students can include only one Designs for Learning course chosen from the following.
- EDUC 412W-4 Designs for Learning: Secondary Language Arts
- EDUC 414-4 Designs for Learning: Secondary Social Studies
- EDUC 415-4 Designs for Learning: Secondary Mathematics
- EDUC 416-4 Designs for Learning: Secondary Science
- EDUC 430-4 Designs for Learning Dance
- EDUC 472-4 Designs for Learning: Elementary Language Arts
- EDUC 473W-4 Designs for Learning: Reading
- EDUC 474-4 Designs for Learning: Elementary Social Studies
- EDUC 475-4 Designs for Learning: Elementary Mathematics
- EDUC 476-4 Designs for Learning: Elementary Science
- EDUC 477-4 Designs for Learning: Art
- EDUC 478-4 Designs for Learning: Music
- EDUC 480-4 Designs for Learning: French as a Second Language
- EDUC 481-4 Designs for Learning: French Immersion Programs and Francophone Schools
- EDUC 482-4 Designs for Learning: Information Technology
- Secondary Mathematics Education Minor Program
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This minor will interest pre-service teachers who are considering a career in teaching secondary mathematics.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have sufficient course work to teach secondary mathematics (usually the equivalent of a minor in mathematics).
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete a minimum total of 15 units, including both of
- EDUC 411-3 Investigations in Mathematics for Secondary Teachers
- EDUC 415-4 Designs for Learning: Secondary Mathematics
and one of
- EDUC 412W-4 Designs for Learning: Secondary Language Arts
- EDUC 414-4 Designs for Learning: Secondary Social Studies
- EDUC 416-4 Designs for Learning: Secondary Science
- EDUC 428W-4 Nature and Nurture of Gifted Students
- EDUC 433-4 Philosophical Issues in Curriculum
- EDUC 452-8 Environmental Education
- EDUC 467-4 Curriculum and Instruction in Teaching English as an Additional Language
- EDUC 469-4 Music Education as Thinking in Sound
- EDUC 477-4 Designs for Learning: Art
- EDUC 478-4 Designs for Learning: Music
- EDUC 480-4 Designs for Learning: French as a Second Language
- EDUC 481-4 Designs for Learning: French Immersion Programs and Francophone Schools
- EDUC 482-4 Designs for Learning: Information Technology
and additional 300 or 400 division course(s) in education to complete the total of at least 15 units (excluding EDUC 475).
- Secondary Teaching Minor Program
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Program Requirements
Students complete 15 units of upper division education course work as listed below, including one of
- EDUC 412-4 Designs for Learning: Secondary Language Arts
- EDUC 414-4 Designs for Learning: Secondary Social Studies
- EDUC 416-4 Designs for Learning: Secondary Science
- EDUC 430-4 Designs for Learning: Dance
- EDUC 457-4 Drama and Education
- EDUC 459-4 Instructional Activities in Physical Education
- EDUC 473-4 Designs for Learning: Reading
- EDUC 477-4 Designs for Learning: Art
- EDUC 478-4 Designs for Learning: Music
- EDUC 480-4 Designs for Learning: French as a Second Language
- EDUC 482-4 Designs for Learning: Information Technology
and at least of one of the following Q options courses
- EDUC 313-3 Numeracy and Society
- EDUC 375-3 Struggle with Mathematics: Sources and Recovery
- EDUC 415-4 Designs for Learning: Secondary Mathematics
- EDUC 452-8 Environmental Education
- EDUC 454-4 Quantitative Approaches to Environmental Education
- EDUC 484-4 Exploring Students' Scientific Misconceptions
and at least one of
- EDUC 311-3 Foundations in Aboriginal Education, Language, and Culture
- EDUC 325-3 Assessment for Classroom Teaching
- EDUC 326-3 Classroom Management and Discipline
- EDUC 341-3 Literacy, Education and Culture
- EDUC 371-4 School Health Education
- EDUC 422-4 Learning Disabilities
- EDUC 426-4 Teaching Children and Youth with Special Needs
- EDUC 428-4 Nature and Nurture of Gifted Students
- EDUC 433-4 Philosophical Issues in Curriculum
- EDUC 435-4 Infusing Global Perspectives into Curriculum
- EDUC 437-4 Ethical Issues in Education
- EDUC 441-4 Multicultural and Anti-racist Education
- EDUC 446-4 Law for the Classroom Teacher
- EDUC 448-4 Teaching about Justice, Law and Citizenship
- EDUC 467-4 Curriculum and Instruction in Teaching English as an Additional Language
- EDUC 471-4 Curriculum Development: Theory and Practice
- EDUC 485-8 Designs for Learning: Writing
- EDUC 412-4 Designs for Learning: Secondary Language Arts
- one of EDUC 401W, 403
- both of EDUC 402W, 405
- a minimum of 54 units in upper division courses (numbered 300 and 400), excluding EDUC 401W, 402W, 403, 405 and 406
- two of EDUC 220, 230, 240 or 250
- a minimum of 24 units of upper division education (excludes EDUC 401W, 402W, 403, 405 and 406) which must include two education designs for learning courses (may include courses completed for EDUC 404 and the education minor)
- both a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 and a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 calculated on all upper division courses completed at Simon Fraser University
To complete the program, a student must make application, and be accepted to the professional development program. See Professional Development Programs for further details.
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students admitted to Simon Fraser University beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information.
| WQB Graduation Requirements A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit. |
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| Requirement | Units |
Notes | |
| W - Writing | 6 |
Must include at least one upper division course, taken at Simon Fraser University within the student’s major subject | |
| Q - Quantitative | 6 |
Q courses may be lower or upper division | |
| B - Breadth | 18 |
Designated Breadth | Must be outside the student’s major subject, and may be lower or upper division 6 units Social Sciences: B-Soc 6 units Humanities: B-Hum 6 units Sciences: B-Sci |
6 |
Additional Breadth | 6 units outside the student’s major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements) |
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Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit
The University’s residency requirement stipulates that, in most cases, total transfer and course challenge credit may not exceed 60 units, and may not include more than 15 units as upper division work.
Elective Courses
In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.