Students completing Liberal Studies Integrated Teacher Preparation BA will graduate with both a BA and a multiple subjects teaching credential with the additional option of completing a Bilingual Authorization for the state of California. Students must start this program in their first year and qualify to begin the credential program courses before beginning their third year. By April of spring semester of their second year in the program, students will be admitted to the credential program if they have: attempted the C-BEST exam; completed 45 hours field experience; achieved at least a 2.76 GPA; acquired the CTC certificate of clearance. Transfer students from community colleges may enter the program upon advising. Please see the Liberal Studies ITEP advisor for more information.

The Liberal Studies Integrated Teacher Preparation is a Bachelor degree offered by San Francisco State University at its main campus in San Francisco, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 16, 2027.
About Bachelor of Liberal Studies Integrated Teacher Preparation
- Reflect critically on their education and program of study.
- Recognize scholarship on which practice and knowledge in a discipline are based.
- Write critical and/or argument-based papers that can distinguish between different disciplinary methods and perspectives and potentially integrate them.
- Analyze a complex issue, theme or problem by applying multiple perspectives, theories, concepts and modes of inquiry.
- Engage and Support All Students in Learning.
- Create and Maintain Effective Environments for Student Learning.
- Understand and Organize Subject Matter for Student Learning.
- Plan Instruction and Design Learning Experiences for All Students.
- Assess Student Learning.
- Develop as a Professional Educator.
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Liberal Studies Integrated Teacher Preparation at San Francisco State University
Entry Requirements
Shehaadat al-thaanawiya al-'aama | General Certificate of Secondary Education
English Requirements
- PTEMin 45
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 61
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Liberal Studies Integrated Teacher Preparation at San Francisco State University
How to Apply for Bachelor of Liberal Studies Integrated Teacher Preparation at San Francisco State University
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