Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies - PLSI Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Roadmap
This is a sample pathway for students who transfer to San Francisco State University in the current Bulletin year with an AA-T in Political Science. All lower-division GE requirements have been satisfied. Check with a major advisor about the most appropriate course sequence. Degree completion guaranteed in 60 units; see the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) section for more information.
To Do at SF State:
Enough total units to reach 120 minimum for graduation; 30 units minimum at the upper-division level; to include the following:
University-Wide Requirements: 9-12 Units
- American Institutions (0-3 units): US History requirement if not completed prior to transfer. Please note: the US Government and California State and Local Government requirements were completed as part of the AA-T.
- Upper-Division GE Areas 2UD/5UD, 3UD, 4UD (9 units): Courses required for the major may double-count if approved for UD GE.
- Students entering this major with an approved ADT are not required to fulfill SF State Studies requirements; also, because of the interdisciplinary nature of the major, students automatically fulfill the Complementary Studies requirement.
Liberal Studies Major: 42-43 Units
- Core (6) – includes University GWAR course
- Area Core Courses (24-25)
- Electives (12)
University Electives: 6 or More Units
Depends on course choices made at the community college, how transferred units are applied to the requirements above, and course choices at SF State - some courses may meet more than one requirement, e.g., in both UD GE and the major.
| First Semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| LS 300GW | Perspectives on Liberal Studies - GWAR (Major Core) | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary Humanities - Select One: | 3 | |
| Thought and Image: Humanities | ||
| Critical Animal Studies | ||
| Social Justice Themes in the Interdisciplinary Humanities | ||
| Life Science (3 units) 1 | 3 | |
| Literature and Culture (3 units) 2 | 3 | |
| GE Area 5UD or 2UD: Upper-Division Sciences or Upper-Division Mathematical Concepts | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Communication Studies (3-4 units) 3 | 3-4 | |
| Physical Science (3 units) 4 | 3 | |
| Integrated Social Sciences (6 units) - Select Two 5 | 6 | |
| University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| Visual Studies - Select One: | 3 | |
| Comics and Culture (C2) | ||
| Thought and Image: Creative Arts | ||
| Social Movements & the Arts for Future Teachers (SJ) | ||
| Electives (12 units) - Take Two 6 | 6 | |
| GE Area 3UD: Upper-Division Arts or Humanities | 3 | |
| GE Area 4UD: Upper-Division Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| LS 690 | Liberal Studies Senior Seminar (Major Capstone) | 3 |
| Electives (12 units) - Take Two 6 | 6 | |
| US History | 3 | |
or University Elective if met in transfer |
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| University Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60-61 | |
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Life Sciences (3 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 2
Literature and Culture (3 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 3
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Communication Studies (3-4 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements. - 4
Physical Sciences (3 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 5
Integrated Social Sciences (6 units)
A full list of courses that can fulfill this requirement can be found in the Degree Requirements.- 6
Electives (12 units)
Choose one of the following options, in consultation with an advisor:A. Complete at least 12 units that are part of a minor, certificate, or another major on campus. Suggested minors include Education, Special Education, any minor in Ethnic Studies, American Studies, California Studies, Comics Studies, Counseling, Holistic Health, Health Education, Earth Sciences, Communication Studies, Modern Languages (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Persian, Russian), Humanities, Math, History, Global Peace Studies, Criminal Justice Studies, and Women and Gender Studies. For double majoring, please consult a Liberal Studies adviser.
B. Complete 12 units of additional courses (not already counted for the core) outlined in the Teacher Preparation Emphasis. See program website or adviser for a list of courses to choose from.
C. In consultation with a Liberal Studies faculty advisor, design and complete a 12-unit elective pattern.