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Liberal Studies with Teaching Credential

Reach higher with a Liberal Studies with Credential degree.

Explore Pathways in Liberal Studies with Teaching Credential

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Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies

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MA in Education

Liberal Studies with Credential

The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a Multiple Subject Education Concentration is a multidisciplinary education in communications, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences. The degree is also designed to provide graduates with a preparation concentration for those intending to become K-8 teachers in California.

Students in the Liberal Studies with credential program will…

  • Learn the philosophical foundations of becoming an effective teacher.
  • Recognize their role in impacting the social, emotional, and academic environments in the classroom.
  • Prepare teaching strategies for diverse populations.
  • Examine assessment practices, behavior management, and curriculum design.

Liberal Studies With Credential

Learn to adjust teaching styles to different learners.

What Sets Us Apart

Program Highlights

CSET Exams

Student does not need to pass the CSET examinations. Our program meets the Subject Matter Competency requirements for the California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

CBEST Exams

Student does not need to pass the CBEST exams if grades in specific courses are B+ or higher.

Accelerated Program

Bachelor’s degree + teaching credential in four years.

Qualify for Masters Program

Finish the Master of Arts in Teaching with a few additional courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I earn my degree and teaching credential at the same time?

Yes. The Humphreys University Liberal Studies with Credential pathway combines the bachelor’s degree and teaching credential coursework into one connected four-year program, so students finish the degree and the credential together instead of stacking two separate programs.

How much faster is this than the traditional path?

The traditional California route is a four-year bachelor’s degree followed by a separate one-to-two-year credential program. The Humphreys University combined pathway is designed so students earn the bachelor’s degree and credential in four years.

What credential does this lead to?

This pathway leads to a California multiple subject teaching credential for K-8 classroom teaching. Humphreys University’s teacher preparation programs are approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

Do I still have to do student teaching?

Yes. Supervised classroom experience is a state requirement for any California teaching credential, and it is built into the Humphreys University pathway rather than added on afterward. Placement and hours are coordinated through the education department and with various partner schools.

What about the CBEST, CSET, and teacher performance assessment?

California credential candidates must satisfy basic skills and subject matter requirements and complete a teacher performance assessment. The Humphreys University program advises candidates through each requirement and builds the performance assessment coursework into the program.

Can I do this while working?

The coursework runs in Humphreys University’s 11-week quarters with flexible formats, but student teaching requires daytime classroom hours. Most candidates reduce work hours during the student teaching phase. Plan that phase with an advisor early.

How much does it cost?

Undergraduate tuition at Humphreys University is $375 per unit, with 12 to 16 units in a quarter billed at the 12-unit rate. Federal and state aid applies, and California offers teacher preparation grants and loan forgiveness for candidates entering high-need schools.

Is there a teacher shortage in the Central Valley?

California school districts, including districts across San Joaquin County, continue to report shortages in elementary, special education, and bilingual classrooms. Candidates completing a CTC-approved credential program enter a market where districts are actively hiring.

Your Future
In Teaching

Teaching is a noble profession. Our Liberal Arts bachelor’s degree with credential helps you change the world. Consider these careers in education:

K-8 Teacher

Work In Special Education

Pursue Advancement In School Administration

Teach Career Technical Education (CTE)

Meet Your Department Chair

Dr. Donna Roberts

Dr. Donna Roberts is the Associate Dean of Academic Administration and the Department Chair of Early Childhood Education and Liberal Studies. She earned her doctorate in education in 2015 and has multiple years of administrative and teaching experience in the P-12 system as well as in higher education. She holds a Reading Specialist Credential, CLEAR CLAD Multiple Subject Credential, and an Administrative Services Credential.