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Liberal Studies Minor

Earn a Liberal Studies Minor at Azusa Pacific University

Gain subject-matter preparation along with practical field experience as you learn about the impact of culture on education and acquire the skills needed to serve in today’s educational world.

Program at a Glance

The School of Education equips educators to lead and champion students in diverse educational settings.

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  • October 5, 2024
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Program Information

  • Program Units: 22-23

Location

  • Azusa (Main Campus)
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Gain Hands-on Experience

  • Explore a life vocation.
  • Promote awareness of cultural diversity issues.
  • Study multiple curricula with emphasis in specific subject areas.

By the Numbers

1 of 126 Best Western Colleges according to Princeton Review's 2023 Best Colleges Guide
10 :1 Student-to-faculty ratio
100 % of incoming students receive financial aid
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As a liberal studies graduate, Jessica Logan ’21 hopes to inspire students to love learning through teaching math.

Program Details

The liberal studies minor is a multidisciplinary program that adds foundational elements of K-8 subject-matter preparation and practical field experience to any student’s major course of study. The program provides students with the opportunity to develop a teaching philosophy and acquire basic subject-matter knowledge in five to seven content areas with an understanding of diversity and culture in a classroom setting; this may provide some preparation for substitute teaching and lesson planning.

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Azusa Pacific University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

Note: This information is current for the 2024-25 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information.