Have you ever thought you’d like to teach?

Teach children?

Teach other adults?

Create your own school?

Own your own studio and teach dance? 

Travel abroad to teach?

Let the IES Major Help You Realize
Your Potential to Teach!

If I’m already a Liberal Studies major, will I have to switch to IES?

NO.  It will be your choice.  If you are a junior or senior you will most likely finish your current program because the new major will not be available in time.  If you are a freshman or a sophomore, you should explore the new IES major as an exciting new option. We will help you tailor your program to take the best advantage of what you have already done and the offerings in the new major.

YES.  The IES major will prepare you to complete a California teaching credential in a fifth year.  You will be able to take some courses toward the credential as part of the major.  You also will be expected to take minors in core content areas to ensure you are well prepared to teach what elementary students needs to know.

YES.  Depending on your content area you can either double major in IES or you can complete the IES minor before entering the credential program in your fifth year.  The IES advisors will develop and organize your academic plan so that you can effectively do both.

MANY.  There are teachers throughout our communities!  Teachers in business, and teachers in human services provide staff training and professional development.  The arts community uses teachers in museums and studios to teach music, history, dance, and other arts. If you are interested in community college teaching, the IES major would provide a strong foundation for that career path. Many graduates go abroad to teach or participate in a variety of international programs as teachers of many subjects, including languages.  As an IES major, you will explore these subjects and more in your coursework and field experiences.

FALL 2009.  You can apply for a fall 2009 start date. 

YES.  The IES major is very flexible and offers many pathways.  All of them allow you to finish in four years.  Our advising will ensure your timely completion of the program.

YES. Even at the early stages of the program, you will enjoy field experiences in a variety of educational environments throughout the community.  We have also designed the program so most students will have the option of a semester abroad.