School of Language Arts & Education
The School of Language Arts and Education builds strong communications skills by deepening understanding of language while also helping teachers to be able to work with a diverse student population.
For more information, you can make an appointment with a Modesto Junior College counselor to start exploring the schools and possible majors.
To download a copy of a Flexible 15 Worksheet, click on the following link:
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGE ARTS & EDUCATION FLEXIBLE 15
Choose courses until you find a major. Then work with a Counselor to switch to a Program Coursework Roadmap. |
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| 1. | Take COLSK 100 & GUIDE 111. |
| 2. | Pick one course from the list of Introduction to Majors/Program Courses. |
| 3. | Take COMM 100* or 102. |
| 4. | Take ENGL 100 or 101*. |
| 5. | Pick one course from the list of General Education Options CSU GE: D or E / IGETC 4. |
| 6. | Pick one course from the list of Introduction to Majors/Program Courses. |
| 7. | Take an appropriate course from the Math Sequence. |
| 8. | Take ENGL 103*, COMM 104, or READ 184*. |
| 9. | Pick one course from the list of General Education Options CSU GE: C / IGETC 3. |
| 10. | Pick one course from the list of General Education Options CSU GE: B / IGETC 5. |
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*Fulfills a CSU GE:A3 requirement, but it is not transferable to US campuses. |
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Introduction to Major/Program Courses |
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| Major/Program | Course | Course Title |
| Child Development | CLDVV 103** | Child Growth and Development |
| Communications | COMM 103 | Interpersonal Communication |
| COMM 130 | Intercultural Communication | |
| COMM 132 | Introduction to Mass Communication | |
| Elementary Teacher Education Social Sciences |
SOCSC 110 | Introduction to Elementary Education |
| English | ENGL 161 | Film Appreciation |
| ENGL 169 | Children's Literature | |
| Language Studies | FREN 101 | French 1 |
| GERM 101 | German 1 | |
| ITAL 101 | Italian 1 | |
| SIGN 125 | ASL: Beginning Communication with the Deaf | |
| SPAN 101 | Spanish 1 | |
| SPAN 109 | Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1 | |
| Additional Courses for the 2nd Flexible 15 Units | ||
| Child Development | CLDDV 262 | Diversity in Educational Settings |
| Communications | Select another course from COMM 103, COMM 130, or COMM 132. | |
| Elementary Teacher Education Social Sciences |
SOCSC 109 | Introduction in Education Practicum in Tutoring |
| English | ENGL 102 | Advanced Composition & Introduction to Literature |
| Language Studies | SIGN 126 | ASL: Beginning Communication with the Deaf 2 |
| SPAN 102 | Spanish 2 | |
| SPAN 110 | Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2 | |
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***Fulfills the CSET 103 for the Elementary Teacher Education Program. |
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General Education Options CSU GE: D or E / IGETC 4 |
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| Course # | Course Title | GE Area(s)* |
| ANTHR 102 | Cultural Anthropology | CSU GE: D / IGETC 4 |
| ANTHR 104 | Linguistic Anthropology | CSU GE: D / IGETC 4 |
| FAMLF 131 | Family Relationships | CSU GE: D, E / IGETC 4 |
| HIST 101+ | History of the United States to 1877 | CSU GE: D / IGETC 4 |
| HIST 102 | History of the United States since 1865 | CSU GE: D / IGETC 4 |
| PSYCH 101 | General Psychology | CSU GE: D / IGETC 4 |
| PSYCH 141 | Human Lifespan Development | CSU GE: E / IGETC 4 |
| SOCIO 101 | Introduction to Sociology | CSU GE: D / IGETC 4 |
| SOCIO 125 | Sociology of the Family | CSU GE: D / IGETC 4 |
| SOCIO 150 | Ethnicity and Culture in America | CSU GE: D / IGETC 4 |
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*This course also meets the MJC GE: B requirement. |
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General Education Options CSU GE: C / IGETC 3 |
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| Course # | Course Title | GE Area(s)* |
| ART 120+++ | Basic Drawing 1 | CSU GE: C1 |
| ART 160 | Appreciation of Art | CSU GE: C1 / IGETC 3A |
| DANCE 102 | Introduction to World Dance | CSU GE: C1 / IGETC 3A |
| HUMAN 101+ | Introduction to the Humanities | CSU GE: C2 / IGETC 3B |
| MUSC 101 | Music Appreciation | CSU GE: C1 / IGETC 3A |
| PHILO 101 | Philosophy | CSU GE: C2 / IGETC 3B |
| PHILO 111 | Ethics: Theory & Application | CSU GE: C2 / IGETC 3B |
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*All courses also meet the MJC GE: C requirement. |
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General Education Options CSU GE: B / IGETC 5 |
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| Course # | Course Title | GE Area(s)* |
| BIO 111++ | General Biology | CSU GE: B2 / IGETC 5B** |
| EASCI 161 | Earth Science | CSU GE: B1 / IGETC 5A** |
| ENSCI 108++ | Environmental Science | CSU GE: B2 / IGETC 5B |
| GEOG 101 with GEOG 111 |
Physical Geography Physical Geography, Lab |
CSU GE: B1 / IGETC 5A |
| GEOL 160 | Introduction to Geology | CSU GE: B1 / IGETC 5A |
| GEOL 161 | Physical Geology | CSU GE: B1 / IGETC 5A |
| GEOL 165 | Geology of California | CSU GE: B1 / IGETC 5A |
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*All courses also meet the MJC GE: A requirement. |
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Math Course Sequence |
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| Course # | Course Title | |
| For A.A.'s & A.S.'s (non-transfer) |
MATH 89 | Intermediate Algebra for non-STEM majors or |
| For Transfer A.A.'s, A.A.-T.'s, A.S.'s & A.S.-T's | MATH 101 | Mathematical Ideas and Applications or |
| MATH 105++ | Structure and Mathematics* | |
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*Recommended for the Elementary Teacher Education Program. |
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These are recommendations from area faculty. Alternate selections can be made using MJC's general education lists in the catalog. Please see your counselor for assistance in choosing alternate courses.
[Updated 5-30-19]