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First-Time, First- Year (FTFY) who major in Liberal Studies (or intend to) are required to meet with an Academic Advisor in a Mandatory Advising Workshops during their first and second semester at ºÚÁÏÍø.  Enrollment Services places a registration hold on all first-year Freshmen. To have this hold removed and be able to enroll for next term’s classes, students must attend a Freshmen Advising Workshop.

All new First-Time, First-Year Students will be contacted via email with registration information. 

Register for a workshop on Beach Connect. Questions? Email Hedrick at Hedrick.Flores@csulb.edu

First-Semester Transfers who major in Liberal Studies (or intend to) are required to attend an Advising Workshop during their first semester at ºÚÁÏÍø.  Enrollment Services places a registration hold on all first-term Liberal Studies Transfer students’ accounts and to have this hold removed so that you may enroll for classes next term, students must attend a workshop.

Contact Gabriel Rodriguez for more information at: Gabriel.Rodriguez@csulb.edu

In lieu of ITEP/BA info sessions, students can view an informational video that walks them through how to apply for an ITEP Pathway.

If students still want more information about the differences between ITEP and BA, we encourage them to visit our ITEP vs. BA comparison guide or meet with an advisor on a one-on-one appointment. 

Video: How to Apply for MSCP

Note: This video was recorded before the new guidance confirming that Basic Skills (BSR) can now be met by degree. This means that current Liberal Studies undergraduate students do NOT need to verify Basic Skills by coursework prior to applying for MSCP. 

Although Liberal Studies is one program, we have Five graduation Options: 

• Bachelor's Only (BA)
• ITEP Multiple Subjects Credential Program (ITEP MSCP)
• ITEP Multiple Subjects + Spanish BILA (ITEP MSCP BILA)
• ITEP Urban Dual Credential Program (ITEP UDCP)
• ITEP Special Education (ITEP ESCP)

Unsure of which Liberal Studies Pathway to pursue? The vide below explains the differences between the programs. Students are advised to visit our advising center if they would like more in-depth information.