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Major Requirements

Within the JCL major there are different concentrations. All students, regardless of concentration, must complete the JCL common curriculum. Students complete additional course requirements determined by their area of concentration. Please note that JCL students meet many requirements of the SMC Core Curriculum within the major and their chosen concentration. Our interdisciplinary program allows students to choose a major or concentration in more than one area of study. Please refer to the course outlines below.

Justice, Community and Leadership, General, BA

This major will meet many of the Core requirements for the College, making it ideal for double majors or minors. Please see a JCL advisor to discuss the range of double majors.

Major Requirements

Teachers for Tomorrow (TFT)

Multiple Subject Teacher Education (MSTE)

Students can earn their Bachelor of Arts and MSTE credential in 4 years to teach in grades K-8.
To see the major requirements for MSTE, click here to see the Program of Study.

Single Subject Teacher Education, MINOR (SSTE)

The Single Subject Teacher Education Minor 4+1 prepares students to become expert teachers in their chosen subject. They can earn their B.A. or B.S. at the end of 4 years in addition to completing their SSTE credential at the end of their 5th year.
To see the minor requirements for SSTE, click here to see the Program of Study.

Education Specialist Teacher Education (SPED)

If you have a calling for teaching children with disabilities, this program will prepare you with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful and rewarding career teaching students with:

Autism spectrum disorder
Specific learning disabilities.
Emotional disturbances
Mild-to-moderate intellectual disabilities
Traumatic brain injury
Other health impairments (including ADD and ADHD)

Students earn their Bachelor of Arts and complete their preliminary Education specialist Credential at the end of four years.
To see the major requirements for SPED, click here to see the Program of Study.