PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

  • The B.A. in Liberal Studies program offers students intellectual and cultural breadth as a strong foundation for becoming effective classroom teachers in public, private, and other educational institutions (Preschool-Grade 12).

  • Students will demonstrate competence in foundational subject matter of education while using a research based pedagogical approach that addresses instructional strategies, assessment and classroom management.

  • Students will demonstrate a philosophy of education that integrates Christian faith and exhibits Christian leadership and professional practices.

  • This program enables students to fulfill their teacher certification and other professional requirements in the field of education in addition to developing an appreciation for diversity of culture, language, individual learner differences, and individual strengths and abilities.

Career Opportunities

*Further graduate studies required

  • Guidance Counselor*

  • ESL Teacher*

  • Teacher Pre-K—12*

  • ASB/Activities Advisor

  • Newspaper Editor

GET ON THE FAST TRACK

Interested in earning a graduate degree in the future?

Transition courses give NCC students the opportunity to take classes that can earn credit toward both their Bachelor‘s degree and a future Master’s degree.

Visit hiu.edu/fasttrack to learn more.

LIFE AT NCC

  • Small class sizes build greater community between peers and instructors.

  • NCC is regionally accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Association for Biblical Higher Education.

  • Regardless of major, all NCC students graduate with a well-rounded foundation of liberal arts and Biblical Instruction.

 

WHAT ALUMNI SAY

In the Liberal Arts Teacher Prep program, I received personalized attention and intentional professional development. The people there advocated for me and helped me to secure a teaching position straight out of the credential program; that’s the kind of attention you don’t get at a bigger university.

CALE KAVANAUGH ‘15, B.A. LIBERAL STUDIES

 

For program curriculum and course descriptions, refer to our current catalog.