<p>Hey there, I’m currently a junior in high school who’s interested in Cal Polys Liberal Studies program. I was wondering if there was anyone on here who had any information about the program, or acceptance stats or what not. I don’t think I’ve seen anyone on here that applied for it, but I figured I’d ask just to check :)</p>
<p>Please, any help will be greatly appreciated. Last week I got home from checking out the campus and I am sure that this is the school I want to be at. It be great to talk with anyone whos going through or gone through the same thing as me.</p>
<p>You might want to check out the two Facebook pages below. Even though they’re for admitted students for the class of 2014, anyone can join or read/ask questions. There are some current students on both sites who might have some answers for you, or at least direct you in the right direction,</p>
<p>[Welcome</a> to Facebook](<a href=“Facebook - log in or sign up”>Facebook - log in or sign up)—Cal POly Class of 2014</p>
<p>[Welcome</a> to Facebook](<a href=“Facebook - log in or sign up”>Facebook - log in or sign up)—Class of Cal Poly Official Class of 2014</p>
<p>My daughter’s friend got accepted for English for this fall. I’ll be interested to see if the Liberal Arts college lives up to her expectations. I hear there are often smaller classes and the teachers really get to know the students.</p>
<p>Thanks so much! :)</p>
<p>Yeah, the smaller class sizes are really a big draw for me. I’ve been in touch with my tour guide who was a L.S. major, and aparently you actually apply to the College of Math and Sciences. I’m not quite sure though, as that really didn’t make much sense to me.</p>
<p>Yes, Liberal Studies does fall under the College of Math and Sciences. We thought it was weird when they did that in the 80’s when I was a liberal studies major.</p>
<p>Over all, I had a great experience at Cal Poly and feel like I was well prepared for the elementary teaching field. At best it will take you 4 years and 1 quarter.</p>
<p>My advice to you is to think about where you ultimately want to live and work. In the elementary teaching world, many of the available jobs are offered to those that student taught in that community/school. Student teachers are a known quantity versus a faceless name on a resume. It doesn’t mean that you can’t get a job elsewhere (I did), but it does mean you might have a harder time getting your foot in the door.</p>
<p>If you plan on staying in SLO and getting a job, beware, many, many, many Liberal Studies graduates want to stay in town and teach. The competition is fierce.</p>
<p>Cal Poly is a great place to live and learn, but I wouldn’t rule out other CSU campuses and schools. There are good programs all over the state and I don’t think CP on the diploma will be more impressive than others-unless you want to work in SLO after graduation.</p>