This guide offers a starting point for research in the Liberal Studies major by highlighting a few broad library resources. Use the tabs on the left side menu to navigate to the different resources on this guide. You can also review our Research Tutorials Guide for assistance on how to search the library catalog and databases.
While this guide highlights popular databases and library resources, because Liberal Studies is an interdisciplinary program, your research needs may vary depending on your concentration (or emphasis). Explore the additional research guides listed below by concentration for more specific and detailed lists of resources.
This concentration focuses on foundational concepts in education, child development, and teaching practices. If focusing on this concentration, you might want to explore these guides:
This concentration allows you to customize your studies across disciplines like history, science, English, and the arts. Depending on your area of concentration, we recommend browsing our full list of Research Guides for subject-specific help—for example, History, Biology, or English.
This concentration combines subject knowledge with professional preparation for teaching. You’ll likely use resources from both education and your chosen subject area. Start with the education-focused Research Guides listed below, and then explore others subject-specific Research Guides that best fits your teaching credential.
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