Opportunities for Students

The Liberal Studies Student Association (LSSA) is a student organization dedicated to enhancing the college experience and education of Liberal Studies students through professional development opportunities and social networking activities. LSSA is always happy to invite students who are interested in getting involved alongside. 

• For more details and/or to learn how to join, refer to your Single Sign-On and "Beach Sync" chicklet on the dashboard. Search for / type in "LSSA" or "Liberal Studies Student Association" to find them. 

• You can also follow them on Social Media. Follow on Instagram @csulb_lssa.

The College of Education Student Assembly (COESA) is the general student council for the College of Education. COESA works closely with faculty, staff, and students to promote quality education and lifelong learning opportunities. COESA also helps with communication and interaction between administration and students within the college. The council hosts College Mixers, as well as funds RICA Workshops for the student body. COESA is always very interested in getting more CED students involved in the assembly. 

• For more details and/or to learn how to join, refer to your Single Sign-On and "Beach Sync" chicklet on the dashboard. Search for / type in "COESA" or "College of Education Stud" to find them. 

• You can also follow them on Social Media. Follow on Instagram @csulbcoesa.

• If you have questions, email csulbcoesa@gmail.com.

The Caminos Project was developed to take advantage of the large scale of CSULB’s teacher preparation programs, and its institutional links to undergraduate subject matter preparation programs, to expand the number of Latinx teachers in elementary and secondary public schools. The HSI Caminos Project is a grant-funded initiative that works in collaboration with the College of Education and the Department of Chicano Latino Studies. The grant aims to encourage Latinx students to join the teaching profession and to prepare effective, well-prepared, and culturally adaptive educators

• For more details about the Caminos Project and included Learning Communities, refer to the HSI Caminos Website. 

• You can also follow them on Social Media. Follow on Instagram @caminos_project.

• If you have questions, email Yesenia.Hernandez@csulb.edu.

Interested in getting involved on the campus, but not specific to the College of Education? No problem! There are many, many different student organizations at CSULB that can fit in a variety of interests and categories ranging from cultural or religious interests to political or professional development, etc.

• To explore all student organizations at CSULB, refer to your Single Sign-On and "Beach Sync" chicklet on the dashboard.

The College of Education is involved with an opportunity known as America Reads/Counts (ARC). 

What is America Reads/Counts (ARC)?

America Reads/Counts is part of an initiative developed in encouraging college students under Federal Work Study to have an opportunity to tutor and work closely with children in need, gaining experience outside of the classroom and also assisting with college costs and tuition.

How do ARC and Liberal Studies work together? 

The Liberal Studies Department offers an opportunity to students to be part of ARC, and to be a tutor for disadvantaged students.

This opportunity is a chance for our students to gain experience in a local elementary school, tutoring children in Reading and/or Math. This is only available for students who receive Federal Work Study as a financial aid option. Please check with Financial Aid Office if you are unsure if you qualify, or to inquire about Federal Work Study qualifications. 

ARC Tutors

Tutors work with K-8 students both in small groups and individually. The tutor will be placed in a local elementary school classroom and will offer tutoring to students needing help in either reading or math. This academic support will be offered to a linguistically and culturally diverse population of students. Tutors will serve as role models to the children they are working with and should be enthusiastic, committed and responsible.

• ​To learn more about this opportunity, refer to Office of Clinical Practice. 

• If you have questions, email CED-OCP@csulb.edu. 

Peer Mentors are student representatives specifically associated with the Department of Liberal Studies, whom provide a wide range of services to fellow students as well as assistance to professional advisors. These student employees serve as guides to their fellow peers, through offering assistance with academic planning, scholarship and credentialing applications, e-advising tools, and much more. And while they aren't assisting other students, they provide support to professional advisors with campus events, creating fliers and documents, and data entry. 

• Traditionally two peer mentor positions are employed each academic year (Fall & Spring). Announcements are made by email and on our social media outlets when a position opens up.

• For Spring 2023, we are hiring two new Peer Mentors. Please complete the online application if you're interested. 

• If you have questions, email Liberal Studies Advisor, Nancy de Haro, at Nancy.deHaro@csulb.edu.

Student Ambassadors (SAms) are paid student representatives of the College of Education. They deliver a personal touch and a student’s perspective to future students and other guests of the campus. The Student Ambassador program serves as an opportunity for students to build community within the college by engaging in various activities throughout their academic careers. 

• If you have questions, email the College of Education Outreach Office at CED-Outreach@csulb.edu.

To explore all student job opportunities at CSULB, refer to your Single Sign-On and "Career Link" chicklet on the dashboard.