Majors Available •  Early Childhood Education

•  Elementary Education

•  Exercise Science

•  Middle Level (endorsements)

•  Nutrition

•  Special Education

•  Speech Pathology

•  Psychology

•  Public Health

Teacher Licensure Programs • Early Childhood – Licensed Birth through grade 2

• Elementary – Licensed to teach grades 1-6

• Middle Level endorsements – Licensed to teach grades 5-8

• Special Education - Licensed to teach pre-K to grade 12

• Secondary Education – license to teach grades 9-12 (some exceptions), changes to grade levels coming from the state

Teacher Licensure Programs •  CIED 100 taken in freshman year (Not taken by Early

Childhood or Special Education)

•  Set up a file in SEHHB’s Student Services office after first semester of college work

•  Declare the major after meeting certain requirements for major

•  Applications are due in March of the preceding year for Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education and Secondary Education

Early Childhood, Elementary and Special Education • Field based programs

• Partner with local schools

• SEHHB sets up all school placements

• Application process in sophomore year to begin program in junior year

• Last semester is a full-time student teaching semester

Secondary Education (Grades 9-12) Licensure available in following areas: • Art (K-12 Licensure)

• English

•  Foreign Language: French, German, Spanish (K-12 Licensure)

• Mathematics

• Music (K-12 Licensure)

• Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Space Science

• Social Sciences: Geography, History, Political Science

•  Theater

Secondary Education

•  Take CIED 100 in your freshman year

•  Degree earned in major field of study

•  Students should contact the College of Arts and Sciences for advising and registration for their major field of study

•  Students will work with an education advisor to complete the professional education sequence either after taking CIED 100 or after deciding on secondary education

Middle School Endorsements

•  Several options available

•  A great way to add teaching fields to your professional credentials

•  Work with your academic advisor in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior on the different options

Initial Testing Requirements for Licensure (Teacher Education Students Only) ACT Plus Writing

•  Prior to Sept. 1, 2015: Composite >= 22 English/Writing >= 19

•  Sept. 1, 2015-Sept. 9, 2016: Composite >= 22 English/Writing >= 16

•  Sept. 10, 2016 or later: Composite >= 22 English/Writing >= 6

Initial Testing Requirements for Licensure (Teacher Education Students Only) SAT

•  Prior to March 5, 2016: a combined reading and math score of 1030 and a minimum score on the writing of 450

•  March 5, 2016 or later: a minimum score on the evidence-based reading and writing, and mathematics of 1110 and a minimum score on the writing and language of 26

Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP)

•  240 sub score on each area of the TAP. (areas include: reading comprehension, language arts, math and writing)

•  Formerly called the Basic Skills Test (96)

Licensure (Teacher Education Students Only)

• SEHHB student services advisors help students stay on track with licensure requirements

• Only courses graded C or higher will count towards licensure requirements (includes major, specified general education courses and professional education coursework)

• Completing a teacher education program at SIUE will lead to licensure in the State of Illinois, which is transferrable to other states

Professional Programs More than half of our students are in professional programs.

•  Speech Pathology and Audiology

•  Psychology

•  Most popular major at SIUE!

•  Public Health

•  Exercise Science

•  Nutrition

Speech Pathology and Audiology • Take SPPA 201 in your sophomore year (after 42

hours)

• Career options available for students with a bachelor's degree include speech aide, speech assistant, or speech implementer

• Licensure/certification upon completion of master’s degree

• SIUE offers the master’s program

• Seniors begin practicum experience in SIUE’s Speech, Language, Hearing Center

Psychology

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science available

• Psychologists study the human mind and human behavior

• One of the most popular undergraduate majors at SIUE and across the country

•  Three graduate programs of study available:

• Clinical Psychology

• Clinical Child and School

•  Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Public Health

•  Bachelor of Science

•  Prepares students for the testing required in order to become Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES)

•  Graduates may work in a variety of community health careers

•  Provides an excellent foundation for Master of Public Health or nursing programs

•  Faster than average job growth

Exercise Science

Bachelor of Science

Graduates may work in a variety of professional settings:

• Community recreational agencies

• Health-related clinics and hospitals

• Corporate and sport industries

Provides an excellent foundation for graduate school in:

• Occupational therapy

• Physical therapy

• Other fields related to exercise science

Nutrition

•  Study of foods and nutrients and their effect on the health of individuals

•  Students can pursue careers in clinical, community and public health, consulting-private practice, food/nutrition business industry, food service, management, research and education, sports and wellness nutrition, and in jobs not requiring registered dietitian (RD) certification

•  Preparation for master’s degree to become a registered dietician

•  Employment of nutritionists is expected to increase 20 percent from 2010 to 2020 - faster than average for all occupations nationally (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Student Organizations

Getting involved in student organizations enriches your professional development.

Many choices, depending on your interests and goals. •  Kimmel Leadership Center •  SIUE Student Organizations

What makes the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior unique? • Students have many opportunities to blend classroom

knowledge with hands-on experiences in a variety of settings.

• Faculty are well-versed in advanced research and innovative practices.

• Professional Advisors work closely with students from applying to the education programs to completing licensure requirements or graduate/professional programs.

Scholarships

• College Zone

• SEHHB Scholarship Opportunities

• SIUE Scholarship Opportunities (through Academic Works)

Contact Us

School of Education, Health and Human Behavior

Student Services

Founders Hall 1110

Phone: 618-650-3940

Fax: 618-650-5468

E-mail: SEHHB-Advise@siue.edu

siue.edu/education