SIUE Springboard to Success - College of Arts and Sciences - Arts, Communications and Humanities

Majors and Departments • Applied Communication Studies • Art and Design • English Language and Literature • Foreign Languages and Literature • International Studies • Mass Communications • Music • Philosophy • Theater and Dance

Applied Communication Studies Bachelor of Arts, BA Bachelor of Science, BS Declaration Requirements • Complete ACS 101 and ACS 103 with grades of C or better

Track Options (students must select one) • Corporate and Organizational Communication • Interpersonal Communication • Public Relations Students must also complete a minor siue.edu/applied-communication

Art and Design Bachelor of Arts, BA Bachelor of Fine Arts, BFA Bachelor of Science, BS Specializations • Art Education (BS) • Art History (BA) • Art Studio (BA or BS)

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Art and Design BFA Studio Focus Areas • Sculpture • Printmaking • Ceramics • Painting • Drawing • Textiles • Metalsmithing • Photography • Graphic Design

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Art and Design Art History/Art Studio Declaration Requirements • Attain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

Art Education (K-12) Declaration Requirements • SIUE GPA of 2.5 or higher, as well as a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from all institutions • Pass an approved test of basic skills (Test of Academic Proficiency), ACT + writing or SAT equivalent with the approved substitution application • C or better in all General Education Foundation courses • Complete CIED 100, or its equivalent, with a grade of C or better • Successfully pass a criminal background check siue.edu/art-design

Art and Design BFA Declaration Requirements • Attain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and an average GPA of 3.0 in Art Studio courses • Be working toward the requirements in either art studio or art education • Complete at least one semester at SIUE • Submit the following to the department as the application for the BFA: • 20 digital images from artwork completed at SIUE • Artist statement • Unofficial transcripts

• Application deadlines: November 1 for spring semester and April 1 for fall semester (typically done in the third year of coursework)

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English Bachelor of Arts, BA Declaration Requirements • Attain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0

Students must complete a minor to accompany this major Specialization in Secondary English • Language Arts (6-12)

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English Students Seeking Teacher Certification (9-12) • Have an SIUE GPA of 2.5 or higher, as well as a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from all institutions • Pass an approved test of basic skills (Test of Academic Proficiency), ACT + writing or SAT equivalent with the approved substitution application • Receive grades of C or better in all general education foundation courses • Successfully pass a criminal background check siue.edu/english

Foreign Language and Literature Bachelor of Arts, BA Bachelor of Science, BS Declaration Requirements • Attain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0

Specializations • French • German • Spanish siue.edu/foreign-languages

Foreign Language and Literature Students Seeking Teacher Certification (K-12) • Have an SIUE GPA of 2.5 or higher, as well as a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from all institutions • Pass an approved test of basic skills (Test of Academic Proficiency), ACT + writing or SAT equivalent with the approved substitution application • Receive grades of C or better in all general education foundation courses • Successfully pass a criminal background check

Students are required to see their department faculty mentor prior to meeting with their major advisor each semester. siue.edu/foreign-languages

International Studies Bachelor of Arts, BA Declaration Requirements • Attain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 • Complete ENG 101 and ENG 102 with grades of C or better

Concentration Areas (students must select one) • International Relations and Diplomacy • International Development and Sustainability • International Art, Culture and Communication

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International Studies Program Requirements • Take 16 hours of a single foreign language (elementary and intermediate levels) • Complete 6 hours of international travel study (study abroad or faculty-led travel study programs)

Students must complete a minor to accompany this major.

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Mass Communications Bachelor of Arts, BA (recommended) Bachelor of Science, BS Declaration Requirements • Attain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.2

Specialization Options (students must select one) • Advertising and Strategic Media • Journalism • Media Production siue.edu/mass-communications

Mass Communications Senior assignment â€˘â€ˆStudents complete an internship in selected specialization area

Students must complete a minor to accompany this major.

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Music Bachelor of Arts, BA Bachelor of Music, BM Declaration Requirements â€˘â€ˆ Audition and be accepted by the Department of Music for all degrees and specializations

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Music Bachelor of Arts • No specialization: Students must complete a minor to accompany this major • Specialization available in music history and literature

Bachelor of Music Specializations • Jazz Performance • Music Business • Music Education (K-12) • Music History/Literature • Music Performance • Music Theory and Composition • Musical Theater

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Music Students seeking Teacher Certification in music education (K-12) • Have an SIUE GPA of 2.5 or higher, as well as a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from all institutions • Pass an approved test of basic skills (Test of Academic Proficiency), ACT + writing or SAT equivalent with the approved substitution application • Receive grades of C or better in all general education foundation courses • Complete CIED 100, or its equivalent, with a grade of C or better • Successfully pass a criminal background check

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Philosophy Bachelor of Arts, BA Bachelor of Science, BS Declaration Requirements • Complete RA 101 or PHIL 212 with a grade of C or better • NOTE: RA 101 counts for general education and not for the philosophy major

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Philosophy Specialization in Law • Excellent for students who are considering law school • Students must also complete a minor

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Theater and Dance Bachelor of Arts, BA Bachelor of Science, BS Specializations • Dance • Design and Technical Theater • History, Literature and Criticism • Performance • Theater Education siue.edu/theater-dance

Theater and Dance Students seeking Teacher Certification in theater/ dramatic arts (9-12) • Have an SIUE GPA of 2.5 or higher, as well as a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from all institutions • Pass an approved test of basic skills (Test of Academic Proficiency), ACT + writing or SAT equivalent with the approved substitution application • Receive grades of C or better in all general education foundation courses • Successfully pass a criminal background check

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Final Tips and Contact Information • Take at least one major course in your first semester or first year • Declare your major as soon as you meet declaration requirements • Connect with faculty in your intended major beginning the first semester • Feel free to contact a major advisor with questions, even if you are not declared in the major College of Arts and Sciences Advising Peck Hall, Room 1315 618-650-5525 casadvising@siue.edu siue.edu/artsandsciences/advisement