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Admission Requirements
To declare a major in elementary education, it is necessary to have:
- Completed any required academic development and high school deficiency courses
- Received a grade of C or better in ENG 101 and CIED 100 (or equivalent course)
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher at all institutions and be in good academic standing at SIUE
High school students with a strong academic record may apply for direct declaration to the Department of Teaching and Learning in the early childhood, elementary, or secondary programs. Please check with Admissions for current direct entry requirements. Direct admission does not guarantee admission to an elementary education cohort.
In order to be formally admitted to an elementary education cohort, it is necessary to have:
- Declared as an elementary education major
- All foundations courses must be completed with a “C” or higher. (Foundations courses are: ENG 101, ENG 102, ACS 101 or ACS 103, RA 101 and QR 101)
- Received a grade of C or better in ENG 102, MATH 120 or MATH 112C
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher at all institutions and be in good academic standing at SIUE
- Completion of 42 semester hours or more of college-level coursework
- Completed an application for admission to the elementary education program. This application along with transcripts of all coursework should be submitted by March 1 for fall admission.
Transfer
Transfer students should contact an advisor in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior Student Services as early as possible to discuss transfer procedures.
