Admission Requirements
First-time freshmen students that meet ONE of the following criteria will be automatically admitted to SIUE and eligible for Direct Entry to the Art Education, Art History, and Art Studio majors in the College of Arts & Sciences. Current University admission standards are:
- Cumulative 2.6 high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- Cumulative 2.0 high school GPA (4.0 scale) AND 990 SAT ERW + M OR 19 ACT
- Rank in Top 10% high school graduating class
Transfer
Transfer students who have attempted at least 30 semester hours in courses at accredited institutions will be automatically admitted to SIUE and eligible for Direct Entry to the Art Education, Art History, and Art Studio majors in the College of Arts & Sciences provided they have earned a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (4.0 scale) in coursework at the previous accredited school(s) attended.
Transfer students who have attempted fewer than 30 semester hours in courses at accredited institutions must meet transfer admission criteria AND first-time freshmen criteria to be automatically admitted to SIUE and eligible for Direct Entry to the Art Education, Art History, and Art Studio majors in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Transfer students should contact the department for a review of credentials and placement at least 30 days before the beginning of the term for which entry is desired.
The Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Art Studio is the correct degree pathway if the student's goal is a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art & Design.
Requirements for Students Seeking Professional Educator Licensure
A teacher education program is a joint program by the academic discipline in the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior. Therefore, it is essential that any student desiring teacher licensure meet with an advisor in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior student services for information about requirements of the teacher education program as soon as they know they would like to pursue this option. Scheduling required courses involves early and frequent coordination between the student, College of Arts and Sciences advisor, department faculty mentor, and School of Education, Health and Human Behavior advisor. An overall GPA of 2.5 is required for admission to the teacher licensure program. CIED 100 is an introductory course that is open to all students interested in pursuing the professional educator license.
Students seeking Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) must meet specific general education and professional education requirements, and must pass state and licensure tests prior to, during their program, and in order to gain the PEL. State requirements change, so the latest details about these requirements can be found in the SEHHB section of the undergraduate academic catalog, or by making an appointment with an SEHHB advisor.
