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 History major in the College or 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 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 History major in the College or 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 History major in the College or Arts & Sciences.
Transfer Credits for all History Majors
Courses are accepted for major or minor credit pending similarity to history offerings and articulation agreements with the student’s prior institution.
Requirements for Students Seeking Professional Educator Licensure
Students who intend to teach at the secondary level may complete the bachelor's degree with a major in history. The major constitutes the teaching field of concentration. In addition, students pursuing teacher licensure must complete the minor in social science education (see the sample curriculum).
A program in Professional Education Licensure (PEL) is a joint program made by the academic discipline in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and the School of Education, Health, and Human Behavior (SEHHB). Therefore, as soon as they know they would like to pursue this option, it is essential that any student desiring teacher licensure meet with an advisor in the SEHHB for information about requirements for courses leading to professional educator licensure. Scheduling these required courses involves early and frequent coordination between the student, CAS advisor, department faculty mentor and the SEHHB advisor. An overall GPA of 2.5 is required for admission to the teacher licensure program. Overall GPAs will be calculated based on all college courses taken at all institutions. The overall GPA in all history courses must be 3.0 or higher in order to student teach. Only courses in the major and minor with a grade of "C" or better will be applied to meet professional educator licensure requirements.
Students seeking Professional Educator Licensure must meet specific general education and professional education requirements, and must pass state and licensure tests prior to admission, during their program, and in order to gain the PEL. State requirements change, and the latest details about these requirements can be found in the SEHHB section of the undergraduate academic catalog, the SEHHB website, and by making an appointment with an SEHHB advisor.
