Requirements for Students Seeking Professional Educator Licensure
A professional education program 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 student services for information about requirements for courses leading to the professional educator licensure. Scheduling these required courses involves early and frequent coordination between the student; CAS advisor; department faculty mentor; and 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. All mathematics, statistics and operations research courses must be at a GPA of 2.0 or higher in order to student teach in accordance to the GPA computation for the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. No course with a grade less than a "C" will be applied to meet professional educator licensure requirements.
Students seeking Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) 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 or by making an appointment with an SEHHB advisor.
Sample Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Professional Educator Licensure (9-12) Option
Year 1 (Fall Semester)
(5) MATH 150 Calculus I (FQR)
(3) ENG 101 English Composition I
(3) ACS 101 Public Speaking or ACS 103 Interpersonal Communication Skills
(3) RA 101 Reasoning & Argumentation
(1) FST 101 Succeeding & Engaging at SIUE
(0) Health Experience (EH)
15 - Total Credits
Year 1 (Spring Semester)
(5) MATH 152 Calculus II (BPS)
(4) PHYS 151 University Physics I (BPS)
(1) PHYS 151L University Physics I Lab (EL)
(3) ENG 102 English Composition II
(3) Breadth Fine & Performing Arts (BFPA)
16 - Total Credits
Year 2 (Fall Semester)
(3) MATH 165 Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving
(4) MATH 223 Logic and Mathematical Reasoning
(4) MATH 250 Calculus III (BPS)
(3) MATH 321 Elementary Linear Algebra
(3) Breadth Social Science (BSS)/Global Cultures, Race, and Equity Education (EREG)
17 - Total Credits
Year 2 (Spring Semester)
(4) MATH 350 Introduction to Analysis
(3) MATH 305 Differential Equations
(3) STAT 380 Statistics for Application (BICS, EL)
(3) Breadth Humanities (BHUM)
(3) Breadth Life Science (BLS)
16 - Total Credits
Year 3 (Fall Semester)
(3) MATH 320 Introduction to Abstract Algebra
(3) MATH 400 Development of Modern Mathematics
(1) CIED 302 Field Experience II
(3) CIED 310 Planning for Diverse Learners (ERGU)
(3) CIED 312 Language and Communication
(3) IT 300 Digital Learning and Communication
16 - Total Credits
Year 3 (Spring Semester)
(3) MATH 435 Foundations of Geometry
(3) SPE 400 The Exceptional Child
(3) MATH 311 The Teaching of Secondary Mathematics
(3) Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)
(1) CIED 303 Field Experience III
(3) CIED 323 Adolescent Content Literacy
16 - Total Credits
Year 4 (Fall Semester)
(3) MATH 411 The Teaching of Secondary Mathematics 2
(2) MATH 498 Senior Seminar
(1) CIED 304 Field Experience IV
(3) CIED 313 Introduction to Assessment
(3) CIED 314 Learning Environments
(3) CIED 311 Differentiated Instruction
15 - Total Credits
Year 4 (Spring Semester)
(2) MATH 499 Senior Project
(2) CIED 456 9-12 Senior Seminar
(10) CIED 455N 9-12 Student Teaching - Math
14 - Total Credits
Total Hours 125
Transfer Students: To maximize your transfer experience, complete the bold course requirements pre-transfer and satisfy either the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Ed Core or receive an AA, AS or AAT (early childhood, special ed or math) degree from an IAI community college. If minor requirements are shown, discuss careful course selection with the academic advising contact listed. Visit the transfer credit website to find course equivalency guides.
