Admission Requirements
Students seeking admission to the Theater and Dance Department must first be admitted to the University by contacting the Admissions Office. Students who are considering theater and dance as a major should call or visit the department – Dunham Hall, room 1031, telephone (618) 650-2773 – as early as possible. They will be referred to a faculty advisor who will provide them more information about the curricula and the department as well as help them plan an academic program. Early advisement will enable students to complete their programs with minimal conflicts and within the shortest possible time.
Admittance to the Dance and Performance specializations requires successful audition.
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 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 courses leading to the professional educator licensure, as soon as they know they would like to pursue this option. Scheduling these 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 grade point average of 2.5 is required for admission to the teacher licensure program.
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, and the latest details about these requirements can be found in the School of Education Health and Human Behavior section of this catalog, the SEHHBSS website http://www.siue.edu/education/, and by making an appointment with a School of Education Health and Human Behavior advisor.
Retention
Students in the theater and dance major or minor must maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and must complete all required theater and dance courses with a grade of C or above to remain in the program. Students may attempt any required theater and dance course only twice (complete a course and receive a grade). If a student fails to achieve a C grade or better in a required course after a second attempt, he/she will be dropped from the program. Students dropped from the major or minor may direct a written appeal for reinstatement to the departmental advisory committee for readmission. Students must complete a department senior assessment class (THEA 499a, b, c, d or DANC 499). Details of this requirement may be obtained from the student’s respective Area Head. In addition to departmental requirements, students must complete all University requirements for graduation.
Transfer
Transfer students should follow the same admissions procedure as outlined above. In addition, they should contact the chair of the department prior to admission so they may be assigned a mentor within their respective area of study. A minimum grade of C is required for all transfer classes applied to the major or minor requirements.
