Majors and Departments

• Applied Communication Studies• Art and Design• English Language and Literature• Foreign Languages and Literature• International Studies• Mass Communications• Music• Philosophy• Theater and Dance

Applied Communication Studies

Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science

Declaration Requirements• Complete ACS 101 and ACS 103

with grades of C or better

Track Options (students must select one)• Corporate & Organizational

Communication• Interpersonal Communication• Public Relations

Students must complete a minor to accompany this major

siue.edu/applied-communication

Bachelor of Arts, BABachelor of Fine Arts, BFABachelor of Science, BS

Specializations• Art Education (BS)• Art History (BA)• Art Studio (BA or BS)

BFA Studio Focus Areas• Sculpture• Printmaking• Ceramics• Painting• Drawing• Textiles• Metalsmithing• Photography• Graphic Design

Art and Design

Art and Design

Art History/Art Studio Declaration Requirements • Attain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

Art Education (K-12) Declaration Requirements• SIUE GPA of 2.5 or higher, as well as a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or

higher from all institutions• Pass an approved test of basic skills (Test of Academic

Proficiency), ACT+writing or SAT equivalent with the approved substitution application

• C or better in all General Education Foundation courses• Complete CIED 100, or its equivalent, with a grade of C or better• Successfully pass a criminal background check

Art and Design

BFA Declaration Requirements• Attain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and an

average GPA of 3.0 in Art Studio courses• Be working toward the requirements in

either Art Studio or Art Education• Complete at least one semester at SIUE• Submit the following to the department

as the application for the BFA• 20 digital images from artwork completed

at SIUE• Artist statement• Unofficial transcripts

• Application deadlines: November 1 for spring semester and April 1 for fall semester (typically done in the third year of coursework)

siue.edu/art-design

English Language and Literature

Bachelor of Arts, BA

Declaration Requirements • Attain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0

Specialization in Secondary English • Language Arts (6-12)• Required minor - Speech Communication Education

Students must complete a minor to accompany this major

English Language and Literature

Students Seeking Teacher Certification (6-12)• Have an SIUE GPA of 2.5 or higher, as well as a cumulative GPA

of 2.5 or higher from all institutions• Pass an approved test of basic skills (Test of Academic

Proficiency), ACT+writing or SAT equivalent with the approved substitution application

• Receive grades of C or better in all General Education Foundation courses

• Complete CIED 100, or its equivalent, with a grade of C or better• Successfully pass a criminal background check

siue.edu/english-language

Foreign Languages and Literature

Bachelor of Arts, BABachelor of Science, BS

Declaration Requirements• Attain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0

Specializations• French• German• Spanish

Foreign Languages and Literature

Students Seeking Teacher Certification (K-12)• Have an SIUE GPA of 2.5 or higher, as well as a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or

higher from all institutions

• Pass an approved test of basic skills (Test of Academic Proficiency), ACT+writing or SAT equivalent with the approved substitution application

• Receive grades of C or better in all General Education Foundation courses

• Complete CIED 100, or its equivalent, with a grade of C or better

• Successfully pass a criminal background check

Students are required to see their department faculty mentor prior to meeting with their major advisor each semester

siue.edu/foreign-languages

International Studies

Bachelor of Arts, BA

Declaration Requirements• Attain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0• Complete ENG 101 and ENG 102 with grades of C or betterTrack Options (students must select one)• International Relations and Diplomacy• International Development and Sustainability• International Art, Culture and CommunicationProgram Requirements • Take 16 hours of a single foreign language (elementary and intermediate levels)• Complete 6 hours of international travel study (study abroad or faculty-led travel

study programs)

Students must complete a minor to accompany this major

siue.edu/international-studies

Mass Communications

Bachelor of Arts, BA (recommended) Bachelor of Science, BS

Declaration Requirements• Attain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.2• Complete MC 201 and MC 202 with grades of C or betterTrack Options (students must select one)• Corporate and Institutional Media• Print and Electronic Journalism• Media Advertising• Television and Radio Senior assignment• Students complete an internship in selected track area

Students must complete a minor to accompany this majorsiue.edu/mass-communications

Bachelor of Arts, BABachelor of Music, BM

Declaration Requirements• Audition and be accepted

by the Department of Music for all degrees and specializations

Bachelor of Arts • No specialization:

Students must complete a minor to accompany this major

• Specialization in Music History and Literature

Bachelor of Music Specializations• Jazz Performance• Music Business• Music Education (K-12)• Music Performance

• Instrumental• Piano• Voice

• Music Theory and Composition

• Musical Theater

Music

Music

Students Seeking Teacher Certification in Music Education (K-12)• Have an SIUE GPA of 2.5 or higher, as well

as a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from all institutions

• Pass an approved test of basic skills (Test of Academic Proficiency), ACT+writing or SAT equivalent with the approved substitution application

• Receive grades of C or better in all General Education Foundation courses

• Complete CIED 100, or its equivalent, with a grade of C or better

• Successfully pass a criminal background check

siue.edu/music

Philosophy

Bachelor of Arts, BABachelor of Science, BS

Declaration Requirements• Complete RA 101, PHIL 207 or PHIL 213 with a grade of C or better• NOTE: RA 101 counts for General Education and not for the philosophy

majorSpecialization in Law• New! Beginning fall 2018• Excellent for students who are considering law school• Students can begin pursuing this specialization now!!

Students must complete a minor to accompany this major

siue.edu/philosophy

Theater and Dance

Bachelor of Arts, BABachelor of Science, BS

Specializations

• Dance

• Design and Technical Theater

• Theater History, Literature and Criticism

• Theater Performance

Students Seeking Teacher Certification in Theater/Dramatic Arts (6-12)

• Have an SIUE GPA of 2.5 or higher, as well as a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from all institutions

• Pass an approved test of basic skills (Test of Academic Proficiency), ACT+writing or SAT equivalent with the approved substitution application

• Receive grades of C or better in all General Education Foundation courses

• Complete CIED 100, or its equivalent, with a grade of C or better

• Successfully pass a criminal background check siue.edu/theater-dance

Final Tips and Contact Information• Take at least one major course in your first semester or first year• Declare your major as soon as you meet declaration requirements• Connect with faculty in your intended major beginning the first

semester• Feel free to contact a major advisor with questions, even if you are

not declared in the major

College of Arts and Sciences AdvisingPeck Hall, room 1315618-650-5525casadvising@siue.edusiue.edu/artsandsciences/advisement