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Student Testimonials “Our early childhood program was very small; there were less than 30 people. This was very valuable for me because it was easier to form relationships both with peers and professors. I always had a support, no matter why I needed it.” “My practicum experience was the most valuable part of the program. I was able to apply what I learned in class two days a week to the actual classroom.” “I feel that the teacher education program at SIUE is outstanding. My coworkers have raved about how prepared I am, and my principal asked if I had any friends from SIUE she should consider hiring.”

8 Major Career Paths Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 3) Elementary Education (K-9) Special Education (K-Age 21) Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Physical Education and Teacher Education (P.E.T.E.) Exercise and Wellness Community Health Education School Health Education  Secondary Education is a sequence of professional courses leading to a teaching certificate for grades 6 – 12.

School of Education Clinical Experiences & Student Teaching Pre-student teaching clinical hours 100+ hours required before student teaching (mandated by IL State Board of Education) Student teaching : culminating experience in professional teacher education program Full day involvement in the public school Must pass the Basic Skills Test & be admitted Helps fulfill the degree requirement of SOE Meets standards for the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education High quality programs Professional advising from planning through graduation Students open file with the School of Education adviser after one semester of college level work CI 200 course - “Introduction to Education” See curriculum guides for department and declaration information

Early Childhood and Elementary Education Partnership Program Two year field-intensive program Very competitive - limited enrollment Admission is not guaranteed by meeting or surpassing the minimum eligibility criteria as stated in the curriculum guide Begins during fall semester only Knowledge and skills shared from a public school cooperating teacher and our university supervisor

Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders SPECIAL EDUCATION IL certification to teach children with special needs (Kindergarten-Age 21) SPE 200 “Intro. to People w/ Disabilities in Society & School” Only professional course taken before admission Professional advising after their second semester of college level work. See curriculum guides for department and declaration requirements

Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY & AUDIOLOGY ** Very competitive; requires written permission & 3.0 GPA to declare Scientific and clinical background for understanding communication disorders The latest assessment methods for speech and hearing evaluations Bachelor degree offers careers such as a speech assistant, speech implementer, or rehabilitation administrator Graduate work necessary to pursue career as a Speech Language Pathologist or Audiologist. See curriculum guide for department information and declaration requirements

Department of Kinesiology and Health Education PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER EDUCATION (a.k.a. PETE) ** Competitive; requires written permission to declare Preparation of students for rewarding teaching careers in public and private elementary, middle, and secondary schools Implementation of engaging movement activities outside of traditional classroom environment Personal sharing of skills to maintain healthy lifestyles Second teaching area recommended See curriculum guides for department information and declaration requirements

Department of Kinesiology and Health Education EXERCISE AND WELLNESS Combination of exercise science and health education Real-world internship experiences to provide students with the preparation needed to excel  Examples of professional settings include: Health-related clinics and hospitals Corporate and sports industries Great foundation for students pursuing careers in athletic training & physical therapy  Check with physical therapy programs for their curricular requirements. See curriculum guides for declaration requirements and department information

Department of Kinesiology and Health Education COMMUNITY HEALTH EDUCATION Knowledge of preventative health care practices Areas of interests include: Adolescent Health Minority Health Environment Health Global Health Preparation for advanced degrees in applied health fields, like Nursing and Physical Therapy Typical work environments are: public health agencies, hospitals and clinics, corporations, government and industrial settings See curriculum guide for declaration requirements and department information

Department of Kinesiology and Health Education SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION Illinois certification to teach children and young adults in Grades 6-12 Program prepares students for challenging careers enhanced by the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to live healthy and safe lives. School Health Educators coordinate with nurses, physicians, counselors, teachers, and other service personnel in education environment See curriculum guide for department information and declaration requirements

How to be Successful at SIUE At SIUE, Success = years to graduate 3.0 grade point average 2 hours preparation per week for each hour in class 1 co-curricular activity and 1 relevant work experience