2022-23 SIUE Graduate Viewbook

2022-2023

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SIUE is a nationally recognized university located just 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis. Edwardsville/Glen Carbon is a vibrant, student-friendly community offering a wide variety of dining, entertainment and shopping options.

Ranked

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The SIUE campus is situated on 2,660 acres of rolling hills, woodlands and lakes. Our students learn in modern facilities, including state-of-the-art laboratories and inspirational art and design spaces.

For research expenditures Carnegie doctoral/professional universities National Science Foundation

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The City of Edwardsville, home to SIUE, is ranked among the nation’s top 15 safest college towns by Safewise in its 2021 Safest College Towns list.

Ranked 13th nationally, Edwardsville is ranked third in Illinois and ahead of all Missouri college towns.

With more than 2,500 graduate students enrolled, SIUE is committed to educating a distinguished and diverse cohort of master’s and doctoral students. The graduate programs at SIUE are academically rigorous, and the intellectual learning environment emphasizes scholarly activity and practice.

“I felt that I was always supported by my professors. I was allowed to focus on the topics most important to me and that fueled the creativity and openness that is integral to diversity and inclusion work.

Maserati Swanagan, MA Sociology ’14 Diversity and Inclusion Officer and Human Resources Coordinator Places for People, St. Louis

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Ranked

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In total research and development expenditures Among Illinois Board of Higher Education peers Higher Education Research and Development Survey National Science Foundation

siue.edu/graduate-admissions

SIUE is proud to support responsible use of forest resources.

MINUTES

25 from St. Louis,

which is home to nine Fortune 500 companies ST. LOUIS,

#1 city for launching a career LinkedIn 2020

Contact the graduate program director for your program of interest to discuss your educational and professional goals, and how an SIUE graduate degree might help you achieve those goals.

Visit siue.edu/grad-program-directors.

Graduate Studies at SIUE Graduate and Doctoral Degrees College of Arts and Sciences School of Business School of Dental Medicine School of Education, Health and Human Behavior

School of Engineering School of Nursing School of Pharmacy Graduate School

Highly Ranked Graduate School

Our community of scholars provides a dynamic environment for graduate students to advance knowledge in their fields and further their careers. SIUE was reclassified by The Carnegie Commission on Higher Education to the newly created doctoral/professional universities category. The University is ranked by Washington Monthly among the top national universities. Rankings are based on doctoral universities’ contribution to the public good in three broad categories: social mobility, research and providing opportunities for public service. Visit siue.edu/graduate

Innovative Integrative Studies Options

The integrative studies master’s degrees and post-baccalaureate certificates allow you to earn a graduate credential that meets your specific career goals by integrating courses from two or three disciplines. Choose from one of our established programs or work with us to tailor a program to meet your goals. Visit siue.edu/grad/integrative-studies

Scholarly Activity at SIUE SIUE graduate students can enhance their learning experience by participating in innovative and meaningful scholarly activities. SIUE is taking a leadership role as a model comprehensive master’s institution with faculty members committed to a teacher-scholar model.

Each year, faculty and staff receive grants and contracts for research, teaching and service initiatives from funding organizations such as: • National Institutes of Health • National Science Foundation • Department of Health and Human Services

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency • U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration • U.S. Department of Education

Graduate Student Mentoring

Resources for Black and Latinx Graduate Students

Our low faculty-to-student ratio allows SIUE faculty to provide graduate students with tailored mentoring to assist students in meeting their unique educational and professional goals. Depending on the needs of the student, this mentoring can include: • Guidance and support on navigating the graduate school journey • Collaboration on research projects • Constructive feedback on academic growth • Advice on obtaining the experiences and skills necessary for career advancement • And more

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An advanced degree opens doors to leadership positions in whatever career path you choose. We are committed to opening those doors for everyone.

Jerry Weinberg, PhD Dean of the Graduate School

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Our graduate students represent:

43 states 43 countries

The right support is critical to adjusting to graduate school, maintaining a healthy balance, and finding personal and academic success.

We recognize the experiences of students from racially minoritized groups attending a predominately white institution (PWI) may look different. We also recognize not everyone identifies as a singular racial identity and acknowledge those who identify as biracial, multiracial and multiethnic have a place at SIUE. We want you to be aware of the resources and opportunities available for you to network and build support systems on campus. Visit siue.edu/grad/diversity-resources

SIUE values diversity and inclusion, and nurtures an open, respectful and welcoming climate that facilitates learning.

INSIGHT Into Diversity 2021

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• Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award recipient • Recognized for our commitment to diversity and inclusion • One of just 11 institutions to be awarded 8+ consecutive years

A graduate degree from SIUE offers opportunities for career advancement and opens doors in a variety of career areas. Regional and national companies hire alumni from the SIUE Graduate School, including: • AT&T • Nestlé Purina • The Boeing Company • Apple • Intel • Morgan Stanley

(L-R) Frank Grasso, MS Nurse Anesthesia ’10 and Kyle Griffith, MS Nurse Anesthesia ’05 Co-owners of G & G Anesthesia, LLC

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Graduates often go on to doctoral studies at prestigious universities, including Vanderbilt, University of Southern California, Georgia Tech and Carnegie Mellon University.

SIUE is a constant pipeline of incredibly qualified employees. We have great relationships with not only the students, but also the staff and administration.

Frank Grasso, MS Nurse Anesthesia ’10 Co-owner of G & G Anesthesia, LLC

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Graduate and Professional Program Accreditation

Nationally Recognized for Excellence #5 in the Nation Healthcare and Nursing Administration Master’s Program Best MSN in Nursing Administration registerednursing.org l

#16 in the Nation Most Affordable Online Colleges for Master’s Programs onlineu.org

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ost Affordable Online Master’s Degree M onlineu.org

# 7 in the Nation Healthcare Informatics Master’s Program Best Online Programs intelligent.com

#4 in the Nation Kinesiology, Physical Education and Coaching Pedagogy

Best Business Schools 15 consecutive years On-campus MBA The Princeton Review

Top 50 in the Nation Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs U.S. News & World Report

#11 in the Nation Nursing #16 in the Nation Criminal Justice Policy #21 in the Nation Instructional Technology Master’s Program Most Affordable Online Programs onlineu.org

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Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education American Art Therapy Association American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business-International, Business and Accountancy* Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs** Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Council of Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs Council on Social Work Education National Association of Schools of Art and Design National Association of Schools of Music National Association of School Psychologists National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Network of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration * Less than 2% of business schools worldwide are AACSB-accredited in both business and accounting. ** The master’s in kinesiology with a specialization in exercise physiology is one of only seven programs nationally, and the only one in Illinois, to hold this accreditation.

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I can’t say enough positive things about the program and my experience.

I attribute a lot of my success of where I am now to my training at SIUE.

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Angela Capps, PhD MA Clinical Psychology ’05 Neuropsychologist, Mercy Hospital St. Louis

Scholarships and Funding Opportunities for Graduate Students siue.edu/affordable-graduate-education

Competitive Graduate Awards (CGA) The CGA supports academically qualified new, admitted graduate students. Recipients are required to devote an average of 10 hours per week to research activity. Research is conducted under the guidance of a faculty member. l Monthly stipend and tuition waiver for fall and spring semester l Application deadline: January 15

Graduate Scholar Award (GSA) The GSA supports academically qualified new, admitted graduate students who are underrepresented in their field of study. l Tuition waiver for up to two academic terms l Application deadline: March 1

Research Grants for Graduate Students (RGGS) The RGGS supports graduate students’ research and creative activity, particularly as it relates to their theses or final projects. l Up to $500 l Application deadline: Fall-November 1, Spring-April 1

Research Grants for Doctoral Students (RGDS) The RGDS supports research and projects initiated and conducted by doctoral students. l Up to $1,000 l Application deadline: July 1

Travel Grants Travel grants support graduate travel for major paper presentations and eligible exhibits and performances. l Up to $600 l Applications accepted throughout the year

Graduate Assistantship (GA) GA appointments provide financial support to graduate students who engage in teaching, research or general work. GAs work up to 20 hours a week in an academic, service or research unit. l Monthly stipend and tuition waiver l A pply directly to the academic department or view current openings at: siue.edu/grad-assistantships

Affordable Graduate Education Low tuition

Research and travel grants

Graduate assistantships

Graduate scholar awards

Cost and Deadlines

Affordable Excellence

2021-2022 Graduate Tuition and Fees U.S. Resident Hours Enrolled

Tuition

Fees

Total

3

$1,019

$310

$1,329

6

$2,039

$619

$2,658

9

$3,058

$929

$3,987

12

$4,078

$1,238

$5,316

SIUE offers nationally accredited academic programs with one of the lowest tuition and required fees of all four-year institutions in Illinois. A number of assistantships, scholarships, research and travel grants, and graduate scholar awards are available each year to new and continuing graduate students.

Studio and lab fees are charged in addition to tuition and fees. Use the Tuition and Fees Estimator for more information. School of Business majors will be assessed a 15% differential tuition surcharge based on the in-state rate. Special rates apply for the School of Pharmacy and the School of Dental Medicine. Visit siue.edu/paying-for-college for more information.

Priority Application Deadlines Spring Semester: November 1 Summer Semester: April 1 Fall Semester: July 1

Special Application Deadlines Art Therapy Counseling, MA January 15 Psychology, MS January 15 Speech-Language Pathology, MS January 15 Social Work, MSW January 15 Art Studio, MFA February 1 Education Doctorate, EdD February 1 Family Nurse Practitioner, DNP February 1 History, MA, cooperative PhD February 1 (fall) November 1 (spring) Nutrition February 1 Pharmaceutical Sciences, MS February 1 Pharmacy, PharmD February 1 Nursing Practice, Post-Master’s, DNP March 1 Public Health, MPH March 1 Teaching, MAT May 15 (summer) Nurse Anesthesia, DNP May 1

(entering the following May) Healthcare and Nursing Administration, June 1 (fall)

MS/Post-Master’s November 1 (spring) February 1 (summer)

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I credit the SIUE experience for helping me become a business leader.

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Nurse Educator, MS/Post-Master’s June 1 (fall) Faizan Mustafa, November 1 (spring) MBA/MIS ’01, February 1 (summer) Chief Information Officer, Dental Medicine, DMD November 15

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Areas of Study

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Graduate Programs Accountancy

l Business Analytics l Taxation Applied Communication Studies l Corporate and Organizational

Communication

l Health Communication l Interpersonal Communication l Public Relations Art - Studio Art Therapy Counseling Biological Sciences Business Administration l Business Analytics l Healthcare Administration l Management l Management Information Systems l Project Management Chemistry Civil Engineering** l Environmental Engineering/

Water Resources l Geotechnical Engineering l Structural Engineering l Transportation Engineering College Student Personnel Administration Computer Management and Information Systems l Business Analytics l Project Management Computer Science** Creative Writing Criminal Justice Policy** Curriculum and Instruction Diversity and Equity in Education l Cultural Diversity l Diversity Training l English as a Second Language l Gender and Education Educational Administration l Principal l Superintendent l Teacher Leader Electrical and Computer Engineering English l Literature** l Teaching English as a Second Language** l Teaching of Writing Environmental Science Management Environmental Sciences** l Environmental Biology l Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology l Environmental Education l Environmental Policy and Public Administration l Environmental Technology Assessment Geography l Geographic Information Systems Healthcare Informatics Healthcare Informatics/Healthcare

and Nursing Administration History Industrial Engineering** Instructional Technology l Distance Education

Educational Technologies Instructional Design and Performance Improvement Integrative Studies Create your own using approved curricula or choose: l Applied Communication Studies and Marketing l Cultural Heritage and Resources Management l Diplomacy and Communication Studies l Engineering Management l GIS Development and Database Administration l Marketing Communications l Media Management l Organizational Communication and Management l Organizational Design Thinking l Sustainability Kinesiology l Exercise Physiology**

l Exercise and Sport Psychology l Physical Education and Coaching Pedagogy Marketing Research l Business Analytics Mathematics

l Computational and Applied Mathematics l Postsecondary Mathematics Education l Pure Mathematics l Statistics and Operations Research Mechanical Engineering** Media Studies** Music l Music Education l Music Performance Nursing l Healthcare and Nursing Administration** l Nurse Educator** Nutrition and Dietetics l Sports Nutrition Pharmaceutical Sciences l Medicinal Chemistry l Pharmaceutics l Pharmacology Psychology

l Clinical Child and School Psychology l Clinical Psychology l Industrial-Organizational Psychology Public Administration** Public Health

Social Work Sociology Special Education Speech-Language Pathology Teaching l l

Graduate Certificates Emerging Technologies Healthcare and Nursing Administration Instructional Design Integrative Studies Create your own using approved curricula or choose: l Environmental Management l Marketing and Public Relations l Sustainability l Transportation Engineering and Construction Management

**Accelerated combined degree option available

Academic program listing current as of 9/21. For a more complete listing visit siue.edu/academics.

Literature Media Literacy Museum Studies Nurse Educator Online Teaching and Learning Piano Pedagogy Professional Leadership Strategies Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner School Social Work Second Certificate in Special Education (Learning Behavior Specialist I) Teaching English as a Second Language Teaching of Writing Transportation Engineering Vocal Pedagogy Water Engineering

Graduate classes may be taken on a full- or part-time basis. Courses are offered in a variety of formats to cater to our students’ needs: l On campus: days, nights, weekends l Online l Hybrid: online and on campus

Online Degree Programs

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The knowledge I gained from SIUE gave me the foundation I needed to propel my IT career and successfully start my own company.

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Justin Bennett, MBA/MIS ’09 Founder, Geodata IT

Graduate

•B usiness Administration, MBA (accelerated) • Business Analytics • Healthcare Administration • Management • Management Information Systems • Project Management • Criminal Justice Policy, MS • Curriculum and Instruction •Advanced Teaching Strategies • Educational Administration • Principal Preparation • Teacher Leader • Healthcare and Nursing Administration, MS • Healthcare and Nursing Administration/Healthcare Informatics, MS • Healthcare Informatics, MS • Instructional Technology, MSEd •K inesiology, Physical Education and Coaching Pedagogy, MS • Nurse Educator, MS • Public Administration, MPA • Teaching, MAT

Doctoral

• Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice, DNP • P sychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, DNP

Certificate

• E merging Technologies • I nstructional Design •O nline Teaching and Learning

Blended (online/on campus) •B usiness Administration, MBA •C ollege Student Personnel Administration, MSEd • P ublic Health, MPH

siue.edu/online

Schedule a campus visit to learn more about SIUE and your program of interest siue.edu/graduate-visit graduateadmissions@siue.edu

Getting Started Application Checklist n Review program information and requirements (siue.edu/academics) n Confirm admission deadlines and required documents n Submit application for admission and $40 application fee (siue.edu/apply) n Upload all required documents electronically for review. Unofficial documents may be accepted for the initial review of your application.

Official transcripts must be sent directly from your undergraduate degree-granting institution, as well as any institution where graduate-level coursework has been completed before course registration can occur.

Institutions may submit electronically to: siueapps@siue.edu or by mail to: SIUE Office of Admissions Graduate and International Admissions Campus Box 1047 Edwardsville, IL 62026-1047 n Submit test scores • GRE: Institution code 1759 • GMAT: Institution code 3T9-CD-05 • TOEFL: Institution code 1759 • IELTS: Select SIUE from the institution list For questions about your intended area of study, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions or the program director for that academic area. siue.edu/graduate-program-directors

SIUE Office of Graduate Admissions Rendleman Hall Campus Box 1600 Edwardsville, IL 62026-1600 618-650-3705 siue.edu/graduate-admissions graduateadmissions@siue.edu