2019 Springboard Presentation - School of Education Health and Human Behavior

Welcome to SIUE!

Academic Advising Staff

Dawn Aldrich Applied Health

Kelly Atkins Psychology

Elaine Farrar Psychology

SEHHB-Advising@siue.edu 618-650-3940 Danie Schneider Education

Claire Teichman Applied Health

Majors Available •

Early Childhood Education

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Elementary Education

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Exercise Science

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Middle Level (endorsements)

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Nutrition

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Special Education

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Speech Pathology

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Psychology

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Public Health

Review full program information in the undergraduate catalog.

Teacher Licensure Programs • Early Childhood: Licensed to teach birth through grade 2 • Elementary: Licensed to teach grades 1-6 • Middle Level endorsements • Special Education: Licensed to teach pre-K through grade 12 • Secondary Education: Licensed to teach grades 9-12 (some exceptions), changes to grade levels coming from the state

Teacher Licensure Programs • CIED 100 taken in freshman year (not taken by Early Childhood or Special Education) • Set up a file in SEHHB’s Student Services office after first semester of college work • Declare the major after meeting major requirements • Applications are due in March of the preceding fall start for Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education and Secondary Education • Only courses graded C or higher will count toward licensure requirements (includes major, specified general education courses and professional education coursework) • Completing a teacher education program will lead to licensure in the state of Illinois, which is transferrable to other states

Early Childhood, Elementary and Special Education • Field-based programs • Partner with local schools • SEHHB sets up all school placements • Application process in sophomore year to begin program in junior year • Last semester is a full-time student teaching semester

Secondary Education (Grades 9-12) Licensure available in following areas: • Art (K-12 Licensure) • English • Foreign Language: French, German, Spanish (K-12 Licensure) • Mathematics • Music (K-12 Licensure) • Sciences: Biology, Chemistry • Social Sciences: Geography, History, Political Science • Theater

Secondary Education • Take CIED 100 in your freshman year • Degree earned in major field of study • Students should contact the College of Arts and Sciences for advising and registration for their major field of study • Students will work with an education advisor to complete the professional education sequence either after taking CIED 100 or after deciding on secondary education

Middle School Endorsements • Several options available • A great way to add teaching fields to your professional credentials • Work with your academic advisor in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior on the different options

Professional Programs More than half of our students are in professional programs.

• Speech Pathology and Audiology • Psychology • Most popular major at SIUE!

• Public Health • Exercise Science • Nutrition

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science available • Take SPPA 101 in your freshman year if it fits. You must take this course before being admitted to the major.

• Career options available for students with a bachelor’s degree include: • Speech Aide • Speech Assistant • Speech Implementer

• Licensure/certification upon completion of master’s degree • SIUE offers a master’s program • Seniors begin practicum experience in SIUE’s Speech-Language-Hearing Center

Psychology • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science available • Psychologists study the human mind and human behavior. Psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate majors at SIUE and across the country.

• Three graduate programs available: • Clinical Psychology • Clinical Child and School • Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Public Health • Bachelor of Science • Prepares students for the testing required to become Certified Health Education Specialists • Graduates may work in a variety of community health careers • Provides an excellent foundation for the Master of public health or nursing programs • Faster than average job growth

Exercise Science Bachelor of Science Graduates may work in a variety of professional settings: • Community recreational agencies • Health-related clinics and hospitals • Corporate and sport industries

Provides an excellent foundation for graduate school in: • Occupational therapy • Physical therapy • Other fields related to exercise science

Nutrition • Study of foods and nutrients, and their effect on the health of individuals • Students can pursue careers in the following: • Clinical, community and public health • Consulting/private practice • Food/nutrition business industry • Food service • Management • Research and education • Sports and wellness nutrition • Jobs not requiring Registered Dietician (RD) certification • Preparation for master’s degree to become an RD • Employment of nutritionists is expected to increase 20% through 2020 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

What makes the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior unique?

• Students have many opportunities to blend classroom knowledge with hands-on experiences in a variety of settings.

• Faculty are well-versed in advanced research and innovative practices.

• Professional advisors work closely with students from applying to the education programs to completing licensure requirements or graduate/professional programs.

Student Organizations • Involvement in student organizations enriches your professional development • Many options available, depending on your interests and goals • Kimmel Student Involvement Center Student Program IEA-NEA

Scholarships • College Zone • SEHHB Scholarship Opportunities • Outstanding Undergraduate Speech-Language Pathology/ Audiology Student • Outstanding Student in Nutrition • Outstanding Student in Exercise Science • Promising Student in Public Health • Alice Prince Award in Public Health • Excellence in History Education

Contact Us School of Education, Health and Human Behavior Student Services Founders Hall, Room 1110 Phone: 618-650-3940 Fax: 618-650-5468 Email: SEHHB-Advising@siue.edu siue.edu/education