2020 SIUE Springboard Presentation - School of Education, Health and Human Behavior

School of Education, Health and Human Behavior

Academic Advisors

Dawn Aldrich Applied Health

Danie Dobrinich-Johns Education

Autumn Wetzler Education

Terry “TJ” Riggs Applied Health

Contact Information: SEHHB-advising@siue.edu Phone 618-650-3940 Robert Alford Psychology

Claire Teichman Psychology

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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

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Teacher Licensure Programs •

Early Childhood – Licensed to teach Birth through grade 2

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Elementary – Licensed to teach grades 1-6

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Middle Level endorsements

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Special Education - Licensed to teach Pre-K to grade 12

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Secondary Education – licensed to teach grades 9-12 (some exceptions), changes to grade levels coming from the state

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Teacher Licensure Programs •

CIED 100 taken in freshman year. (Not taken by Early Childhood, Secondary Education or Special Education.)

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Set up a file in SEHHB’s Student Services office after first semester of college work.

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Declare the major after meeting pre-major requirements.

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Applications for cohort programs are due in March of the preceding Fall start for Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education and Secondary Education. This application is for the final two years of the program and is separate from declaring your major.

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Only courses graded C or higher will count towards licensure requirements (includes major, specified general education courses and professional education coursework).

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Completing a teacher education program at SIUE will lead to licensure in the State of Illinois, which is transferrable to other states.

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Early Childhood, Elementary and Special Education •

Field based programs

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Partner with local schools

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SEHHB sets up all school placements

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Application process in sophomore year to begin program in junior year

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Last semester is a full-time student teaching semester

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Secondary Education (Grades 9-12)

• Licensure available in following areas: •

Art

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English

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Foreign Language: French, German, Spanish (K-12 Licensure)

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Mathematics

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Music (K-12 Licensure)

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Sciences: Biology & Chemistry

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Social Sciences: Geography, History, Political Science

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Theater

(K-12 Licensure)

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Secondary Education (Grades 9-12)

• 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 before beginning the professional education sequence.

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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.

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Professional Programs •

Speech Pathology and Audiology

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Psychology •

Most popular major at SIUE!

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Public Health

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Exercise Science

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Nutrition

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Speech Pathology & Audiology •

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science available.

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Take SPPA 101 in your freshman year if it fits. You must take this course before you may be admitted to the major.

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Career options available for students with a Bachelor's degree include speech aide, speech assistant, or speech implementer.

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Licensure/Certification upon completion of Master’s degree SIUE offers the Master’s program

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Seniors begin practicum experience in SIUE’s Speech-LanguageHearing Center.

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Psychology •

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science available

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Psychologists study the human mind and human behavior and is one of the most popular undergraduate majors at SIUE and across the country.

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

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Psychology • PSYC 111 if it fits with your plan. You should complete this class before declaring.

Many career opportunities with just a bachelors degree:

• Psychology requires a minor

• Human Resources

• Career options within psychology require an advanced degree

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Financial Services Insurance Claims/Underwriter Property Management Student/Alumni Services

• Project Management • Youth Services • General Management

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Public Health •

Bachelor of Science

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Prepares students for the testing required in order to become Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES)

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Graduates may work in a variety of community health careers

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Provides an excellent foundation for Master of Public Health or nursing programs

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Faster than average job growth

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Exercise Science •

Bachelor of Science

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

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

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Nutrition • Study of foods and nutrients and their effect on the health of individuals • Students can pursue careers in clinical, community and public health, consulting-private practice, food/nutrition business industry, food service, management, research and education, sports and wellness nutrition, and in jobs not requiring Registered Dietitian (RD) certification • Preparation for Master’s Degree to become a Registered Dietician • Employment of nutritionists is expected to increase 20% from 2010 to 2020 - faster than average for all occupations nationally (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

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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.

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Student Organizations • Getting involved in student organizations enriches your professional development.

• Many choices, depending on your interests and goals.

• Kimmel Leadership Center • SIUE Student Organizations

Student Program IEA-NEA

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Scholarships • SIUE Scholarship Opportunities (through Academic Works) • siue.academicworks.com

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Questions?

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Education, Health and Human Behavior Student Services Edwardsville, Illinois 62026 Founders Hall, 1110 Phone: 618-650-3940 Fax: 618-650-5468 Email: SEHHB-advising@siue.edu siue.edu/education Springboard to Success