School of Education Springboard 2011. School of Education Springboard 2011 Welcome to SIUE!...

School of Education

Springboard 2011

School of EducationSpringboard 2011

Welcome to SIUE!

•Introductions:

• Advisors

• Dean’s Dozen


Majors Available

•Early Childhood Education•Elementary Education•Special Education•Speech Pathology•Psychology•Health Education•Exercise and Wellness•Physical Education

Academic program profiles are available for each major,

please take the ones that interest you before leaving.


Secondary Education (grades 6-12)

certification available in following areas:

•Art (K-12 Certification)

•English•Foreign Language: French, German, Spanish (K-12 Certification)

•Mathematics •Music (K-12 Certification)

•Physical Education (K-12 Certification)

•Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Earth &Space Science•Social Sciences: Geography, History, Political Science•Theater


Early Childhood/Elementary

•CI 200 in freshman year

•Early Childhood - certified to teach birth to grade 3•Elementary - certified to teach Kindergarten to grade 9

•Set up a file in OCECA after first semester of college work

•Declare the major after meeting certain requirements, including passing the Illinois Basic Skills Test

•Apply to the program to finish the last 2 years


Special Education

•SPE 200 in freshman year

•Certified to teach Kindergarten to grade 12

•Set up a file in OCECA after first semester of college work

•Declare the major after meeting certain requirements, including passing the Illinois Basic Skills Test



Physical Education

•Take CI 200 in your freshman year

•Certified to teach Kindergarten to grade 12

•Students can set up a file with PE Advisor after first semester of college work



Secondary Education (grades 6-12)

certification available in following areas:

•Art (K-12 Certification)

•English•Foreign Language: French, German, Spanish (K-12 Certification)

•Mathematics •Music (K-12 Certification)

•Physical Education (K-12 Certification)

•Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Earth &Space Science•Social Sciences: Geography, History, Political Science•Theater


Secondary Education

•Degree earned in major field of study

•Students should contact the College of Arts and Science for advising and registration for their major field of study

•Students will work with an Education Advisor to complete the professional education sequence towards the end of completing their major requirements

•Take CI 200 in your freshman year


Basic Skills Test~teacher education students only~

•State of Illinois requires the Basic Skill Test for admission to any teacher education program in the state

•Sub-tests:• Reading Comprehension • Language Arts• Mathematics • Writing

•125 multiple choice questions plus a writing sample to be completed in 5 hours


Basic Skills Test - New Requirements~teacher education students only~

•First time pass rate is less than 50%

•There is a limit of 5 attempts for this test

•Must pass all areas with 80% or higher

Students used to take test without studying. It has become much harder!!!


Basic Skills Test - Preparation Advice~teacher education students only~

•Take the diagnostic test at: http://www.icts.nesinc.com/

•Review online study guides

•Form a study group of peers

•Take the test early in your college career as it is more closely tied to work completed in high school

Contact OCECA if you would like more information.

http://www.icts.nesinc.com/


Certification~teacher education students only~

•OCECA advisors help students stay on track with certification requirements

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

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


Speech Pathology

•Take SPPA 201 in your sophomore year (after 42 hours)

•Competitive application process required to declare major

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

• Licensure/Certification upon completion of Master’s degree • SIUE offers the 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 and is one of the most popular undergraduate majors at SIUE and across the country.

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


Psychology Highlight

Field Study in Psychology

•Students implement the Second Step program at Head Start. This program uses puppets to teach preschool-aged children skills involving:

•Empathy •Emotion Management•Problem Solving


Health Education

•Bachelor of Science, no teacher certification

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

•Prepares students for careers in community health upon completion

•Prepares students for advanced degrees in applied health fields, such as nursing and physical therapy


Exercise and Wellness

•Bachelor of Science, no teacher certification

•Students may work in a variety of professional settings upon completion, including community recreational agencies, health-related clinics and hospitals, and corporate and sport industries

•Provides an excellent foundation for graduate school in occupational therapy, physical therapy, and other fields related to exercise science

•Major will be renamed Exercise Science


Student Organizations:Getting involved in student organizations

enriches your professional development.

Many choices, depending on your interests and goals.

Kimmel Leadership Center

http://www.siue.edu/kimmel/

SIUE Student Organizations

http://www.siue.edu/studentorganizations/academic.shtml

http://www.siue.edu/kimmel/

http://www.siue.edu/studentorganizations/academic.shtml


Student Organizations:

Association for School and Community Careers (ASCC)

ASCC provides a connection to students exploring the different opportunities in the School of Education by offering:

• Career information

• Social activities

• Involvement in student life

• Promote diversity education

Find us on Facebook to learn of events during the school year:

Facebook.com/SIUeASCC


What makes the School of Education unique?

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

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

Professional Advisors work closely with students from applying to the education program to completing certification requirements.


Scholarships

College Zonehttp://collegezone.com/index.htm

School of Education Scholarship Opportunities http://www.siue.edu/education/scholarships.shtml

SIUE Scholarship Opportunities

http://www.siue.edu/financialaid/scholarships/index.shtml


And now,

a word from our students….


Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Office of Clinical Experiences, Certification and Advisement

Edwardsville, Illinois 62026

Founders Hall 1110

Phone: 618-650-3940

Fax: 618-650-5468

E-mail: [email protected]

www.siue.edu/education

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