Overview
The Elementary Education is a field-intensive program involving students and faculty in public school partnerships. All students will have placements in rural, urban and metropolitan settings along with multiple grade levels, i.e. primary, intermediate and middle school. Students will be in the field, thereby meeting and exceeding the state requirement of at least 100 hours of clinical experience, and have classes on campus throughout the week. In this experience, student interns, in a school and under the guidance of a cooperating teacher and University supervisor, gradually gain knowledge and skills to assume the role of a teacher. Elementary Education students will have a wealth of knowledge, skills and experiences that verify the standards necessary to be an outstanding Elementary Teacher.
Before a student is enrolled in the Elementary Education Program, they must pass the Basic Skills Test in addition to meeting the admission requirements for the program.
Academic Advising
For advisement information, please contact:
Lorrie Stricklin Advisor (last names A-L)
Lisa Hempen Advisor (last names M-Z)
Office of Certification and Advisement
618.650.3940
Advisement Guide for Elementary Education
Program sheet [PDF]
Guidelines [PDF]
Reminders [PDF]
Agreement Form [PDF]
Admission Requirements
These are the steps to be considered for the Elementary Program
Declare your major:
1) Have transcripts evaluated by an advisor in O.C.E.C.A.
2) Pass CI 200, Introduction to Education (or equivalent) with a "C" or better.
3) Pass the Illinois Basic Skills Test. (http://www.icts.nesinc.com)
4) Complete the five skills courses with a "C" or higher.
5) Obtain a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 and "good standing" status at SIUE.
6) Complete 42 semester hours.
7) Declare Elementary Education through Undergraduate Academic Advisement.
To Apply to the Program: (Please be aware that meeting minimum requirements to declare a major in Elementary Education does not guarantee acceptance into the Partnership Program.)
Fill out the application for the Elementary Education two year program. (Limited to 120 students and offered Fall semester only)
For further information,please consult the Elementary Education Bulletin Board or contact one of the advisors listed below:
Lorrie Stricklin (A-L advisees)
Lisa Hempen (M-Z advisees)