Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Professional Educator Licensure (9-12)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Students majoring in political science at SIUE take courses broadly concerned with the study of government and politics, organized into seven fields. A professional education program is a joint program made by the academic discipline in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior (SEHHB). Therefore, as soon as they know they would like to pursue this option, it is essential that students desiring teacher licensure meet with an advisor in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior student services for information about requirements for courses leading to the professional educator licensure. Scheduling these required courses involves early and frequent coordination between the student, CAS advisor, department faculty mentor, and SEHHB advisor. An overall GPA of 2.5 is required for admission to the teacher licensure program. Overall GPAs will be calculated based on all college courses taken at all institutions. All political science courses must be at a grade of 3.0 or higher to student teach. No course with a grade less than a "C" will be applied to meet professional educator licensure requirements.Students seeking professional educator licensure (PEL) must meet specific general education and professional education requirements, and must pass state and licensure tests prior to admission, during their program, and in order to gain the PEL.

College of Arts and Sciences