Majors and Departments Biological Sciences Chemistry Environmental Sciences Mathematical Studies Physics Earth and Space Science Education
Biological Sciences Bachelor of Arts, BA Bachelor of Science, BS Declaration Requirements Attain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 at SIUE Attain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in completed science and mathematics courses siue.edu/biological-sciences
Biological Sciences Specializations (students must select one) Ecology/Evolution/Environment Genetics and Cellular Biology Integrative Biology Medical Science Medical Technology siue.edu/biological-sciences
Biological Sciences Students Seeking Teacher Certification (9-12) Have an SIUE GPA of 2.5 or higher, as well as a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from all institutions Pass an approved test of basic skills (Test of Academic Proficiency), ACT + writing or SAT equivalent with the approved substitution application Receive grades of C or better in all General Education Foundation courses Complete CIED 100, or its equivalent, with a grade of C or better Successfully pass a criminal background check siue.edu/biological-sciences
Biological Sciences Academic Standards and Retention Students should show satisfactory academic progress to be retained in a degree program Students may be dropped from the biological sciences major for a variety of reasons siue.edu/biological-sciences
Chemistry Bachelor of Arts, BA Bachelor of Science, BS Declaration Requirements Attain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 at SIUE Attain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.4 in completed science and mathematics courses Successful completion of CHEM 121a with a grade of C or better siue.edu/chemistry
Chemistry Specializations ACS Certified Biochemistry (BS) ACS Certified Chemistry (BS) Biochemistry (BS) Forensic Chemistry (BS) Medical Science (BA) siue.edu/chemistry
Chemistry Students Seeking Teacher Certification (9-12) Have an SIUE GPA of 2.5 or higher, as well as a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from all institutions Pass an approved test of basic skills (Test of Academic Proficiency), ACT + writing or SAT equivalent with the approved substitution application Receive grades of C or better in all General Education Foundation courses Complete CIED 100, or its equivalent, with a grade of C or better Successfully pass a criminal background check siue.edu/chemistry
Chemistry Academic Standards and Retention Students should show satisfactory academic progress to be retained in a degree program Students may be dropped from the chemistry major for a variety of reasons Students are required to see their department faculty mentor prior to meeting with their major advisor each semester. siue.edu/chemistry
Environmental Sciences Bachelor of Arts, BA Bachelor of Science, BS Declaration Requirements Complete 30 hours at SIUE Attain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 siue.edu/environmental-sciences
Environmental Sciences Specializations (students must select one) Environmental Health Environmental Management Environmental Toxicology Academic Standards A grade of C or better is required in all environmental science courses Students must complete a minor to accompany this major. siue.edu/environmental-sciences
Mathematical Studies Bachelor of Arts, BA Bachelor of Science, BS Declaration Requirements (one of the following) Complete seven semesters of college preparatory mathematics courses in high school, including a course in trigonometry, and have no grade lower than a C in those courses Complete MATH 120 and MATH 125, or mathematics courses that have those prerequisites (or equivalent courses at another accredited institution of higher education), have a GPA of 2.0 or higher in all university mathematics courses, and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher in all SIUE courses taken siue.edu/math
Mathematical Studies Specializations Actuarial Science Applied Mathematics Pure Mathematics Statistics siue.edu/math
Mathematical Studies Students Seeking Teacher Certification (9-12) Have an SIUE GPA of 2.5 or higher, as well as a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from all institutions Pass an approved test of basic skills (Test of Academic Proficiency), ACT + writing or SAT equivalent with the approved substitution application Receive grades of C or better in all General Education Foundation courses Complete CIED 100, or its equivalent, with a grade of C or better Successfully pass a criminal background check siue.edu/math
Mathematical Studies Academic Standards and Retention Students should show satisfactory academic progress to be retained in a degree program Students may be dropped from the mathematical studies major for a variety of reasons Students are required to see their department faculty mentor prior to meeting with their major advisor each semester. siue.edu/math
Physics Bachelor of Science, BS Declaration Requirements Attain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 at SIUE Attain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in completed science and mathematics courses siue.edu/physics-dept
Physics Specializations Astronomy Biomedical Physics Photonics and Laser Physics Students are required to see their department faculty mentor prior to meeting with their major advisor each semester. siue.edu/physics-dept
Earth and Space Science Education Bachelor of Science, BS Declaration Requirements/Students seeking Teacher Certification (6-12) Attain an SIUE GPA of 2.5 or higher, as well as a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher from all institutions Pass an approved test of basic skills (Test of Academic Proficiency), ACT+ writing, or SAT equivalent with the approved substitution application Receive grades of C or better in all General Education Foundation courses Complete CIED 100, or its equivalent, with a grade of C or better Successfully pass a criminal background check siue.edu/earth-space
Health Professions Work closely with a health profession advisor if you are considering a professional program in Dentistry Medicine (Allopathic and Osteopathic) Pharmacy Physician Assistant Optometry Podiatry Veterinary Chiropractic Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Other Health Professions
Health Professions Students must not only meet the requirements for their academic undergraduate major, but also the prerequisite requirements for the professional program they are seeking. While not required, it is highly encouraged students seeking a health profession complete the required prerequisite science and mathematics courses, along with the recommended courses for their specific program at a four-year university. It is highly recommended not to do the bare minimum. All professional schools are going to be looking for the and what else
Health Professions In order to be a competitive applicant, students should plan to do the following as they prepare for the health profession: Become involved with student organizations and request to be part of the Listserv related to your academic major and health profession of interest Plan to take time to shadow a licensed professional in your area of interest Take advantage of any research or internship opportunities available Continuously work on your personal statement for professional school Take a minimum of 15 hours of academic coursework each semester
Health Professions Have a minimum average GPA of 3.5-3.6, both cumulative and in sciences and mathematics Score at least the national average on the admission exam for the respective health profession PCAT = 78; Writing Subtest mean = 3.84 MCAT = 508; Students need to get at least a 500 to even be considered DAT = 19; Perceptual Ability = 19
Final Tips and Contact Information Take at least one major course in your first semester or first year Declare your major as soon as you meet declaration requirements Connect with faculty in your intended major beginning the first semester Feel free to contact a major advisor with questions, even if you are not declared in the major College of Arts and Sciences Advising Peck Hall, room 1315 618-650-5525 casadvising@siue.edu siue.edu/artsandsciences/advisement