Bachelor of Arts in Theater - Professional Educator Licensure (9-12)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Theatre is the study of literature, history, film, and television and the production of live theatrical and dance performances. Admission to a professional education program is a joint decision 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 any student desiring teacher licensure meet with an advisor in the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior student services for information about admission requirements to 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 theater and dance courses must be at a GPA of 2.5 or higher in order to student teach. No course with a grade less than "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