This document provides an overview of the fine arts and humanities majors offered by the College of Arts and Science at SIUE. It outlines 10 major fields of study including Art, English, Foreign Languages, Mass Communications, Music, Philosophy, Speech Communication, and Theater and Dance. For each major, it lists related degree options and tracks, typical credit hours required, and sometimes additional requirements for acceptance or certification. It also notes advising staff contacts and resources for students to learn more.

1. FINE ARTS & HUMANITIES:
A Brief Overview
College of Arts and Science Advising
Presented by
Leslie Daugherty, Kathy Bettes & Logan Link
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2. MAJORS
• Art
• English
• Foreign Languages and Literature
• Mass Communications
• Music
• Philosophy
• Speech Communication
• Theater and Dance
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3. ART
• Art & Design (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
• Art Education [grades K-12], (Bachelor of
Science)
• Art History (Bachelor of Arts)
• Studio Art (Bachelor of Arts)
• Possibility of taking art classes 1st semester
• 124-137 semester hours to graduate
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4. ENGLISH
• English (BA)
– Minor required
– 124 semester hours to graduate
• Secondary Ed Certification (BA)
– Encompasses Grades 9-12 (2 additional education
courses required to teach middle school, grades 6-8)
– Required Speech Communication Education minor
– Satisfactorily complete Intro to Education course
– Pass ICTS (IL Certification Testing System) Test of
Academic Proficiency (TAP) or 22 composite on ACT
– 129 semester hours to graduate
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5. FOREIGN LANGUAGES
• French (BA)
• German (BA)
• Spanish (BA)
• Secondary Education Certification (K-12)
available in any of above-listed languages
• 124 semester hours to graduate
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6. MASS COMMUNICATIONS
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
– Departmental recommendation = BA
• Possibility of taking MC 201 first semester
• Professional Options:
– Television/Radio
– Print & Electronic Journalism
– Media Advertising
– Corporate & Institutional Media
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7. MASS COMM cont’d
• Minor required
• 124 semester hours to graduate
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8. MUSIC
• Music (BA) - Requires a minor!
• Instrumental Performance (Bachelor of
Music)
• Jazz Performance (BM)
• Music Education [Instrumental or Voice]
(BM)
• Music History/Literature (BA)
• Music Business (BM)
• Musical Theater (BM)
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9. MUSIC cont’d
• Piano Performance (BM)
• Theory and Composition (BM)
• Voice Performance (BM)
• All music degrees require an audition and
approval by Music Dept. prior to enrollment in
music courses counted toward major
• Work closely w/Music Dept; fill in schedule
w/courses towards general education
• Hours needed to graduate vary; 124-149
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10. PHILOSOPHY
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
• RA 101, PHIL 207 or 213 required to
declare
• Minor required
• 124 semester hours to graduate
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11. SPEECH COMMUNICATION
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
• Minor required
• Must select Speech Track:
– Corporate & Organizational Communication
– Interpersonal Communication
– Public Relations
• 124 semester hours to graduate
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12. THEATER and DANCE
• Dance Emphasis (BA or BS)
• Design/Technical (BA or BS)
• History/Literature/Criticism (BA)
• Performance (BA or BS)
• Secondary Education Certification [Grades 6-12]
(BA or BS)
• Possibility of Thea/Dance class(es) 1st semester
• 124-129 semester hours to graduate
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13. Secondary Education
Specializations
 Secondary area of academic specialization
– Usually 18-21 hours (6-7 classes)
– Not all majors require a minor
– Chosen from specific list of offerings: Art, English,
Foreign Language, Music, Theater/Dance
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14. CAS Fine Arts and Humanities
Advising Staff
• Kathy Bettes, kbettes@siue.edu
• Leslie Daugherty, ledaugh@siue.edu
• Logan Link, llink@siue.edu
(618) 650-5525 casadvising@siue.edu
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