Arts Undergraduate Pathway
Saint Louis University's Arts Undergraduate Pathway program prepares students to enter the next semester of a bachelor's degree program in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts using the standard pathway only.
The Arts Pathway leads to one of the following degrees from SLU:
Program Entry Requirements
Standard Pathway (Two-Semester Program)
- Secondary/high school degree or equivalent
- 2.5 minimum GPA on 4.0 scale
- Language requirement:
- TOEFL iBT 60, or
- IELTS 5.5, or
- PTEA 44, or
- Duolingo 90, or
- Completion of Academic English Level 4, or
- Completion of Three-Semester (Comprehensive) Pathway
- Students will be able to execute a variety of verbal tasks in academic settings using English that can be understood by those unaccustomed to non-native speakers.
- Students will be able to execute a variety of written tasks in academic settings using English that can be understood by those unaccustomed to non-native writers.
- Students will be able to apply a process-driven approach to completing verbal and written academic assignments in multiple disciplines and modes.
- Students will be able to deploy reflective and self-regulated learning strategies.
Two-Semester (Standard) Pathway
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Academic English Requirement | ||
| EAP 1000 | Academic Writing and Editing Skills I | 3 |
| EAP 1010 | Pathway Recitation Lab I | 1 |
| EAP 1020 | Academic Reading and Study Skills I | 3 |
| EAP 1030 | Academic Presentations and Speaking Skills | 1 |
| EAP 1200 | Academic Writing and Editing Skills II | 3 |
| EAP 1220 | Academic Reading and Study Skills II | 3 |
| CORE 1500 | Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community | 1 |
| CORE 3200 | Ways of Thinking: Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| CORE 1600 | Ultimate Questions: Theology | 3 |
| ARTH 1010 | Art and its Histories | 3 |
| or ART 2000 | Drawing I | |
| or MUSC 2010 | Applied Music: Voice | |
| or MUSC 2020 | Applied Music: Piano | |
| or THR 1500 | Introduction to Theatre | |
| Supported Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 27 | |
Three-Semester (Comprehensive) Pathway
Students in the Comprehensive Pathway are required to take the courses below followed by a standard two-semester pathway.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AEP 0400 | Writing and Grammar Level 4: High Intermediate | 4 |
| AEP 1410 | People, Places, Connections: An Introduction to Human Geography | 3 |
| AEP 0420 | Reading and Vocabulary Level 4: High Intermediate | 3 |
| AEP 0430 | Listening & Speaking Level 4: High Intermediate | 4 |
| AEP 0450 | English through Service Level 4: High Intermediate | 1 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Mathematics Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 0260 | Intermediate Algebra 1 | 3 |
| MATH 1200 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 1320 | Survey of Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 1400 | Pre-Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 1510 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 1520 | Calculus II | 4 |
| CORE 3200 | Ways of Thinking: Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
- 1
This course does not count towards the degree.
Supported Core Requirements
Note: These courses are supported by EAP 1010 Recitation Lab. Pathway students are required to take one to two of these courses and their associated lab courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASTD 1000 | Intro to American Culture: Movements, Myths, and Methods | 3 |
| FPA 1000 | Intro to the Arts | 3 |
| POLS 1600 | Introduction to International Politics | 3 |
| WGST 1900 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | 3 |
| CORE 1600 | Ultimate Questions: Theology | 3 |
Continuation Standards
Earn a 2.70 overall grade point average (GPA) with no grades below a "C."
Progression Requirements
- Minimum 2.70 cumulative grade point average (GPA).
- Grade of "B" or better in all classes counting toward major
- No C-/D/F/W/I/P/NP/S/U grades
- Successful completion of Program Portfolio
Additional Progression Requirements
- A portfolio review is required if applying to the studio art major.
- A musical audition is required if applying to the music major.
Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.
Courses and milestones designated as critical (marked with !) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation. Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
This roadmap should not be used in the place of regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor/mentor each semester. Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
Two-Semester (Standard) Pathway
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| EAP 1000 | Academic Writing and Editing Skills I | 3 |
| EAP 1020 | Academic Reading and Study Skills I | 3 |
| EAP 1030 | Academic Presentations and Speaking Skills | 1 |
| EAP 1010 | Pathway Recitation Lab I | 1 |
| CORE 1600 | Ultimate Questions: Theology | 3 |
| ARTH 1010 |
Art and its Histories or Drawing I or Applied Music: Voice or Applied Music: Piano or Introduction to Theatre |
3 |
| CORE 1500 | Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community | 1 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EAP 1200 | Academic Writing and Editing Skills II | 3 |
| EAP 1220 | Academic Reading and Study Skills II | 3 |
| FPA 1000 | Intro to the Arts | 3 |
| EAP 1010 | Pathway Recitation Lab I | 1 |
| CORE 3200 | Ways of Thinking: Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 28 | |
Three-Semester (Comprehensive) Pathway
Students in the Comprehensive Pathway are required to take the courses below followed by a standard two-semester pathway.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AEP 0400 | Writing and Grammar Level 4: High Intermediate | 4 |
| AEP 1410 | People, Places, Connections: An Introduction to Human Geography | 3 |
| AEP 0420 | Reading and Vocabulary Level 4: High Intermediate | 3 |
| AEP 0430 | Listening & Speaking Level 4: High Intermediate | 4 |
| AEP 0450 | English through Service Level 4: High Intermediate | 1 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |