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. Standard Pathway only.
The Arts Pathway leads into 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 (13 sub-scores in reading and writing) or
- IELTS 5.5 (5.0 sub-scores in reading and writing) or
- PTEA 44 or
- Duolingo 90 or
- Completion of AE Level 4
- 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 1210 | Pathway Recitation Lab II | 1 |
| EAP 1220 | Academic Reading and Study Skills II | 3 |
| Mathematics Requirements (1 course) | 3-4 | |
Students are placed in the appropriate mathematics class based on an online placement test. MATH 1220 is recommended. | ||
| General Elective Requirement (2 courses) | 6 | |
| UNIV 1010 | Enhancing First-Year Success | 1 |
| ARTH 1010 | History of Western Art | 3 |
| or ART 2000 | Drawing I | |
| or MUSC 2010 | Applied Music: Voice | |
| or MUSC 2020 | Applied Music: Piano | |
| or THR 1500 | Introduction to Theatre | |
| Total Credits | 28-29 | |
Three-Semester (Comprehensive) Pathway
For the comprehensive pathway, students are required to take the courses below followed by the standard two-semester pathway.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Academic English Requirement | ||
| AEP 0400 | Writing and Grammar Level 4: High Intermediate | 4 |
| AEP 0410 | Contemporary Issues Level 4: High Intermediate | 3 |
| AEP 0420 | Reading and Vocabulary Level 4: High Intermediate | 3 |
| AEP 0430 | Listening & Speaking Level 4: High Intermediate | 4 |
| EAP 1210 | Pathway Recitation Lab II | 1 |
| Mathematics Requirements (1 course) | 3 | |
Students are placed in the appropriate mathematics class based on an online placement test. MATH 1200 is recommended. | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
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 |
| 1 | This course does not count towards the degree. |
General Elective Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASTD 1000 | Investigating America: An Introduction to American Studies | 3 |
| FPA 1000 | Intro to the Arts | 3 |
| POLS 1000 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| POLS 1600 | Introduction to International Politics | 3 |
| THEO 1000 | Theological Foundations | 3 |
| WGST 1900 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | 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
- Writing 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 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Politics | ||
| Theological Foundations | ||
| EAP 1010 | Pathway Recitation Lab I | 1 |
| UNIV 1010 | Enhancing First-Year Success | 1 |
| ARTH 1010 |
History of Western Art or Drawing I or Applied Music: Voice or Applied Music: Piano or Introduction to Theatre |
3 |
| 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 |
| MATH 1220 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| EAP 1210 | Pathway Recitation Lab II | 1 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 29 | |
Three-Semester (Comprehensive) Pathway
For the comprehensive pathway, students are required to take the courses below followed by the standard two-semester pathway.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Academic English Requirement | ||
| AEP 0400 | Writing and Grammar Level 4: High Intermediate | 4 |
| AEP 0410 | Contemporary Issues Level 4: High Intermediate | 3 |
| AEP 0420 | Reading and Vocabulary Level 4: High Intermediate | 3 |
| AEP 0430 | Listening & Speaking Level 4: High Intermediate | 4 |
| EAP 1210 | Pathway Recitation Lab II | 1 |
| Mathematics Requirements (1 course) | 3 | |
Students are placed in the appropriate mathematics class based on an online placement test. MATH 1200 is recommended. | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |