The Physical Education Department offers graduate study leading to the Master of the Science in Education degree. The three distinct degree programs are designed to develop job-related competencies with a goal of producing physical education professionals, sports scientists and health educators, who are knowledgeable and skilled in the administration of physical activity programs.
INITIAL CERTIFICATION/MASTERS DEGREE - PHYSICAL EDUCATION, K-12 - ACCESS PROGRAM
This program is designed to provide initial teacher certification in physical education for both U.S. and Canadian candidates with bachelors degrees. The program is open to candidates of all academic majors from history to sport management. The program is ideal for students with degrees in kinesiology, exercise science, health and wellness, etc. who may already meet most of the prerequisite course requirements.
ON-CAMPUS MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
This program is for certified teachers who are seeking a masters degree to satisfy professional certification requirements. Concentrations include teaching specialist, athletic administration, sport psychology/coaching/sport studies, adapted physical education, and health education.
ON-LINE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
This program is for certified teachers who are seeking a masters degree to satisfy professional certification requirements.
The School of Education & Human Services is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the standard of excellence in teacher preparation.