Erie Community College (ECC) A.S. Physical Education Studies → Canisius University (CU) B.S. Physical Education/Health
| ECC Coursework | Credits | Canisius Equivalency | Credits | Remaining Canisius Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Coursework | |||||
| Foundations of Physical Education | 3 | EDU 100 Exploring the Teaching Profession | 3 | EDU Technology in Education | 3 |
| Outdoor Education | 3 | PED 305 Outdoor Curriculum | 3 | EDU 250 Foundations of Education (Justice) | 3 |
| PE Activities & Electives | 6 | PED 203 & PED 204 Activities & Sports | 6 | EDU 494 Capstone in Teaching | 3 |
| PE Practicum I | 2 | Free Elective | 2 | State Certification Workshops (Child Abuse, Violence Prevention, DASA) | 0 |
| Anatomy & Physiology I + Lab | 4 | BIO 114 Human Biology + Lab | 4 | EDU 498 Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| Anatomy & Physiology II + Lab | 4 | BIO 115 Anatomy & Physiology + Lab | 4 | PED 207 Performance & Dance | 3 |
| Coaching / Restricted Electives | 6 | PED 351 Coaching + Elective | 6 | PED 311 Movement Education | 3 |
| PE Practicum II | 2 | Free Elective | 2 | PED 354 Adapted PE (Diversity) | 3 |
| First Aid | 2 | Free Elective | 2 | PED 360 Human Growth & Motor Development | 3 |
| Major Total | 32 | 32 | 66 | ||
| Core (General Education) | |||||
| Composition I | 3 | ENG 111 Academic Writing | 3 | RST 101 Religious Studies | 3 |
| STEM Writing | 3 | ENG 112 Writing About Literature | 3 | Field 1 Religious Studies | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 | Field 7 Mathematics | 3 | Field 2 Philosophy | 3 |
| Public Speaking | 3 | COM 201 Oral Communication | 3 | Field 3 Arts & Literature | 3 |
| Psychology / Gen Ed Elective | 3 | PHI 101 Philosophy | 3 | Ethics Attribute | 3 |
| Sport Psychology | 3 | KIN 361 Psychology of Sport | 3 | Advanced Writing Attribute | 3 |
| U.S. History | 3 | Field 4 History | 3 | GRIF 201 | 1 |
| World History | 3 | Global Awareness | 3 | ||
| Diversity / DEISJ | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | ||
| Psychology Elective | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | ||
| Core Total | 30 | 30 | 18 | ||
| Total | 62 | 62* | 84 | ||
Notes
- *A maximum of 66 credits can be transferred from a two-year college.
- A minimum of 18 credits in the major must be completed at Canisius.
- 120 total credits are required for graduation.
- Includes coursework required for New York State teacher certification.
Transfer pathways are intended as general guides and are subject to change. Course availability, program requirements, and articulation agreements may be updated. Students are encouraged to consult with an advisor to confirm the most current requirements.