Monroe Community College (MCC) A.S. Physical Education & Exercise Science → Canisius University (CU) B.S. Physical Education
Admission requirement: Minimum GPA of 2.7 and grade of C or higher in all major courses.
| MCC Coursework | Credits | Canisius Equivalency | Credits | Remaining Canisius Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Coursework | |||||
| Individual Sports | 3 | PED 203 Lifetime & Fitness | 3 | EDU 122 Technology in Education | 3 |
| Team Sports | 3 | PED 204 Games & Sports | 3 | EDU 250 Foundations of Education (Justice) | 3 |
| Philosophy & Principles of PE | 3 | EDU 100 Exploring Teaching | 3 | EDU 494 Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| Fitness & Wellness | 3 | KIN 205 Wellness & Fitness | 3 | State Certification Workshops | 0 |
| Sport Psychology | 3 | KIN 361 Sport Psychology | 3 | EDU 498 Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| Adventure Education | 3 | PED 305 Outdoor Curriculum | 3 | SPE 341 Inclusive Strategies (Diversity) | 3 |
| Lifeguarding / Activities | 2 | PED 207 Performance & Dance | 3 | PED 311 Movement Education | 3 |
| Exercise Physiology | 4 | KIN 336 Physiology of Exercise | 4 | PED 351 Coaching Theory | 3 |
| Sport Management | 3 | SPMT 150 Sport Management | 3 | PED 354 Adapted PE (Diversity) | 3 |
| Sport Medicine | 3 | KIN 170 Emergency Care | 3 | PED 360 Motor Development | 3 |
| Anatomy & Physiology I & II | 6 | BIO 114 & BIO 115 | 6 | PED 371 Assessment in PE | 3 |
| Major Total | 37 | 37 | 52 | ||
| PED 380 Teaching Sports Skills | 3 | ||||
| PED 441 Teaching Methods + Practicum | 3 | ||||
| PED 493 Student Teaching | 12 | ||||
| KIN 235 Kinesiology | 3 | ||||
| Core (General Education) | |||||
| Composition | 3 | ENG 111 Academic Writing | 3 | PHI 101 Philosophy | 3 |
| Literature | 3 | ENG 112 Writing About Literature | 3 | RST 101 Religious Studies | 3 |
| History of Sport | 3 | Field 4 History | 3 | Field 1 Religious Studies | 3 |
| Global Awareness | 3 | Global Attribute | 3 | Ethics / Philosophy Attribute | 3 |
| Statistics | 3 | Math Field | 3 | Arts & Literature (Advanced Writing) | 3 |
| Practicum / Professional Skills | 3 | Free Elective | 3 | GRIF 201 | 1 |
| Additional Electives | 9 | Free Electives | 9 | ||
| Core Total | 27 | 27 | 16 | ||
| Total | 64 | 64* | 68 | ||
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.