Purpose of degree:
The M.Ed. is designed to ensure that teachers gain research-based knowledge and skills that will enhance their ability to teach and contribute to the profession through curriculum development, presentations, publications, research and mentoring.
National Accreditation:
National Association of Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Program of Study:
Prerequisites required:
Students entering the program are certified teachers of physical education or health and physical education.
Plan of study:
Students take a sequence of nine credits each for three summer sessions and complete a health course during each fall or spring.
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PETE |
561 |
Seminar in Adapted Physical Education |
3 |
Summer 1 |
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PETE |
517 |
Analysis of Teaching |
3 |
Summer 1 |
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PETE |
522 |
Advanced Theory and Techniques |
3 |
Summer 1 |
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HLTH |
539 |
Health Education Methods Workshop |
3 |
Fall/Spring |
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PETE |
570 |
Introduction to Reseach |
3 |
Summer 2 |
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PETE |
513 |
Evaluation of Teaching & Learning Process |
3 |
Summer 2 |
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PETE |
510 |
Curriculum Development Physical Education
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3 |
Summer 2 |
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HLTH |
550 |
School Health Administration & Curriculum |
3 |
Fall/Spring |
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PETE |
574 |
Research Lab |
1 |
Fall/Spring |
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PETE |
520 |
Seminar in Physical Education Literature |
3 |
Summer 3 |
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PETE |
565 |
Supervision of HPE |
3 |
Summer 3 |
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PETE |
571 |
Independent Research Problem |
1 |
Summer 3 |
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HLTH |
555 |
Health Education Evaluation |
3 |
Fall/Spring |
| OR |
HLTH |
560 |
Science Foundations of HLTH Behavior |
3 |
Fall/Spring |
Final Graduation Requirement
Students will complete a Portfolio Exhibition as their exiting research project. All graduate students in the Physical Education Department will have to demonstrate computer literacy.
Admissions Requirement and Deadline
Students entering the program are certified teachers of physical education or health and physical eduction, otherwise the Department follows the requirements of the Graduate School for admission.
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