2015-2016 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2015-2016 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physical Education, 5-8, 8-12, Professional, M.Ed.


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This program is designed to serve students who possess Initial Licensure and who are required to earn the Professional teacher license. It will enable the qualified student to satisfy all state competencies for Professional Licensure as a teacher of elementary or secondary physical education. Students who enter the program with Professional Licensure will benefit from the graduate perspective and receive the benefits of the courses without requiring the clinical components.

Students are required to successfully complete a written comprehensive examination to demonstrate mastery of knowledge gained in coursework and to relate concepts across the curriculum. The comprehensive exam may be taken after completing 27 s.h. of required coursework within the Master’s program.

Program Description


The Master of Education degree program in the Department of Movement Science, Sport and Leisure Studies is designed to complement the undergraduate teacher certification program. It will enable the qualified student to satisfy all state competencies for Professional Licensure as a teacher of elementary or secondary physical education.

The Master of Education degree is designed to serve individuals who possess Initial certification and who are required to earn the Professional teacher certification. Additionally, individuals with Professional Licensure required to earn Professional Development Points toward re-certification or wish to pursue a M.Ed. with emphasis on Physical Education may also be served by this program.

Program Requirements


Academic Standing:

Students must maintain a QPA of 3.00 or higher throughout their studies in order to remain in “Good Academic Standing”. Students who earn a QPA below 3.00 will not be approved for degree candidacy, nor will they be approved for graduation.

Retention in Degree Program:

  1. Students must demonstrate progress toward attaining the degree within the six year time limit.
  2. All degree requirements must be completed within a six year period commencing from the date of the first course credited toward your degree, including transfer credits from other accredited institutions.
  3. Satisfactory completion of a comprehensive examination.
  4. Satisfactory completion of a research proposal.

Prerequisites:


  1. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
  2. Overall undergraduate QPA of 2.70 or higher.
  3. Initial or Professional Massachusetts certification in elementary or secondary physical education.
  4. Communication skills necessary to successful graduate study as demonstrated by achieving a grade of C or higher in English Composition I and II.
  5. Introductory level courses in Adaptive Physical Education, Computer Applications and Child or Adolescent Psychology or Motor Development and Behavior.

Required Courses:


Requirements for Master’s Degree - 34 Credits


Requirements for Professional Licensure:


(these courses are required only for those seeking Professional Licensure)

Note:


*Approval is required for placement in Clinical Experience

Deadline to apply: Fall semester - April 1st
  Spring semester - November 1st

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