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)

• MOVP 0649 - Clinical Seminar in Physical Education Credits: 3
• MOVP 0650 - Clinical Experience in Physical Education Credits: 3 *

Note:

*Approval is required for placement in Clinical Experience