Master of Education
Health and Physical Education
College of Education and Health Professions
Department of Kinesiology & Health Sciences
- Program Description
- Career
- Admission Requirements
- Learning Outcomes
- Additional Program Requirements
- Program of Study
Program Description
Career Opportunities
Admission Requirements
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (regular admission) or 2.50 (provisional admission) on all undergraduate work at an accredited United States institution in fulfillment of the requirements for a baccalaureate degree
- A clear renewable teaching license or documentation of eligibility for certification (approved program completion and applicable licensure exam scores)
- The successful applicant must not have a criminal record or discharge from the armed services that would prevent recommendation for related teacher certifications
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an advanced knowledge base of the disciplines of health and physical education.
- Locate, evaluate, conduct, interpret and apply research for the improvement of teaching
- Examine and use effective teaching behaviors, different teaching styles, and technology when appropriate
- Demonstrate the ability to meet the needs of students of different abilities, genders, and racial and cultural backgrounds
Additional Program Requirements
- Students must earn a 3.0 GPA calculated on all graduate work attempted. "Academic Forgiveness" policy does not apply to graduate studies
- Students cannot graduate with a grade of "C" or below in more than two (2) graduate courses
- A minimum of 27 hours of the hours required for the degree must be earned in residence (75%). Asynchronous (online) and distance learning courses administered through Columbus State University constitute courses taken in residence
- A maximum of nine (9) semester hours of transfer credit or courses taken at CSU prior to full admission to a masters degree program may be applied toward the degree. Courses with earned grades of "C" or below cannot be transferred. The student’s advisor and the coordinator of the program in which the student is enrolled must approve any courses transferred
- All degree requirements must be completed within seven (7) years of first enrollment.
- Students must pass a written comprehensive examination
Program Of Study
Area 1 Professional Core Required Hours: 6
EDUF 6115 Educational Psychology: Achievement for Diverse Learners
EDUF 6116 Educational Research Methods
Area 2 Concentration Required Hours: 30
Health Education (6-9 Hours):
Select six to nine hours from the following:
HESC 5107 Human Sexuality
HESC 5108 Consumer Health
HESC 5188 Contemporary Health Problems
HESC 5795 Seminar in Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Physical Education (17-21 Hours):
Required Class - 3 hrs
PHED 6116 Analysis of Teaching Behavior in Physical Education
Select three semester hours from the following:
PHED 6215 Physical Education for Children
PHED 6216 Middle Level Physical Education
PHED 6217 Physical Education in Secondary School
HESC, PHED or other approved course
Area 3 Other Requirements Required Hours: 0
PHED 6000 MEd Exit Exam