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Grad. Studies

Master of Science in Education, Teaching and Learning
Emphasis in Health, Physical Education and Coaching


A. Thesis--(32 Credit Program)

B. FB Research  Paper--(32 Credit Program)

C. Course Work--EDER 751 plus an additional 2-3 credit elective (36-37 Credit Program)

I. Research Foundation: 3 credits (5 Credits for option C)

EDER 751, Interpretation of Educational Research (2)(Required for option C)
EDER 761, Graduate Research and Design (3)

II. Core Foundation: 6 credits
EPSY 741, Psychology of Learning (3)
One of the following
CGPS 762, Socio-Cultural Foundations (3)
EDAD 700, Models of Educational Leadership (3)
EDAD 715, Supervision and Mentoring (3)
EDFN 720, Philosophies of Education (3)
EDFN 750, Technology in Education (3)
EDFN 760, Writing for Learning (3)

III. Specialization Concentration: 11 credits
HPE 740, Organization and Administration of Health and Physical Education (2)
PE 755, Analysis of Teaching in Physical Education (2)
One of the following
HLTH 770, Perspectives in Health Promotion and Education (3)
HLTH 771, School Health Principles and Practices (3)
One of the following
PE 750, Sociological Aspects of Sport (2)
PE 754, Applied Sport Psychology of Effective Coaching (2)
One of the following
PE 752, Analysis and Mechanical Principles of Sport Skills (2)
PE 753, Applied Sport Psychology (2)

IV. Elective Concentration: 8 credits (10-11 Credits for option C)
All core foundation courses, specialization courses not required by the program and other graduate courses in HLTH/ HPE/PE offered may be taken in this program as approved by the committee.

V. Internship: 4 credits
HPE 794, Internship/Field-Based Research in Teaching or Coaching HPE (4)

TOTAL CREDITS: 32-37