School of Education

http://www.uwplatt.edu/education

Director: Michael F. Anderson
Office: 139 Doudna
Phone: 608-342-1131
E-mail: andersonmi@uwplatt.edu
Professors:
Patricia Bromley
Gwendolyn Coe
Walter C. Iselin
Rea Kirk
Tom Lo Guidice
William McBeth
John F. Nkemnji
Kimberly Tuescher
Carol M. Lange (Emerita)
Associate Professors:
Michael F. Anderson
Dominic Barraclough
David Braun y Harycki
Alison Brooke Bunte
Leigh Monhardt
Rod Zentner
Assistant Professors:
Steven Benish
Gregory Imbur
Colleen McCabe
Wonim Son
Craig Wheeler
Lecturers:
Sue Alborn-Yilek
Tom Antczak
Dave Chellevold
Pam Connolly
Ulrich Daeuber
Linda Doser
Lisa Emendorfer
Loren Finn
Jodean Grunow
Dale Henze
Vic Levy
James Nickasch
Julie Phillips
Heather Riley
Scott Ringgenberg
Scott Soja

Teacher Licensure

Teacher Education

Counselor Education

Physical Education and Health

Mission of the School of Education

The mission of the School of Education (SoE) is to serve the pre- and in-service needs of professionals in Southwestern Wisconsin and beyond.

Baccalaureate: The undergraduate curriculum prepares candidates for initial licensure as professional educators.

Post Baccalaureate: A variety of programs (e.g. cross categorical, education administration, reading licensure) are provided to assist teachers to extend their licensure areas and to build professional portfolios.

Master of Science in Education: The graduate curriculum focuses on the enrichment of the professional in current practice, based on career cycle needs.

Partnership: The School of Education is committed to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville mission, including the provision of programs in teacher education and a specialized program in middle school education. Multitudes of formal and informal partnerships exist within the university community, local school districts and other agencies and industries wherein reciprocal services are provided.

Knowledge, Skill and Disposition Statements

Domain 1: Planning and Preparation

Candidates will:

Domain 2: The Classroom Environment

Candidates will:

Domain 3: Instruction

Candidates will:

Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities

Candidates will:

Please contact the School of Education for further details regarding the assessment plan.

About the School and Majors

Undergraduate program areas within the School of Education include Physical Education/Health and Teacher Education. The school also includes graduate programs in Counselor Education and Teacher Education. Programs include:

Counselor Education
Contact Dominic Barraclough, Ph.D.
e-mail barracld@uwplatt.edu or phone 608-342-1252
Physical Education and Health
Contact Colleen McCabe
e-mail mccabec@uwplatt.edu or phone 608-342-1573
Teacher Education
Contact Gwen Coe, Ph.D.
e-mail coe@uwplatt.edu or phone 608-342-1131

The School of Education has a rich history at UW-Platteville. The university has been preparing teachers since the first Normal School was established in 1866. The school takes great pride in this tradition and is committed to the continuation of quality in its educational offerings and programs.

The degree programs build on the School of Education theme, Best Practices Make the Difference. Best practices follow a developmental, reflective model. Best practices teachers are defined as professionals who are aware of the developmental stages of their students as well as their own professional developmental needs. Best practices teachers are growing in their skills of providing developmentally appropriate instruction and effective teacher strategies to assist students in becoming reflective thinkers. Best practices teachers are themselves reflective thinkers.

The School of Education administers professional education programs at UW-Platteville and is responsible for the preparation of teachers. The School of Education is responsible for all professional and clinical programs; serves as a resource center for students, faculty, program directors and administrators; maintains appropriate student records; and maintains appropriate records for accreditation and Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction program approval, and for National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) approval.

Education Office of Special Programs

The Education Office of Special Programs (EOSP) provides administrative support to many teacher education programs and, in particular, the cross-categorical special education and English language learner programs that lead to licensure by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The office also makes available for purchase or checkout educational resources for middle level educators. These resources were compiled during the many years that UWP housed the Center of Education for the Young Adolescent (CEYA) and hosted the summer seminar, Teaching the Transescent. Seminars offered by the university today revolve around topics of interest identified by teachers of all levels in their professional development plans. More information can be obtained by calling 608-342-1276 or 1-800-208-7041.

Title II Reporting

Amendments to the Higher Education Act signed into law October 1998 require that institutions of higher education and state departments of education supply data to the United States Secretary of Education to be used in an annual report card on teacher preparation. In compliance with reporting requirements, UW-Platteville provides the following information:

UW-Platteville offers teacher education programs leading to certification in early childhood, elementary, middle, and middle/secondary education and in PK-12 special fields. During the 2004-2005 academic year, 380 students who had been admitted to the School of Education were enrolled in education programs at the university. Of these 380 teacher candidates, 127 participated in supervised practice teaching, which required an average of 700 hours to complete. The 127 teacher candidates were supervised by 51 faculty, which resulted in a student to faculty ratio of 18.004 to 1.

Teacher Licensure Requirements

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) makes periodic changes in teacher licensure requirements that may affect teacher education programs. It is the responsibility of all students to contact the Office of the Director of the School of Education to make certain that they have the most current information to ensure proper planning. All students enrolled in teacher preparation programs must proceed through three steps:

  1. Admission to the School of Education
  2. Admission to student teaching
  3. Completion of licensure requirements

Note:

(A) Any student seeking teaching licensure who has been convicted of a criminal offense must contact the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to discuss eligibility for a teaching license.

(B) The Department of Public Instruction regularly changes licensure requirements. Any requirement changed after publication of this catalog will still be required of the student to be licensed. Students should check with their advisors regularly to determine needed changes in their programs due to changes in licensure rules.

Level 1 Benchmark: Admission to the School of Education

All students intending to become teachers in elementary, middle or secondary school should take the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) in their freshman year. All students should file application for admission to the School of Education by their sophomore year at UWP.

Note: Only students who have been admitted to the School of Education may enroll in restricted education courses.

Transfer students must earn a minimum of 15 credits at UWP before admission to the School of Education. Transfer students may apply for admission during their first semester on campus and complete interview(s) and other requirements that semester.

To be eligible for admission, teacher candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

  1. Successfully complete the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST). Passing scores for PPST are reading 175, writing 174 and mathematics 173. Teacher candidates should take the PPST during their first year at UWP.
  2. Earn grades of "C" or better in the following courses: Freshman Composition (ENGLISH 1130 and ENGLISH 1230), SPEECH (2010 is strongly recommended though 1010 will satisfy the speech requirement), TEACHING 1230 Introduction to Education or PHYSED 2320 Introduction to Physical Education and Health Promotion and 2010 Computer Applications in Education.
  3. Attend and have written verification that the teacher candidate attended the STEPS presentation during TEACHING 1230 Introduction to Education/PHYSED 2320 Introduction to Physical Education and Health Promotion class.
  4. Be recommended for admission by two people (other than friends, relatives or UWP faculty) who can assess the student's potential to be a teacher.
  5. Have earned 40 semester credits in an accredited college of which at least 15 credits have been earned at UWP.
  6. Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.65 or better.
  7. Prepare an admission portfolio and submit it to the interview committee during Pre-Professional Days, and be recommended for admission by the committee.
  8. Satisfy tutoring requirement: applies only to students in early childhood-middle childhood (Birth-Age 11) program.

A student may be denied admission to the School of Education on the basis of either a low grade point average (GPA) or unsatisfactory scores on any subsection of the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST). In addition, a student might be denied admission based on faculty assessment of the applicant's capacity to complete successfully the requirements of a professional teacher education program and to carry out the responsibilities of beginning teachers.

A student who has been denied admission on the basis of any of the established criteria may file an appeal with the chair of the Teacher Education Committee.

Level 2 Benchmark: Admission to Student Teaching

After admission to the School of Education, students complete course work, including methods courses and pre-student teaching field assignments, which give students the opportunity to demonstrate content knowledge, teaching skills and professional dispositions. Students must submit a student teaching portfolio as evidence of their competencies.

Requirements: To be eligible for admission to student teaching, a candidate must:

  1. Meet or exceed the minimum required grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 overall and in major(s), teaching minor(s) and professional education courses. (Note: 3.00 is required in major and minor for elementary education, B-11, students.)
  2. Have completed appropriate methods course(s) for the major and minor, as well as TEACHING 2130 and TEACHING 3320 or equivalent courses.
  3. Have grades of "C" or better in required methods courses and in all required professional education courses completed.
  4. Have documentation of an approved student teaching portfolio on file.
  5. Have passed the appropriate Praxis II content test(s). No waivers are allowed.
  6. Have been admitted to the School of Education for one full semester prior to student teaching.

Level 3 Benchmark: Student Teaching/Internship Experience and Licensure

Student teaching is the final component of the teacher education program and is scheduled for a full semester based on the local school calendar. Normally student teaching is completed in a school district within a 100-mile radius of Platteville. Upon completion of student teaching, students must submit a licensure portfolio demonstrating their competencies.

Intern Teaching

A limited number of students are permitted to complete an internship in lieu of regular student teaching. Intern candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Intern candidates are carefully screened by faculty and are interviewed by school districts as part of the selection process. The intern works in a team relationship with one or more teachers in the school system, spends a full semester under contract with the school district, is licensed by the Department of Public Instruction and receives compensation for duties performed. Contact the Coordinator of Clinical Experiences for more information.

Licensure

To become licensed to teach in Wisconsin, students must complete the following steps before an application form is submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction or other state.

  1. Complete the teacher education program with the minimum required grade point average in the major, minor and professional education courses.
  2. Meet the minimum overall GPA of 2.75 required to complete the program.
  3. Be judged as meeting all required performance standards reflected in the Wisconsin Teacher Standards and the knowledge, skills and dispositions of the UW-Platteville School of Education program. Initial teacher candidates must have evidence of successful review of a portfolio of artifacts reflecting their teaching performance and passing of the appropriate Praxis II content test(s).
  4. Obtain a license application from the Certification Officer of the School of Education.
  5. Pay the required fee and submit the completed application to the Certification Officer of the School of Education.

After transcripts and other measures of program completion have been reviewed, the Certification Officer may recommend licensure to the Department of Public Instruction.

Teacher education programs at UW-Platteville satisfy the requirements for licensure through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Wisconsin teaching licenses are highly regarded in other states; however, each state establishes its own set of rules for licensing teachers. While the School of Education assists with all aspects of the licensure process, it is ultimately the responsibility of those individuals planning to seek licensure in states other than Wisconsin to verify that they will qualify for licenses in those states.

Approved Licensure Programs

All licensure programs require the completion of a major and a professional education component.

Approved comprehensive majors, academic majors and minors are listed below. More detailed information on individual majors and minors (and the course descriptions) can be found by looking under the department or school that houses the major or minor. The listing will also include the college in which the department is housed.

Approved Comprehensive Majors

Approved Majors

Approved Minors

Approved Concentrations

Statutory and Administrative Code Requirements

Conservation

Teachers of science, social studies, agriculture, early childhood, elementary and middle-level education programs are required to complete course work in environmental education. GEOGRPHY 3330 Environmental Conservation partially fulfills this requirement. A specified field experience completes this requirement.

Cooperatives

Wisconsin statutes specify that "in granting certificates for the teaching of courses in economics, social studies and agriculture, adequate instruction in cooperatives shall be required." AGINDUS 2500 Producer and Consumer Cooperatives fulfills this requirement. Also, HISTORY 1430 History of the U.S. since 1877 includes a unit on cooperatives which satisfies this requirement for social studies teachers.

Reading

For teachers in B-11 programs, Wisconsin requires course work in the teaching of reading and language arts using appropriate instructional methods, including phonics.

Minority Relations

Wisconsin requires that all students completing teacher preparation programs demonstrate knowledge and understanding of minority group relations including:

  1. The history, culture and tribal sovereignty of American Indian tribes and bands located in Wisconsin.
  2. The history, culture and contributions of women and various racial, cultural, language and economic groups in the United States.
  3. The philosophical and psychological bases of attitude development and change.
  4. The psychological and social implications of discrimination, especially racism and sexism in American society.
  5. Evaluating and assessing the forces of discrimination, especially racism and sexism on faculty, students, curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the school program.
  6. Minority group relations through direct involvement with various racial, cultural, language and economic groups in the United States.

In addition, students must demonstrate knowledge of conflict resolution including:

  1. Resolving conflicts between pupils and between pupils and school staff.
  2. Assisting pupils in learning methods of resolving conflicts between pupils and between pupils and school staff, including training in the use of peer mediation to resolve conflicts between pupils.
  3. Dealing with crises, including violent, disruptive, potentially violent or potentially disruptive situations that may arise in school or activities supervised by school staff as a result of conflicts between pupils or between pupils and other persons.

Children with Disabilities (CWD)

All applicants for teaching licenses must meet the code requirements with regard to Children with Disabilities (CWD). TEACHING 3320 Psychology of Learning Encompassing the Exceptional Child meets this requirement.

School Setting Field Experiences

Effective teacher preparation demands that pre-service teachers have laboratory experiences with children/adolescents during their preparation. These experiences are designed to acquaint teacher candidates with a variety of schools and settings and to encourage them to connect educational theories with practice. Experiences are developmental, structured and supervised by university and school faculty. Teacher candidates will spend more than 150 hours in school settings prior to student teaching. Many professional education courses include service learning hours and laboratory experiences.

Teacher Education Programs

Students seeking teaching licensure must be sure that courses taken for university general education requirements also satisfy the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) requirements. The following are general guidelines. Specific requirements and suggestions are included with the licensure areas that follow this section.

General Requirements

Communication Skills:

Foreign Language (0-8 credits)

Students who have not averaged "C" or better in a second year high school language have not met this requirement.

Mathematics:

Students must complete mathematics courses as required by various programs.

Physical Education:

Students must complete an approved wellness class (1-3 credits) and an approved physical activity class (1 credit).

Humanities, Fine Arts and Historical Perspective:

Education students must complete four approved courses (12 credits) satisfying the following humanities guidelines:

  1. There must be at least one course from each of the three areas of Humanities, Fine Arts and Historical Perspective. HISTORY 1020 satisfies the DPI non-Western culture requirement and the Historical Perspective requirement. A literature course is required to fulfill the Humanities requirement.
  2. Students must complete a second course from one of the three areas listed above.

Social Sciences:

Students must complete three approved General Education Social Sciences courses (9 credits) satisfying the following:

  1. Students must complete a course in state, local and national government. POLISCI 1230 satisfies this requirement.
  2. Students in early childhood, elementary or middle-level programs, agriculture, any science major/minor or any social sciences major/minor must complete a course in environmental conservation. GEOGRPHY 3330 Environmental Conservation partially satisfies this requirement. A specified field experience completes this requirement.
  3. All students must complete a second course in one of two disciplines selected for this area.

Natural Sciences:

All students must complete a 4-5 credit course in physical science and a 4-5 credit course in biological life science (for a 9 credit total). Both must be lab courses.

International Education:

Students must complete an approved course in International Education (3 credits). HISTORY 1020 satisfies this requirement.

Ethnic/Gender Studies:

Students must complete an approved course in Ethnic/Gender Studies (3-6 credits): TEACHING 3630 Ethnic and Gender Equity in Education satisfies this requirement.

Early Childhood/Middle Childhood Education (Birth-Age 11)

The curriculum in the Early Childhood through Middle Childhood Education program is designed to develop resourceful, creative and competent teachers to work with young children in educational settings. The program, which integrates theory and practice, meets the requirements for birth through age 11 teaching licensure for the State of Wisconsin. Beginning in the sophomore year, academic course work is enriched by involvement with children and families, through observation/participation experiences in the UWP Children's Center. Graduates are employed as preschool, kindergarten and elementary teachers; administrators of child care centers; curriculum specialists; and resource and referral specialists within private corporations and the public sector.

General Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree

Total for graduation: 129-135 credits
General Education: 49-55 credits
Elementary Education Major: 25 credits
Early Childhood Minor: 24 credits
Professional Education: 31 credits
Licensure requires a GPA of at least 3.00 in major, minor and professional education; 2.75 overall prior to student teaching

General Education (B-11) (49-55 credits)

Communication (8-9 credits):

"Cs" or better required

Foreign Language (0-8 credits):

Students who have not averaged "C" or better in a second year high school language have not met this requirement.

Math (9 credits):

"Cs" or better required

Physical Education (2 credits):

Humanities, Fine Arts and Historical Perspective (12 credits):

Social Sciences (9 credits):

Natural Sciences (9 credits):

International Education/Ethnic and Gender Studies (6-9 credits):

Elementary Education Major (Birth-Age 11)(25 credits)

GPA 3.00 or better and grade of "C" or better in all courses listed below:

Early Childhood Minor (Birth-Age 11)(24 credits)

GPA 3.00 or better

Professional Education (Birth-Age 11)(31 credits)

GPA 3.00 or better

Special Education/Inclusion Minor (24 credits)

The special education/inclusion minor is administered by the School of Education. It will lead to Wisconsin licensure in adaptive education, which means the holder of a regular education license will also be licensed to address Children with Disabilities (CWD) in the "general" education classroom.

Directed Elective (3-4 credits):

The directed elective is chosen from a list of approved courses that deal with topics related to exceptional needs education identified by Teacher Education and other departments and programs such as Psychology, Sociology, Counselor Education, Ethnic Studies, Women's Studies and Physical Education.

Early Adolescence (Ages 10-14)

Credits requirement for graduation: 124 credits and up
General Education: 49-55 cr
Minor(s): 24-48 credits
Professional Education: 51 credits

General Education (Ages 10-14)(49-55 credits)

Communication (8-9 credits):

"Cs" or better required

Foreign Language (0-8 credits):

Students who have not averaged "C" or better in a second year high school language have not met this requirement. Check the catalog for specific requirements.

Math (9 credits):

"Cs" or better required

Physical Education (2 credits):

Humanities, Fine Arts, and Historical Perspective (12 credits):

Social Sciences (9 credits):

Natural Sciences (9 credits):

International Education/Ethnic and Gender Studies (6-9 credits):

Minors (Ages 10-14)(24-48 credits)

GPA 2.75 or better

Interdisciplinary Studies Minor or Minors in Two Academic Areas

Professional Education (Ages 10-14)(51 credits)

GPA 2.75 or better

Grade of "C" or better in all courses listed below:

Early Adolescence/Adolescence (Ages 10-21)

Middle/Secondary Education Requirements

Credit requirement for graduation: 120 credits and up
General Education: 43-49 credits
Major/Minor: 36-60 credits
Professional Education: 46-55 credits
Range of total credits for completion: 125-162 credits

General Education (Ages 10-21)(43-49 credits)

Communication (8-9 credits):

"Cs" or better required

Foreign Language (0-8 credits):

Students who have not averaged "C" or better in a second year high school language have not met this requirement. Check the catalog for specific requirements.

Math (3 credits):

Physical Education (2 credits):

Humanities, Fine Arts and Historical Perspective (12 credits):

Social Sciences (9 credits):

Natural Sciences (9 credits):

International Education/Ethnic and Gender Studies (6-9 credits):

Major/Minor (Ages 10-21)(36-60 credits)

GPA 2.75 or better

See appropriate department listings for required courses.

Professional Education (Ages 10-21)(46-55 credits)

GPA 2.75 or better

Grade of "C" or better in all courses listed below:

Required courses:

Must complete Option A or B

Option A (12 credits):
Option B (18 credits):

Early Childhood through Adolescence (Birth-Age 21)

Special Fields Requirements

Credit requirement for graduation: 120 credits and up
General Education: 43-49 credits
Major: 36 credits and up
Professional Education: 37-48 credits

General Education (Birth-Age 21)(43-49 credits)

Communication (8-9 credits):

"Cs" or better required

Foreign Language (0-8 credits):

Students who have not averaged "C" or better in a second year high school language have not met this requirement. Check the catalog for specific requirements.

Math (3 credits):

Physical Education (2 credits):

Humanities, Fine Arts and Historical Perspective (12 credits):

Social Sciences (9 credits):

Natural Sciences (9 credits):

International Education/Ethnic and Gender Studies (6-9 credits):

Major/Minor (Birth-Age21)(credits vary)

GPA 2.75 or better

See appropriate department listings for required courses.

Professional Education (Birth-Age 21)(38-48 credits)

GPA 2.75 or better

Grade of "C" or better in all courses listed below:

Required courses (30+ credits):

Must complete Option A, B or C

Note: This does not apply to Physical Education and Health.

Option A (8 credits):

Option B (12 credits):

Option C (18 credits)

Counselor Education

Program Contact: Dominic Barraclough
Office: 428 Warner
Phone: 342-1252
E-mail: barracld@uwplatt.edu
Professors:
Kimberly Tuescher
James J. King (Emeritus)
Associate Professor:
Dominic Barraclough
Assistant Professors:
Steven Benish
Craig Wheeler

About the Counselor Education Program

The School of Education offers a Counselor Education program which is primarily responsible for preparing students for a Master of Science in Education (MSE) degree in school, community counseling, and higher education. Undergraduate course offerings also support the teacher education curricula and are valuable to undergraduate students interested in careers working with people. More information can be obtained by calling the department or visiting its website.

Physical Education and Health

Contact: Colleen McCabe
Office: 110 F Williams Fieldhouse
Phone: 342-1796 or 342-1573
E-mail: mccabec@uwplatt.edu
Associate Professor:
Rod Zentner
Assistant Professor:
Colleen McCabe
Lecturers:
Tom Antczak
Pam Connolly
Ulrich Daeuber
Lisa Emendorfer
Loren Finn
Jim Nickasch
Heather Riley
Scott Ringgenberg
Scott Soja

About the Physical Education and Health Program

The School of Education offers a major in physical education with a State of Wisconsin 860 certification in adapted physical education, a minor in physical education, a minor in health education and an emphasis in health promotion.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Health and Physical Education program is three-fold in nature: 1) to produce pre-service teachers ready to implement "Best Practices" in Health, Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education; 2) to produce health promotion specialists ready for a wide variety of programs utilizing wellness components, such as YMCAs, youth clubs and corporate/club fitness centers; and 3) to provide all university students the opportunity to develop positive concepts of wellness and skills to participate in lifetime wellness activities.

Goals and Objectives

Graduates of the Physical Education program will demonstrate knowledge of and/or skills in:

  1. biological sciences including the structure, function, principles and effects of movement and activity on the human body as well as demonstrated competence in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology and exercise physiology;
  2. health-related fitness, including practical application in an authentic laboratory setting of physical education;
  3. the essential skills and the capacity to teach a wide variety of activities including fundamental motor skills, sports (lifetime, team, individual), movement (creative, rhythms, dance), aquatics and outdoor activities (recreational, experiential);
  4. teaching methods with experiences in organizing, planning, implementing, administering and evaluating a total program of physical education, including curriculum specific to physical education, intramural, recreational and interscholastic activities;
  5. budget development, and the selection, purchase, care and maintenance of facilities, equipment and supplies;
  6. safety procedures, first aid and CPR;
  7. age-appropriate physical training and injury prevention methods;
  8. liability and legal considerations (Title IX, sports law);
  9. pupil conditions which may affect performance in physical education classes including diagnostic methods, teaching techniques, and evaluation and prescriptive programming of pupils whose needs can be met by minor program modification or through specially designed individual programs;
  10. the application of behavioral and social science concepts related to physical education, including foundations, multi-cultural awareness, classroom management, conflict resolution, peer cooperation and mediation, motivational techniques, integration techniques and gender equity.

General Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree

Total for Graduation: 133 credits
General Education: 48 credits
Major PE Studies: 62 credits
Professional Education: 23 credits

Physical Education Major

Grades of "C" or better in all courses required for physical education teaching certification. Students must have a 2.65 overall GPA for admission to teacher education and 2.75 in major and professional education courses for admission to student teaching.

Required courses:

Science course (4 credits):

Professional Education courses (25 credits):

State of Wisconsin 860 Licensure/Adapted Physical Education (10 credits):

The following courses will satisfy the Department of Public Instruction requirements for an 860 Physical Education/Special Education 3-year licensure (licensure in adapted physical education):

Health Education Minor (29 credits)

Required courses:

Science course (4 credits):

Health Promotion Emphasis

Total for Graduation: 129 credits
General Education: 48 credits
Major PE Studies: 69 credits
Other required courses: 12 credits

An overall GPA of 2.75 is required to qualify for an internship.

Required courses (47-50 credits):

Recommended course work outside of Physical Education (15 credits):

A minor must be approved by the advisor and the physical education program coordinator.

Recommended: Business administration, psychology, or health education

Required internships (14-18 credits):

Science course (4 credits):

In order to be assigned to an off-campus internship, the student must meet the following criteria:

  1. Senior standing
  2. Overall GPA of 2.75 or better
  3. Attainment of grade "C" or better in all health and physical education courses
  4. Successful completion of Level I and II internships