PETE Master of Education Degree Program plus Physical Education Teacher Certification

Masters of Education (MEd) Plus EC-12 Physical Education Teacher Certification in the State of Texas

In the Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) program, a graduate student can obtain EC-12 physical education teaching certification as part of their masters (MEd). Customized coursework, based on the student’s educational and work experiences, can simultaneously be completed in the post-baccalaureate program (teaching certification) and graduate program. In most cases, the degree can still be obtained within a two year period.  The program is designed for students with a bachelors degree in areas other than physical education teacher education. Please contact Dr. Dolly Lambdin for more information about this program.

Basic Course Requirements (Minimum: 9 hours)

Research Methods (3 hours)

  • EDC 380R  Education Research and Design

Cultural Studies (6 hours) 

  • EDC 385G  Cultural Knowledge of Teachers and Teaching
  • EDC 385K  Introduction to Multicultural Education
  • EDC 385G  Race and Ethnic Relations in Schools
  • EDC 396  Latino Educational Policy in Texas

Specialization (12 hours)

  • EDC 390T  Analysis of Teaching in Physical Education
  • EDC 380P  Measurement and Assessment of Physical Activity
  • EDC 390T  Research on Teaching in Physical Education
  • EDC 385G  Current Issues in Physical Education
  • EDC 395  Curriculum in Physical Education

Courses Outside the Department (Minimum 6 hours)

Kinesiology (Approved by Postbac Advisory Committee)

  • KIN graduate
  • KIN (can be upper division undergraduate* or graduate)

Electives

  • EDC 370E  Teaching Elementary Physical Education (spring only)
  • EDC 370S  Teaching Secondary Physical Education (spring only)
  • Choice 

Additions required for Certification

  • 6 hours KIN background (approved by Postbac Advisory Committee)
  • EDC 950W Practicum in Physical Education (offered Fall only)
  • EDC 345 Curriculum Issues in Physical Education (concurrent with EDC 950W)

*Courses taken for a previous degree cannot be counted toward the Masters degree.
9 hours of KHED background must be taken before the student teaching semester.

Last updated on February 7, 2013