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DESCRIPTION: The Physical Education concentration is an online program that emphasizes current pedagogical thinking, research, and teacher effectiveness in Physical Education. The goal of the program is to produce master-level instructors who can integrate research and theory into current teaching practices. As a capstone experience, all students will complete an action research project. This program requires 36 semester hours.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:

Regular

1. Completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
2. Possession of or eligibility for the Georgia Level Four Teaching Certificate or equivalent in Health and Physical Education.
3. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (4.0 scale).
4. Minimum score of 400 on the GRE Verbal section plus submission of scores for the:
• Quantitative and Analytical sections of the GRE taken prior to October 1, 2002, OR
• Quantitative and Analytical Writing sections of the GRE taken after October 1, 2002.
5. A full vitae or resume that includes the following: a) Work history, b) Professional experiences, c) Membership and participation in professional organizations, d) Other experiences related to the academic program, and e) Contact information for a minimum of three references.
6. A phone, internet, or in-person interview with Dr. Tony Pritchard.

Provisional

1. Completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
2. Possession of or eligibility for the Georgia Level Four Teaching Certificate or equivalent in Health and Physical Education.
3. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 (4.0 scale).
4. Minimum score of 350 on the GRE Verbal section plus submission of scores for the:
• Quantitative and Analytical Writing sections of the GRE taken after October 1, 2002, OR
• Quantitative and Analytical sections of the GRE taken prior to October 1, 2002.
5. A full vitae or resume that includes the following: a) Work history, b) Professional experiences, c) Membership and participation in professional organizations, d) Other experiences related to the academic program, and e) Contact information for a minimum of three references.
6. A phone, internet, or in-person interview with Dr. Tony Pritchard.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: Two week on campus requirement in the Summer.

TRANSFER POLICIES: Transfer credits must be approved by the advisor of the degree granting institution.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
http://cogs.georgiasouthern.edu/future_students/dates.html

SPECIAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

Students must have access to a digital video camera and remote microphone along with software to enable video editing (e.g., Microsoft Movie Maker, Dartfish). Additional course specific software may be required.

SPECIAL PROGRAM PREREQUISITES: To be admitted into the program, students must complete requirements for a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Students must also present a cumulative 2.50 grade point average (4.0 scale) or higher on all undergraduate and graduate work combined. Students who do not hold a clear, renewable Georgia teaching certificate and must provide scores on the GRE or MAT.

TUITION AND FEES: Click HERE for the most recent tuition information.

SPECIAL ENROLLMENT ISSUES: The Master student should be culturally sensitive, open to discuss diversity, willing to understand inclusion and engaged in studying physical education in the school context.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS DEGREE:
Tony Pritchard
Phone: (912) 478-1323