Physical Education, Master of Arts in Teaching

Program Requirements

Upon acceptance into the program, you will complete a tentative Plan of Study in consultation with the program coordinator. You must request that any transfer credits be considered at this time. PLEASE NOTE THAT NO MORE THAN THREE COURSES TAKEN AT SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY BEFORE ADMISSION CAN BE COUNTED TOWARDS THIS PROGRAM. You should meet regularly with the program coordinator to discuss your progress and revise your plan of study as needed.

Licensure Preparation Stage I (Introduce): Education Core (9 credits)

• EDU 737 - Applying Human Development to Teaching and Assessment
• EDG 705 - Culturally Responsive Teaching
• EDU 990E - Teaching Students with Exceptional Learning Needs
• EDA 901 - Programmatic Assessment for Initial Education Licensure I

Licensure Preparation Stage IIA (Practice): SEI and Methods (4-7 credits)

• EDS 812 - Special Education History and Law
• EDS 860 - Sheltering Content for English Language Learners
• EDC 780 - Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education
• EDA 902 - Programmatic Assessment for Initial Education Licensure II
• EDA 903 - Programmatic Assessment for Initial Education Licensure III

Licensure Preparation Stage IIB (Practice): Advanced Teaching Methods (3 credits)

• EDC 781 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education
• EDA 904 - Programmatic Assessment for Initial Education Licensure IV
• EDA 905 - Programmatic Assessment for Initial Education Licensure V

Licensure Preparation Stage III (Demonstrate): Practicum (3-6 credits)

• EDC 890P - Student Teaching Practicum in Elementary Physical Education OR
• EDC 891P - Student Teaching Practicum in Secondary Physical Education
• EDC 890PS - Practicum Seminar in Teaching Physical Education

Content Core (12 credits)

• SMS 730 - Fitness Concepts
• SMS 731 - Educational Gymnastics, Dance and Rhythmic Activities
• SMS 732 - Tactical Games Approach to Teaching in Physical Education
• SMS 807 - Assessment of Student Learning in Physical Education
• SMS 815 - Teaching Adapted Physical Education I

Total Credits: 31-37