Emporia State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S. in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

Format: Online

Program Description:

The graduate program in the Department of HPER at Emporia State University was the first online masters degree in the United States to be completely on-line. It remains the leading online MS Program in Physical Education in the United States. Students take all course work through web-based classes. This program is completely accredited through the Higher Learning Commission and NCATE.
The Master of Science degree offered through the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at Emporia State University is completed entirely through web based courses so that students do not have to travel to campus. This unique program is the only fully accredited online masters degree program in physical education in the United States. The program is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission and is for students interested in advancing their education and opportunities in the areas of teaching, health promotion, coaching, and research. All courses are taught by faculty members with doctoral degrees who are nationally recognized in their fields. The two licensure programs in HPER are Health Education and Physical Education and both are at the undergraduate programs.
Three certificate programs are offered through HPER at the graduate level and all online:
Online Pedagogy of Physical Education
Health Education
Coaching Education

Accreditation:

NCATE and Higher Learning Commission

Eligibility Requirements:

To Apply for the MS Program in Physical Education, the Candidate must:

A 2.75 overall GPA. Official transcripts must be forwarded to the graduate school at Emporia State University.
Resume or vita.
Three written reference letters.
Undergraduate professional preparation - You must possess a degree in health, physical education or recreation. If you do not have an undergraduate degree in physical education, health or recreation, you are required to have at least 12 hours of undergraduate work in physical education, including an exercise physiology class before you can enter the graduate program. These classes must be approved by the Graduate Advisor.

# of Credits Required:

35

International Student Requirements:

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Remote Town

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999