Health and Physical Education, M.Ed. at Georgia State University

Programme overview

Flexible and Accelerated: Complete your M.Ed. degree in as little as1 year (4 semesters) by taking just 10 courses (30 credits) – all fully online to fit your busy schedule. Coaching Emphasis: Expand your expertise with a specialized focus on coaching, designed to enhance your knowledge and effectiveness both on and off the field.

Faculty: College of Education & Human Development | Department: Kinesiology and Health | Duration: Minimum of 30 semester hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: July 1 Spring: October 15 Summer: March 1 | Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

What you will study

Program of Study Our program combines health, physical education, adapted physical education, and coaching education to provide a well-rounded learning experience. Coursework is designed to deepen your expertise while offering practical, real-world application through field experience and school- and coaching-based inquiry. Degree Requirements: Professional Studies (9 credit hours): Courses focused on foundational knowledge and professional growth. Teaching Field Content (21 credit hours): Advanced coursework in health, physical education, adapted physical education, and coaching education. Program total: minimum of 30 semester hours For complete degree requirements, visit the catalog.

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Application information

Entry requirements

When applying to the Coaching, Health & Physical Education, M.Ed. program, you will need to submit several documents for review. Online Application Application Fee of $50 Goals Statement (upload with the application) Resume (upload with the application) Two Letters of Recommendation (identify your recommender on the application) Official Transcript: Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA required for admission. Submit official transcripts with earned bachelor’s degree electronically to [email protected] or by mailing directly to Georgia State University, Office of Graduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4018, Atlanta, GA 30302. Applicants for this program must hold an undergraduate degree in health and physical education with initial teaching certification in that subject. Proof that you meet certification requirements in Health & Physical Education — certification must have been earned after completing an undergraduate degree in health and physical education which led to initial certification in health and physical education

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate programmes (degree, certificate, non-degree and transient): $50 non-refundable application fee; Executive MBA and Executive Doctorate in Business Administration: $100; graduate re-entry: $25. Deadlines vary by college and programme.

Apply through the official page: https://education.gsu.edu/admissions/graduate/

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