Music Education (MUE 348, 437, and MUS 354; and 16 semester credit hours in Musical Performance Studies (six semesters of major ensemble; 1 semester of ensemble elective)). Those who select the vocal major ensemble take MUP 386 for 6 semesters; those who select the vocal ensemble elective must take MUE 435 and MUS 353. Those who select the instrumental major ensemble take MUP 381 for 3 semesters and MUP 382 or 385 for 3 semester credit hours. They also complete 12 semester credit hours in educational pedagogy (EDU 202, 302, 304, and 310) and 12 semester credit hours of student teaching (EDU 484).
Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER) prepares students to teach Physical Education and Health in public schools; to pursue graduate study in Physical Education or other field related to HPER; or to direct programs in Recreation, Sports Management, Athletic Coaching, and Athletic Training. HPER offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Physical Education with a specialization in Health Education, which leads to teacher certification. It also offers a B.S. degree Physical Education that follows a non-certification track and addresses the tremendous surge of public interest in sports, fitness and physical activity. Alternative career opportunities for Physical Education graduates include health-related occupations, sports administration, sports communication, sports marketing, athletic training, and physical activity.
A minimum of 123 semester credit hours is required to complete this EPP. In addition to finishing the Liberal Studies General Core, candidates complete 44 hours of educational content courses; 36 semester credit hours of educational pedagogy (EDU 202, 203, 302, 304, 430, 445, and 422) and 12 semester credit hours of student teaching (484).
The B.S. degree in Physical Education (non-certification path) requires the student to finish the Liberal Studies General Core and also designated minor, which includes 20-21 semester credit hours for the designated minor and 15 semester credit hours in advisor-directed supporting electives. Minors are available in Athletic Coaching, Athletic Training, Recreation, and Sports Management. Note that PHE 301 (Human Anatomy) is a prerequisite for many of the Physical Education (PHE) courses.
A minor in Athletic Coaching requires the completion of 20 semester credit hours, including PHE 324, 330, 331, 332, 333, 355, and 380.
A minor in Athletic Training requires the completion of 21 semester credit hours, including PHE 324, 330, 331, 423, 425, and 426.
A minor in Recreation requires the completion of 20 semester credit hours, including PHE 355 and REC 101, 201, 322, 343, 364, and 402.
A minor in Sports Management requires the completion of 21 semester credit hours, including REC 101 and 402; ACC 201; ECO 201; BUA 101; MGT 301; and MKT 301.
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