M.S. in Education degree program: physical education teacher (all grades)
HEGIS code 0835
NYS SED program code 26745

This Master of Science degree program is designed to train students to be more effective teachers and coaches in all grades (kindergarten through grade12). The New York State Education Department licenses graduates of registered teacher education programs who meet the state requirements for teachers.

The M.S. degree programs in physical education leading to Initial Certification and/or Professional Certification for physical education teachers (all grades) are designed to train students to be effective teachers and coaches in all grades (kindergarten through grade 12). The program offers experienced physical education teachers the opportunity to develop their practice and to expand their knowledge of physical education and the field of education as a whole. Our program combines rigorous and rewarding study in physical education with a focus on developing leadership skills and expanded knowledge in the field.

The profession of teacher education is licensed by the New York State Education Department. Therefore, program requirements are subject to change. All students should consult with the Graduate Deputy.

Subject to SED approval.

Program Heads

Name	Title	Phone	Location	Email	Office Hours
Leung, Raymond	Graduate Deputy	718-951-5514	4th Fl West Quad	seedinfo brooklyn.cuny.edu; rleung brooklyn.cuny.edu	call/email for appointment
Phillips, Stephen	Adj Lecturer	718-951-4800	2307 James Hall	seedinfo brooklyn.cuny.edu; phillips brooklyn.cuny.edu	MTTH 9-1:30; W 9-4:30

   Building codes:
   A-Whitehead;   B-Boylan;   J-James;   N-Ingersoll;   NE-Ingersoll Extension;   R-Roosevelt;   RE-Roosevelt Extension;   WEB - West End Building

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Matriculation requirements

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in physical education prior to enrollment in this program.

Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.75. A minimum average of 3.00 in graduate courses is required to maintain matriculation.

International applicants for whom English is a second language are required to pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based test or 213 on the computer-based test or 79 on the internet-based test, before being considered for admission.
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Degree requirements

Thirty-six credits are required for the degree.

All newly admitted graduate students in any program should ensure that PEES 7000X Research Methods and Design is taken in their first semester of enrollment.

Students will complete the following:

PEES 7000X Research Methods and Design
PEES 7100X Technology in Kinesiology
PEES 7110X Group Dynamics in Sport and Physical Education
PEES 7149X Advanced Instructional Strategies for Physical Education
PEES 7151X Motor Development and Analysis
PEES 7154X Sport and Exercise Psychology
PEES 7156T Supervision in Physical Education
PEES 7157X Physical Education Curriculum in Secondary School
PEES 7158X Developing School-Based Leadership Skills
PEES 7999X Research Seminar in Physical Education

Students may select 6 credits from any 7000 level course offered by the Department of Physical Education and Exercise Science. Other elective courses may be selected with the approval of the Graduate Deputy or Department Chair.