The Department of Health Education, Physical Education and Recreation offers a Master of Science in Education degree in Physical Education. Completion of the master’s degree program does not lead to teacher licensure.
The program affords an opportunity for continuing education in physical education beyond the bachelor’s degree, particularly for teachers and others in the fields of health and safety education, physical education, and recreation. The physical education program is accredited by the National Association of Sports and Physical Education (NASPE).
General Requirements
Students are responsible for meeting the program and College requirements in effect at the time they officially register in a program leading to educator licensure at Chicago State University, regardless of when they were admitted to the university.
NOTE: Candidates must abide by all College policies stated in this catalog, unless exceptions or adherence to higher expectations are noted in program documentation.
Specific Requirements
Thesis Option (34 credit hours)
Required Courses /25 credit hours, 3 credit hours of electives, and 6 credit hours of thesis. The elective course must be selected from physical education elective courses only.
Core: ED 5960/PE 5000; PE 5030, 5032, 5090, 5150, 5160, 5230, 5406, 5950
Electives: PE 5034, 5050, 5255
Thesis: PE 5910
Capstone Option (34 credit hours)
Required core of 25 credit hours, 6 hours of selective electives, and 3 credit hours of
capstone project. No more than one health course may be used as an elective in this option.
Core: ED 5960/PE 5000; PE 5030; 5032, 5090; 5150; 5160; 5230; 5406, 5950
Electives: PE 5034, 5050, 5255; HS 5010, 5020, 5030, 5050, 5060, 5070,
5080, 5400, 5420, 5440, 5500, 5560, 5570, 5600, 5620, 5630 (only one health course may be taken as electives)
Capstone: PE 5240, 5250, and 5260
For More Information Contact:
Dr. Sarah Buck
JDC 220
Phone: (773)995-3651
E-mail: sbuck@homesweethomeshow.com