Master of Science in Physical Education: Sports and Fitness Studies Track

Program Leader: Dr. Charmaine DeFrancesco
E-mail: defrance@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-3163
Department: Curriculum and Instruction

Brief Description of the Program:

The purpose of this track is to provide an option for persons seeking a master’s degree in an allied (nonteaching) career in physical education. This degree program would primarily be of interest to persons who do not presently hold Florida teaching certification credentials.

This degree does not provide teacher certification for the degree recipients. Examples of potential student clientele would include all foreign and American college graduates with bachelor’s degrees in sports science, education, business, recreation, the social sciences and other areas.

Admission Requirements:

Students must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and have a 3.0 GPA for the last 60 hours of upper-division coursework, and include an autobiographical statement, their career goals and aspirations, and three letters of professional recommendation accompanying the application. The published university requirements for admission into the master’s degree programs must be met. Students who do not have an undergraduate major in physical education or a related area are responsible for meeting the prerequisites for any course listed in the program’s curriculum. A program advisor must be consulted regarding completion of degree requirements.

 
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updated: 11/25/08