MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION

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The online MAE Physical Education and Physical Activity Leadership emphasis prepares licensure and non-licensure candidates with advanced knowledge in Physical Education and Physical Activity Leadership. This program is designed to provide opportunities to connect theory and practice via current research and information with a focus on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Healthy Schools Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model

Mission

The mission of the Master of Arts in Education emphasis in Physical Education and Physical Activity

Leadership is to promote an environment of excellence in physical education and physical activity leadership accomplished through instructional practices that combine professional knowledge, pedagogy, and leadership

Goals

Understand disciplinary content knowledge, the application of content knowledge to teaching physical education, and modes of inquiry that form the basis for physical education and instruction

Understand content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge to design and conduct appropriate learning experiences that facilitate and enhance the growth of learners

Design, coordinate and champion comprehensive school physical activity programs (CSPAP) that promote school-wide physical activity

Understand and read research as well as analyze research in the field of physical education, physical activity, and nutrition.

Details

30credithours

The 30-credit hour MAE program combines a core set of courses centered around: Physical Education, Physical Activity, Learning and Development, and Curriculum Design

5semesters

Students may attend three semesters (Fall, Spring, and Summer) split into two eight-week terms (A term and B term) This gives you six options on which to start the program

Mode

Online: Course delivery will consist of 100% online classes

Contact

Program Director, Dr George Walker gwalker@cumberland edu graduateadmissions@cumberland.edu.

Admission Requirements

NOENTRANCEEXAM

A bachelor’s degree (regionally accredited university) with a minimum 2 5 GPA, or 3 00 in previous Master’s programs

Completed Cumberland University online admissions application.

Non-refundable $50 Application fee

Official transcripts sent from all previously attended colleges and universities

For more information, visit www.cumberland.edu/graduate/