Advisement for the major is available from the Secondary and Physical Education Department
Physical Education, B.S. Curriculum Guide (Suggested 4-Year Plan of Study)
The Bachelor of Science in physical education teacher education is a professional preparation program that prepares physical education teachers for K-12 teaching. This teacher preparation program provides students with the pedagogical and content knowledge necessary to teach in the public and private sector. The physical education major is accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). This program includes a General Education experience, a theoretical core of foundation courses, and a professional semester clinical experience in the fall of the senior year followed by a professional semester, half in an elementary school and the other half in a middle or high school. Physical education majors are exempt from the General Education requirement of GENE PW - Personal Wellness by earning a minimum grade of C in PHED 175 .
Candidates who successfully complete the physical education major are eligible to apply for Maryland State Department of Education certification in physical education, grades K-12.
Pre-Professional Requirements
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Complete a minimum of 56 hours in the physical education program with an overall GPA of 2.50 or higher (including transfer courses that apply to the major). Any courses older than seven years are subject to review for acceptance toward fulfilling degree requirements.
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Complete a minimum of 30 observation hours in approved field experience placement.
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Show satisfactory results on Praxis Core, SAT or ACT examinations as defined by the Maryland State Department of Education (see education advisor regarding passing scores) OR have a minimum cumulative SU GPA of 3.0.*
*Note: Students who enter the professional teaching program with a 3.0 GPA in lieu of basic skills test scores must also graduate with a 3.0 cumulative GPA in order to obtain their teacher certification in the State of Maryland. See education advisor for approval to take this option.
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Exhibit appropriate professional program candidate dispositions. Professional dispositions are the values, commitments and professional ethics that influence behaviors toward students, families, colleagues and communities and affect student learning, motivation and development as well as the educator’s own professional growth.
Professional Program Admission Requirements
In order to enroll in professional education program courses, students must meet the following requirements:
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Meet with your advisor at an early stage to plan for and complete the application for admission to the program.
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Complete an application for formal admission to the professional program. Obtain written approval of the application from advisor.
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Complete a minimum of 56 college credits with a minimum of 2.50 GPA, including transfer credits.
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Have a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.75 in the major, including transfer credits.
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Complete all pre-professional requirements.
Internship Requirements
Candidates must meet the following requirements for internship:
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Complete the written application for internship.
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Complete at least 90 credits toward the degree with grades of C or better, including transfer courses.
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Provide evidence of SHAPE Maryland professional membership.
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Have an overall GPA of at least 2.50, including transfer credit.
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Complete Methods courses with a minimum GPA of at least 2.75 with no grade below C, including transfer credit.
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Students may repeat education courses only once.
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Obtain verification of completion of requirements from the physical education program director.
Graduation Requirements
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Official scores on all certification examinations required by the State of Maryland must be sent from the testing company to Salisbury University as a requirement for graduation. To graduate and become certified in Maryland, teacher candidates must complete edTPA and take the appropriate Praxis II exams for their disciplines. Students must complete certification exams required by the Maryland State Department of Education and submit an official score report to Salisbury University. Documentation of submission of the edTPA can be accepted in lieu of official scores on it.
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Earn an overall GPA of 2.50.
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Earn a professional program GPA of 2.75 with no professional program course grade below C.
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Complete a minimum of 120 credits.
Checklist
This checklist is an unofficial tool for planning. Matriculated students and advisors should consult the Academic Requirements Report in GullNet before and after registering for classes each semester to track academic progress.
