The Professional Physical Education Teacher Education Program (PETE) is a one year (June-June) graduate program which includes graduate courses as well as extensive practical experiences in the public schools at all levels.
Beginning Fall Term, students are in continuous on-site supervised student teaching experiences in elementary, middle and high school physical education settings. Coursework is integrated with these student teaching experiences creating a unique mesh between theory and practice.
Successful completion of the program earns a Master of Science Degree and recommendation for an initial license across four levels of authorization in physical education:
- Early Childhood (age 3-grade 4)
- Elementary (grades 3-8)
- Middle (grades 5-10)
- High School (7-12)
MS-PETE Program and Application (pdf)
Program Information
People
Admission Requirements
- Completed Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Exercise and Sport Science
- Satisfactory completion of pre-requisite courses in Physical Education to
represent basic content knowledge
- 3.0 GPA in last 90 quarter hours prior to graduation
- Passing scores on a Test of Basic Skills (CBEST or PPST) and the ORELA Protecting Student Rights Exam
- Verification of successful experience working with children and/or youth
(include those of ethnic and culturally diverse backgrounds) in school physical
education settings
- Affirmative answer to statement regarding moral character
- Verification of capacity to conduct graduate level course work
- Satisfactory completion of the following courses and/or equivalent: PSY 350
Lifespan Human Development; TCE 253 Learning Across the Lifespan; TCE 216
Purpose, Structure, and Function of Education in a Democracy; and TCE 219
Multicultural Issues in Education
Review Process
- Graduate School Acceptance
- Application materials reviewed by the Candidate Selection Committee
- Formal interview by Candidate Selection Committee to include commitment to
teaching, character, ability to articulate, and sensitivity toward young people.
- Accepted applicants are notified in writing.
For additional information or to discuss the MS-PETE program:
Dr. Barbara Cusimano
(541) 737-5925
Dr. Heidi Wegis, Lab Director
(541) 737-9932
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