Program Coordinator

Kim Gauthreaux, (409) 880-8006, kdtallent@lamar.edu, HHPA 207

Bachelor of Science in Teacher Education (Option 1 Teacher Certification) - 120 Hours

Bachelor of Science in Teacher Education (Option 2 Non-Certification) - 120 Hours

Entrance Requirements for all Undergraduate Majors

• Entering freshmen who meet the university’s general entrance requirements may be admitted to the Department of Health and Kinesiology.
• Transfer students who wish to enter the Physical Education Teacher Education Certification program must have a minimum 2.75 GPA on all work attempted.
• Transfer students who wish to enter the Physical Education Teacher Education Non-Certification program must have a minimum 2.0 GPA on all work attempted.

Physical Education Teacher Certification (PETE)

Option 1: Physical Education Teacher Education Certification Program (PETC)

The Physical Education Teacher Education Certification program of study prepares the student for a teaching career in Physical Education. The Physical Education Teacher Education program leads to EC-12 Physical Education Certification. The course of study leading to a baccalaureate degree and teacher certification in Physical Education encompasses three areas of work:

1. the required block of general education core courses - 42 semester hours, and,
2. the required block of professional theory courses (HLTH & KINT) and elective - 57 semester hours, and,
3. the required block of professional pedagogy courses (PEDG) - 21 semester hours.

A student must have completed the English, Mathematics, Biology (C or better), Political Science, and History General Education Requirements prior to enrolling in the 3000- and 4000-level professional theory courses (KINT). A grade of “C” or better must be earned in each of the professional theory courses (HLTH & KINT). For teacher certification, the required blocks of professional pedagogy (PEDG) courses are READ 3326 Content Area Reading, PEDG 3300 Human Development and Learning, PEDG 3380 Secondary Curriculum and Methodology, PEDG 4340 Managing Early Childhood Classroom Environment, PEDG 4630 Student Teaching Special and PEDG 2310 Introduction to Teacher Education. A student must be admitted to the College of Education and Human Development’s teacher education program with a GPA of 2.75 before enrolling in professional development courses (PEDG 2310 Introduction to Teacher Education is taken prior to admission into the teacher education program).

Option 2: Physical Education Non-Certification Program (PETN)

The Physical Education Teacher Education Non-Certification program of study prepares the student for various careers in Physical Education and sport. The non-certification option prepares students for careers in sport and coaching in the public or private sector. The course of study leading to a baccalaureate degree non-certification has three areas of work:

1. the required block of general education core courses - 42 semester hours, and,
2. the required block of professional theory courses (HLTH & KINT) and elective - 57 semester hours, and,
3. the required block of Coaching courses – 21hr-minor.

A student must have completed the English, Mathematics, Biology (C or better) in the General Education Requirements prior to enrolling in the 3000- and 4000-level professional theory courses (KINT). A grade of “C” or better must be earned in each of the professional theory courses (HLTH & KINT).

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Excess hours applied to Required Major Courses.

Concentrations

Option 1: Professional Education Certification

Option 2: Non-Certification Track

Option 1: Physical Education Certification Program (PETC)

Option 2: Physical Education Non-Certification Program (PETN)