Master of Science in Education, Physical Education

The Department of Health Education, Physical Education and Recreation offers a Master of Science in Education degree in Physical Education. Completion of the master’s degree program does not lead to teacher licensure.

The accredited program affords an opportunity for continuing education in physical education beyond the bachelor’s degree for licensed teachers.

General Requirements

Students are responsible for meeting the program and College requirements in effect at the time they officially register in a program at Chicago State University, regardless of when they were admitted to the university.

• Current teaching license in any content area.
• Admission to the program is contingent upon good academic standing and acceptance by the department.
• No more than six semester hours from other universities are accepted as transfer credits.
• Completion of a minimum of thirty-four credit hours at the graduate level.
• Completion of all degree requirements within six years.
• A full academic schedule of courses for graduate students is nine semester credit hours.
• Exceptions to this policy may be made only with the approval of the department.

NOTE:  Candidates must abide by all College policies stated in this catalog, unless exceptions or adherence to higher expectations are noted in program documentation.

Specific Requirements

Thesis Option (34 credit hours)

Required Courses /25 credit hours, 3 credit hours of electives, and 6 credit hours of thesis. The elective course must be selected from physical education elective courses only.

Core: ED 5960/PE 5000; PE 5030, 5032, 5090, 5150, 5160, 5230, 5406, 5950

Electives: Students may choose to take electives in Physical Education, Health and Safety (one course permitted, EXCLUDING Driver's Ed), or in outside departments (with permission from the program director).

Thesis: PE 5910

Capstone Option (34 credit hours)

Required core of 25 credit hours, 6 hours of selective electives, and 3 credit hours of capstone project. 

Core: ED 5960/PE 5000; PE 5030; 5032, 5090; 5150; 5160; 5230; 5406, 5950

Electives: Students may choose to take electives in Physical Education, Health and Safety (one course permitted, EXCLUDING Driver's Ed), or in outside departments (with permission from the program director).

Capstone: PE 5900

For More Information Contact:

Dr. Sarah Buck

JDC 220

Phone: (773)995-3651

E-mail: sbuck@csu.edu