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University Undergraduate Catalog 2011-2013 
    
University Undergraduate Catalog 2011-2013 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physical Education, Teacher Education Licensure, B.S.


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Curriculum Requirements


Physical Education: Teacher Education Licensure Program

The Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) program is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI).

1. 124 semester hours:


Complete a minimum of 124 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or higher. The last 30 hours must be completed at NCCU.

2. General Education Requirement:


Freshmen and sophomore years: complete the General Education Curriculum  as detailed on the four-year course of study with a minimum grade of “C” in the ENG 1110 , ENG 1210 , and MSCM 1250 . Placement test scores may require enrollment in lower-level courses in English, Math, Reading, and Foreign Language. The lower-level courses must be passed prior to enrollment in the General Education Curriculum  courses listed on the four-year course of study.

3. Complete the following Physical Education Program requirements:


 

4. Teacher Education Council (TEC) requirements:


Meet the Teacher Education Council (TEC) requirements for admission to the Teacher Education Program:

  • Pass the Praxis I Pre-Professional Skills Test
  • Achieve a minimum grade point average of 2.5
  • Complete the General Education Curriculum with a minimum grade of “C” in ENG 1110 , ENG 1210 , and MSCM 1250 

5. Restricted courses:


Teacher Education candidates may not enroll in restricted courses prior to admission to the Teacher Education Program in accordance with NCDPI policy. Those courses include:

6. Physical Education Licensure:


Complete the concentration in Physical Education Licensure.

7. Major course grade requirements:


Repeat “D” or “F” grades in all major and minor courses.

8. Intermediate Swimming


Demonstrate proficiency in intermediate swimming.

Four-Year Curriculum Plan in Physical Education Licensure with Health


For key to symbols used, please see ‘key’ below.

Freshman Year


Many courses listed in the first year of this plan are specific to this degree program and may not fulfill degree requirements for other programs at the University. Students are advised that changing their program of study from this major to another major, after the first year, can extend the time until graduation by a semester or more. 

Sophomore Year


 

Junior Year


 

Senior Year


 

Total Minimum Credit Hours: 124


Key to symbols used:

Distribution of Hours
* GEC Required Courses – 44
+ Physical Education Teacher Education Required Courses – 21
= Physical Education Core Courses – 19
^ Education Required Courses – 27
# Minor Requirements – 13
< Students must take and pass PRAXIS I during the Sophomore year to be admitted to the Teacher Education Program. Students must maintain a 2.5 GPA or better to stay in the program and for admission to Teacher Education Program. Teacher Education Candidates cannot enroll in restricted courses prior to admission – PETE 4450 , EDU 3150 , PETE 4400 , PETE 4600 
> Students must receive a “C” or better in all English, major and minor courses.
(WI) Writing Intensive
(SI) Speech Intensive

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