Online/Distance Learning Physical Education Masters Degree Program
Master of Science in Physical Education
The Physical Education program is in the process of moving to the School
of Teacher Education.
For additional information and details regarding this program, contact
either:
Dr. Tom Ratliffe
tratliffe@fsu.edu
Harriet Kasper
hkasper@fsu.edu
Overview
The Master of Science in Physical Education program
is designed for K-12 physical education teachers who wish to expand
and/or update their knowledge of physical education content and teaching
skills. It is appropriate for individuals who are certified in physical
education, or who are certified in another certification area, or who
have been teaching physical education in a school environment. The MS
degree program is designed for both elementary and secondary teachers.
Graduates of distance learning programs at Florida State University
receive the same diploma and transcripts as students who graduate from
traditional on-campus programs. Official transcripts do not differentiate
on-line from traditional on-campus courses or degrees. Graduates are
welcome to participate in commencement ceremonies.
Admissions
• Three letters of recommendation addressing capabilities
for graduate study;
• A letter of intent which describes your experience as it relates
to K-12 teaching, short and long term goals, career aspirations, and
why you chose to apply to Florida State University.
• Official transcript(s) from all previously attended colleges
and/or universities.
• GRE Scores- All candidates must take the GRE and submit score.
• A resume.
• Teacher Education Form
Admissions credentials are reviewed by program faculty for final decision
on admission.
In addition, a supplemental application should be completed so that
the university's distance education program can provide assistance during
the application process. This supplemental application is available
at: https://wapps.oddl.fsu.edu/student/supp_app/index.jsp.
Information about the GRE can be found at: http://www.gre.org/.
The Sylvan Learning Center also administers the GRE: http://www.educate.com/homepage.html.
Courses for Distance Learning
The program is a minimum of 33 semester hours. All coursework is available
on-line. Two required courses are offered each fall, spring, and summer
semesters.
Technology Requirements
Students will be required to obtain an FSU/ACNS e-mail account in order
to access the course website. In order to complete class requirements,
class participants will need to be able to:
- Access the Internet,
- Download and upload Word documents,
- Download, view, and listen to PowerPoint documents,
- Download PDF files,
- Access to VHS or digital camcorder for lesson recording,
- Access to equipment for digitizing video clips from lessons,
- Utilize Real Player or Windows Media to download, view, and listen
to digitized videotapes, and
- Send and receive e-mails.
- MS
Online Hardware and Software Requirements.
- Technology
Manual.
Florida State University uses Blackboard for its distance
learning instructional platform. For more information regarding technology
requirements to use Blackboard, please go to: http://learningforlife.fsu.edu/online/resources/support.cfm
Additional information about Blackboard is found at: http://campus.fsu.edu/help.html.
Additional Requirements
Candidates who are not presently teaching will need access to a physical
education class, elementary or secondary, for completing program assignments.
Costs
The courses in this program have been developed and delivered by full-time
faculty or by adjuncts who have repeatedly taught courses in the physical
education program. Distance learning students, therefore, have the same
high quality instruction as students on the main campus, plus special
assistance from Academic & Professional Program Services to ensure
success. The University Board of Trustees establishes tuition and fees.
Distance learning students are expected to pay tuition and other associated
fees. For information about costs, please see Graduate and Undergraduate
Programs and Costs: http://learningforlife.fsu.edu/online/prospective/index.cfm
Financial Aid & Fee Waiver
Due to a policy change, the Out-of-State Tuition Waiver will no longer
be offered. Financial aid
is available for students who are enrolled in at least six semester
hours of coursework each semester.
Contact Information
For information on application procedures, contact either:
