Program Description: Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Physical Education is designed to enable students holding degrees other than education degrees to study in selected teaching programs at the graduate or advanced level. Pending satisfactory completion of state-required licensure examinations, the program leads to a recommendation for an advanced license from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.) in Physical Education is designed for individuals with a teaching certificate that seek advance licensure in Physical Education. Pending satisfactory completion of state-required licensure examinations, the program leads to a recommendation for an advanced license from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Admission Requirements:
- Graduate School Admission Requirements
- Program Admission Requirements
- GRE General Exam
- Three letters of recommendation
- M.A.Ed. applicants must hold or be eligible for the North Carolina "A" license in physical education.
Application Deadline: None
Prerequisites: See above
Number of Graduate Faculty: 8
Number of Students: 15
Location of Course Offerings: Cullowhee only for physical education courses
Graduate Program Director:
Justin Menickelli
Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation
828-227-7332
menickelli@email.wcu.edu
Departmental Website: Physical Education - M.A.Ed., M.A.T.