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The Department of HPER is housed in the Teachers College at Emporia State University. The ESU Teachers College is one of the top 4 Schools of Education in the United States.
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MS in Physical Education
The MS Program in Physical Education was the first fully accredited and totally online MS program in the United States.
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HPER Graduate Program
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The graduate program in the Department of HPER at Emporia State University was the first online masters degree in the United States to be completely on-line. It remains the leading online MS Program in Physical Education in the United States. Students take all course work through web-based classes. This program is completely accredited through the Higher Learning Commission and NCATE.
The Master of Science degree offered through the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at Emporia State University is completed entirely through web based courses so that students do not have to travel to campus. This unique program is the only fully accredited online masters degree program in physical education in the United States. The program is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission and is for students interested in advancing their education and opportunities in the areas of teaching, health promotion, coaching, and research. All courses are taught by faculty members with doctoral degrees who are nationally recognized in their fields. The two licensure programs in HPER are Health Education and Physical Education and both are at the undergraduate programs.
Requirements for the MS Program in HPER
To Apply for the MS Program in Physical Education, the Candidate must:
- A 2.75 overall GPA. Official transcripts must be forwarded to the graduate school at Emporia State University.
- Resume or vita.
- Three written reference letters.
- Undergraduate professional preparation - You must possess a degree in health, physical education or recreation. If you do not have an undergraduate degree in physical education, health or recreation, you are required to have at least 12 hours of undergraduate work in physical education, including an exercise physiology class before you can enter the graduate program. These classes must be approved by the Graduate Advisor.
Admission Deadlines
If you are interested in becoming a graduate student in the Department of HPER, you should be aware of application deadline. The Department of HPER admits students to the program three times per year. These dates are:
- February 15 - for admission into Summer classes,
- June 1 - for admission into Fall classes
- September 15 - for admission into Spring classes
Application Material
In order for your application to be considered, all application materials must be completed and received by the decisions dates. Persons wishing to pursue a masters degree in the Department of HPER are required to be admitted to the School of Graduate and Professional Studies and to the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. The steps for applying for admission and the criteria used in determining whether, and under what conditions, a person is admitted include:
- Application - Complete an application and send in the application fee. The applicant should contact the Graduate Office or fill out the online Graduate.
- International Student Application - International Students must complete a different application for graduate school.
- Transcripts - Send an official copy of all transcripts to the ESU Graduate Office.
- Resume - Complete a resume.
- 3 Letters of Recommendation. If you are currently in school or a recent graduate, a reference from the head of the major department or major advisor is desired. The remaining references should be completed by other professionals who have worked closely with you. Return references directly to the Chair, Department of HPER.