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 program affords an opportunity for continuing education in physical education beyond the bachelor’s degree, particularly for teachers and others in the fields of health and safety education, physical education, and recreation.
The Physical Education Program meets Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) standards in physical education. Completion of the Physical Education Program qualifies students for an initial Professional Educator License endorsed in physical education for grades PK-12. Licensure requires the successful completion of the Physical Education Content Test and edTPA.