B.S. in Physical Education

Location(s): Montgomery Campus

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Requirement for the Teaching Content Field in Physical Education Certification in Physical Education (P-12)

A student who seeks certification in a comprehensive education (grades P-12) teaching field must pursue a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and complete the required teacher education courses for certification.

Each secondary education program includes three components: general studies, professional education, and subject-area courses. Candidates completing secondary education programs will earn degrees in their content fields and meet Alabama requirements for certification.

In planning a program in comprehensive education, the candidate should work closely with the assigned advisor to meet the requirements for the content program chosen.

Professional studies, subject-area content, and general studies components will vary slightly.

Core Curriculum 59 hours

Christian Literacy 15 hours

Cultural Heritage Literacy 12 hours

Information and Communication Literacy 12 hours

EH 1301 - English Composition I
EH 1302 - English Composition II
Literature Elective
BI 2318 - Understanding Biblical Literature

Mathematical and Scientific Literacy 10 hours

Mathematics Requirement

MH 1338 - Finite Math

Natural Science

Personal and Social Literacy 10 hours

Personal

Professional Literacy 60 hours

Total Hours 121

All incoming freshmen must complete FAF 1111 . Students transferring more than 12 semester hours will take FAF 2111 in lieu of FAF 1111 .

48 hours of upper-level credits are required for graduation. Graduation requirements for Physical Education degree with teacher certification include successful completion of the Departmental Exit Exams for Physical Education and Education.

Licensure and/or Certification Note

This program leads to licensure and or certification. For more information regarding licensure or certification in your state, please see the link below: https://www.faulkner.edu/consumer-information/state-authorization/

Note for baccalaureate degrees

Note: The following are required for graduation: (1) 36 hours of upper level credits; i.e. courses at the 3000 and 4000 level. (2) An overall, as well as a content GPA of at least 2.0. (3) Completion of the major field exam.