BA/BS.KNES.TEC12 - Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood-Grade 12 Physical Education Teacher Certification (Kinesiology Major)

Program Information

Department(s)

Program Long Title

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood-Grade 12 Physical Education Teacher Certification (Kinesiology Major)

Credential Designation

BA/BS

Program Code

BA/BS.KNES.TEC12

Program Level

UG

College/School

Education

Program Description

Kinesiology: Students planning to acquire EC-12 certification may do so by securing a major in either music, kinesiology, or special education. To be eligible for Texas certification, students will also follow the EC-12 certification program designed to provide certification for Early Childhood through Grade 12 under the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) standards. Students follow a course of study which includes the following components: (1) General Studies, (2) Professional Responsibility courses, which include student teaching, (3) an academic major in either music, kinesiology, or special education and (4) sufficient electives to complete the bachelors degree, if applicable. Students must be admitted into the Educator Preparation Program according to the policies set by the College of Education.