The Secondary Education concentration does not allow direct admission; students may enter only with a change of major initiated by their faculty advisor. This concentration is for students who have completed the coursework for the M.A.T. degree in Secondary Education but who have not completed the teacher licensure requirements.
Applicants to the Physical Education Teacher Education concentration will be assessed holistically, considering academic credentials, academic or professional references; non-academic dimensions; and other specific program criteria.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university1 for unconditional admission
- Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale for unconditional admission
- Official transcript(s)
- Praxis Core tests in reading, writing and mathematics 2 (Physical Education Teacher Education concentration only, effective spring 2022, Praxis is no longer required for admissions)
- Application essay
- Two letters of recommendation
- Interview (Physical Education Teacher Education concentration only)
- English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions) by earning one of the following:
- Minimum 550 TOEFL PBT score (paper-based version)
- Minimum 79 TOEFL IBT score (Internet-based version)
- Minimum 77 MELAB score
- Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
- Minimum 58 PTE score
- Minimum 110 Duolingo English Test score
For more information about graduate admissions, please visit the Graduate Studies website. For more information on international admission, visit the Office of Global Education website.
| 1 | Applicants to the Physical Education Teacher Education concentration who do not have a physical education or related undergraduate degree may be required to complete additional prerequisite courses prior to program admission. |
| 2 | All initial teacher licensure candidates are required to demonstrate basic competency in reading, writing and mathematics prior to admission. To demonstrate these competencies, students are required to take the Praxis Core tests in Reading, Mathematics, and Writing unless exempted by GRE scores fewer than five years old at the time of application. In order to gain exemption from Praxis CORE requirements, a student must achieve at or above the 50th percentile scores on the GRE Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing tests. Students who have not taken the GRE are strongly encouraged to take the Praxis CORE tests to demonstrate these competencies, rather than GRE. Further information is available in the Office of Graduate Student Services, 418 White Hall. Competency Test Equivalents: - Reading: GRE Verbal Reasoning/Praxis CORE Reading
- Mathematics: GRE Quantitative Reasoning, Praxis CORE Mathematics
- Writing: GRE Analytical Writing, Praxis CORE Writing
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Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Educate in multicultural settings.
- Function as professional leaders for curriculum reform and renewal.
- Demonstrate the disposition and skills for continuing professional development.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.
