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May 27, 2026
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Graduate Catalog | 2026-2027
Teaching: Health/Physical Education, Graduate Certificate
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The Graduate Certificate in Teaching Health and Physical Education is a 16 credit hour program, including the graduate student teaching/internship experience plus any background content courses needed, designed for students who hold a bachelor’s degree. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, students are eligible for the North Carolina Initial Professional Educator’s License (IPL). The program is designed for current (Residency Teachers) and aspiring K-12 Health and Physical Education educators.
The required courses for the Graduate Certificate are identical to Phase I of the M.A.T. Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate, qualified students have the option of continuing into Phase II to complete the M.A.T. Admission to the Graduate Certificate is separate and distinct from admission to a graduate degree program and not an indication of automatic admission to the M.A.T. degree program.
All courses for the Graduate Certificate must be completed within five years.
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Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Teaching program include: - A four-year undergraduate degree from a regionally-accredited institution
- A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 (For alternative ways to demonstrate academic competence, contact the Office of Teacher Education Advising and Licensure (TEAL))
- Two professional references in a supervisory capacity (i.e. principal or manager) and/or academic references (i.e. professor)
- A satisfactory statement of purpose
- Signed Commitment to Disposition form
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended during or after high school
- Clear criminal background check
- One of the following:
- Hold a relevant undergraduate degree
- Obtain or already possess 21 credit hours of coursework in the content area for which licensure is sought
- Passing scores on the related PRAXIS II Subject Assessment
Required Courses (13 credit hours)
Internship/Student Teaching (3 credit hours)
Total Hours = 16 Credit Hours
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