UGA G raduate P rograms - M asters M.Ed. Applicants with a baccalaureate degree in any field of study are eligible to apply to the M.Ed. program in physical education or the M.Ed. program in sport studies. For applicants who are interested in obtaining teaching certification, the M.Ed. degree in physical education can be tailored to qualify a candidate for State certification.
Matriculation is available any term.
For students interested in Sport Management, applications should be received by mid-March to be considered the first week in April for admission in the Fall. The M.Ed. emphasis in the teaching of physical education is designed to provide the candidate with advanced teaching certification in health and physical education. The M.Ed. emphasis in sport management is designed to provide the candidate with the qualifications for management in the sport industry. The M.Ed. emphasis in adapted physical education includes 13 hours of adapted physical education and research methods and 23 hours of electives in special education, vocational education, physical education, and health promotion and behavior. The M.Ed. emphasis in the teaching of physical education will qualify candidates with advanced certification for teaching in the public schools of Georgia.