Degree Programs Degree Programs Undergraduate B.S.Ed. S. Ed.D. and Ph.D. B.S.Ed. The Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education qualifies a student to seek certification in health and physical education in the Georgia public schools. Students may take an athletic coaching minor to prepare for coaching assignments in the public schools. Sport Studies prepares a student for a career in the many aspects of sport.
Students select a sport leadership, sport business, or sport communication emphasis.
The Master of Education degree has three primary specializations, two of which provide advanced state certification for the health and physical education teacher in the public schools. A second specialization is in adapted physical education which leads to certification for the teaching of children with disabilities. These programs can also be designed to include Georgia State Licensure in the teaching of health and physical education for individuals from other fields. All three M.Ed. The M.A. degree is designed for the student who wishes to pursue a graduate degree within a specialized research area.