The Masters of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) with a specialization in Physical Education and Health (PEH) is a 33-hour program for students who are seeking initial teaching certification in Physical Education and Health. Successful completion of the program and licensure requirements will lead to a Master’s Degree and North Carolina Physical Education and Health teacher certification. The target audiences for this degree include those who wish to teach Physical Education and Health to children in K-12 schools or adults in higher education settings.
Program Objectives
Upon completion of the graduate M.A.T. in Physical Education & Health Specialization, the candidate should be able to:
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected April, May, July 2025
Start date
Expected January 2026
University of North Carolina Wilmington
601 South College Road,
WILMINGTON,
North Carolina,
28403, United States
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university completed before graduate study begins
Official copies of transcripts of all college, university or community college work (undergraduate and graduate). Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better is required.
Minimum Score Requirement – TOEFL: 79; IELTS: minimum of 6.5 for acceptance, 7.0 for TA consideration; Duolingo: minimum of 115.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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