Education Specialist in Physical Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Program Details

The online Education Specialist in Physical Education program is intended for teachers with master’s degrees in physical education and Class A teacher certification that want to prepare for Class AA certification in physical education. Graduates may advance professionally as elementary school, middle school, or high school physical education teachers and coaches.  

Courses may include:  

  • Current Readings in Physical Education
  • Adapted Physical Education
  • Seminar in Physical Education
  • Supervised Research in Physical Education
  • Advanced Field Experience in Physical Education

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Alabama at Birmingham is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

3.2 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

GRE, MAT

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Occupational License, Criminal Background Check

Restricted States

Kentucky