Physical Education [PHE] M.S.T.

Alteration of Existing Program (Effective 2022-23)

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  • * READ BEFORE YOU BEGIN *

    To assist you in completing this form correctly, turn on the help text by clicking the blue circle icon in the top right corner of this pane.

    All fields marked with an asterisk are required and must be completed.  Failure to complete all required fields will delay your proposal.

    BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE STEPS, IN ORDER.


    STEP 1.  Select your department by clicking +Add Item. (see help text)

  • Department*
    Click on +Add Item. A drop-down menu will appear; scroll to select your department. Once you select your department, in the right pane the appropriate individuals/committees will populate based on your department/school

  • STEP 2.  Complete the next four fields.

    • Select Program if you are making changes/edits within your entire program.

    • Select Shared Core if you are only making changes to a programmatic core that is shared among several academic programs, or shared among other programs within your own department.

    • Select the level of change (Level III requires SUNY/SED approval).  Please refer to the Curriculum Change Guide to determine your level of change, or call the Academic Affairs Office.

    • Select the action being requested.

  • Program Type*
  • * Select One
  • * Level of Change
    Please refer to the Curriculum Change Guide to determine if your proposed alteration is a Level II or III change. Level II requires local approval only and does not need SUNY or NYSED approvals.
  • * Action requested
    Deactivation, Discontinuance and offering a program online is considered a Level III change and will require SUNY and NYSED approval.

  • Discontinue vs. Deactivation (Level III Curricular Change)

    Discontinue:  A campus no long offers the program nor awards a credential for completion of the program.  The program is removed from the State Education Department’s Inventory of Registered Programs.

    Deactivation:  A campus makes a decision not to admit any more students to a program but wishes to maintain the program’s registration.  This may be done to reassess the need for the program or restructure a program.  This action is internal to SUNY and limited in duration to no more than three years.  The institution must contact SUNY within three years of the deactivation date to officially discontinue or reactivate this program.

  • STEP 3.  IMPORT PROGRAM INFORMATION

    DO NOT type in your program or core name.  You must Import current program/core information.  After importing, in the prospective curriculum field below, all current courses will be displayed, as well as all the cores (and courses within each core).

  • Program Name (Must Import Program)*
    Physical Education [PHE] M.S.T.
    Physical Education [PHE] M.S.T.
    IMPORTANT: Please import current program information from the college catalog by: 1. clicking on the blue downward arrow icon (located above in this pane); 2. click on your desired catalog; 3. filter the program by name. Click on the down arrow to the right of "filter by field" and choose "name"; 4. in the "Name" field, enter in the program name EXACTLY as it appears in the college catalog (e.g. Early Childhood and Childhood Education (Birth-6) [EDD]); 5. then click on "search available curriculum" 6. scroll down to the search results and click on the program name; 7. click on "import this item" Program information, as it appears in the catalog, will automatically populate into some fields in the proposal form. You will still need to complete additional required fields.

  • STEP 4.  You may launch your proposal now.

    The proposal will remain at your level for editing after launching.

    In the top portion of this pane, click on the blue right arrow icon to launch your proposal.  You can continue working on your proposal, or if completing at a later time, your proposal will be located in the My Proposals tab.  Hover over your desired proposal and select the Edit Proposal icon.

    After returning to Curriculog, you are able to continue to make edits/changes to the pre-populated fields, as well as complete all required fields (denoted by an asterisk) in this proposal.  When making edits to each field, you may be prompted to click the Save button.

  • * Provide summary of proposed changes AND justification for each change.

    Graduate-level student teaching experience is being split into 2 different courses; PED 658 and PED 659 as requested by SRRS to eliminate the need for all of the behind-the-scenes work and lifting of registration restrictions. Per SRRS this is how other departments have their student teaching experiences for the purpose of registration. The course(s) content remains unchanged.

    There is also a request to change the title of PED 658 - this change will need to be reflected in the program section also.

  • Program Description/Information

     

    Physical Education Department
    Park Center, Room 1126
    607-753-5577
    Fax: 607-753-5975

    Overview

    Inspire today's youth to enjoy the benefits of an active and healthy life. Be a positive role model for people of all ages. Share your love of physical activity and fitness with upcoming generations. Become a leader and advocate for constructive change in the physical education profession by studying for the Master of Science for Teachers in Physical Education at SUNY Cortland. Your graduate-level course work is informed by the highest standards, including those of the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America), Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) and the New York State Learning Standards in Physical Education.

    Choose from the following tracks:

    • Track A: MST Physical Education Initial Certificate (not previously certified)
    • Track B: MST Physical Education Certificate (previously certified in another subject area)

    Student Learning Outcomes

    Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

    1. Identify and design strategies and interventions that support student learning.  They assume leadership roles by engaging in professional activities such as presenting at workshops, sharing data with colleagues, and contributing to school improvement and renewal.                                           
    2. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the school, family, and community contexts in which they work. They collaborate with the professional community to create meaningful learning experiences for all students.                                                                                               
    3. Develop expertise in certain aspects of professional and pedagogical knowledge based on their research and experiences.  They are able to analyze education research and policies and can explain the implications for their own practice and the profession.                                                                  
    4. Demonstrate a thorough understanding for the major concepts and theories related to assessing student learning and regularly apply these in their practice.  They analyze student, classroom, and school performance data and make data driven decisions about strategies for teaching and learning so that all students learn.

    Program Highlights

    The Master of Science for Teachers in Physical Education program is designed for those who do not possess a teaching certificate in physical education. Beyond the graduate-level core courses in physical education, you'll explore topics that provide the knowledge and skills that integrate physical education theory with hands-on practice.  Join our winning team by becoming a part of one of the best and most highly regarded physical education programs in the nation.

    Culminating Experience

    Students sit for a comprehensive examination to complete a culminating master's thesis. Those in MST Physical Education Initial Certificate program will student teach for one semester after their comprehensive exam.

    Environmental Facilities

    Take advantage of SUNY Cortland's exceptional outdoor education resources for research, workshops and classes at The William H. Parks Family Center for Environmental and Outdoor Education at Raquette Lake in the Adirondacks. This unique learning environment includes Camp Huntington, the only National Historic Landmark in the SUNY system.

    Career Potential

    When you achieve the Master of Science for Teachers in Physical Education from SUNY Cortland, you'll be well prepared for employment in K-12 physical education programs in the state of New York and throughout the nation.

    Graduate Admission

    Evaluation Policy

    At the State University of New York College at Cortland we seek a diverse and academically strong student body. Our admission policy and practice will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin or marital status.

    Additional Coursework

    Students must have completed, as graduates or undergraduates, the following prior to the culminating activity:

    • A total of 20 credit hours of physical education content work across undergraduate courses
    • Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting (CARR) workshop
    • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop
    • Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) workshop

    Prerequisite Requirements

    • BIO 301 Anatomy & Physiology I
    • BIO 302 Anatomy & Physiology II

    Undergraduate coursework (may be taken concurrently with graduate work):

    • EXS 380 Motor Behavior (3 cr. hr.)
    • EXS 387 Biomechanics (3 cr. hr.)
    • EXS 397 Exercise Physiology I (3 cr. hr.)

    Activity courses (may be taken concurrently with graduate work):

    • PED 180 Team Sport Methods (1 cr. hr.)
    • PED 181 Adventure Activities (1 cr. hr.)
    • PED 189 Aquatics (1 cr. hr.)
    • PED 253 Inclusive Activities in Physical Education (1 cr. hr.)
    • PED 257 Lifetime Activities in Physical Education (1 cr. hr.)
    • PED 282 Health-Related Physical Fitness (1 cr. hr.)
    • PED 283 Racquet Activities (1 cr. hr.)
    • PED 381 Sport Models in Physical Education (1 cr. hr.)
    • PED 384 Self-Defense (1 cr. hr.)
    • PED 385 Gymnastic Activities for School Settings (1 cr. hr.)
    • PED 388 Rhythms and Dance (1 cr. hr.)

    Required Materials

    1. Completed online Graduate School Application - Apply Now
    2. Official transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended to be forwarded directly to the SUNY Cortland Graduate Admissions Office
      Note: candidates for admission must present evidence of bachelor's degree conferral prior to the start of their academic program.
    3. A resume, which must include the contact information for three references. One of those contacts must be a public school employee (submitted online with the application). The recommendation form is available through the application.
    4. Letter of application indicating why you are interested in the program (submitted online with the application)
    5. New York state requires all SUNY teacher preparation programs to adopt college entrance assessments for admissions consideration. Applicants are required to submit scores for one of the following:
      - Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with a minimum score of 275;
      - Miller Analogies Test (MAT) with a minimum score of 375;
      - edTPA with a passing score as set by New York state; or
      - the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators with a minimum score of 450.
    6. Track B requires documentation of initial certification within six months of starting classes.

    Admissions Criteria

    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
    • An undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
    • GRE score of 275 (minimum) or MAT score of 375
    • Initial teaching certificate and documentation of initial certification in an area other than Physical Education for admission to track B.
    • Successful completion of the edTPA or PRAXIS (Track B only)
    • Successful completion of Human Anatomy I and Physiology

    Deadlines

    Fall semester applications: July 1
    Spring semester applications: Dec. 1
    Summer semester applications: April 1

    Applications submitted after the deadline may be considered on a space availability basis.
    Please contact the Graduate Admissions Office at 607-753-4800 to check availability.

    Make edits to the program's description as it appears in the catalog.
  • * Expected Learning Outcomes. Program SLO are not able to be imported at this time. They are currently located in the Program Description field above. Copy and Paste the SLOs in this field.*

    Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

    1. Maintain a positive learning environment and culturally responsive instruction that draws upon diverse learners' varied backgrounds, needs, and development.
    2. Effectively guide students to develop disciplinary skills and content understandings that include central concepts and relevance to students' lives.
    3. Implement effective instruction based on cycles of planning, assessment, and reflection that supports diverse learners in achieving standards-based learning goals.
    4. Demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, regard for student well-being and school and college policies, and pursuit of opportunities for professional growth.

  • STEP 5.  BUILDING (EDITING) YOUR CURRICULUM

    The Curriculum field has three icons:

    • View Curriculum Courses (current default view). This is a cumulative listing of all course currently listed in your program

    • Preview Curriculum.  This is a view of how your program will appear in the catalog.  Make sure it looks okay before moving on.

    • View Curriculum Schema.  This view shows the cores (and the respective courses) outlined in the catalog.  Make sure it looks okay and all the credit hours add up before moving on.


    1.  If you are adding courses (new or existing) to the program, you will want to add these first.  Click on the View Curriculum Courses icon to start your build.  You should click on Add Course (to add new courses), or click on Import Course (to add existing courses). Now that courses have been added to the course list, you may add them to your program cores.

    2.  You can now edit the existing cores in your program; this includes adding new or existing courses, as well as deleting courses within your programs/core.  Click on the View Curriculum Schema icon to start editing or building. 

    • To add a core:  click on Add Core to starting building a new core/ sections.  Once the cores are created, you can add courses that you have updated from the cumulative list.

    • To edit a core:  click once on the desired core name (this will expand).  Edit the name or description, if needed; then click on Add Courses to add courses (from step 1).  When adding a course to a core, the course will, by default, be listed last. Click and drag on the course to place it in its proper order.

    • To delete a core:  click once of the desired core name (this will expand). Delete all courses within the core (hover over course then click blue "X".  After the courses are deleted you may delete the core.

    • If you would like to remove a course, hover over the course name and click on the blue "X" to delete it from the core.

    Most likely, you will not use the Import Core feature, as this only allows you to import shared core(s).

  • Prospective Curriculum*

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  • If this program alteration will need to be submitted to SUNY/SED for approval, you will need to complete the 4 Year Program Schedule form and attach it to this proposal.  The form will also be included, as a requirement, with the SUNY/SED submission process.

    Click on this link, then open the 4 Year Program Schedule form.

  • * Is this program a part of a teacher education program?
  • * Have all departments that provide courses to this program been notified of the alteration(s) or deletion?

    If yes, upload comments by these departments regarding the impact, if any, to the program alteration or deletion.

  • STEP 6.  Approve your proposal.  When you have completed the proposal you will need to Approve your proposal.  By approving your proposal, this will move it to the next step in the approval process. 

    To approve, scroll to the top of the right pane and click on the Decisions icon (5th icon).  Click Approve then click Make My Decision.

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