Eastern Michigan University’s advanced professional education programs develop leaders who demonstrate reflective thought and scholarship within the context of a culturally diverse society. The master of science in physical education develops advanced knowledge, values and skills as they relate to healthy lifestyles. The objective of the program is to expand the professional knowledge, skills and leadership qualities of physical educators.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION INTERDISCIPLINARY
ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PEAD)

Core Courses…………………………………………………………….. 8, 9 or 12 hours

HPHP505 Basic Statistics in Physical Education (3 hrs)
HPHP677 Research, Theory and Design in Physical Activity (3 hrs)

Select from either option I or option II:
Option I: PHED690/691/692 Thesis (6 hrs)
Option II: Comprenhensive Exams and PHED 698/699 Independent Study (2-3 hrs)

Adapted Physical Education………………………………………………….. 15 hours
           15 hours from the following:

PHED501 Philosophical Issues& Ethics in Physical Education and Sport (3 hrs)
PHED581 Physical Education for Students with Disabilities (3 hrs)
PHED583 Teaching Effectiveness in Physical Education (3 hrs)
PHED584 Physical Education Curriculum and Instructional Design (3 hrs)
PHED593 Mentoring and Supervision in Physical Education (3 hrs)
*Curriculum and Instruction in Adapted Physical Education (3 hrs)
*Research on Sports for Athletes with Disabilities (3 hrs)

Special Education Cognate Courses…………………………………………….. 9 hours

SPGN510 The Exceptional Child in the Regular Classroom (3 hrs)
SPGN615 Social Psychology of Disability: Family, School and Society (3 hrs)
One course from the following:
SPGN511 Instructional and Behavior Management of the Student with Disabilities in the Regular Classroom (3 hrs)
SPCI557 Cognitive Impairment: Nature, Needs and Issues (3 hrs)

Cognate Courses………………………………………………………………. 4-7 hours
Four to seven hours may be selected from early childhood, social work, sociology and criminology areas:

**EDPS617 Children in Poverty: Educational Implications (2 hrs)
ECE601 Helping Young Children in Crisis Through Curricular Activities (2 hrs)
ECE610 Teacher-Parent Partnerships in Early Education (2 hrs)
EDE618 Play and Human Development (2 hrs)
DCE641 Developmental Assessment of the Young Child: Theory and Practice (2 hrs)
CRM506 Criminology (3 hrs)
CRM507 Criminal Justice in Contemporary Society (2 hrs)
CRM513 Social Deviance (3 hrs)
SOCL500 Man in Society (2 hrs)
SOCL/ANTH502 Racial and Cultural Minorities (3 hrs)
SOCL503 The Family as an Institution (3 hrs)
SOCL508 Social Psychology (2 hrs)
SOCL509 Personality and Social Systems (2 hrs)

Program Total…………………………………………………………………………………….. 33 hours

*Recommended at least one course be taken at another University (Saginaw, Wayne, MSU, WSU).
**Required

For more information, please contact:
Roberta E. Faust, Ph.D.
Eastern Michigan University
School of Health Promotion & Human Performance
319-M Porter Building
(734) 487-2813
rfaust@emich.edu