PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Visit The Department of Physical Education, if you would like more information on the programs before applying.

Select the degree program for which you are applying:

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education (B.S.) (for initial teacher certification)

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education (B.S.) in Athletic Training (not for initial teacher certification)

Master of Arts in Teaching in Physical Education (M.A.T.) (for initial teacher certification)

Interdisciplinary Master of Arts in Physical Educaiton (I.M.A.) (not for initial teacher certification)

Master of Science in Physical Education (M.S.) (not for initial teacher certification)

Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Educaiton (Ph.D.) (not for initial teacher certification)

B.S. in Physical Education

Apply through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for the B.S. in Physical Education for both teacher certification and athletic training.

To apply to the M.A.T. in Physical Education, you must:

1. Print and read all information in the MAT General Advisement Guide.

2. Complete the on-line Graduate School application. Indicate on the application the particular degree program in which you wish to enroll.

3. Submit 2 letters of recommendation to the Graduate School (USC Graduate School, 901 Sumter St. #304, Columbia, SC 29208). Page down for Letter of Recommendation in PDF or Word format.

4. Submit scores on either the Graduate Record Examination or the Miller Analogies Test to the Graduate School.

5. Submit official transcripts reflecting undergraduate degree and any graduate work to the Graduate School.

6. Check with a representative from the area to which you are applying for any additional requirements.

To apply to I.M.A. in Physical Education, you must:

1. Print and read all information in the I.M.A General Advisement Guide.

2. Complete the on-line Graduate School application. Indicate on the application the particular degree program in which you wish to enroll.

3. Submit 2 letters of recommendation to the Graduate School (USC Graduate School, 901 Sumter St. #304, Columbia, SC 29208). Page down for Letter of Recommendation in PDF or Word format.

4. Submit scores on either the Graduate Record Examination or the Miller Analogies Test to the Graduate School. Some areas do not accept the Miller (contact your area regarding test requirements).

5. Submit official transcripts reflecting undergraduate degree and any graduate work to the Graduate School.

6. Check with a representative from area to which you are applying for any additional requirements.

To apply for the M.S. or Ph.D. program in Physical Education, you must:

1. Complete the on-line Graduate School application. Indicate on the application the particular degree program in which you wish to enroll.

2. Submit letters of recommendation to the Graduate School (USC Graduate School, 901 Sumter St. #304, Columbia, SC 29208). Page down for Letter of Recommendation in PDF or Word format. Contact the Department of Physical Education for number of recommendations required.

3. Submit scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) to the Graduate School.

4. Submit official transcripts reflecting undergraduate degree and any graduate work to the Graduate School.

5. Check with a representative from the area to which you are applying for any additional requirements.