Exercise Science and Physical Education
Overview
Department Coordinators
Undergraduate Advisement
Graduate Advisement
ESPE Student Handbook
Overview
The Department Advisement Team consists of:
- The Student
- Advisement Coordinator
- Program Coordinators
- Faculty Mentors
Each member of the team has specific responsibilities in the advisement process.
An advisor will be assigned according to the area of study. The advisement coordinator will post a listing of student mentors, assist students with the processing of credit adjustments, change of major forms and review individual student audits. If you are unsure of who your advisor is, you may contact Eduardo Saavedra, the Department Administrator. He can be reached by phone (973) 655-5254, or by e-mail, saavedra@mail.montclair.edu. Mr. Eduardo Saavedra. Mr. Saavedra also holds weekly office hours for undergraduate student advisement problems and questions.
The program coordinators will provide program specific information pertaining to grade point requirements, cooperative education experiences and internships. Each coordinator will have a dedicated bulletin board for posting of information. The faculty mentors will be available for advising concerning career options, portfolio review and job opportunities. Each mentor has posted office hours for drop in or appointment visits.
All students must review the student handbook and their official program of study, which may be accessed online through WESS. The program of study lists the required courses for completion of degree requirements. The student handbook details the university policies established by the academic community. Review of these materials is a student responsibility.
Although a lot of assistance is available to students, you are ultimately responsible for selecting and registering for courses, knowing the University policies outlined in the catalog, and being aware of what requirements you need to fulfill. You are encouraged to contact your advisor at any time during the year if difficulties arise.
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Department Coordinators
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Undergraduate Advisement
- How do I know who my advisor is?
The name of the advisor is posted on WESS under Advisor.
- Should a student meet with the advisor before or after developing class schedule?
Both.
Meet with your advisor before making your schedule to make certain you are taking courses that are appropriate. Meet again after scheduling to verify your selections are correct, in the event that some of your original choices were closed.
- What is the best way to contact my advisor?
Every advisor has their office hours and their telephone number posted with the department secretary. Advisors can be reached via phone, e-mail, in-person during office hours, or by appointment.
- How do I know if a particular course has a pre-requisite?
Courses are listed in WESS along with the necessary requirements for that course. In addition, your advisor will also give you that information when you see him/her prior to registering.
- How do I apply to the Undergraduate Teacher Education Program?
You need to successfully complete the following courses:
| Public Purposes of Education |
CURR 210 |
| Psychological Foundation |
EDFD 200 |
| Philosophical Orientation |
EDFD 220 OR |
| Educational Psychology |
PSYC 200 |
| History of American Education |
EDFD 221 |
- Are there other requirements to apply to Teacher Education Program?
Yes, you must have earned 9 credits of major courses in the department, and have a 2.75 GPA overall and in the major.
- After all requirements on the pre-professional sequence are fulfilled when can I apply to the Teacher Education Program?
Application are available at: http://cehs.montclair.edu/academic/cop/teacher/
The completed application must be submitted to:
University Hall, suite 160 on or before the second Monday in September (fall semester) or on before the fourth Monday in January (spring semester) by 4:30 pm.
- When can I take courses in the professional sequence?
Once you are accepted, you are permitted to enroll in the professional sequence, along with other courses in the general and major requirements.
- When should I take the Praxis II test?
When you have completed 90 semester hours, you are eligible to take the Praxis II.
- Do I have to pass the Praxis II exam before to student teaching?
Yes, students are responsible for ensuring that they satisfy the requirements of Montclair State University Praxis II policy.
- Do I need a specific grade point average before Student Teaching?
Yes, you will need an overall GPA of 2.75.
- How do I know which General Education Requirement GNED to follow?
Students admitted as freshmen or transfer students will follow the GNED 2002. A work program sheet can be obtained at the front desk of the ESPE department or by making an appointment with the advisement coordinator. The appropriate work program will guarantee the correct courses selection.
- How do I know which courses fulfill the GNED?
Follow your work sheet for your program. Also, the University catalog lists all courses approved for the GNED.
- Whom do I see for a Credit Adjustment?
You will see the Physical Education Department Administrator and make an appointment to review possible transfer credits. The necessary adjustment will be made if courses have similar content and level.
- How do I know that my transfer credits are eligible?
If you transferred with an Associate Degree (AA or As) from County/Community College in New Jersey, the general education requirement will be fulfilled. However the department-required collaterals courses need to be taken. Additionally, any courses that are similar to the courses offered here at Montclair State University and have a low level number cannot be used as equivalent for any 300 or 400 level coursework.
Courses from New Jersey County/Community Colleges can no longer be used as equivalent for 300 and 400 level coursework at Montclair State University. Credit Adjustment forms will no longer be approved using these course numbers, regardless of when the course was taken.
- How do I declare or change a major?
Complete the change of major form and submit to department for approval.
- Can I take a course in another institution while I'm in Montclair State University?
If you have earned 60 credits from a community college, you can't take any more courses at these types of institutions.
If you have transferred less than 60 credits from a community college, you may only take courses that are equivalent to those at MSU at the same level (100 level = 100 level at MSU).
Also, you may take courses in another 4-year institution, as long as you do not have fewer than 32 semester hours to take.
- When I got permission to register for a closed or restricted course, am I automatically enrolled?
No, you are not automatically enrolled. After the permit is granted, you need to either register on line if the time frame for registration allows or in person in the Registrar's office. If you omit this step, your permit will drop, you will not be registered and your name will not appear on the faculty roster, and you will not be allow to take the class.
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Graduate Advisement
- If my undergraduate degree is not in Exercise Science or Physical Education, can I still obtain my MA in Exercise Science and Physical Education?
Applicants for the concentration in Teaching and Supervision of Physical Education must have a bachelor's degree with a major in physical education (teacher ed), or a teaching certificate in physical education. Students who do not have an undergraduate degree in physical education will be considered for acceptance into the non-teaching concentrations in the MA Program in Exercise Science and Physical Education, following completion of the prerequisite coursework for the particular concentration. For the concentration in Sports Administration and Coaching, a bachelor's degree with evidence of coursework in Basic Motor Learning and Kinesiology is preferred. Students applying to this concentration without previous coursework in motor learning and kinesiology will be assigned selected readings and be required to take a challenge test to demonstrate a base level of knowledge in these areas. For the concentration in Exercise Science, applicants must have a bachelor's degree with evidence of coursework in Anatomy and Physiology (4 credits) and Physiology of Exercise (3 credits). A challenge test based on selected readings is also available for students who have not taken a course in Physiology of Exercise.
- Can I gain teacher certification as part of the MA in Exercise Science and Physical Education?
No. Teacher certification is not part of the MA Program in Exercise Science and Physical Education. Teacher certification in physical education can be obtained as part of the Master of Arts in Teaching program or post BA certification program. The advisor for the teacher certification programs is Dr. Carolyn Masterson.
Voice mail: (973) 655-5240
Email: mastersonc@mail.montclair.edu
- Is it necessary for me to take the Graudate Record Examination?
Yes. The GRE is required for acceptance into the MA Program in Exercise Science and Physical Education. Scores on the General Test must be submitted to MSU Graduate Office as part of the application packet. You can receive more information about the GRE through the Graduate Office or contact the Educational Testing Service directly:
Educational Testing Service
P.O. Box 6000
Princeton, NJ 08541-6000 USA
(800) GRE-CALL or (609) 771-7670
www.gre.org
- Can I take courses as a non-matriculated student (before being accepted into a program)?
Yes, you may take up to 6 credits (for which you meet the prerequisites) as a non-degree student for one term as you complete the application process. If you decide to do this, you must contact the Graduate Office and request a "Pre-admission Status Form". This option is only available during the fall and spring semesters (not during the summer).
- How many courses do most students take each semester?
Most students take 1-2 courses each semester.
- Can I enroll on a part-time basis?
Yes, anything under 9 credits is considered to be part-time, and the majority of our students attend on a part-time basis.
- When do classes meet (time of day)?
Classes meet one evening a week (M, T, W, or Th) from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Our classes are held on the 4th floor of University Hall.
- Are graduate courses offered during the summer?
Yes. During Summer Session, one course from each concentration is offered. Although, during the summer, classes generally meet 2-4 times per week depending on the length of the particular summer session.
- Do you offer classes in a hybrid or online format?
At this time we do not have any courses that are offered completely online, although we do have several that are offered in the hybrid format (in that at least 40% of the class meetings are online).
- How long will it take to complete the MA in Exercise Science and Physical Education
It is possible to complete the MA in Exercise Science and Physical Education in two years, including summer sessions. The average time to complete the program is approximately three years. You have up to six years to complete the program.
- Is a thesis required for the MA in Exercise Science and Physical Education?
The program does not include a thesis course. However students must complete a capstone experience. Students in the Sports Administration and Coaching concentration and the Exercise Science concentration have their choice of doing an applied project, internship or research project. Those in the Teaching and Supervision in Physical Education concentration must do an applied project. In the applied project option, students are required to develop a tangible product such as position paper, journal article, action research investigation, instructional videotape/CD ROM, review of curriculum, policy manual, etc.
- Do I have to take a comprehensive exam?
No, we do not have a comprehensive exam.
- Can I transfer credits earned at another institution?
Yes. Six credits of graduate course work completed at another institution may be transferred to the MA degree in Exercise Science and Physical Education, with the approval of the Graduate Coordinator. To qualify for transfer credit, the grade for a course must be B or better.
- Are Graduate Assistant positions available in Exercise Science and Physical Education?
Yes. Several different types of Graduate Assistant positions are available to qualified students in the MA program in Exercise Science and Physical Education. The positions include assignments in teaching of non-major activity courses and laboratory supervision. For further information on Graduate Assistant opportunities, contact the Chairperson of the Department of ESPE, Dr. Suana Juniu.
Voice mail: (973) 655-5253
Email: junius@mail.montclair.edu
- Can I get my Supervisory Certificate with this degree?
Yes, as long as you choose your electives correctly. The Graduate Coordinator will advise you on what to take so that you have everything you need to apply to the state for a Supervisory Certificate. A Supervisory Certificate is necessary if you wish to become an area supervisor or athletic director.
- Which courses can I take as electives?
Any graduate course from any department (for which you meet the prerequisites) can be taken as an elective. We have a list of electives offered through our department. You can also take courses from any of the other concentrations as electives. If you are pursuing your supervisory certificate, courses in education (general courses in curriculum and supervision) are recommended (see Graduate Coordinator for specific course numbers).
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