When: Next Cohort Begins Summer 2023 

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ENDORSEMENT-ONLY OPTION available:  (Health & Physical Education Graduate Certificate - Endorsable) - 4 Quarters; 38 credits - Limited space)

The program is for those seeking the WA State Health/Fitness add-on endorsement to their existing teaching license. The program results in a Graduate Certficiate in Health & Physical Education.

• PE/Health endorsed teachers seeking a master's degree for professional advancement (salary increase is a plus).
• Primary and Secondary teachers in Washington state who desire to obtain a WA state Health/Fitness endorsement. 
• Master's degree holders desiring to obtain the Health/Fitness endorsment (may be able to substitute some graduate courses)

"I live near San Francisco, so when I was searching for a graduate program I had many excellent ones to choose from... the CWU Master's program made me a better teacher and enabled me to become a leader in my district and beyond. The instructors are passionate, knowledgeable and engaged in physical education at all levels. They are a tremendous resource for both students and graduates. If you want to take your teaching to the next level and are self-motivated, then this is the program for you." 

~ Terri Drain, 2006 NBCT, 2007 California TOY, 2008 SW District TOY

"I engaged in extensive research prior to applying to CWU. Directors of prestigious programs unanimously expressed high regard for the CWU online program and the professors involved in this program. The degree of professor involvement was far superior at CWU. The Master's project that I chose was rigorously reviewed; the result is that I now have an ebook for sale." 

~ Sharon Bolden, 2008 Instructor, Portland Community College

 "The CWU Master’s program provided me the opportunity to network with,

 and learn from, other talented teachers in the field of physical education. 

 The program challenge me to reflect on my teaching, and provided

 learning opportunities to enhance what I do in my classes.  I completed

 my master’s feeling that my learning opportunities were worthwhile, and

 left with an extended network of PE colleagues to continue to learn from.  I

 would highly recommend this program to any physical education teacher!"

 

 ~Sara Russell, 2009, PE & Health Teacher, Maple Valley, WA

 2011 Nationally Board Certified, 2014 SHAPE Washington HS PE Teacher of the Year, 2015 Northwest District HS PE Teacher of the Year, 2016 SHAPE America National HS PE Teacher of the Year

Health and Physical Education Master's Program Cohort:

• Summer 2023; 6 credits (Online)
• Fall, Winter, and Spring 2023-2024; 30 credits (Online)
• Summer 2024, 9 credits (Online):

Program Course of Study:

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Cost: Access the Office of the Registrar for current Tuition and Fees http://www.cwu.edu/registrar/tuition-and-fees

Application: Access this application link to apply as a graduate student. Application Materials are due to Graduate Office by April 1, 2023 (Contact the Graduate Director if you miss the deadline for possible admission).

Questions: Please contact Dr. Mark Perez at Mark.Perez@cwu.edu or 509-963-1919 if you are interested in learning more about this degree program or if you have additional questions. Be sure to check back to CWU's SAMS Department web site for updates.

HPE Graduate Faculty

Dr. Mark Perez, HPE Graduate Director

Dr. Judy Beard

Dr. Tanjian Liang

Dr. Kirk Mathias

Dr. Stefan Ward