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Mission

The mission of the College of Education at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is built on the three pillars of the academy: Teaching, Scholarship, and Service. A commitment to high standards in each of these areas enables the College to be responsive to community, regional and state needs while addressing national and international concerns. Through Teaching, Scholarship, and Service, the College strives to prepare outstanding teachers, educational leaders, and other professionals in related domains, while developing viable public and private partnerships which systemically improve education. This mission, being fundamental and timeless, represents the professional and ethical imperative of the College of Education to be attentive to the needs of contemporary college students and to the challenges of serving a diverse, modern society.

Undergraduate Degree Requirements

Conceptual Framework: The Responsive Professional

The Conceptual Framework of the UL Lafayette College of Education is designed to expand upon the institution’s commitment to be a responsive university. The College strives for excellence in the production of Responsive Professionals-individuals who serve the community with professionalism and leadership in Education and allied fields. The College of Education’s Conceptual Framework forms a foundation for innovative, interdisciplinary, and research-based curricula dedicated to the development of reflective practitioners who demonstrate expertise in knowledge and practice. Through these programs, the College fosters collaboration, advocacy, respect for diversity, and commitment to on-going professional growth.

Degree Programs

The College of Education offers degree programs in the Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction and the School of Kinesiology.  Students may select a major field of study in the Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction or the School of Kinesiology. 

Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction

The Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction offers undergraduate degree programs in the following majors:

• Early Childhood Education (PreK-3)
• Elementary Education (1-5)
• Middle School Education (4-8) with a concentration in Mathematics
• Art or Music Education (K-12) with a concentration in Art, Instrumental Music, or Vocal Music
• Secondary Education (6-12) with concentrations in English, Mathematics, Biology, Earth Science, General Science, Business, Chemistry, Physics, Social Studies, and Speech Education

Students interested in teaching Special Education - Mild/Moderate should pursue a major in elementary or secondary education and take 18 credits of required coursework in SPED classes.

The School of Kinesiology

The School of Kinesiology offers an undergraduate degree program with a major in Kinesiology and concentrations in the following areas:  

• Health and Physical Education K-12
• Exercise Science Pre-Professional Studies, Exercise Science Fitness Studies
• Health Promotion and Wellness
• Sport Management
• Pre-Athletic Training

College of Education Specific Degree Requirements

1.  All students are assigned an Academic Advisor. Students must consult their advisors on all academic matters and are urged to do so frequently.
2. Students must follow the curriculum plan in the catalog which was current at the time they began the curriculum. If a student changes majors, the catalog in effect at the time of the major change must be followed.  For example, if a student enrolled in Elementary Education curriculum in 2019 and changed to Secondary Education in Fall 2020, the appropriate catalog to follow is 2020-2021. Exceptions must be requested and approved by the College of Education, Office of Student Services. 
3. If a student does not enroll at UL Lafayette for two consecutive regular semesters, the current catalog must be followed upon re-entry. Exceptions must be requested and approved by the College of Education, Office of Student Services. 
4. Any variation from the courses listed in the student’s curriculum must be requested in writing by the student in consultation with the student’s academic advisor and approved in writing by the Department Head or Director of the School. Final approval for major courses rests with the Dean of the College. Final approval for general education courses rests with the Office of Academic Programs.
5. When scheduling a course, students should be sure that they have completed all prerequisites listed under the course description in the catalog.
6. A student may not schedule more than 20 semester hours during a regular semester or 10 semester hours during a summer session without WRITTEN PERMISSION from Dean of the College.  After obtaining this permission, a student may schedule the maximum semester hour load allowed by the University. Permission to schedule the maximum semester hour load will in large part depend on the student’s cumulative grade point average. See the University policy on maximum course load in University Policies, Undergraduate Registration, Section C.
7. Students are responsible for requesting a review of the degree audit no later than two semesters prior to the anticipated graduation semester. All students are advised to meet with their advisor to review the degree audit to determine if the student is on track to graduate.  The request for a review of the degree audit should be made using the online application on the College of Education’s website.
8. The degree audit is not to be considered a substitute for the Application for Degree, which must be completed online during the final semester of enrollment at UL Lafayette by the deadline established by the Office of the Registrar.   
9. The maximum period of time for which the provisions of any catalog may be used in preparing a degree plan is six years. Students who begin their degree programs more than six years prior to the date of their anticipated graduation must consult with the College of Education, Office of Student Services to determine which catalog will be used for the preparation of the Degree Plan. Once the Degree Plan has been approved by the Dean, any changes must be requested in writing on official forms obtained through the academic advisor and approved by the Department Head/Director and the Dean of the College. Periodically, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) makes changes in the teacher certification requirements. Although a transition period is usually provided to allow candidates to complete the program in which they initially enrolled, the University cannot be held responsible for changes that occur during a student’s program. 
10. Within the College of Education, each department/school has additional requirements for admission and/or continuation beyond those prescribed by the University. 

Transfer Credit

Students are cautioned against taking courses through extension, online, or at other institutions without first obtaining written approval from the COE Office of Student Services. Equivalent courses taken at other institutions prior to enrollment at UL Lafayette may be substituted for required courses with the approval of the COE Office of Student Services. Only courses offered by regionally accredited institutions will be considered for substitution. For the maximum number of hours permitted out-of-residency, see the University policy on “Regulations Governing Transfer Credit.”

Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction

Accreditation

The College of Education’s Teacher Preparation Program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). 

VIA by Watermark

All students who declare an education major for teacher certification are required to purchase a subscription to VIA by Watermark. The subscription is required in the first semester of the freshman year.

VIA allows the student to author and reflect on coursework and learning experiences, visually track the student’s academic growth, store work, and showcase what the student learned. The College of Education Teacher Preparation Program uses the same system to demonstrate the quality of our programs and to gather data on learning to make changes that support continuous improvement and our quality assurance process.

Course Sequences and Field Experiences

In order to provide a seamless progression through the Teacher Preparation Program and the skills of teaching, most methods courses (as well as other courses that support or provide foundations for the methods courses) are sequenced in a developmental manner. To accomplish these goals, certain courses in the program are scheduled in blocks, with each block course requiring at least ten hours of field experiences outside of class time. Students are required to adhere to the block scheduling of these courses and to the sequence in which the blocks occur in each curriculum. Students are urged to check with their advisors to plan well in advance for the scheduling of the course blocks.

Teacher Preparation Program Admission Requirements

In order to continue pursing degree requirements as an education major and enroll in any 300-400 level professional education courses (EDCI, EDFL, IRED, READ, SPED, HLTH, or KNES) beyond the freshman and sophomore level, a student must apply for, and be formally admitted into, the Teacher Preparation Program at this university. A student who does not make timely application or who fails to meet admission requirements may be counseled to change their major.

A student must apply for admission into the Teacher Preparation Program no later than the semester in which the student will have a total of 45 credit hours attempted. A change-of-major or a transfer student who enters the College of Education with more than 30 credit hours may attempt 30 additional credit hours before the application is due. Regardless of the case, a student must apply for admission into the Teacher Preparation Program whether or not all admission requirements are met. If all criteria for admission are not met, the student must request an extension. The application for admission into the Teacher Preparation Program is available online on the College of Education website.

A student must meet all of the following requirements as outlined below for official admission into the Teacher Preparation Program:

• Completion of all freshman curriculum courses of the elected teacher certification major, as noted in the appropriate catalog. NOTE: In addition to all education courses (EDFL and EDCI) and specialty area courses listed in the freshman year, the following freshman courses require a “C” or better:
  • All certification students - ENGL 101  and ENGL 102  
  • Art or Music Education, Kinesiology-Health & PE, Secondary Education and Teaching - Business Education, English Education, Social Studies Education, and Speech Education - MATH 105  
  • Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Middle School Education - MATH 105  and MATH 117  
  • Secondary Education and Teaching, Biology Education or Earth Science Education - MATH 103 /MATH 104  or MATH 105  and MATH 206 , MATH 210  or STAT 214  
  • Secondary Education and Teaching, Chemistry Education - MATH 109  and MATH 110  or MATH 210  
  • Secondary Education and Teaching, General Science Education - MATH 105  or MATH 109  and MATH 110  or MATH 210  
  • Secondary Education and Teaching, Mathematics Education - MATH 270  and MATH 301  
  • Secondary Education and Teaching, Physics Education - MATH 270  and MATH 301  
• Achievement of a minimum 2.5 overall GPA (includes the transfer GPA and institutional GPA).
• Submission of an official copy of passing scores for the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators- Reading, Writing, and Mathematics tests. An ACT composite score of 22 or higher, SAT (pre-March 2016 SAT) combined verbal and math score of 1030, or New SAT combined verbal and math score of 1100 or higher may be submitted in lieu of the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators tests.
• Timely submission of the Teacher Preparation Program Application, which is available online on the College of Education website. The submission of a formal letter of appeal to request an extension (if applicable) must be submitted when applying for admission.

Selective Admissions

The application for a student who does not meet all requirements for admission into the Teacher Preparation Program must be reviewed and evaluated by the College of Education Selective Admission committee. The Selective Admission committee meets prior to the start of each semester.

The Selective Admission committee has the authority to grant extensions regarding timely application (including cases in which extenuating circumstances have caused students with demonstrated potential to fall below the minimum grade point average) or to grant extensions to a student who is making satisfactory progress toward completing the admission requirements.

Extensions are not granted automatically. A student must formally request an extension. To request an extension, the student must submit a formal letter of appeal at the time application is made.

The purpose of the request for an extension is not to request an exception; there are no exceptions for admittance into the Teacher Preparation Program in the College of Education. The purpose of the letter is to request an extension to remain in the College of Education while the student pursues the admission requirements for the Teacher Preparation Program. An extension request must be submitted each semester for each additional extension needed to complete admission requirements. However, all students should be cautioned that additional extensions are rarely granted.

A student who is either denied admission or removed from the Teacher Preparation Program will be reconsidered for the Teacher Preparation Program in education after having earned a non-education degree with a minimum 2.5 overall grade point average from a regionally accredited college or university. A student may request such reconsideration into the program by 1) submitting an official transcript which notes the awarding of the degree earned, and 2) obtaining an official prescription of courses required to complete a certification area and possibly a second undergraduate degree.

NOTE: The College of Education offers the Certification-Only Alternative Path to Certification Program for a non-certified individual who desires to prepare for teaching, but who does not wish to pursue a second undergraduate degree.

Minimum Continuing Requirements for Teacher Certification Majors

Selective Retention Committee

A teacher candidate is defined as a student who meets all admission requirements to be formally admitted into the Teacher Preparation Program.

The Selective Retention committee is responsible for monitoring the progress of each teacher candidate admitted into the Teacher Preparation Program in the College of Education. The committee urges all faculty members to submit, at any time, the name of any candidate who they believe should be evaluated by the committee to determine whether the candidate should continue to pursue a degree in teacher education. At the end of each regular semester and summer session, the Selective Retention committee examines records for all candidates to assure that each candidate is making satisfactory progress toward a degree and possesses the dispositions (personal and social qualities) that are necessary for effective teaching.

Satisfactory progress toward a degree is defined as all of the following:

• Earning a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA each Fall, Spring, and Summer semester.
• Earning a minimum 2.5 overall GPA (includes the transfer GPA and institutional GPA).
• Earning a “C” or better in all courses labeled EDCI, EDFL, IRED, READ, SPED; PSYC 220 , PSYC 255 , PSYC 311 , and/or PSYC 312  (where required); all required HLTH and KNES courses; and in all content area courses required for the secondary education programs and the primary and secondary focus areas in middle school. An Early Childhood Education and an Elementary Education major must also earn “C” or better in MATH 105  (or MATH 103 /MATH 104 ), MATH 117 , MATH 217 , MATH 317 , and VIAR 215  as required by the curriculum. 

The Selective Retention committee may place a candidate on probation or remove a candidate from the Teacher Preparation Program. Any candidate who fails to earn a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA for each Fall, Spring, and Summer semester and/or a minimum 2.5 overall GPA (includes both transfer GPA and institutional GPA) will be placed on probationary status within the Teacher Preparation Program. Academic performance which continues to deteriorate will be cause for a candidate to be removed from the program. In all cases in which either type of action is taken, all candidates are requested to re-evaluate their vocational goals and/or study patterns by consulting with one or more of the following: the head of the Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction or the Assistant Dean for the College of Education.

Any candidate who is either denied admission to, or removed from, the Teacher Preparation Program will be reconsidered for the professional program in education after having earned a non-education degree with a minimum 2.5 overall GPA from a regionally accredited college or university. An individual may request such reconsideration by 1) submitting an official transcript which notes the awarding of the degree earned, and 2) obtaining an official prescription of courses required to complete a certification area and possibly a second undergraduate degree.

NOTE: The College of Education offers a post-baccalaureate option for non-certified individuals who desire to prepare for teaching, but who do not wish to pursue a second undergraduate degree.  

Teacher Residency

The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) requires that a teacher candidate completes consecutive semesters in a yearlong teacher residency (Residency I and Residency II).

Residency I Requirements

A candidate in Residency I will be required to complete a minimum of 40% (with the aspiration of reaching 50%) of the school district’s instructional time co-teaching at the PK-12 school. The schedule of days and hours must be completed by the resident in consultation with the mentor teacher.  NOTE: Residency I starts the first day of the assigned school district’s calendar and ends on the last day of the assigned school district’s calendar.

A candidate must meet all requirements as outlined below prior to receiving approval from the Office of Teacher Clinical Experiences to start Residency I.

• Attempt all parts of PRAXIS II [Content Knowledge and the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT)].
• Complete the Residency I application by the established deadline during the semester prior to the start of EDCI 400 - Teacher Residency I . The application is available on the College of Education website.
• Attend the mandatory Residency I meeting.
• Apply for a valid resident teacher certificate. The resident teacher certificate is valid for one school year. NOTE: The application for the resident teacher certificate will be completed at the mandatory Residency I meeting.
• Have a minimum 2.5 overall GPA (includes both transfer GPA and institutional GPA) and a minimum 2.5 overall major GPA (includes both the required professional education coursework and the required content area coursework).
• Enroll in EDCI 400 - Teacher Residency I  and all additional required coursework with the exception of Teacher Residency II and EDCI 440  (if applicable). 
• Submit to the Office of Teacher Clinical Experiences proof of affiliation with a professional educational organization offering education liability insurance, such as A+PEL, LAE, LAHPERD, Kappa Delta Pi, etc.

To earn credit (CR) for EDCI 400 , a candidate must have official passing scores for all parts of PRAXIS II [Content Knowledge and the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT)]. NOTE: Official scores must be received by UL Lafayette no later than the last day of UL Lafayette’s final exams week.

Residency II Requirements

A candidate in Residency II is required to attend the assigned school to participate in the required clinical experiences, consisting of full-day assignments, under the joint supervision of the mentor teacher and the university supervisor. A candidate is required to attend the school site for 100% of the school district’s day. NOTE: Residency II starts on the first day of the assigned school district’s calendar and ends on the last day of UL Lafayette’s final exams week.

A candidate must meet all requirements outlined below prior to receiving approval from the Office of Teacher Clinical Experiences to start Residency II.

• Earn credit (CR) for EDCI 400 - Teacher Residency I  in the semester prior to and consecutive to Residency II.
• Have a minimum 2.5 overall GPA (includes both transfer GPA and institutional GPA) and a minimum 2.5 overall major GPA (includes both the required professional education coursework and the required content area coursework).
• Earn credit for all coursework required in the program prior to registering for EDCI 476 , EDCI 477 , EDCI 478 , EDCI 479 , or EDCI 488  (Teacher Residency II) and EDCI 440  (if applicable). NOTE: Candidates are required to complete all coursework prior to the start of Residency II; however, if necessary, one non-education course, which excludes courses with a prefix of EDCI, EDFL, IRED, READ, or SPED, may be scheduled after residency school hours during the same semester as Residency II.
• Hold a valid resident teacher certificate. The resident teacher certificate is valid for one school year.
• Attend the mandatory Teacher Certification meeting. NOTE: The application for the initial teacher certification will be completed at the mandatory meeting.
• Enroll in EDCI 476 , EDCI 477 , EDCI 478 , EDCI 479 , or EDCI 488  (Teacher Residency II) and EDCI 440  (if applicable).

NOTE: A teacher candidate receiving no credit (NC) for Residency II will not be allowed to graduate or receive initial teacher certification.

Teaching Certificate

Teachers must be certified by the state in which they work. Teacher certification requirements may vary by state and teachers must verify requirements with the certification officer in the state they are seeking certification. Students completing a baccalaureate degree, graduate degree, or post baccalaureate certificate are prepared to seek these credentials.  

Upon successful completion of all requirements for the Teacher Preparation Program and all certification requirements mandated by the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) and Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), a candidate will be recommended for initial certification to teach in Louisiana. The teaching certificate can be accessed and printed from the Teach Louisiana website.

Alternative Certification Options for Post-Baccalaureate Candidates

The College of Education offers a post-baccalaureate option for non-certified individuals who desire to prepare for teaching but who do not wish to pursue a second undergraduate degree. The Certification-Only Program prepares candidates for certification in most areas in which degree programs are offered. To be eligible for admission to this program, the applicant must meet all requirements for admission to the University and must present (1) a transcript documenting the completion of a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5, and (2) passing scores on PRAXIS I (Core Academic Skills for Educators-Reading, Writing, and Mathematics test) and PRAXIS II Content Knowledge required by the state for certification in the desired teaching area. Further details are available in the College of Education Office of Student Services, which will provide the applicant with a prescription of required courses. Students in the Post-Baccalaureate Certification-only Program will be required to complete a minimum of 60% of the school district’s instructional time co-teaching at the PK-12 school during the first semester of the yearlong Residency and a minimum of 80% of the school district’s instructional time co-teaching at the PK-12 school during the second semester of the yearlong Residency. 

Graduate Programs

Admission to graduate programs in the College of Education requires the following:

• An undergraduate grade point average of 2.8 on a 4-point scale and satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination.
• Each graduate program in the College of Education has additional requirements set forth under its section.

Students who are not granted regular admission status may be admitted conditionally to some of the College of Education programs when academic criteria (undergraduate GPA or test scores) are not fully met. The Graduate Advisory Committee of the College of Education reviews these cases. Conditionally admitted students are closely monitored during their first 12 hours of graduate coursework and must maintain a 3.0 GPA. At the end of 12 hours, conditionally admitted students must petition for regular admission status. NO MORE THAN 9 HOURS OF GRADUATE COURSEWORK, INCLUSIVE OF TRANSFER CREDIT, EARNED PRIOR TO ADMISSION (REGULAR OR CONDITIONAL) TO A DEGREE PROGRAM MAY BE APPLIED TOWARD THE COMPLETION OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.

Students who wish to pursue graduate coursework in the College of Education but do not wish to pursue a graduate degree should apply for Special Non-Degree status (Note: Special Non-Degree status has the same academic requirements as those for admission to degree programs in education).

The School of Kinesiology 

The School of Kinesiology offers undergraduate preparation in several concentration areas that provide a good foundation for a student wishing to pursue graduate education in a health care professional preparation program. While no particular major is required for these graduate programs, a degree in Kinesiology represents a good alternative for a student targeting professional graduate programs.

• The Exercise Science Pre-Professional Studies or the Exercise Science Fitness Studies concentration provides the cognitive, practical skill base, and the opportunity for clinical experiences for entering into occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant, or many other graduate health care education programs. A student wishing to pursue these types of graduate programs should be aware of specific course pre-requisites professional programs may require.
• The Sport Management concentration is a broad-based, interdisciplinary program, which provides the appropriate Kinesiology requirements as well as coursework in selected subject matter from related disciplines (e.g., communications, business, management, marketing, finance, and public relations).
• The Health Promotion and Wellness concentration (online program) prepares a student to improve the quality of life for individuals and groups in the community as a health educator or community health worker. A student who completes the Kinesiology program with a concentration in Health Promotion and Wellness and is eligible to take the national certification exam to become a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
• The Pre-Athletic Training concentration is designed for students interested in the profession of athletic training. The curriculum focuses on didactic learning, allowing students to gain knowledge, skills, and the necessary critical thinking abilities that are necessary for a professional healthcare degree. This concentration allows learners to gain the required pre-requisite courses; cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens certifications; and observation hours under an athletic trainer that they will need for entry into a Masters of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) Program. The Pre-Athletic Training curriculum meets pre-requisite course standards established by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) of all accredited professional athletic training degree programs to which students can seek entrance. 

  • Athletic Trainers are required to hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree from a Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited Athletic Training program and must pass the Board of Certification (BOC) exam. Additional licensure requirements may vary by state to practice as an Athletic Trainer. Students receiving their Master of Science in Athletic Training from the UL Lafayette Athletic Training program are eligible for these credentials.

• The Health & P.E. Grades K-12 concentration is a combination of courses in teaching methodology (with applied field experiences) and courses relating to educational and developmental psychology, classroom management, biomechanics, biology, technology in health and kinesiology, motor behavior and control, anatomy and physiology, and coaching. A student is also required to complete the yearlong Teacher Residency in an area school. The Teacher Preparation Program for Health & P.E. Grades K-12 is approved by the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) and is nationally recognized and accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Program (CAEP). Upon successful completion of the Teacher Preparation Program for Health and Physical Education, a student will receive a teaching certificate from the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE).

Minimum Continuing Requirements for School of Kinesiology

All students in the School of Kinesiology are required to sign a contract to acknowledge the understanding of all academic requirements for the major and concentration declared.

All students must meet all requirements, as outlined below, to ensure satisfactory academic progress which is necessary to continue in program and to enroll in the required coursework.

• Exercise Science Fitness Studies concentration: Earn a minimum 2.0 overall GPA or better each semester; Achieve a grade of “C” or better in the following course prefixes and courses: BIOL 110 , BIOL 216  or BIOL 220 , ENGL 101 , ENGL 102 , HLTH, KNES, MATH 105  or MATH 109 , PHYS 207  or PHYS 213 , PSYC 255 , STAT 214 , Natural Science in Chemistry, and 9 cr. hrs. of electives at the 300-400 level; Earn a minimum 2.0 overall GPA or better to complete the program and graduate.
• Exercise Science Pre-Professional Studies concentration: Earn a minimum 2.75 overall GPA or better each semester; Achieve a grade of “C” or better in the following course prefixes and courses: BIOL, ENGL 101 , ENGL 102 , ENGL 365 , HIM 361 , HLTH, KNES, MATH 105  or MATH 109 , PHYS, PSYC 255 , STAT 214 , Natural Science in Chemistry, and 12 cr. hrs. of electives (regardless of course prefix); Earn a minimum 2.75 overall GPA or better to complete the program and graduate.
• Health & P.E. Grades K-12 concentration: Since successful completion of all requirements allows a student to become a certified teacher in Health and Physical Education, a student in this concentration must apply for and be formally admitted into the Teacher Preparation Program at UL Lafayette to enroll in any 300-400 level professional education courses to continue to pursue a degree in Kinesiology, Health & P.E. Grades K-12. See the requirements under the Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Preparation Program Requirements.
• Health Promotion and Wellness concentration: Earn a minimum 2.5 overall GPA or better each semester; Achieve a grade of “C” or better in the following course prefixes and courses: ENGL 101 , ENGL 102 , ENGL 365 , ENGL 360 , ENGL 472G  or ENGL 474G , HLTH, IPHE, MATH 103  or MATH 105 , MGMT, MKTG, 9 cr. hrs. of Natural Sciences, and the 9 cr. hrs. of electives; Earn a minimum 2.5 overall GPA or better to complete the program and graduate.
• Pre-Athletic Training concentration: Earn a minimum 2.75 overall GPA or better each semester; Achieve a grade of “C” or better in the following course prefixes and courses: BIOL, CHEM, ENGL 101 , ENGL 102 , HIM 361 , HLTH, KNES, MATH 105  or MATH 109 , PHYS, SOCI, STAT 214 , PSYC elective, and 9 cr. hrs. of electives (regardless of course prefix); Earn a minimum 2.75 overall GPA or better to complete the program and graduate.
• Sport Management concentration: Earn a minimum 2.5 overall GPA or better each semester; Achieve a grade of “C” or better in the following course prefixes and courses: ACCT, BLAW, ECON, ENGL 101 , ENGL 102 , FNAN, HLTH, KNES, MATH 105 , MGMT, MKTG, RCEA, SOCI, STAT, 9 cr. hrs. of electives, and 6 cr. hrs. of electives at the 300-400 level; Earn a minimum 2.5 overall GPA or better to complete the program and graduate.

The School of Kinesiology academic committee will meet each semester during the advising period to examine the academic records for all students.

A student who is making satisfactory academic progress in the major and concentration declared will be allowed to continue to enroll in coursework in the major and concentration declared. A student who is not making satisfactory academic progress will be allowed to submit a letter explaining why he/she was unable to make satisfactory progress. The academic committee will review the student’s letter of request to determine if the request will be granted or denied.

The committee may advise the student to change his/her major and concentration to another major and concentration within the School of Kinesiology. The committee also has the authority to dismiss the student from the program and prohibit the student from declaring any major and concentration in the School of Kinesiology. A student who is dismissed for cause from the School of Kinesiology will not be re-admitted into the School of Kinesiology unless he/she has at least the minimum overall GPA required for the major and concentration.

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