FAQs
UNCW – B.A. - Physical Education and Health -Teacher Licensure (PEH)
If you have any other questions please contact Dr. C. Sue Combs at combsc@uncw.edu
How do I become a student in your major?
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You can declare PEH (TC) as your major after completion of 24 credit hours.
How do I become admitted to Watson College of Education?
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Students apply to WCE in their Junior year with assistance from their PEH advisor.
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Completion of the university requirements in English, mathematics and a science laboratory course with a grade of "C-" or better
Completion of introductory educational foundations coursework, EDN 200 with a grade of "C-" or better.
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Completion of forty-five or more college credit hours with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.70 on a 4.00 scale on work
attempted at UNCW. Transfer students must earn a 2.70 on a minimum of 9 hours completed at UNCW.
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Passing scores on teacher education entry tests specified and mandated by the Board of Education of the State of NC.
How do I become eligible for internship?
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Be admitted to the Watson School of Education.
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Have completed all required Education courses and ideally all academic major courses.
Are scholarships available?
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Earl Allen Memorial Scholarship; Watson College of Education Scholarships.
Are summer classes available in PEH?
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Yes – Typically Physical Education and Health courses (including study abroad courses) are offered both summer sessions.
What are the prerequisites for your program?
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A 2.7 GPA is required at the time of application to the WCE (typically Junior year).
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Prospective PEH majors should have a passion for teaching and coaching children and adolescents.
What can I do with a degree in PEH?
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YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the lives of children and adolescents.
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The PEH degree leads to Licensure to teach k-12 Physical Education and Health in NC (reciprocal to other states).
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Opens doors to many other careers (Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Athletic Administration, etc., with some additional education or
training).
How employable will I be with a degree in PEH?
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The majority of our graduates immediately secure teaching and athletics coaching positions in k-12 schools.
Is there a particular course sequence I must follow?
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Students will be encouraged to complete course work in a sequential manner determined by the PEH advisor.
Does your program offer online classes?
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There are several required courses that are offered online. However, most method courses are face to face.
When should I declare my major in PEH?
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As soon as possible! Advisors can assist you in making all course work count and you can graduate in 4 years.
Am I required to complete all University Studies prior to beginning PEH?
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No, you can complete University Studies during or after completing requirements for Physical Education and Health.
Transfer Questions:
I am a transfer student. Am I required to take a course at UNCW prior to declaring my major in PEH?
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No
I am a transfer student from a PEH program at another school. Will my courses be transferrable to the PEH program at UNCW?
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All course work will be reviewed to determine if the intent of each course is met.
For further information, see the PEH website: http://www.uncw.edu/shahs/academic/teacher.html and http://catalogue.uncw.edu.