First Steps . . .
So, you have decided you are interested in our program. Now what?

Your transcripts from your BA or BS degree will need to be evaluated. Faculty review your transcripts and determine which of the course requirements you have met. Courses do not have to be from CSULB in order to "count."  Courses from other institutions are examined to determine if they are equivalent to those that are required. You will be given back a checklist showing which courses you still need to take and which requirements are met. Once this is done you will be better able to plan a course of action. To get your transcripts reviewed bring them to the Kinesiology & Physical Education Office (AS2) or to Dr. Hakim-Butt (AS2 - 216) or mail them to:

Dr. Karen Hakim-Butt
Kinesiology & Physical Education Department
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840
Include a current mailing address.  Be sure to include transcripts from all schools you've attended. After you get the results of your transcript evaluation feel free to set up an appointment to plan a logical sequence of courses. Note: the KPE department does accept any other California State University CTC accredited Physical Education program and / or the PRAXIS & SSAT as demonstration of subject matter competency instead of courseware.

Eventually you will need to apply to the university. This can be done on-line. If you are only planning on taking a single class (EDSS300P) to see if teaching is for you, you might consider taking the course through University Extension. After you decide to apply to the program you will need to apply to the university as well. GPA requirements for admission to the CSULB as a graduate student/credential student is 2.5 while a GPA of 2.67 is required for the Single Subject Credential Program. Please note, being accepted to the university does not guarantee admission into the Credential Program.

The first education class to take is EDSS 300P, Introduction to Teaching Physical Education.. This course meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM.  This course is designed to introduce you to middle school and high school Physical Education teaching. There are 45 hours of observation and field work at local middle schools and high schools. One of the goals of the class is to help you decide if teaching is really what you want to do. During this course you will also apply to the Single Subject Credential Program.
 
 

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