Physical Education Degree

The physical education program at Teachers College at Columbia University prepares students for careers teaching physical education in elementary, middle, or secondary school. The program focuses on planning and implementing a variety of developmentally appropriate instructional strategies to develop physically educated individuals, based on state and national standards. Program courses include: personal health and wellness, foundation of movement and motor activities, biology, prevention and care of athletic injuries, and individual and team sports skills. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer physical education degrees.

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Teachers College at Columbia University

769 Park Ave, Rochester, NY

Teachers College at Columbia University is a nonprofit private graduate level institution located in New York. Enrollment at this school is nearly five thousand students yearly. Teachers College at Columbia University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to offer degree awards in a number of programs.

The average cost for tuition for the graduate level programs are approximately $31,000 each year. There may be on-campus housing offered for students and costs around $10,000 annually. For more information please check with the school's housing office.

Here is a list of some of the programs TC offers:

• Educational Leadership and Administration
• English and Language Arts Teacher Education
• Clinical Psychology
• Organizational Psychology
• Counseling Psychology

Students should visit the school's website at http://www.tc.columbia.edu to get information on admissions, financial aid, student services and more available.

Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Teachers College at Columbia University has offered the following program levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Rochester, NY
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Annual Salary: $64540

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects in public or private schools at the middle, intermediate, or junior high level, which falls between elementary and senior high school as defined by applicable laws and regulations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Rochester, NY
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Annual Salary: $59660

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Rochester, NY
  • Total Employment: 6
  • Average Annual Salary: $58910

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).