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- School Code: 341900
- Phone: (864) 231-2000
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
49.65%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
24FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$16,189Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Physical Education Degree
The physical education program at Charleston Southern 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 South Carolina colleges that offer physical education degrees.
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Charleston Southern University (CSU)
316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC
CSU is a nonprofit private institution located in Charleston, South Carolina and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The Baptist affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Enrollment at Charleston Southern University is nearly 3,200 yearly.
Areas of study offered at Charleston Southern University include but are not limited to:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Security And Protective Services
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
- Health And Clinical Professions
Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Most students accepted to CSU have an SAT score in a range of 880 - 1098, or an ACT score in a range of 19 - 24. Roughly 60% of all students that applied were accepted at Charleston Southern University, with 31% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at csuniv.edu.
The cost of tuition is approximately $23,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Students enrolled at CSU may be eligible for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The mascot for Charleston Southern University is the "Buccaneers", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)
Contact information, academics information, programs offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.csuniv.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Physical Education Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CSU offers a bachelor's degree program in physical education.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 6 |
Female | 3 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 3 |
White | 6 |
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
Students who have completed the Physical Education program at CSU, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Total Employment: 40
- Average Annual Salary: $76920
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
- Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Total Employment: 530
- Average Annual Salary: $54580
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
- Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Annual Salary: $51400
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the applicants CSU accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Charleston Southern University may provide services to students including:
- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
Intercollegiate Athletics
CSU is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Big South Conference)
- Basketball (Big South Conference)
- Track and Field (Big South Conference)
- Football (Big South Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball