2023-2024 Catalog

Education Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree (K-12 Physical Education and Health)

Transfer Option

  • Southern Arkansas University
    • BSE K-12 Physical Education and Health

Program Description

Southern Arkansas University Tech’s Teacher Education program has been providing the first two years of a public school teacher degree for over 15 years. The Associate of Science in Education with an emphasis in K-12 Physical Education and Health is designed to provide the first two years of coursework for ease of transfer into Southern Arkansas University’s Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Wellness, and Leisure.

General Information

  • Developmental coursework may be required in addition to the courses required for this degree.

General Requirements

  • This degree requires successful completion of 63 credit hours.
  • All degree-seeking students are required to take Student Success.
  • A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
  • Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.

Residency Requirement

The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements.  Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.

ACTS Course Numbers

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements.

Degree Plan

Semester I (15 hours)

ENGL 1113Composition I

3

EDUC 2003Introduction to Education

3

HKR 2812Theory & Fundamentals of Basketball

2

SPCH 1113Principles of Speech

3

GSTD 1021Student Success I

1

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

MATH 1023College Algebra

3

MATH 1063Mathematical Reasoning

3

Semester II (15 hours)

BIOL 1004The Biological Science

4

ENGL 1123Composition II

3

HKR 1123Methods of Teaching Team Activities

3

GSTD 1031Student Success II

1

Choose one (1) hour from these courses:

PE 1061Softball

1

PE 1071Basketball

1

PE 1081Fitness for Life

1

PE 1091Strength & Conditioning

1

PE 1111Baseball

1

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

HIST 1003World History I

3

HIST 1013World History II

3

Semester III (14 hours)

BIOL 2404Anatomy & Physiology I

4

GSTD 1041Student Success III

1

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

HIST 2013U.S. History I

3

HIST 2023U.S. History II

3

PSCI 2003American Government National

3

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

ENGL 2213World Literature I

3

ENGL 2223World Literature II

3

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

EDUC 2023K-12 Educational Technology

3

MIS 1003Introduction to Computers

3

Semester IV (16 hours)

HKR 1113Methods of Teaching Individual/Dual Activities

3

HS 1403Personal & Community Health

3

PHSC 1004Physical Sciences

4

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

ART 2013Art Appreciation

3

MUS 2013Music Appreciation

3

THEA 2003Theatre Appreciation

3

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

BA 1103Personal Finance

3

ECON 2103Principles of Microeconomics

3

GEOG 2003Introduction to Geography

3

PSCI 2003American Government National

3

PSYC 2003General Psychology

3

SOC 2003Introduction to Sociology

3

Total Credit Hours: 61