Overview

The curriculum of the Physical Education (Initial Certification) program at Canisius College immerses you in the classroom and integrates theory, practice, and content into daily teaching and learning.

It enables you to earn your initial teaching certification as you earn your master’s degree, allowing you to teach in New York State. If you are Canadian, you will be certified in New York first and then eligible to apply for certification in Ontario.

Extended Learning Opportunities

The Physical Education certification program is registered and approved by the New York State Education Department and meets the latest certification regulations. Physical education graduate students receive extensive field experience prior to student teaching. The practicum to student teaching “looping” placement also contributes to a smooth transition to the student teaching semester.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Child Abuse Workshop

Prevention of School Violence Workshop

Dignity for All Students Workshop

Early Field Experience Elementary Physical Education

Early Field Experience Secondary Physical Education

Movement Education and Elementary Activities

Teaching Methods in Physical Education

Teaching Practicum in PE

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Free Online Application

Personal Statement

Resume

Two Letters of Recommendation - letters can be personal, professional or academic references

Transcripts from the institution you have, or will be receiving, your degree from - unofficial or in progress transcripts are acceptable to begin the admissions review process

Applicants with less than a 3.0 undergraduate GPA will undergo additional review

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

36855 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36855 USD / year

≈ 36855 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36855 USD / year

≈ 36855 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Physical Education (Initial Certification).

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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