GATE—Graduate Alternative Teacher Education Program—provides an alternative track for both initial and professional certification. Students without prior certification in physical education may enter the program.

GATE requires 60 to 66 credits to complete, depending on the student’s prior course work. The plan of study includes a specialization core and education foundation courses. Students will be expected to participate in student teaching.

Prior to student teaching, students must obtain a C- or better in all courses and have a 3.0 GPA. They also must complete: 

• All coursework except PED 505 – Professional Seminar
• Language and literacy coursework
• Workshops and seminars
• State exams (LAST, ATS-W, CST)