Undergraduate fields of study
Education - Teacher preparation
Department of Teaching & Learning
The education curriculum provides the skills and knowledge to teach and guide school children in preschool through 12th grade. Students who successfully complete Washington State University's preparation program and pass the WEST-E test will receive a Residency Teaching Certificate from the state of Washington.
To earn teacher certification in a particular subject, you also must complete core professional education coursework within the College of Education.
Athletic training education
Department of Educational Leadership & Counseling Psychology
Athletic training is a professional field of study that prepares students to become certified athletic trainers who prevent, recognize, manage, and rehabilitate injuries caused by physical activity.
Sport management
Department of Educational Leadership & Counseling Psychology
A sport management education provides students with the planning and administrative skills needed for the success of organizations that focus on sport activities, sport products, or sport services.
Movement studies
Department of Educational Leadership & Counseling Psychology
Movement studies, or kinesiology, is the study of how human muscles and other bodily systems work, develop, and interact. The field includes studies in exercise science, anatomy, motor learning, motor control, sport psychology, motor development, health and wellness, and biomechanics.
Health and fitness teaching
Department of Educational Leadership & Counseling Psychology
Health and fitness focuses on how muscles and other bodily systems work, develop, and interact. The program includes studies in exercise science, anatomy, motor learning, motor control, sport psychology, motor development, health and wellness, and biomechanics. Additionally, health and fitness is the teaching certification endorsement area for those who want to teach wellness and recreational activity (formerly known as physical education) or to coach sport teams.
Leadership studies minor
Department of Educational Leadership & Counseling Psychology
Provide students with classroom experiences which expose them to leadership theories, the history of leadership, leadership skills, leadership styles, critical thinking, creative problem solving, individual behavior, organizational behavior, motivation, negotiation, management theories, communications skills, and other related subjects.
