General Program Requirements

The M.S. degree in kinesiology requires a minimum of 30 hours for students completing a master's thesis option and 36 hours for students completing a course work option. The specific program of study, designed by the student and supervisory committee, is tailored to meet the individual needs and interests of the student. A maximum of 12 hours of supporting work in other departments may be applied toward the degree. All students are expected to demonstrate a depth and breadth of understanding of kinesiology in a written and/or oral final evaluation.

The format for this program are as follows:

  Thesis Coursework
KIN 815 Reseach Methods 3 3
Statitics course (STAT 702, 703 or PSYCH 830) 3 3
KIN 800 Adv Exercise Physiology 3 3
KIN 830 Adv Public Health Physical Act 3 3
Other Courses and Electives 12 24
Thesis 6 0
TOTAL GRADUATE CREDITS 30 36


*Actual degree requirements will be summarized on an approved plan of study

Graduates