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Sports and Exercise Sciences Graduate Program

Department of Sports and Exercise Sciences

Master of Science (M.S.) Degree

Major in Sports and Exercise Sciences (Major Code: 5449 )

The Department of Sports and Exercise Sciences graduate program offers a Master of Science degree with specific tracks in Exercise Science and Sport Management. The thesis and non-thesis option is available in each track. These programs provide students academic preparation for goals ranging from career employment to doctoral studies. Areas of focus available include  sport administration, sport management , sport performance analysis, corporate fitness and wellness, and physiological testing and prescription. Each track includes a required department four course core, and track specific required coursework.

General Requirements

Admission

The following conditions are to be met:

  • 3.0 or better undergraduate GPA and
  • GRE score exceeding 50th percentile in at least one category of the GRE.

Conditional Admission

If a student does not qualify for admission, the student will be granted conditional admission when the following conditions are met:

  • 2.5 or better undergraduate GPA and
  • GRE score exceeding 25th percentile in at least one category of the GRE.

Interdisciplinary Studies (5143) students selecting department coursework also must meet the criteria delineated above.

Program Requirements

Departmental Core Requirements:
SES 6327 - Sociological Analysis of Sport
SES 6331 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Sport
SES 6311 - Research Techniques
SES 6351 - Trends/Issues in Sports and Exercise Sciences
 
Exercise Science Emphasis  (Thesis / Non-Thesis Option)
Additional 24 semester hours in 6300-level or above courses which must include SES 6321, 6332, 6341 and 6344.  Students will also be required to pass departmental required comprehensive examination.  Students electing to complete the thesis option will be required to successfully complete the departmental comprehensive examination as well as thesis proposal and defense.
 
 Sport Management Emphasis (Thesis / Non-Thesis Option)
Additional 24 semester hours in 6300-level or above courses which must include SES 6323, 6329, 6330 and 6399.  Students will also be required to pass departmental required comprehensive examination.  Students electing to complete the thesis option will be required to successfully complete the departmental comprehensive examination as well as thesis proposal and defense.