Master of Science in Sports & Exercise Science
About the MS SES Degree
The Department of Sports and Exercise Sciences graduate program offers a Master of Science degree with specific tracks in Sport Management, Exercise Science, and Sport and Exercise Psychology. 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, physiological testing and prescription, and psycosocial aspects of sport and exercise. Each track includes a required departmental three-course core, and track specific required coursework.
Graduate Program Admission
- WTAMU Graduate School application
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- Overall undergraduate GPA ≥ 3.0
- 2.5 GPA and Sports and Exercise Science Graduate committee approval for conditional admission
- Current Resume/CV
- Letter of intent addressing your interest in the program, your academic and professional goals, and giving identity to the program focus of your choice. One page minimum required.
- Upload all documents to the applicant portal
Preferred Deadlines:
- August 1 for fall admission
- December 1 for spring admission
- May 1 for summer admission
Post Admission Requirements:
Program Requirements
- See the WT Catalog for complete degree requirements and course listings by year.
Career & Research Opportunities
The potential careers with a masters in Sports and Exercise Science are many. See the lists below for examples of some of the many career possibilities.
Masters students have the opportunity to conduct a research project. Some of our students have published their studies in peer-reviewed journals and have had opportunities to present their research at national conference. In addition, the program will prepare students to pursue a doctoral degree, which would increase the breadth of career opportunities.
| Exercise Science emphasis | Sport Management emphasis | Sport & Exercise Psychology emphasis |
| Exercise Physiologist | Athletic Director | Exercise Psychologist |
| Kinesiologist | Athletic/Sport Administration | Cogitative Performance Specialist |
| Sports Coach | Manger in the Sports Industry | Exercise Specialist |
| Strength Coach | Event Coordinator | Performance Consultant |
| Rehabilitation Specialist | Sports Coach | Sports Coach |
| Ergonomics | Facilities Manager | Sport Psychologist |
| Fitness consultant | Fitness Manager | Mental Performance Consultant |
| Athletic Director | Sports Marketing | Personal Fitness & Wellness Trainer |
| Fitness/Wellness Director |
Scholarships & Program Cost
- Visit the WT Graduate School Financial Information page for more details and to complete an application.
- Visit the WT Cost Calculator to estimate costs for this program.