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Master of Science in Kinesiology

At Humboldt State University (California State University, CSU)

Location

United States

Qualification

Master degree

Fees

USD17026

(2026)

Duration

4 Semester(s)

Next intake

19.01.2027

Entry Score

6.5

IELTS

Course info

The Master of Science (M.S.) Program offers advanced study in Kinesiology to prepare graduate students for doctoral and professional programs and careers in health, performance, and the promotion of physical activity. The program offers a Thesis or Comprehensive Exam Option for students and is designed to strengthen the breadth and depth of the student’s academic preparation in Kinesiology and professional fields. The program incorporates the theoretical, scientific, and practical knowledge in exercise, health, nutrition, sport, and physical activity as applied in preventive, clinical, educational, military, recreational, and commercial settings.Graduates are prepared for careers in a wide range of professional roles that include worksite health promotion, clinical exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation, commercial fitness, publicprivate or non-profit health agencies, obesitydiabetes and heart disease prevention and treatment, teachingcoaching, independent research in a field of specialization, or continued graduate study at doctoral-granting institutions. The curriculum and coursework in the Kinesiology M.S. degree program is designed to meet the mission of preparing students to be leaders in the fields of physical activity, health, and disease prevention and treatment. The common theme that binds us together is the study of physical activity and relationships with health and human performance.

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide.Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

Duration: 4 Semester(s)

Fees: USD17026

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2027	Arcata
Autumn (August), 2027	Arcata
Spring (January), 2028	Arcata

Entry requirements for Humboldt State University (California State University, CSU)

The Kinesiology MS Program requires grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 in the last 60 units of undergraduate work with a 3.0 GPA preferred).

If a prospective graduate student has a baccalaureate degree in a field other than Kinesiology or Exercise Science, he/she may be required to complete foundational upper-division undergraduate coursework in kinesiology depending on their undergraduate course list and/or master’s degree objective.

There are two ways to meet the English proficiency requirement for graduate admission to Humboldt State University.

• A minimum TOEFL score of 550 (213 on computer-based test; 80 on internet-based test) that was received within two years of applying to HSU. OR

• A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 that was received within two years of applying to HSU.

Deadlines: Fall Applicants: February 1st; Spring Applicants: October 1st.

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Application Deadline

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Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at Humboldt State University (California State University, CSU). If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.