Master of Science in Kinesiology

Welcome to the Department of Health and Kinesiology (HKN). The department is housed in both the Steinke Physical Education Center (SPEC) and the Health and Recreation Building (HREC, The Old Gym).

This concentration is offered in a traditional format where some face-to-face courses are required. This generalist degree plan is chosen by students wanting the flexibility to take coursework in across all of the kinesiology sub-disciplines, and to tailor their degree to meet their specific needs and interests. The degree may be pursued under a 36-credit hour course only option, a 36-credit hour option requiring a research project or internship, or 30-credit hour option requiring a thesis.

This concentration is offered in a traditional format where some face-to-face courses are required. This specialized degree plan is chosen by students wanting to focus their studies in the health and exercise sciences. The degree may be pursued under a 36-credit hour course only option, a 36-credit hour option requiring a research project or internship, or 30-credit hour option requiring a thesis.

This concentration is only offered in a 100% online format, which means students must meet the requirements for entry into the department’s online cohort. This specialized degree plan is chosen by students wanting to focus their studies in sport management. The degree may be pursued under a 36-credit hour course only option, a 36-credit hour option requiring a research project or internship, or 30-credit hour option requiring a thesis.

Applicants must meet requirements for admission to the College of Graduate Studies, including GPA and GRE requirements specific to the College of Education and Human Performance.

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to communicate in writing at the level required to enable successful progression through the M.S. in Kinesiology program.

Applicants must have demonstrated a high-level of professional and ethical conduct during their academic career to date.

Applicants, especially those whose qualifications are marginal, are encouraged to request letters of recommendation from their undergraduate professors.

The minimum score required is a 6.0 overall band score. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 79 (Internet-based) or 550(Paper-based) is the university minimum requirement for all Graduate students.