Program of Study - Kinesiology (MS)
Graduate Program
The mission of the Department of Health and Kinesiology’s graduate program is to prepare graduate students to function professionally in a diverse and changing society, improve quality of life, and promote healthy lifestyles through the understanding and delivery of physical activity and wellness concepts.
For the Master of Science degree in Kinesiology, courses may be taken on-campus or online. The choice of courses in the major and minor fields, as well as the nature of the supporting work, will be determined through consultation between the student and graduate program coordinator.
Obtaining a Master of Science with a major in Kinesiology requires a minimum of 36 hours. Prospective master’s candidates should realize that the required courses in the on-campus program cycle every two years and that missing a course may delay their graduation. Check with the online program to determine if the needed course is available. Once the program is begun, the candidate has seven years to complete the requirements.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the graduate program in Kinesiology, prospective candidates must first meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below:
- Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or related field from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a recognized international equivalent in a similar or related field.
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours.
- Two letters of recommendation or reference checklists
- Statement of purpose in pursuing degree
- Resume
Application for admission must be submitted prior to the published deadline. The application is available at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply.
If an applicant does not meet the minimum undergraduate GPA criterion of 3.0 but has a GPA of at least 2.5, a personal interview is required for consideration of conditional admission.
Applicants who do not have their undergraduate training in Kinesiology or related areas, will be required to complete 9-12 hours of undergraduate leveling work. Leveling work must be completed with a “B” - GPA of 3.0 or higher (based upon a 4.0 system) before acceptance into the program.
Leveling Courses
Required
| BIOL 2401 | | |
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| BIOL 2402 | | |
| | Or | |
| | Equivalent Kinesiology Anatomy and Physiology courses | |
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| KINE 3353 | | |
| | Or | |
| KINE 3370 | | |
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| KINE 4310 | | |
| | Or | |
| KINE 4375 | | |
Program Requirements
Required Courses (12 Credits)
| KINE 6310 | History and Philosophy of Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINE 6315 | Research Methods | 3 |
| KINE 6320 | Applied Test and Measurements in Kinesiology or Statistics | 3 |
| KINE 6325 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
Electives (18-21 Credits)
Chosen from the following:
Capstone Requirement
Project (3 Credits)
Total Credit Hours: 36
Graduate Online Advisor
Please consult with the graduate program advisor to determine the best coursework in which to enroll to achieve your goals and objectives as outlined in your degree plan. Make your selection with assistance from the Graduate Program Coordinator. By viewing the entire course offerings, you can see that there are several tracks or interest areas you may pursue.