Degree Requirements:

The Master of Science in Kinesiology is a 36-hour degree that can be earned as either a thesis or non-thesis program. The program is designed to be completed in two years as a full-time student. Students can attend part-time and complete the degree in no more than five years.

• The thesis program requires a major research project conducted during the second year of study. The investigation is carried out in close collaboration with a faculty advisor. Students who plan to go on for their doctorate should choose this option.

• The treatise program is designed for those who would like to take a broader array of electives becausethere is room in the degree for six additional hours of coursework; however, it also requires a culminating (treatise) project as well as a comprehensive exam.