Department of Health and Kinesiology
Dr. David Criswell, Chair
The Department of Health and Kinesiology offers three programs leading to master’s degrees: Master of Education in Health and Kinesiology, Master of Science in Health Sciences, and Master of Science in Kinesiology. The mission of each of these degree programs and admission and curriculum requirements are described below.
The M.S. Degree in Kinesiology may be earned entirely via Internet-based delivery. Individual online courses may also be used to fulfill requirements of other degrees, with advisor approval.
For additional information about any programs of the Department of Health and Kinesiology, contact the Department (903-566-7031; www.uttyler.edu/hkdept).
Admission Requirements
For full admission to a master’s degree program in the Department of Health and Kinesiology, ordinarily an applicant must:
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have an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited academic institution in a field closely related to the mission of the intended master’s degree program;
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have earned a grade point average of at least 3.00 on a 4-point scale for all upper-division undergraduate hours or have an earned graduate degree from an accredited academic institution;
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have scored at the thirtieth percentile or higher on each of the sections of the General Test of the Graduate Record Exam—Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing (GRE scores not required if an applicant has an earned graduate degree from an accredited academic institution); and
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submit three strong letters of recommendation from individuals in professional positions who can validly comment on the applicant’s suitability for graduate studies in general and for studies in the intended field in particular.
The Department of Health and Kinesiology may limit the number of applicants admitted to a particular degree program for a given semester. Therefore, meeting the minimum requirements for admission does not guarantee admission.
For details about the application process, refer to the Graduate Policies section of this catalog and the Health and Kinesiology Department's website (www.uttyler.edu/hkdept).