Mar 29, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Kinesiology - Concentration in Sport and Exercise Psychology, M.S. (Thesis)


Degree Requirements: 36 Credit Hours


Admission Requirements

Sport and Exercise Psychology Concentration

  1. Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
  2. Completion of prerequisite coursework may be required if degree major or minor is not in psychology or kinesiology/exercise science
  3. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (4.0 scale)
  4. A vitae or résumé that includes the following:
    1. Work history,
    2. Professional experiences,
    3. Membership and participation in professional organizations,
    4. Other experiences related to the academic program, and
  5. A personal statement of no more than 3 pages that includes a description of previous professional experiences and accomplishments, career goals, and reasons for interest in the graduate program at Georgia Southern University.
  6. Three letters of reference.
  7. Completion of the online application for the College of Graduate Studies.
  8. A phone, video-based, or in-person interview with the program director may be requested for some candidates after an initial review of submitted applications is completed.

Provisional

  1. Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
    1. Completion of prerequisite coursework may be required if degree major or minor is not in psychology or kinesiology/exercise science
  2. Grade point average (GPA) of 2.75-2.99 (4.0 scale)
  3. A vitae or résumé that includes the following:
    1. Work history,
    2. Professional experiences,
    3. Membership and participation in professional organizations,
    4. Other experiences related to the academic program
  4. A personal statement of no more than 3 pages that includes a description of previous professional experiences and accomplishments, career goals, and reasons for interest in the graduate program at Georgia Southern University
  5. Three letters of reference
  6. Completion of the online application for the College of Graduate Studies
  7. A phone, video-based, or in-person interview with the program director may be requested for some candidates after an initial review of submitted applications is completed

*Achievement of the minimum admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies and requirements of the graduate program does not guarantee admission to that graduate degree program.

Program of Study


Elective(s) Credit Hours: 3


  • Can choose advisor-approved electives in counseling or kinesiology

Total Credit Hours: 36


Advisement

Graduate students are advised by their program. Graduate students should reach out to their graduate program director for information regarding the structures in place to facilitate advisement. For more information visit Graduate Academic Advisement .

Graduate students can also contact the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies for more information about their program director.
Phone: 912-478-COGS (2647)
Email: gradschool@georgiasouthern.edu