Master of Science in Education (MSE)
Major - Physical Education
Specialization – Health Education & Psychology of Physical Activity
Thesis and Non-Thesis Option
Student Name
Advisor
Required Core: 7
ID #
Start Term
Hours
Hrs
Complete the following course: 4 hours
PRE 710/711: Basic Stats class
4
Complete 1 of the following courses: 3 hours
PRE 715: Understanding Research in Education
PSYCH 790: Research Methods
3
3
Grade
Required Core Courses [Students complete 5 of the following courses]: 15 hours
HSES 803
Health Behavior Theory
3
HSES 804
Sport Psychology
3
HSES 806
Stress Management
3
HSES 812
Current Issues in Health Education
3
HSES 814
Implementing Health Education Programs
3
HSES 823
Behavior Modification in Health & Exercise
3
HSES 826
Grant & Research Proposal Writing
3
HSES 890
Seminar in HSES
3
HSES 892
Exercise Psychology
3
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HSES 824* Epidemiology
3
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HSES 897
Independent Study
3
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Students complete a Master’s Thesis: 6 hours
HSES 899
Master’s Thesis
Thesis Option: 22 + 6 + 2-3 hours elective= 30 hours
Non-thesis Option: 22 + 14 hours of electives= 36 hours
Term
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6
2-3
14
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Notes:
*Electives are chosen in consultation with student’s faculty advisor and must be approved by the advisor. A list
of suggested electives is provided.
*Other courses above the 30 graduate credit hour requirement may be necessary to fulfill undergraduate course
deficiencies as determined by an academic advisor.
Fall 2010
Suggested Electives for Health Education and Psychology of Physical Activity
Thesis and Non Thesis Options
-Courses subject to availability and consent of instructor
Available at the Lawrence Campus
HSES 730
Advanced Concepts in Nutrition
HSES 777
Practicum in Hlth Ed & Wellness Promotion
HSES 824
Epidemiology & Concepts of Disease Causation
HSES 833
Public Health Aspects of Exercise
HSES 850
Analysis Techniques for HSES Lab & Field Data
HDFL 710
Community Health & Development
HDFL 723
Adolescent Adjustment
HDFL 807
Design & Eval of Com Hlth Promotion Methods
HDFL 820
Advanced Child Development
PSYC 605
Health Psychology
PSYC 779
Physiological Aspects of Health & Disease
PSYC 784
Proseminar in Communication & Aging
PSYC 787
Gerontology Proseminar
PSYC 840
Psychology of Women’s Health
PSYC 870
Cognitive Development
PSYC 880
Social Development
SOC 625
Sociology of Health & Medicine
T &L 756
History of Educational Thoughts
T&L 770
History and Philosophy of Education
T&L 771
Philosophy of Education
Available at KU Medical Center, Kansas City
PRVM 805 Community Health Seminar
PRVM 816 International Health
PRVM 818 Social & Behavioral Aspects of Public Health
PRVM 820 Community Health Promotion
PRVM 830 Environmental Health
PRVM 855 Seminar in Women’s Health
PRVM 859 Tobacco & Public Health
PRVM 860 Community Nutrition
HP&M 810 The Health Care System
HP&M 850 Women & Health Care
HP&M 835 Health & Social Behavior
HP&M 837 Health Care Policy & Administration
HP&M 838 Rural Health Care
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3
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1-5
3
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Fall 2010