2014-2015
University of South Alabama – College of Education
Master of Science – M.S.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION-EXERCISE SCIENCE - NON TEACHER CERTIFICATION
Student Name _______________________________ _______
Jag Number ____________________________________
Advisor ___________________________________________
Date Admitted to Program ________________________
MINIMUM GRADUATE HOURS REQUIRED: 30
I.
Research and Evaluation (3 Hours)
IDE 510
II.
Educational Research and Evaluation
Hours
Semester
Grade
3
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Area of Specialization (18 Hours)
HPE 505
HPE 516
HPE 570
HPE 571
HPE 572
HS 563
Critical Reading and Writing in Content Field
Physiology of Exercise
Stress Testing and Exercise Prescription
Exercise Management diseases/Disabilities
Application of Biomechanical Concepts
Nutrition
Choose Either the Thesis or Non-Thesis Option below:
III.
Thesis Option (9 Hours)
IDE 620
HPE 599
IV.
Quantitative Methods I
Thesis (6 Hours)
Non-Thesis Option (9 Hours)
HPE 540
Administrative Issues in Exercise Science
HPE 595
Internship in Healthy/Physical Education
Advisor Approved Elective:
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OR
HPE Tentative Course Offerings:
Fall Semester: HPE 505, 516, 521, 572, 574, 579, 594, 595, 599; HS 562
Spring Semester: HPE 500, 570, 574, 579, 594, 595, 599; HS 563
Summer Semester: HPE 540, 571, 574, 594, 595, 599
Revised 04/24/15
Master of Science – M.S.
Regular Admission Requirements:
1.
Sufficient courses in the major area to qualify for graduate study in the involved discipline.
2.
An appropriate advanced degree may be used in lieu of other requirements for Regular Standing.
3.
Admission to the Graduate School.
4.
Submission of official GRE or MAT test scores. Scores must be sent from the testing agency to the Office of Admissions.
5.
Official transcripts from all institutions attended.
6.
Submission of resume with chronology of professional employment.
7.
Two letters of recommendation attesting to the prospective student's scholarship and/or professional abilities.
8.
See academic departments for additional requirements.
9.
For other admission requirements, see Graduate Studies Section of the current USA Bulletin.
Additional Information:
1.
Program GPA required for graduation: 3.00
2.
Successful completion of a comprehensive examination is required for graduation. Only students who
have applied for graduation and are completing their degree requirements in the current semester are allowed
to apply for the comprehensive exam. The Comprehensive Exam Policy and application form can be obtained from Student
Services, UCOM 3020 or on the College of Education Graduate School webpage at the following link:
http://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/coe/gradschool/index.html
3.
All information pertaining to graduation, including application deadlines, is available on the Registrar’s Office website
at the following link: http://southalabama.edu/departments/registrar/graduation_apply.html
4/24/15