2014-2015 University of South Alabama – College of Education Master of Science – M.S. HEALTH EDUCATION-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. Semester Grade 3 ___________ ___________ 3 3 3 3 ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ 3 3 3 3 3 ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________ Area of Specialization (12 Hours) HPE 505 HPE 595 HS 562 HS 563 III. Educational Research and Evaluation Hours Critical Reading and Writing in Content Field Internship in Health and Physical Education Drug Use and Abuse Nutrition Advisor Approved Electives (15 Hours) _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ HPE Tentative Course Offerings: Fall Semester: HPE 505, 516, 521, 574, 579, 594, 595; HS 562 Spring Semester: HPE 500, 574, 579, 594, 595; HS 563 Summer Semester: HPE 540, 571, 574, 594, 595 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