MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.ED.) WITH A MAJOR IN KINESIOLOGY: HEALTH PROMOTION

The M.Ed. in Kinesiology: Health Promotion is appropriate for students from a variety of majors including, but not limited to exercise science, athletic training, community health, health promotion, or nursing. The health promotion program is designed to assist students who wish to gain additional knowledge and skills as a health educator working in the areas of primary and secondary prevention of chronic and acute diseases and disorders and in the promotion of a healthy lifestyle. Coursework includes the M.Ed. in Kinesiology common core (15 hrs.) and health promotion specialization courses (21 hrs.). Part-time enrollment is accommodated and students complete one of two synthesis options: thesis or project and related elective.

REGULAR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The following formula is used to determine eligibility for regular admission:

GRE score (verbal + qualitative) + [(upper division) x 100] = 1200 or more

In addition to meeting the formula for admission, applicants must:

Have an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
Have successfully completed undergraduate statistics course
Submit a letter of application indicating why you have chosen a career in health promotion, your teaching/professional philosophy, and how the program of study meets your career goals
Provide a current resume; copies of any relevant, current training certificates or certification cards
Provide 2 letters of reference signed by the referee

PROVISIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

GRE score (verbal + qualitative) + [(upper division) x 100] = 1100-1999

To gain regular admission, provisional students must complete 9 hours of graduate coursework at GCSU with no less than a "B" in each course approved by the Department of Kinesiology Graduate Coordinator and the advisor.

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION

Applicants who apply too late for full consideration for admission and/or have not submitted all required documents for evaluation may be assigned conditional admission status for one semester only with permission of the Department of Kinesiology Graduate Coordinator. This option is discouraged because students failing to submit all required documents or do not meeting admission requirements will be required to withdraw from the University. After one semester on conditional status, students must have achieved regular admission.

ACADEMIC DISMISSAL POLICY

A graduate student will be placed on graduate academic probation if the student's institutional graduate grade point average falls below a 3.00 at any point during his or her graduate studies.

A graduate student will be dismissed if the student is placed on academic probation for more than one semester, receives more than one C during his or her graduate studies, or fails to comply with policy, procedures, and expectations as defined in current versions of the Outdoor Education Policy and Procedures Manual, The Facilitator Handbook, and the Student Handbook.

TRANSFER CREDITS

Up to 9 semester hours of graduate coursework with grades of B or better may be accepted from other institutions at the discretion of the Department of Kinesiology Graduate Coordinator and the advisor.

TIME LIMITATIONS FOR M.ED. WITH A MAJOR IN KINESIOLOGY: HEALTH PROMOTION

The requirements for the degree program must be completed within a period of 6 years from the date that the student begins taking courses at GCSU. Courses completed more than 6 years prior to completion of the requirements for the Master's degree will be regarded as outdated and will not be applied toward the degree program. This includes courses that may be transferred from other institutions. Outdated courses may be updated through appropriate means at the discretion of the Department of Kinesiology Graduate Coordinator and the advisor.

PROGRAM OF STUDY


Kinesiology Core				15 semester hours
KINS 6803	Research Methods in Kinesiology I		(3 semester hours)
KINS 6813	Research Methods in Kinesiology II		(3 semester hours)
KINS 6823	Administration of Health and Human Services		(3 semester hours)
KINS 6863	Master Thesis in Kinesiology		(6 semester hours)
or
KINS 6873	Master Project in Kinesiology		(3 semester hours)
and	Approved elective		(3 semester hours)
Health Promotion Content		15 semester hours
KINS 6503	Health Program Planning		(3 semester hours)
KINS 6513	Community Assessment Intervention		(3 semester hours)
KINS 6523	Health Communication & Social Marketing		(3 semester hours)
KINS 6533	Epidemiology		(3 semester hours)
EDFS 6225	Identifying Problems and Socio-Cultural Issues		(3 semester hours)
Content Electives*				6 semester hours

Select from:


KINS 6553	Coordinated School Health Programs		(3 semester hours)
KINS 6563	ATOD Education and Prevention		(3 semester hours)
KINS 6833	Special Topics in Kinesiology		(3 semester hours)
KINS 6543	Human Sexuality		(3 semester hours)
KINS 6843 or	Practicum in Kinesiology or		(3 semester hours)
KINS 6853	Internship in Kinesiology or approved elective		(3 semester hours)
Minimum Hours		36 semester hours

STEPS IN COMPLETING THE M.ED.: HEALTH PROMOTION

Submit a completed application to graduate study and all supporting documents to the Graduate Admissions Office
Consult with the faculty advisor to develop a program of study for the specialization in health promotion
Complete courses with a GPA of 3.0 or better
Pass the comprehensive written examination
Complete the master thesis or project in compliance with the Department of Kinesiology Synthesis Policy
Submit the completed application to graduate by the date specified in the official university calendar