Admission Requirements Applicants for the Master of Science in exercise science program should hold a bachelors degree from an accredited institution with an undergraduate cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or above. They should have completed the required prerequisite course work at the appropriate undergraduate or graduate level. Applicants who are deficient in no more than 8 credit hours, or have less than a 3.00 cumulative GPA, may be considered for conditional admission status. Prerequisite Course Work BIO 205 Human Anatomy (4) BIO 207 Human Physiology (4) BIO 325* Introductory Biochemistry (4) -or- CHM 201* Intro to Organic and Biol Chem (4) EXS 103 Exercise (Strength Training) and Health Enhancement (2) EXS 105 Cardiovascular Fitness Training (2) EXS 207 Safety and First Aid in Exercise Science Settings (2) EXS 304 Exercise Physiology (3) EXS 306 Exercise Physiology Laboratory (1) EXS 350 Human Motion Analysis (4) MTH 141* Precalculus (4) STA 225 Probability and Statistics (4) -or- PSY 251 Statistics and Research Design (4) *Not a prerequisite; however, it is strongly recommended that applicants have some background in these areas. Admission Procedure The applicant must complete the application forms provided by the Office of Graduate study. Two letters of reference from individuals qualified to comment on the applicant's preparation for graduate study and official transcripts of all academic work are also required. Applicants will be considered for September or January admission. The applicant will be notified of the admission decision after all application materials have been received. Admission is selective, with preference given to applicants judged to be the best qualified to undertake the program of study. Qualified applicants may be required to have an interview with program faculty. For more information visit the MS in Exercise Science section of the graduate study website. Degree Requirements The Master of Science in exercise science program consists of 36 semester hours beyond the bachelor's degree. Prior graduate course work will be evaluated by the faculty. A maximum of 9 semester hours are transferable. Only those courses whose content is deemed equivalent to the School of Health Sciences' requirements for the Master of Science in exercise science and that meet the time limitations will be transferable. Successful completion of clinical internships and a master's thesis or a comprehensive examination are required of each student. The program of study is designed so that full-time students may complete the requirements within two academic years. Part-time students may complete the program within three to four academic years. A maximum of six years is allowed for completion of all degree requirements. Required Core Courses (24 Credits Total) EXS 500 Introduction to Research (4) EXS 520 Advanced Exercise Physiology (4) EXS 525 Biomechanics (3) EXS 530 Diagnostic Testing and Exercise Prescription (3) EXS 540 Nutrition, Weight Management and Exercise (2) EXS 601 Exercise Science Internship I (4) EXS 602 Exercise Science Internship II (4) Research Requirement (6 Credits Total) EXS 670 Research in Exercise Science (6) Complete thesis or comprehensive examinations Elective Course Work (6 Credits Total) EXS 503 Human Performance Enhancement (2) EXS 505 Health and Disease (2) EXS 510 Stress Management (2) EXS 521 Basic Athletic Training (2) EXS 535 Health Promoting Lifestyle Choices and Interventions (4) EXS 545 Physical Activity and Aging (2) EXS 560 Healthy Lifestyle Choices (2) EXS 565 Corporate and Worksite Wellness Programs (2) EXS 580 Preventive Nutrition Through the Life Span (2) EXS 605 Administration of a Cardiac Rehabilitation or Community Exercise Program (2) EXS 610 Clinical Biomechanics (2) EXS 615 Laboratory Instrumentation (2) EXS 620 Muscle Physiology (2) EXS 625 Exercise Electrocardiography (2) EXS 630 Seminar in Exercise Science (2) EXS 635 Environment and Human Performance (2) EXS 693 Directed Study and Research (2) In addition to the courses listed here, students may select other adviser-approved university courses at the 300 level and above. Examples include: PSY 333 Motivation (4) PSY 338 Health Psychology (4) PSY 344 Behavior Analysis (4) BIO 393 Endocrinology (4)