Admission Requirements
Master Of Education with a Major in Kinesiology and a Concentration In Wellness Clinican/Research
The general prerequisite to pursue this specialization is a baccalaureate degree in a health promotion/wellness-related field of study. In addition, if students have a baccalaureate degree in an academic area other than the field of health promotion, they may apply for a qualified admission into the program and, upon review of their application materials, will be required to complete prerequisite course work prior to being fully admitted.
For all students in this specialization, a minimum of 30 credit hours are required to complete the Master's degree of which at least 24 credit hours need to be taken with the Division of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies (i.e., courses designated as KIN, KHS, H.E., or P.E.
Admission to this program is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School and the Division of Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Studies;
To be considered for graduate admission, an applicant must hold or be completing an earned baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a college or university of recognized standing and have adequate preparation with discernible ability to pursue graduate studies in the major field elected. These criteria are subject to standards set by the individual Colleges and Schools, which reserve the right to revise or amend their entrance requirements beyond the minimal requirements of the University.
A completed Application for Graduate Admission form, the graduate application fee ($50.00) and an official transcript from each college or university attended are required before any student can be considered for admission to graduate study. A transcript is considered official only if it is sent directly from the institution where the course work was completed and bears an official seal. The applicant is also responsible for arranging to take any examinations that may be specified by the Office of Graduate Admissions, the College, or the Department.
Several academic areas of the University require an additional Departmental application. Students are advised to contact the Department to which they are applying and request full particulars on admission procedures.
In most Departments (see Departmental sections of this bulletin for variants), a regular admission may be authorized for the master's degree applicant upon the Department's recommendation, if the applicant's grade point average is 2.6 (`C'=2) or above for the upper division (approximately the last 60 semester credits) of his/her undergraduate course work and if he/she holds a degree from a regionally accredited institution.
All baccalaureate graduates of unaccredited institutions must present a 3.00 (`B') or better upper-division grade point average to be considered for graduate admission. Course work completed after the baccalaureate which is presented as the qualifying basis for graduate admission cannot be applied toward a graduate degree at Wayne State University.
The individual colleges reserve the right to refuse a non-resident admission if such admission prevents registration of a qualified Michigan resident. This ruling may not be invoked to secure admission to a Michigan resident if his/her grade point average entitles him/her to qualified status only.
Further information may be obtained in the Graduate Student Handbook or by calling a program advisor at (313) 577-4265 or by writing: Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies Graduate Program in Physical Education 265 Matthaei Building Wayne State University Detroit, MI 48202