Degree Requirements
Wellness Clinician/Research (Kinesiology M.Ed.)
This specialization is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in the field of health and fitness promotion.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: This specialization in the Kinesiology Master of Education degree is offered under the following options:
Plan A: Thirty credits including an eight credit thesis
Plan B: Thirty credits including a three credit project and a three-credit internship
GENERAL PROFESSIONAL COURSES:
EER 7630 -- Fundamentals of Statistics: Cr. 3
SPECIALIZATION COURSES:
- H E 6420 -- Introduction to Health Education Program Design: Cr. 3
- KHS 5522 -- Health Psychology: Cr. 3
- KHS 5523 -- Exercise Psychology: Cr. 3
- KIN 6310 -- Physiology of Exercise II: Cr. 3
- KIN 6320 -- Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription: Cr. 3
- KHS 7999 or KHS 8999
- -- Master's Project Direction: Cr. 3
- -- Master's Thesis Direction: Cr. 8
Minimum: 24 credits
Selected Courses: Additional courses from a list approved by the adviser, to complete the thirty credits required for graduation.
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