Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology

(For requirements select "K" from the A-Z Index of All Academic Degrees and Programs at the University Catalog webpage.)

• Exercise and Human Performance
  (For more information contact: Dr. Andrew Cornwell -- 323/343-4648)
• Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Exercise
  (for more information contact: Dr. Ray de Leon -- 323/343-4855)
• Community Leadership
  (For more information contact: Dr. Anne Larson -- 323/343-4668)
• Subject Matter Preparation for Single Subject Teaching Credential
  (For more information contact: Dr. Anne Larson -- 323/343-4668)

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  Physical Education Concentration (For more information contact: Dr. Anne Larson -- 323/343-4668) Adapted Physical Education Concentration (For more information contact: Dr. Dwan Bridges -- 323/343-4658) Dance Concentration (For more information contact: Dr. Anne Larson -- 323/343-4668)

• Teaching Credentials (See Charter College of Education; see University Catalog for requirements) (For more information contact: Dr. Anne Larson -- 323/343-4668)
• Single Subject Credential--Physical Education (For more information contact: Dr. Anne Larson -- 323/343-4668)
• Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential
  (For more information contact: Dr. Dwan Bridges 323/343-4658)

GRADUATE PROGRAM

Master of Science Degree in Kinesiology

The Master of Science degree in Kinesiology prepares students to (a) progress in a professional career in exercise and fitness, rehabilitation and therapeutic exercise, physical education teaching, or community leadership; and (b) embark on further graduate study in a doctoral program in Kinesiology or a related discipline.

Admission to the Program

Admission to the graduate program in Kinesiology is a two-step process. First, students must be admitted to the University by satisfying the University requirements which are listed in the on-line University Catalogue under the Graduate and Post-baccalaureate Admission Requirements. Second, students must apply to the Kinesiology MS degree program by providing the following materials to the School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science:

• Separate application for admission to the MS degree program in Kinesiology ( Application for Admission Form)
• Additional set of official academic transcripts showing the highest degree earned.
• Submission of two letters of recommendation and G.R.E. scores with the Kinesiology application. (Graduate Program Recommendation Form)
• Personal statement of the goals for graduate study. (Statement of Goals for Graduate Study Form)
• Application for Graduate Assistantship Form

To be accepted, students must have a grade point average of at least 2.75 from the last 90 quarter units (60 semester units) and appropriate undergraduate preparation in kinesiology or in a related field. Students with undergraduate or graduate degrees in fields other than kinesiology may be required to take an additional set of predetermined undergraduate prerequisite courses specific to the various options of the graduate Kinesiology program.

For specific information about options please contact: