ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR M.S. IN KINESIOLOGY

Admission Requirements

Graduate degree applicants must meet the all-university requirements for admission, which include a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a grade-point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 in the last 60 semester units attempted.  To be further admitted into the Kinesiology master's program, students must also: 

(1) have an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology (or equivalent field) with a GPA of at least 3.0 in upper division major coursework;

(2) complete the Graduate Record Exam general test;

(3) submit a 500-word essay describing their academic/professional interests; and

(4) submit two letters of recommendation.

Students without an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology (or equivalent field) will be required to complete a prescribed set of prerequisite courses (usually 12- 15 units) with a GPA of at least 3.0. It is strongly recommended approval be obtained for coursework from the graduate advisor before registering for courses.  Any student with a GPA deficiency must take additional coursework, as specified by the Kinesiology Graduate Studies Coordinator.