Program Content
Master of Science in Kinesiology (thesis option)
The thesis option requires a total of 34 semester hours, consisting of a minimum of 21 graded semester hours of approved coursework, 4 semester hours of seminar, and a minimum of 9 semester hours of KINES 700 (Master’s Research, Thesis, and/or Examination) for the thesis to be defended in an oral examination.
Reasons why someone should consider a thesis option:
- You have a particular research interest you want to explore very in depth
- You would rather explore a topic in depth than take more classes to get a breadth of education
- You want to go on to a research career or PhD program
Master of Science in Kinesiology (non-thesis option)
The non-thesis option requires a total of 34 semester hours, consisting of a minimum of 27 graded semester hours of approved coursework, 4 semester hours of seminar, and a minimum of 3 semester hours of KINES 702 (Master’s Special Problems, Directed Study, and/or Examination) for the final project.