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Requirements for the
Master of Science Degree
The master's degree program requires that students
develop competency in methods of inquiry, breadth of knowledge in the theoretical base of
the discipline, and expertise in one or more concentrations.
A range of relevant courses and experiences
can be incorporated into the student's program to satisfy individual needs and interests.
The courses selected must be approved by the student's guidance committee.
Master's degree students at Michigan State University must select either
Plan A (master's thesis research) or Plan B (internship, project, or
courses only with a final certifying examination).
The master's degree program in kinesiology
ordinarily requires two years to complete. The maximum allowable time for completion of a
master's degree is five years from the date of admission.
Requirements for the
Master's Degree in Kinesiology
The master's degree
program requires a minimum of 30 semester credits which satisfy the
following requirements. In addition, the student must satisfy all MSU
requirements as specified in the Graduate Education section of the MSU
Academic Programs Catalog.
Required Course
(3 credits)
 | KIN 871 - Research Methods in
Kinesiology (3 credits)
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Concentration
(minimum 9 credits)
| A minimum of 9 credits in KIN graduate-level courses in the
student's concentration as approved by the student's guidance committee
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Breadth
Requirement (minimum 6 credits for students who have not completed an
undergraduate kinesiology degree)
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have completed an undergraduate degree in kinesiology (or
similarly named program such as physical education or exercise
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Students who have
not completed an undergraduate degree in kinesiology (or
similarly named program such as physical education or exercise
science) must complete a minimum of 6 credits of Kinesiology
courses representing at least two of nine different disciplinary
areas (adapted physical activity, athletic training,
biomechanics, coaching, exercise physiology, growth and motor
development, psychosocial aspects of sport and physical
activity, sport administration, student athlete development)
outside of the student's major area/concentration. Credits
earned in 200 or 300 level courses may be used to fulfill the
breadth requirement, but will not count toward the master's
degree.
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Additional
requirements for Plan A (approximately 12 credits)
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One additional research methods course
at the 400-900 level approved by the student's guidance committee (3 credits)
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KIN 899 - Master's Thesis Research (6 credits)
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Additional credits in courses approved by the student's guidance committee (3 credits)
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Additional
requirements for Plan B (approximately 12 credits)
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Capstone experience (must choose one)
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KIN 893
- Internship in Kinesiology (4-6 credits)
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KIN 897
- Project in Kinesiology (4 credits)
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Courses-only option with final certifying exam (0 credits for exam)
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Additional credits in courses approved by the student's guidance committee (6-12 credits
depending upon the selected capstone experience)
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