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KIN is a member of
College of
Education
MSU
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Michigan State University
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Requirements for the
Master of Science Degree
The master's degree
program requires a minimum of 30 semester credits which satisfy the
following requirements, described here and in the MSU
Academic Programs Catalog.
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 maximum allowable
time for completion of a master's degree is five years from the date of
admission.
Required Course
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Kinesiology (3 credits)
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Concentration.
A minimum of 9 credits in KIN graduate-level courses in the
student's concentration as approved by the student's guidance committee.
Breadth
Requirement
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have completed an undergraduate degree in kinesiology (or
similarly named program such as physical education or exercise
science) do not have a breadth requirement. |
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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 KIN
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 (thesis option)
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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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Additional credits in courses approved by the student's guidance committee (3 credits)
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Additional
requirements for Plan B (non-thesis
option)
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Capstone experience (must choose one)
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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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Final certifying examination.
According to MSU policy, all master's degree students must successfully
complete a final certifying exam. For students whose capstone experience is
a thesis, project, or internship, the final defense of that scholarly work
serves as the final certifying exam. Students who choose the courses-only
option sit for an exam written by members of their guidance committees. |
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