Masters Degree

 
The major objectives of the master's programs in Kinesiology and Health Promotion are twofold. First, every student is to acquire knowledge of sound scholarly procedures so that professional literature may be properly evaluated and significant findings incorporated into the work of the professional. Second, the program will permit the student to study in depth a specialized area. Areas of concentration can be developed in biomechanics, exercise physiology, health promotion, and physical education/teaching and coaching .

Requirements for Admission

1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with adequate preparation in health, physical education, or related fields. Each program has certain undergraduate course prerequisites to meet. Deficiencies will be determined by the program faculty of the specialized area chosen by the student.
2. A minimum of 2.75 undergraduate grade point average (4.0=A) on all work attempted.
3. A total score of 800 or above on the quantitative and verbal areas of the Graduate Record Examination.
    

Doctoral Degrees

Ed.D. Degree

The Ed.D. is a professional degree program designed to prepare educators to assume teaching and research leadership roles in schools, colleges, universities, and other agencies. The Ed.D. is conceived as an interdisciplinary program; coursework is required in KHP, Education, and in other departments outside the College of Education. Current faculty strength permit a student to concentrate studies on one of the following: Teaching/Coaching/Sport Leadership and Health Promotion. The student will take 9-12 hours of course work in one area. At least six (6) hours will be taken in another area to enhance your future teaching and employment potential.

Requirements for Admission

1. A master's degree or 30 semester hours of approved graduate course work with a 3.0 (out of 4.0=A) grade point average.
2. A combined score of 1000 on the verbal and quantitative areas of the Graduate Record Examination (G.R.E.).
3. A sample of scholarly writing is to be submitted to the Director of Graduate Studies.
4. TOEFL score of 213 or better.

Ph.D. Degree

The major goal of the Ph.D. Program in Exercise Science is to provide education to qualified students so that they will have a better understanding of the full spectrum of exercise science, as well as an in-depth knowledge of one specific area or discipline. Graduates of the program will be able to conduct exercise science related research, teach at the university level, direct discipline specific education programs, and collaborate with other professionals on various issues pertaining to exercise science and health related topics.

Objectives of the proposed program are to: 1) provide a multidisciplinary doctoral program in exercise science with coordinated and expanded course offerings to meet the varied needs and interests of students wishing to pursue a research and/or academic career in the exercise science areas of exercise physiology, biomechanics, and motor control, 2) develop scientific expertise and knowledge of resources which will enable students to conduct independent research in their given area of expertise, 3) foster cooperative interdisciplinary research, 4) provide opportunities for critical interdisciplinary evaluation of current research trends, 5) participate in guided research projects of sufficiently complex scope and design to prepare students for conducting their own research, and 6) prepare leaders to educate others in the area of exercise science.

Requirements for Admission

1. A Master's degree or graduate level professional (e.g. M.D.) degree from a fully accredited institution of higher learning. The Graduate School of the University of Kentucky requires an overall grade point of 3.0 on all prior graduate work and a 2.75 from undergraduate work.
2. A combined Verbal/Mathematical GRE score of 1000, with a minimum of 400 in any one area.
3. Students who have not written a Master's level thesis will be required to submit an example of their research writing. A literature review or project from a completed class are acceptable examples for submission for application. Special circumstances will be considered at the discretion of the applicant's designated potential advisor.
4. Students who's native language is not English must have a TOEFL score greater than 213.

If you have further questions, please contact the Director of Graduate Studies (rsrigg01@uky.edu) or refer to The Graduate School web site.