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Master of Education in Kinesiology

Ray Galloway, Ed.D., Program Director

The Master of Education in Kinesiology program is a non-thesis program designed to equip candidates for servant leadership in the multi-faceted field of Kinesiology. Students will learn how to integrate their faith and witness while making significant contributions to the human endeavor in today's cross-cultural and multi-generational society. This degree will provide the knowledge and skills needed to design wellness, fitness, coaching, and health promotion programs in various settings of professional interest: educational, corporate, and commercial.

Program Degree Requirements

The Master of Education in Kinesiology is a 36-hour program.  The program is composed of 18 kinesiology core hours, 12 hours of professional preparation, a three-hour internship and a three-hour elective.

KINESIOLOGY CORE COURSES		Hrs.
KNES 6326	Psychology of Sport and Performance	3
KNES 5301	Exercise Physiology	3
KNES 5302	Organization and Administration of Kinesiology and Sport	3
KNES 6310	Current Trends and Issues in Kinesiology and Sports	3
KNES 6306	Theories in Coaching	3
KNES 5303	Mechanical Analysis of Motor Skill	3
Total Kinesiology Core Hours Required                           18
PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION AREA		Hrs.
EDUC 6302	Research in Education	3
EDUC 6304	The Learning Process	3
EDUC 6306	Curriculum Design and Evaluation	3
EDUC 6308	School and Multicultural American Society	3
KNES 6010	Professional Portfolio	0
Total Professional Preparation Hours Required              12
INTERNSHIP/ELECTIVES		Hrs.
KNES 5321	Internship	3
Three-hour credit graduate elective		3
Total Internship/Elective Hours Required                        6
TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE		36

Master of Education in Kinesiology with Teacher Certification

The Master of Education in Kinesiology with Teacher Certification program is a non-thesis program designed to equip candidates for servant leadership in the multi-faceted field of Kinesiology. Students will learn how to integrate their faith and witness while making significant contributions to the human endeavor in today's cross-cultural and multi-generational society. This degree will provide the knowledge and skills needed to design wellness, fitness, coaching, and health promotion programs in various settings of professional interest, while at the same time allowing students to seek teacher certification in the State of Texas.

Program Degree Requirements

The Master of Education in Kinesiology with Teacher Certification is a 36-hour non-thesis program.  The program is composed of 18 kinesiology core hours, 12 hours of specialized professional preparation and 6 hours of field experience.  If a student demonstrates sufficient proficiency, course substitutions may be approved by the Master of Education Program Director.  Substitutions must meet State Board for Education Certification (SBEC) requirements.  Prerequisites:  Adapted Kinesiology (3 hours) and Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3 hours). 

M.Ed. Helpful Information
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Graduate Degrees & Programs

	Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Management
	M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
	M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
	M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
	M.Ed. in Kinesiology
	M.Ed. in Reading and English as a Second Language
	M.Ed. in School Counseling
	M.A. in Teaching
	M.A. in Counseling
	Master of Liberal Arts
	Master of Professional Development

Programs available through the Gary Cook Graduate School of Leadership

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	M.A. in Christian Education: Student Ministry
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	M.Ed. in Higher Education

Dual Degree Programs

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	M.A. in Global Leadership and M.B.A. *New!

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