MS in Kinesiology and Recreation Administration

Admission Requirements

Perspective students interested in the Master of Science in Kinesiology and Recreation should hold a baccalaureate degree in a related field from an accredited institution. GRE scores are NOT REQUIRED. Applicants for admission to the graduate program in kinesiology and recreation must follow the NCCU Graduate School admission procedures.

Students interested in the Master of Science in Physical Education Teacher Education Concentration must have earned an undergraduate degree in Physical Education from an institution of higher education accredited by a regional association.

Students seeking the Master of Science in the Physical Education Teacher Education Concentration must also have the North Carolina “A” license or the equivalent from another state.

II. Program Requirements for Traditional MS in Kinesiology and Recreation

Athletic Administration Concentration (Project Option) - 24 hours

• KRAG 5010 - Administrative Policies and Procedures in Parks and Recreation (3)

• KRAG 5120 - Sociology of Sport and Recreation (3)

• KRAG 5150 - Sports Marketing (3)
• KRAG 5160 - Financial Management in Sports and Athletic Administration (3)
• KRAG 5180 - Legal Issues in Athletic Administration (3)
• KRAG 5630 - Graduate Practicum Physical Education and Recreation (3)

• Electives selected from courses listed below (6 hours)

Athletic Administration Concentration (Internship Option) - 24 hours

• KRAG 5010 - Administrative Policies and Procedures in Parks and Recreation (3)

• KRAG 5120 - Sociology of Sport and Recreation (3)

• KRAG 5150 - Sports Marketing (3)
• KRAG 5160 - Financial Management in Sports and Athletic Administration (3)
• KRAG 5180 - Legal Issues in Athletic Administration (3)

• Electives selected from courses listed below (9 hours)

Total Credits in the Internship Option - 33 hours

Physical Education Teacher Education Concentration - 15 hours

Education Core - 9 hours

• EDGR 5125 - Developmental and Psychological Foundations of Education (3)
• EDGR 5130 - Teachers as Leaders: Roles and Responsibilities (3)
• EDGR 5465 - Applied Measurement of Conceptual Framework via Practicum Experience and Capstone Project (3)

Total Credits in the Teacher Education Concentration - 33 hours

Adapted Physical Education Concentration - 15 hours

• KRAG 5110 - Pedagogy in Adapted Physical Activity (3)

• KRAG 5125 - Assessment in Adapted Sports (3)

• KRAG 5710 - Disability Sports (3)

  KRAG 5720 - Issues and Trends in Adaped Physical Activity (3)

• KRAG 5800 - Independent Study in Recreation and Physical Education (3)

Education Core - 9 hours

• EDIT 5855 - Educational Technology for Digital and Visual Literacy (3)
• EDGR 5130 - Teachers as Leaders: Roles and Responsibilities (3)
• EDGR 5465 - Applied Measurement of Conceptual Framework via Practicum Experience and Capstone Project (3)

Total Credits in Adapted Physical Educatin Concentration - 33 hours

Elective Courses in Athletic Administration

Course electives can be selected from the following list of courses:

Depending on which Exit Option students choose, the number of electives will vary. Students will be required to take the number of elective courses needed to reach 33 (Thesis Option) or 33 (Non-Thesis Option) credit hours. With the approval of their advisor, students may select elective courses not listed below. Note: Some of these courses are offered once every four semesters and some are offered every other semester. Students should check with the graduate coordinator to assess availability of these approved courses.