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.
Athletic Administration Concentration (Thesis Option) -24 hours
Athletic Administration Concentration (Project Option) - 24 hours
Athletic Administration Concentration (Internship Option) - 24 hours
Total Credits in the Internship Option - 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.
KRAG 5130 - Facilities Management (3)
KRAG 5140 - Seminar in Athletic Administration (3)
KRAG 5170 - Event Management (3)
KRAG 5320 - Advanced Concepts in Campus Recreation
KRAG 5200 - Group Dynamics and Leadership (3)
PADG 5200 - Non-Profit Management (3)
PADG 5140 - Public Finance and Budgeting (3)
PADG 5910 - Introduction to Statistical Methods in Education (3)
ENCG 5115 - Advanced Professional and Technical Writing (3)
Physical Education Teacher Education Concentration - 24 hours
Physical Education Courses - 15 hours
KRAG 5110 - Pedagogy in Advanced Physical Activity (3)
KRAG 5310 - Motor Learning (3)
KRAG 5510 - Analysis of Teaching (3)
KRAG 5530 - Clinical Supervision (3)
KRAG 5500 - Curriculum in Physical Education (3)
Education Courses - 9 hours
Total Credits in the Teacher Education Concentration - 33 hours
Adapted Sports Concentration - 24 hours
Students can select Thesis, Project or Internship as their Exit Requirements
Total Credits in Adapted Sports Concentration (Thesis option) - 33 hours
Adapted Sports Concentration (Internship Option) - 24 hours
Total Credits in Adapted Sports Concentration (Internship option) - 33 hours
All students must complete 33 credit hours.
Depending on which Exit Option students select, students will be required to take the number of elective courses needed to reach 33 credidt hours. With the approval of the advisor, students may select elective courses not listed below. Note: Some of these courses are offered only Fall or Spring semester each year. Students should check with the Graduate Coordinator of each program to assess availability of these approved courses.
Adapted Sports Concentration (Project Option) - 24 hours
Total Credits in Adapted Sports Concentration (Project Option) - 33 hours
Recreation Management Concentration - 24 hours
Students can select Thesis, Project or Internship as their Exit Requirements
Total Credits for Recreation Management Concentration - 33 hours
Program Requirements for Online MS in Kinesiology and Recreation: Adapted Sports Concentration
Students can select Thesis, Project or Internship as their Exit Requirements
Core Courses - 9 hours
OR
Adapted Sports Concentration - 24 hours
Electives selected from courses listed below (3 hours)
Total Credits - 33 Hours
All students must complete 33 credit hours.
Depending on which Exit Option students select, students will be required to take the number of elective coursees needed to reach 33 credit hours. With the approval of the advisor, students may select elective courses not listed below. Note: Some of these courses are offered only Fall or Spring semester each year. Students should check with the Graduate Coordinator of each program to assess availability of these approved courses.