Dec 17, 2024  
Graduate School Course Catalog 2024-2025 
    
Graduate School Course Catalog 2024-2025

MS in Kinesiology and Recreation Administration


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The Department of Kinesiology and Recreation Administration offers a Master of Science Degree in Kinesiology and Recreation. Concentrations include Athletic Administration, Physical Education, Teacher Education, Adapted Sports, Recreation Management, Recreation Therapy, and Kinesiology. These concentrations provide a comprehensive graduate education, scholarship, and independent research. The concentrations are also designed to provide advanced study in teaching, learning, curriculum development, and leadership.

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


Total Credits in the Internship Option - 33 hours


Total Credits in the Teacher Education Concentration - 33 hours


Total Credits in Adapted Physical Education 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.

 

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