www.citadel.edu/root/hhpprograms/graduate/master-of-science-health-exercise-sport- science

Dr. Christopher J. Sole, Program Director
843-953-6386, csole@citadel.edu

Admission Requirements

1. Completion of the online graduate application along with the non-refundable application fee.
2. Submission of an official transcript of the baccalaureate degree directly from each accredited college or university and transcripts from all postgraduate institutions attended.
3. Submission of three (3) signed letters of recommendation. These may be from faculty members of the applicant’s undergraduate institution and/or from associates in business, government, education, or military service.
4. Submission of a resume detailing previous work experiences.
5. A one-page letter describing your career goals and why you are interested in the Master of Science in Health and Human Performance program.
6. Complete Interview (in-person or virtual) with Program Coordinator or approved Faculty member.

 A student may be granted provisional admission status whose academic preparation is just slightly below the standard admissions requirement.  Provisionally admitted students complete 6 graduate semester hours in their first semester with a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average will be classified as a regular degree-seeking student and allowed to continue in the program.

Program Requirements

The program consists of thirty (30) semester credit hours. The core curriculum consists of eighteen (18) hours derived from seven (6) required core courses. The remaining hours (9) consist of electives specific to one of two concentrations. Within the broad scope of courses offered, each program of study is individually structured to accommodate the needs and interests of the student while assuring mastery of the disciplines of health science, exercise science, and sport science. Each student enrolled in this program is expected to integrate components of research, apply contemporary technological and/or computer expertise, and practice effective oral and written communications skills through each phase of the program.

Program Outcomes:

1. Health, Exercise, and Sport Science Masters students will receive field experience related to their intended future career

2. Health, Exercise, and Sport Science Masters students will understand, present and conduct research within their field of study.

3. Health, Exercise, and Sport Science Masters students will demonstrate thorough understanding of core curriculum.