Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology
Statesboro, GA
152
Students
Small Town
Setting
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Overview
Georgia Southern University / Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology is located in Statesboro, GA, in a small setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Sports Medicine (MSSM) | Sports medicine | Sports medicine |
| (Certificate) | Sports medicine | Strength and conditioning |
| Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) | Health administration | |
| (Certificate) | Dietetics | School nutrition |
| Master of Science (MS) | Sport management | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Kinesiology |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 75 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | Yes |
| Distance learning programs available? | Yes |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Optional |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
159
Applied
69
Accepted
55
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 1st | February 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | October 1st | October 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 2.75, resume, letters of reference | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 6 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | April 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
152
Total Graduate Students
55%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
44%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.61% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 18.42% |
| White or Caucasian | 67% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 1.97% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 2.63% |
| Unknown | 1.32% |
Gender
Male (51%)
Female (48%)
Faculty
32
Total faculty
Full-time (32)
Part-time (0)
Male (17)
Female (15)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Concussions and postural control, overtraining in athletes, sport supplements and performance, mental training and performance, exercise and health psychology interventions, positive psychology in sports, psychological impact of youth sports, parental influence in sport, ethics in sport, psychology of injury, spirituality in sport, physical activity interventions for chronic diseases, autonomy supportive coaching, motivation in sport, obesity bias in allied health professions |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 99,590 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 8076
Statesboro, GA 30460
United States
Statesboro, GA 30460
United States
Contact
Dr. Stephen Rossi
Interim Chair
Email: srossi@georgiasouthern.edu
Phone: 912-478-0200
Fax: 912-478-0381
Interim Chair
Email: srossi@georgiasouthern.edu
Phone: 912-478-0200
Fax: 912-478-0381