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Georgia Southern University
Department of Health Sciences and Kinesiology
Statesboro, GA
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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 |
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(Certificate) | Dietetics | School nutrition |
Master of Science (MS) | Sport management | |
(Certificate) | Sports medicine | Strength and conditioning |
Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) | Health administration | |
Master of Science in Sports Medicine (MSSM) | Sports medicine | Sports medicine |
Master of Science (MS) | Kinesiology |
Degrees Awarded
Degree | Number Awarded |
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Master's Degrees | 106 |
Other Advanced Degrees | 15 |
Earning Your Degree
Part-time study available? |
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Evening/weekend programs available? |
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Distance learning programs available? |
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Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
Degree | Requirement |
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Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam Most programs require the GRE, but the MS in Kinesiology - Coaching, MS in Kinesiology - Exercise Science, and Gerontology certificate programs do not. Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
181
Applied
109
Accepted
75
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
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Fall deadline | February 1st | February 1st | Yes |
Spring deadline | October 1st | October 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
Exam | Details | |
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Master's Degree Exam | Most programs require the GRE, but the MS in Kinesiology - Coaching, MS in Kinesiology - Exercise Science, and Gerontology certificate programs do not. | |
Master's Degree Requirements | Some programs have a minimum GPA of 2.5, others 2.75, and others 3.0. Most programs also require a resume and letters of reference. |
Exam | Details | |
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TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
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IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 6 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
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Application deadlines for financial awards | April 15 |
Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
231
Total Graduate Students
3%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 5.19% |
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Black or African American | 23.38% |
White or Caucasian | 61% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
Asian | 2.16% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
Two or more races | 3.03% |
Unknown | 1.73% |
Gender
Male (48%)
Female (51%)
Faculty
49
Total faculty
Full-time - 49
Part-time - 0
Male (26)
Female (23)
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, health. |
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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. John Dobson
Interim Chair
Email: jdobson@georgiasouthern.edu
Phone: 912-478-0200
Fax: 912-478-0381
Interim Chair
Email: jdobson@georgiasouthern.edu
Phone: 912-478-0200
Fax: 912-478-0381
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