Master of Science in Kinesiology

An individual interested in applying for admission to the M.S. Kinesiology program in the Department of Health and Kinesiology should be aware of information and procedures related to graduate studies in general at UT Tyler. In addition to procedures that must be followed to meet requirements of the UT Tyler Graduate School, an applicant must complete and submit the following documents:

Statement of Goals
Three reference forms plus accompanying letters of recommendation 

For full admission to the M.S. Kinesiology degree program in the Department of Health and Kinesiology, ordinarily an applicant must: 

1. Have an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited academic institution in a field closely related to the mission of the intended master’s degree program. (Leveling courses may be required for applicants lacking adequate academic preparation.)
2. Submit three strong letters of recommendation from individuals in professional positions who can validly comment on the applicant’s suitability for graduate studies in general and for studies in the intended field in particular.
3. Have demonstrated academic achievement and potential as indicated by either a grade point average of at least 3.00 on a 4-point scale for all upper-division undergraduate hours, or acceptable GRE scores, or a combination of upper division grade point average and GRE score.
4. Item 3 will be waived for applicants with graduate degrees from an accredited academic institution.