Criteria to Progress to the Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science Program

Successful completion of the bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Note that participation in the 3+2 dual degree program requires successful completion of the bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science
Successful completion of all required prerequisite courses with no individual prerequisite course grade below a “C”
Prerequisite courses for all students include:
- Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab – 4 credits
- Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab – 4 credits
- Kinesiology – 3 credits
- Exercise Physiology – 3 credits
Additional prerequisite courses for 4+2 students not majoring in exercise science include:
Developing Strength & Conditioning Programs with Lab – 3 credits
Highly recommended prerequisite courses include:
- Nutrition – 3 credits
- Statistics/Research Methods – 3 credits
Demonstration of scientific writing skill via submission of an essay related to exercise science, nutrition, public health, biology or a related field. (A research paper previously submitted for a class or a formal lab report from a laboratory class may be submitted.)
Two letters of reference from SHU faculty members who have had the student in class

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