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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