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

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  • 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