MA Kinesiology at University of Alabama

Programme overview

The Department of Kinesiology offers the Master of Arts degree with coursework in the following: sport pedagogy (traditional Class A and Alternative Class A certification in physical education) This course listing applies to those who begin this program June 13, 2024, and thereafter. Candidates earning graduate credit prior to this date may elect to utilize this program. A minimum of 30 hrs of course credit must be earned, and a comprehensive exam must be successfully completed.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Kinesiology | Duration: 36 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 36 credit hours. Courses in the listed curriculum include KIN 510 Tchg & Supervg Elem PE, KIN 691 Res Sociology Human Perf, CAT 531 Computer Based Instruction, KIN 512 PE Curriculum, KIN 585 Lab & Field Experience, KIN 590 Sports/Dance Workshop.

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Application information

Entry requirements

See the Admission Criteria section of this catalog for more information. In addition to the minimum Graduate School admission requirements, to be considered for regular admission applicants must hold appropriate prior certification in physical education (P-12) or the approved equivalent. Also, three recommendations are required. (Applicants to a College of Education program that leads to professional certification must submit references from current and former professors and/or supervisory personnel knowledgeable of the applicant's academic and professional capabilities.) Applicants must also meet the fingerprinting requirement for background clearance. Admission to the Graduate School is not equivalent to "unconditional admission" to a state-approved educator preparation program. In addition to the minimum Graduate School admission requirements, to be considered for regular admission applicants must complete specified undergraduate prerequisite courses. For admission to the Alternativ

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer (the admissions page lists Spring, and Summer/Fall priority deadlines).

Graduate application fee is $65 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents and $80 for international students (nonrefundable). Deadlines are set per programme in the Academic Programs Portal; some programmes require a standardized test such as GRE or GMAT.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.ua.edu/

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