MA Kinesiology at University of Maryland, College Park

Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: A Bachelor's degree Minimum 3.0 undergraduate GPA Statement of Purpose Transcript(s) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE ( international graduate students ) | Programme-specific: M.A. applicants : A kinesiology undergraduate degree is not required; relevance of undergraduate major at the discretion of the proposed faculty advisor PhD applicants : a m aster's degree in kinesiology is not required; prior degree relevance will be assessed by the potential faculty advisor Three letters of recommendation - letters should be from people knowledgeable about the applicant's prior academic achievements and potential CV/Resume A writing sample(s) is required. E.g., undergraduate thesis or major paper, master's thesis or major paper, or a published manuscript. If you submit a published manuscript and you are not the first author, describe your contribution to the publication. Publications/Presentations (optional) Teaching assistantship form (optional - upload under Supplementary Application 1) Note for applicants with foreign credentials: The UMD graduate application requires uploading unofficial transcripts issued in the original language with a literal English translation. Visit the Graduate School website for additional information Evidence of English Language proficiency is required if the applicant does not hold a degree from a U.S. institution or from one of the English-speaking countries listed on the Graduate School website Students may qualify for admission with a 3.0 GPA (M.A.) or 3.5 GPA (Ph.D.), and a focused letter detailing academic and research goals as well as previous research experiences. In addition, each applicant should submit a minimum of three strong recommendations from people knowledgeable about the applicant's prior academic achievements and research potential. Appropriate background coursework closely aligned with the intended research specialization is expected. Graduate faculty sponsorship is also necessary for admission; each faculty member has only a limited number of openings, and only the most highly qualified applicants are selected. Faculty review of applications does not occur until all required parts of the application are received. Note: Regardless of academic preparation, a qualified faculty member in the proposed Area of Study (i.e., Cognitive Motor Neuroscience, Exercise Physiology, or Physical Cultural Studies) must be willing to sponsor and mentor the student prior to applying. Applicants should speak with the faculty member with whom they prefer to study. Applicants are encouraged to visit the campus and make appointments to interview with faculty. For additional admissions information or to apply to the program, please visit our Graduate School website .