The University of Wyoming Division of Kinesiology and Health offers a Master of Science degree and participates in the Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. program. All of these programs are created to set students apart within the health sciences field. Scroll through the page to find where you will fit in here at the University of Wyoming.
M.S. Admission Requirements and Steps towards Completing Your Application
Questions? Please contact the Dr. Danielle Bruns at dbruns1@uwyo.edu
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The Division of Kinesiology and Health offers a combined Bachelor/Master of Science program to give the University of Wyoming Division of Kinesiology and Health students an opportunity to receive a Master's education with only one additional year of schooling. During the admitted student's senior year, he/she will enroll in a maximum of two (6 credits) of 4000 level courses that will be counted both towards his/her undergraduate B.S. degree and towards his/her M.S. degree. Also, during the admitted student's senior year, he/she will enroll in at least two (6 credits) of 5000 level courses. Qualifying courses must be instructed by a faculty member.
The admission to the program includes:
A student must have a cumulative University of Wyoming GPA equal to or greater than 3.25.
A student must have a cumulative Kinesiology and Health GPA equal to or greater than 3.4.
A faculty member must agree to supervise the student through the student's time in the M.S. program.
The application will take place in the period of time between the student's completion of 90 credits and the following semester's advising week. Special enrollment may be allowed after this benchmark, only with approval from the Graduate Coordinator. Students will complete the standard application and submit a recommendation from their future mentor.
Master of Science with Emphasis in Exercise and Sports Science and Health Promotion and Education is designed for students who have obtained an undergraduate degree with a major program of study in health, exercise, and sport science or kinesiology. Our graduate faculty members offer a variety of areas of study, which can be found by clicking the links below.
Master of Science with Emphasis in Physical Education Teacher Education is designed for teachers who have attained their licensure for teaching physical education and want to pursue an advanced degree to further develop their professional knowledge of teaching. This track is for physical education teachers who are interested in transitioning into teaching at institutions of higher education or increasing their professional status and salary scale within the K-12 context. This online physical education masters and/or on-site program is flexible to meet the needs of both on-campus full-time students and distance students working full-time in schools. Click the photo to learn more in-depth information about our program.
