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Master of Education in Kinesiology

Ray Galloway, Ed.D., Program Director

The Master of Education in Kinesiology is a 36-hour non-thesis program. The M.Ed. in Kinesiology is designed to equip candidates with the intercultural and leadership skills equal to integrating their Christian faith and witness as they make significant contributions to the human endeavor. This degree will prepare students to apply their studies to the design of wellness, fitness, and health promotion programs in various settings of professional interest: education, corporate, and commercial.

Program Degree Requirements

The Master of Education in Kinesiology is a 36-hour program. The program is composed of 18 kinesiology core hours, 6 hours of professional preparation, a 3-hour internship, and 9 hours of elective.

KINESIOLOGY CORE COURSES		Hrs.
KNES 5301	Exercise Physiology	3
KNES 5302	Organization and Administration of Kinesiology and Sport	3
KNES 5303	Mechanical Analysis of Motor Skill	3
KNES 5304	Sport Nutrition	3
KNES 6310	Current Trends and Issues in Kinesiology and Sports	3
KNES 6326	Psychology of Sport and Performance	3
Total Kinesiology Core Hours Required		18

PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION AREA		Hrs.
EDUC 6302	Research in Education (S-L)	3
EDUC 6308	School and Multicultural American Society	3
KNES 6010	Professional Portfolio	0
Total Professional Preparation Hours Required		6

INTERNSHIP		Hrs.
KNES 5321	Internship	3
Total Internship/Elective Hours Required		3

ELECTIVES (Choice of three 3-hour courses)		Hrs.
KNES 6305	Measurement, Evaluation & Research in Kinesiology	3
KNES 6306	Theories in Coaching	3
KNES 6307	Fitness Management	3
Three-hour credit graduate elective		3
Total Elective Hours Required		9

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE		36

(S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component.

Master of Education in Kinesiology with Teacher Certification

The Master of Education in Kinesiology with Teacher Certification program is a non-thesis program designed to equip candidates for servant leadership in the multi-faceted field of Kinesiology. Students will learn how to integrate their faith and witness while making significant contributions to the human endeavor in today's cross-cultural and multi-generational society. This degree will provide the knowledge and skills needed to design wellness, fitness, coaching, and health promotion programs in various settings of professional interest, while at the same time allowing students to seek teacher certification in the State of Texas.

Program Degree Requirements

The Master of Education in Kinesiology with Teacher Certification is a 36-hour non-thesis program. The program is composed of 18 kinesiology core hours, 12 hours of specialized professional preparation and 6 hours of field experience. If a student demonstrates sufficient proficiency, course substitutions may be approved by the Master of Education Program Director. Substitutions must meet State Board for Education Certification (SBEC) requirements. Prerequisites: Adapted Kinesiology (3 hours) and Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3 hours).

KINESIOLOGY CORE COURSES		Hrs.
KNES 6326	Psychology of Sport and Performance	3
KNES 5301	Exercise Physiology	3
KNES 5302	Organization and Administration of Kinesiology and Sport	3
KNES 6310	Current Trends and Issues in Kinesiology and Sports	3
KNES 6345	Applied Pedagogy in Kinesiology	3
KNES 6305	Measurement, Evaluation, and Research in Kinesiology	3
Total Kinesiology Core Hours Required 18

Specialized Professional Preparation Area		Hrs.
EDUC 5303	Development Stages of Early Childhood Through Adolescence	3
EDUC 6302	Research in Education (S-L)	3
EDUC 5316	Studies in Classroom Management, Instruction, and Assessment	3
READ 5331	Reading in the Content Area	3
KNES 6010	Professional Portfolio	0
EDUC 5021	All-Level Professional Development Seminar	0
KNES 5010	Kinesiology All-Level (EC-12) Seminar	0
Total Specialized Professional Preparation Hours Required 12

Field Experience		Hrs.
EDUC 5321	Internship in Teaching I	3
EDUC 5322	Internship in Teaching II	3
or
EDUC 5307	Teaching Practicum in the Elementary School	3
EDUC 5306	Teaching Practicum in the Secondary School	3
Total Field Experience Required 6

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE AND CERTIFICATION		36

(S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component.

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	M.Ed. in Kinesiology
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	M.Ed. in School Counseling
	M.A. in Teaching
	M.A. in Counseling
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	M.A.Christian Education: Childhood Ministry
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	M.A. in Christian Ministry
	M.A. in Global Leadership
	M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Worship Leadership
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Dual Master's Degrees

	M.A. Christian Education and M.A. in Counseling
	M.A. Christian Education and M.A. in Teaching
	M.A. in Christian Education and M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. Christian Education and MBA
	M.A. Christian Education: Childhood Ministry and M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. Christian Education: Student Ministry and M.A. in Global Leadership
	M.A. Christian Education: Student Ministry and M.A. in Management
	M.A. in Christian Education: Student Ministry and M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Global Leadership and M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. Global Leadership and MBA
	M.A. Management and M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction
	M.A. in Management and M.Ed. in Kinesiology
	M.A. in Teaching and M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.A. in Theological Studies and M.A. in Worship Leadership
	MBA and M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
	MBA and M.Ed. Higher Education