M.S. in Health and Human Performance, and M.S. in Sport & Recreation Management Admissions Requirements

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1. Test scores: a score of 388 on the Miller Analogies Test, a score of 146 on the Verbal and 140 on the Quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Examination, or a passing score on the appropriate PRAXIS II subject area test. International students MUST submit satisfactory scores of 146 on the Verbal and 140 on the Quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Examination AND scores of either 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) on the TOEFL examination. Candidates with less than the recommended grade point average or test score may be admitted based upon a sliding scale which specifies particular grade point averages and corresponding test scores.
2. Scholastic achievement: minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) on undergraduate work.
3. If candidate meets both standards (MAT/GRE score and undergraduate grade point average requirements), he/she may be unconditionally admitted.
4. If a candidate meets only one of the prescribed standards for admission he/she may be conditionally admitted as outlined in item number one. The candidate must then successfully complete 12 hours of graduate credit achieving a grade point average of 3.0 or above in order to be moved to unconditional status.
5. Preparation: possession of bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an appropriate field of study from an institution that is accredited by one of the six U.S. regional accrediting associations, by one of the agencies recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education, or by an appropriate governmental agency in the country in which the institution is located. Any exceptions to this policy require the approval of the Dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences. Note: International students must submit either a WES or ECE evaluation to determine if any additional prerequisite courses are needed.
6. If a survey of special education course was completed for prior level certification, another approved diversity course is required.
7. Recommendations: three letters of recommendation to be sent to the Chair, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation from professionals that can attest to the candidate’s academic ability and potential for success as a graduate student.
8. Essay: type written, maximum two pages, to be sent to the Chair, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation addressing these three questions:
   1. Why the candidate wishes to be considered for admission to the graduate program;
   2. How completion of a graduate degree supports the candidate’s career goals; and
   3. What the candidate can bring to this graduate program.
9. Must have departmental approval.