Exercise and Nutrition Sciences Doctorate
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Students Entering with a Master's Degree
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Research Core | 12 | |
| Applied Statistics | ||
9 additional credits in statistics and research methodology | ||
| Recommended HNES Core | 9 | |
| Graduate Exercise Physiology | ||
| Nutrition in Wellness | ||
| Scholarly Writing and Presenting in HNES | ||
| Electives (up to 6 credits outside of HNES) | 18 | |
| Physical Activity Epidemiology | ||
| Graduate Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise | ||
| Psychological Foundation of Sport & Physical Activity | ||
| Introduction to Research Design and Methods in HNES | ||
| Nutrition and Human Performance | ||
| Obesity Across the Lifespan | ||
| Assessment in Nutrition and Exercise Science | ||
| Skeletal Muscle Physiology | ||
| Physiological and Fitness Assessment in Exercise Science | ||
| Exercise Endocrinology | ||
| Advanced Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology | ||
| Graduate Seminar | ||
| Temporary/Trial Topics | ||
| Research Practicum (minimum of 3 credits) | 3-6 | |
| Practicum/Internship | ||
| Teaching Experience (minimum of 3 credits) | 3-6 | |
| Graduate Teaching Experience | ||
| Dissertation (must encompass at least two seperate semesters) | 15 | |
| Doctoral Dissertation | ||
| Total Credits (minimum) | 60 | |
Students Entering with a Bachelor’s Degree
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Research Core | 21 | |
| Applied Statistics | ||
| Introduction to Research Design and Methods in HNES | ||
12 additional credits in statistics and research methodology | ||
| Recommended HNES Core | 9 | |
| Graduate Exercise Physiology | ||
| Nutrition in Wellness | ||
| Scholarly Writing and Presenting in HNES | ||
| Electives (up to 6 credits outside of HNES) | 33 | |
| Physical Activity Epidemiology | ||
| Nutrition and Human Performance | ||
| Graduate Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise | ||
| Psychological Foundation of Sport & Physical Activity | ||
| Obesity Across the Lifespan | ||
| Assessment in Nutrition and Exercise Science | ||
| Skeletal Muscle Physiology | ||
| Physiological and Fitness Assessment in Exercise Science | ||
| Exercise Endocrinology | ||
| Advanced Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology | ||
| Graduate Seminar | ||
| Temporary/Trial Topics | ||
| Research Practicum (9-12 credits) | 9-12 | |
| Practicum/Internship | ||
| Teaching Experience (3-6 credits) | 3-6 | |
| Graduate Teaching Experience | ||
| Dissertation (must encompass at least two semesters) | 15 | |
| Doctoral Dissertation | ||
| Total Credits (minimum) | 90 | |
Admission and Application Requirements
- Graduate School admission and application requirements are found on the Admission Information page.
- In addition, this program requires applicants with a master’s degree:
- Have a completed master's degree from an accredited university in a field closely related to Nutrition, Health, Dietetics, Kinesiology, or Exercise Science.
- Cumulative graduate GPA of 3.00 or higher.
- GRE exam scores in the upper 50th percentile for the Verbal, Quantitative, and Writing portions are given priority admission.
- At least one graduate course in statistics and one course in research methods, with grades of B or higher in each.
- A completed thesis or research paper.
- Agreement to be advised by current HNES graduate faculty member.
- In addition, this program requires applicants without an earned master’s degree:
- Have a completed bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a field closely related to Nutrition, Health, Dietetics, Kinesiology, or Exercise Science.
- Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- GRE exam scores in the upper 50th percentile for the Verbal, Quantitative, and Writing portions are given priority admission.
- At least one statistics course or research methods course with grades of B or higher.
- Agreement to be advised by current HNES graduate faculty member.