Kinesiology and Sport Science

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Master of Arts Degree

The Master of arts (M.A.) degree in Kinesiology and Sport Science (KSS) provides aspiring school, sports and recreation leaders a combination of courses and field experiences under the supervision of our experienced faculty, that draw upon the best available theory, research, and experiential practice.

 The KSS Division requirements for admission include the following:
  • Three letters of recommendation are required, two of these must be from academic professors you can attest to your scholarly abilities.
  • Official transcripts from each college or university attended previously are required. If you have received an undergraduate degree from USD, you may submit unofficial transcripts.
  • In addition, applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum score required is 550. No other English language proficiencies are allowed as a substitute.
  • A $35 non-refundable application fee. ″ 
  • An undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or better, based on a 4.0 scale is required for full admission.
  • Acceptable scores from the any of the following are acceptable: Verbal/Quantitative combined score of 290 for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or a 45 or above for  the Miller Analogies Test. Scores more than five years old will not be considered.
  • A 500 word applicant-authored essay stating reasons for pursuing graduate study in Kinesiology & Sport Science.

Hands on Experience

We ensure that our students are proficient in the outcome areas of practical and theoretical competence, communication, personal and professional decision making.