Learning Outcomes

1. PhD students will demonstrate mastery of research germane to their area(s) of specialization.
2. PhD students will develop skills in conducting and disseminating research.

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Admission Requirements

• Applicants for the program must have an earned baccalaureate degree in exercise science or related discipline from an accredited institution
• Grade point average of 3.00/4.00 or higher
• GRE scores (optional) 
• For international applicants, a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score of 80 internet-based, 230 computer-based, or 570 paper-based - or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Course Type 2 exam - minimum overall band score of 6.5.  This requirement may be waived for applicants that have earned a prior degree from a US institution.
• Identification of a Ph.D. mentor

Degree Requirements (60 Post-Baccalaureate Hours or a minimum of 30 hours beyond a qualifying graduate or professional degree)

Program Summary

Requirements	Credit Hours
Exercise Science	6-12+
School of Public Health Core	3-9
Research/Statistical Methods	6-12
Electives	3-12+
Dissertation	12