- 36 credit hours of graduate coursework
- 12 hours of Kinesiology courses
- 12 hours in Research Methodology and Statistics
- 12 hours of Electives (decided on between the advisor and student)
- 24 hours of Dissertation work
- Completed a Master’s degree prior to starting course work at NMSU.
- Cumulative G.P.A 3.0 between all undergraduate and graduate coursework.
- GRE test results must be submitted but no minimum score is required
- A letter of support from a potential advisor in the program.
- 3 letters of reccomendation
When should I apply?
- Students are typically admitted to start in the Fall semester
- We currently use rolling admissions. For the best chance of acceptance you should apply early
- Application deadlines for Fall admittance is March 1st
Graduate Assistantships in the department will typically require you to teach two physical activity classes and one lecture based class. You may also serve as a teaching assistant depending on needs of the department. View GA pay rate. Assistantships are a 9-month contract and may be renewed for up to four years.
If you have interest in working with the Activist Approach to teaching and would be interested in working with physical education teacher educator professional development, inquire to Dr. Oliver(koliver@nmsu.edu) about assistantships in connection with Youth on the Move, developed as part of a grant from Paso del Norte Health Foundation.
Graduate assistants receive in-state tuition where NMSU has some of the lowest tuition rates in the country. NMSU offers tuition scholarships and awards in addition to graduate assistantships.
