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Master
of Science Degrees
Interscholastic Athletic Administration
Sport
Management (Online and Traditional Programs )
Sport Management with concentration in Sports Event Security Management
Sport
Coaching Education (Online and Traditional Programs ) Sport and High Performance Materials
Physical
Education (Advanced NCATE/ NASPE
specialty program accreditation)
Exercise Science
Campus/Community Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation
Doctor of Philosophy in Human Performance
Administration
and Teaching
(Advanced
NCATE/ NASPE
specialty program accreditation)
Exercise
Physiology
Graduate
Assistantships are available. Graduate
assistants are assigned responsibilities as assistants in various
laboratory operations, research programs, and in teaching activities
such as the basic instructional program. Students receive a stipend
with waiver of out-of-state and in-state tuition. Priority consideration
for teaching assistantships are given to those with instructional
experience in aquatics, aquatics aerobics, aerobics, golf, weight
training, racquet sports, fitness walking, first aid, volleyball,
camping, canoeing, or physical education school teaching assistant.
Some research assistantships in exercise physiology and therapeutic
recreation are available. Athletic training graduate assistantships
are available to NATABOC
certified trainers. Students
who are interested in applying for a graduate assistantship in
the USM Athletic Department should go to the following link to
find the contact person in the specific department you are interested
in SAEP. Marketing, Sports Information, etc) or contact David
Hansen, Associate Athletic Director/Internal Operations at
http://www.southernmiss.com.
Qualifications
The Master of Science degrees are offered in
Human Performance, Sport Coaching Education, Sport Management, Sport and High Performance Materials, Interscholastic Athletic Administration, and Recreation.
Admission to any one of these programs requires an acceptable
score on the Graduate
Record Examination, a GPA of 2.75 or higher at the baccalaureate
level, and an undergraduate major in a related field of study.
The
Doctor of Philosophy degree requires a minimum of sixty (72) semester
hours beyond the master's degree. Consideration for admission
will be based upon the following criteria:
- Acceptable
score on the Graduate Record Examination,
- Previous
academic achievement (GPA 3.5 or above on all previous graduate
work)
- Relevant
undergraduate and master degrees
Professional achievements
- Three
letters of recommendation
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Statement of research goals and current resume
- Interview
with program faculty
All
general Graduate Studies requirements of The
University of Southern Mississippi are also required for admission
to the graduate program of the School of Human Performance and
Recreation. Graduate assistantship application should be made
prior to mid-March for full consideration. All graduate applicants
are encouraged to apply for financial
aid and work-study as early as possible in January/February
of each year.
Deadlines for application are April 15 for Summer, June 1 for
Fall, and October 1 for Spring.
Appropriate
application forms and additional information may be obtained by
writing or calling:
Dr.
Dennis Phillips
Associate Director
School of Human Performance and Recreation
118 College Drive #5142
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
Phone: (601) 266-5386
Fax: (601) 266-4445
Email: dennis.phillips@usm.edu
Rosalie Ward
Online Programs
Graduate Advisor
Curriculum/Instructional Designer
School of Human Performance and Recreation
118 College Drive #5142
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-001
Phone: (601 266-6957
Email: rosalie.ward@ums.edu
Requests
for a copy of the Graduate Bulletin, an application form,
or information concerning admissions policies and procedures,
room and board, and tuition may be obtained by writing or calling
Office
of Graduate Studies
The University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Drive #10066
Hattiesburg, MS 39046-0066
Phone: (601) 266-4269
OR
Apply Online At:
http://www.usm.edu/graduatestudies
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