Graduate Bulletin-College of Education

Weiyun Chen, Assistant Professor, Ph.D., University of Alabama; Zebulon Kendrick, Professor, Ph.D., Temple University; Carole Oglesby, Professor, Ph.D., Purdue University; Albert M. Paolone, Professor, Ed.D., Temple University; Marcella Ridenour, Professor, Ph.D., Purdue University; Michael Sachs, Associate Professor, Ph.D., Florida State University; Mayra Santiago, Associate Professor, Ph.D., University of Minnesota; Michael Sitler, Associate Professor, Ed.D., New York University; Rick Swalm, Associate Professor, Ph.D., Temple University; Marianne Torbert, Professor, Ph.D., University of Southern California.

General Statement

The Department of Kinesiology offers graduate work leading to the Master of Education (Ed.M.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees, as well as the Supervisory Certificate for Health and Physical Education.

The Department's mission is the advancement of the discipline of kinesiology, which is the study of human movement. The discipline advocates a comprehensive, holistic approach to the study of human beings and the dissemination of the evolving knowledge base gained from this study.

Areas of Concentration

Programs are offered that prepare students in the following areas of specialization: athletic training/sports medicine, curriculum and instruction, exercise physiology, motor development, supervision in schools, and psycho-social interactions in sport and play. The psycho-social interactions in sport area provides education and training in exercise and sport psychology.

Application Deadlines

Applications are accepted continuously but will be processed on the following dates: January 15, April 1, June 1, October 1.

Financial Aid

The Department of Kinesiology offers a number of graduate assistantships to qualified applicants. Applications for these awards must be received by January 15.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants for graduate programs in the Department of Kinesiology will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

Academic achievement
A bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution of higher learning and overall grade point average of 2.8 or 3.0 for the last two years.
Analytical skills - applicants must demonstrate competency in analytical skills pertinent to their graduate goals. All applicants are required to take a standardized test: Master's applicants may take the general Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT). Doctoral applicants must take the general GRE. In addition, proficiency in analytical skills can be supported through: course work in statistics or computer technology, course work required by the program of study, or previous experience that demonstrates mastery of quantitative and/or statistical applications.
Communications Skills -proficiency in written and verbal communication demonstrated through academic course completed, standardized examinations which measure verbal skills, a 150-200 word goal statement of career goals and personal interview.
Interview - Master's applicants who meet interview criteria must have a personal or telephone interview with a faculty member from the program area to which they are applying. Doctoral applicants who meet interview criteria must have a personal interview with at least two graduate faculty members, one of whom must be from the program concentration to which the student is applying. If extenuating circumstances prohibit compliance with this requirement, alternative arrangements can be made (i.e., international students could respond via audio or videotape). Doctoral applicants are required to demonstrate their writing competency by writing on a topic suggested by the faculty during the personal interview. Interviews will be arranged by faculty with the applicants.
Related life experience - applicants are required to submit a current curriculum vitae that must include educational and work experience; presentations, publications, professional memberships and certifications; the name, address, and telephone number for each of three people who can be contacted for a reference; and other pertinent information.
Portfolio - a candidate's application can be enhanced by the inclusion of a portfolio which might include video, audio, or multimedia presentations, published works, evaluations, or other support materials which demonstrate the applicant's ability to pursue graduate study.
Applicants whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL and score at least 230 on the computer-based version (CBT) or 575 on the paper-based version. Applicants who score less than 250 CBT or 600 paper must take an English competency exam and pass the English comprehension courses recommended.

Master of Education

Areas of Concentration

Athletic Training
Curriculum and Instruction
Exercise Physiology
Psychology of Human Movement

Degree Requirements

Thesis option: Students must complete a minimum of 30 credits and submit a thesis (6 credits).

Project option: Students must complete a minimum of 33 credits and submit a project (3 credits).

Clinical Internship/Practicum option: Students must complete a minimum of 30 credits and complete a clinical internship/practicum (6 credits).

Comprehensive Examination option: Students must complete a minimum of 33 credits and take comprehensive exams (3 credits).

Continuous Enrollment and Time Limits

Students must enroll every fall and spring semester between matriculation and graduation unless they are on an approved leave of absence. Only registered students may use Temple University resources, including libraries and faculty supervision of independent projects.

Master's Continuing Research (962), can be used to satisfy registration requirements once all course requirements are completed.

Students must complete all degree requirements within four years.

Students must register during the semester in which they apply for graduation.

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