Kinesiology - Graduate Programs
Admission Requirements for M.S. in Athletic Training
Application instructions and materials can be found on the UT Arlington MSAT website.
Unconditional Admission
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Earned Bachelor’s degree, with an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0, or a 3.0 GPA during the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work.
- 50 hours of observation with an athletic trainer (LAT and/or ATC credential)
- Meet program technical standards for admission
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination
- Hepatitis B vaccination (three doses)
- Proof of current certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support (Only AHA BLS certification will be accepted)
- International students are required to receive tuberculosis screening and this must be performed at the UTA Student Health Center or another U.S. facility
- International applicants must meet the University’s English language test score requirements for graduate admission.
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Required prerequisite courses *Prerequisite courses must have been completed with a grade of “C” or better and within the last 10 years.
o Anatomy and Physiology I
o Anatomy and Physiology II
o Functional Anatomy (must be upper division and may also be titled Applied Kinesiology, Kinesiology, or Biomechanics)
o Physiology of Exercise
o Nutrition
o Psychology
o Statistics or Research Design
o Biology (lecture and lab)
o Physics (lecture and lab; will accept PHYS 3360 from UTA students)
o Chemistry (lecture and lab)
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Preferred Prerequisite Courses
o Medical Terminology
o Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Probationary Admission
Applicants failing to meet the unconditional admission criteria may be considered for probationary admission with documented previous relevant experience and recommendations describing potential for exceptional personal and professional growth. Students who are admitted on a probationary status will be limited in their clinical experience time, will be required to meet with the MSAT faculty to develop a success plan, and must complete their first term with a 3.0 GPA.
Start date
Each new cohort begins the MSAT program summer (typically the first Monday in June).
Retention Criteria
MSAT students’ academic and clinical progress will be closely monitored each semester by the MSAT Program Director and Coordinator of Clinical Education. To remain in the MSAT program, students must:
Complete each course with a grade of “C” or better.
Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Adhere to documents which outline professional behaviors, including but not limited to the MSAT Student Handbook, the BOC Standards of Professional Practice, the NATA Code of Ethics, and course syllabi.
Transfer Policy
No transfer credit will be awarded for MSAT courses.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
All students accepted for admission into the MSAT will be required to complete a criminal background check. Students who have a criminal record are encouraged to meet with the MSAT Program Director to discuss how this may affect their ability to become credentialed as an athletic trainer.
Degree Requirements for M.S. in Athletic Training
All students accepted into the Master of Science in Athletic Training Program will complete 57 hours of coursework.
Required Coursework
The following courses will be required for completion of the MSAT degree program.
Prefix and Number Required Courses SCH
| KINE 5230 | FOUNDATIONS OF ORTHOPEDIC ASSESSMENT AND THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS | 2 |
| KINE 5120 | ATHLETIC TRAINING CLINICAL I | 1 |
| KINE 5221 | CLINICAL ATHLETIC TRAINING II | 2 |
| KINE 5222 | CLINICAL ATHLETIC TRAINING III | 2 |
| KINE 5224 | CLINICAL ATHLETIC TRAINING V | 2 |
| KINE 5229 | FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY AND BIOMECHANICS FOR THE ATHLETIC TRAINER | 2 |
| KINE 5235 | ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND CORRECTIVE EXERCISE | 2 |
| KINE 5236 | PREVENTION, HEALTH PROMOTION, AND WELLNESS | 2 |
| KINE 5121 | FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY AND BIOMECHANICS FOR THE ATHLETIC TRAINER II | 1 |
| KINE 5332 | ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT I | 3 |
| KINE 5321 | THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS I | 3 |
| KINE 5237 | BEHAVIORAL AND POPULATION HEALTH | 2 |
| KINE 5324 | ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT II | 3 |
| KINE 5325 | THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS II | 3 |
| KINE 5122 | DOCUMENTATION AND HEALTH INFORMATICS FOR THE ATHLETIC TRAINER | 1 |
| KINE 5123 | PHARMACOLOGY IN ATHLETIC TRAINING | 1 |
| KINE 5339 | ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT III | 3 |
| KINE 5343 | LITERATURE AND RESEARCH FOR THE ATHLETIC TRAINER | 3 |
| KINE 5238 | ADVANCED MANUAL THERAPY AND INTEGRATED MODALITIES | 2 |
| KINE 5239 | HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION | 2 |
| KINE 5240 | ADVANCED IMMEDIATE AND EMERGENCY CARE | 2 |
| KINE 5241 | PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT FOR THE ATHLETIC TRAINER | 2 |
| KINE 5334 | SEMINAR IN ATHLETIC TRAINING | 3 |
| KINE 5520 | CLINICAL ATHLETIC TRAINING VI | 5 |
| KINE 5306 | CLINICAL ATHLETIC TRAINING IV | 3 |
| Total Hours | 57 | |
Admission Requirements for M.S. in Exercise Science
Admissions Standards for Master’s Degree in Exercise Science (Note – Meeting these minimum standards does not guarantee acceptance into the program).
- Undergraduate degree from a U.S. accredited institution or an equivalent foreign institution.
- GPA of 3.0 or above during the last 60 hours of undergraduate work or in any previous graduate program.
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GRE Quantitative score of 144 (500 on old scale) and Verbal score of 153 (500 on old scale). Additionally, satisfactory Writing scores are required. If scores are below these standards the application will still be considered as the Department takes all components of the application into consideration.
- A minimum score of 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, a minimum score of 213 on the computer-based TOEFL, a minimum score of 40 on the TSE, a minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS, or a minimum TOEFL iBT total score of 79 with sectional scores that meet or exceed 22 for the writing section, 21 for the speaking section, 20 for the reading section, and 16 for the listening section.
- All Master’s students are originally accepted as “Non-thesis track”.
- Contact information for references is not required but may be asked for if additional information is needed.
Probationary Admission
Applicants failing to meet the above admission criteria may be considered for probationary admission in which case the following additional criteria will also be considered by the Graduate Studies Committee:
- Professionally relevant experience
- Additional writing samples and/or information may be requested
- Applicants admitted on probation will be required to maintain a B or better average during their first 12 hours of graduate study.
A graduate advisor within the Department of Kinesiology will review transcripts of prospective students to determine what prerequisites are needed prior to enrollment in courses within the proposed program. If deficiencies are identified, a pre-program of study designed to prepare the student for graduate course prerequisites will be written and signed by the prospective student and the graduate advisor.
Waiver of the Graduate Record Examination
Upon recommendation of the Graduate Advisor, outstanding UT Arlington graduates with a degree in Kinesiology or related fields (such as Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Engineering) may qualify for a waiver of the requirements for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). To qualify, the applicant must meet the following minimum requirements:
- The student must have graduated from a commensurate bachelor’s degree program at UT Arlington no more than three academic years prior to admission to the graduate program (as measured from the start of the semester for which admission is sought). A commensurate bachelor’s degree program is one that is a normal feeder program for the master’s degree program to which the student seeks admission. Undergraduate students in their final year of study are also eligible; in such cases, admission with the GRE waiver is contingent upon successful completion of the bachelor’s degree.
- The student’s UT Arlington grade-point average must equal or exceed 3.0 in the following calculations:
- as calculated for admission by the Office of Graduate Studies;
- overall;
- in the major field; and
- in all upper-division work.
Applicants qualifying for waiver of GRE who do not qualify for advanced admission, must comply with all other requirements for admission, i.e., submitting the application for admission, paying fees, providing official transcripts from other institutions, and meeting any requirements established by the admitting graduate program. The GRE waiver must be recommended by the Graduate Advisor at the time of admission.
Graduate Assistantships for M.S Students in Exercise Science
The Department of Kinesiology and faculty offers financial assistance to M.S. students. Assistantships are contingent upon prior acceptance to the Graduate School and are limited and thus offered on a competitive basis. Graduate Assistant applicant evaluation begins on January 1 and continues until all positions are filled. Please direct all inquiries to the graduate program director Dr. R. Matthew Brothers at matthew.brothers@uta.edu.
Degree Requirements for M.S. in Exercise Science
All students are required to complete 36 hours for the master's degree. All students accepted into the Master of Science in Exercise Science will take a core of 15-semester hours of required KINE courses. In addition, all students are required to complete one of the following in their last semester; KINE 5389: Research Manuscript Submission, KINE 5689: Thesis, or KINE 5389 Physiology of Exercise Internship. The remaining required hours will be completed through various course electives.
All M.S. students are initially accepted on the non-thesis track. The student’s academic advisor within the Department of Kinesiology will review transcripts of prospective students to determine what prerequisites are needed prior to enrollment in courses within the proposed program. If deficiencies are identified, a pre-program of study designed to prepare the student for graduate course prerequisites will be written and signed by the prospective student and the student’s graduate advisor.
| Required Coursework | ||
| KINE 5300 | RESEARCH METHODS IN KINESIOLOGY | 3 |
| KINE 5305 | APPLIED STATISTICAL PRINCIPLES IN KINESIOLOGY | 3 |
| KINE 5320 | ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE | 3 |
| APPLIED BIOMECHANICS | ||
| KINE 5323 | MOTOR CONTROL AND LEARNING | 3 |
| KINE 5389 | RESEARCH MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION | 3-6 |
| or KINE 5698 | THESIS | |
| or KINE 5393 | PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE INTERNSHIP | |
| Elective Coursework | ||
| Select five to six of the following (based on thesis/non-thesis, or physiology of exercise internship track): | 18-21 | |
| METABOLISM & EXERCISE BIOCHEMISTRY | ||
| CARDIOCIRCULATORY PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE | ||
| PULMONARY PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE | ||
| NEUROMUSCULAR PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE | ||
| STRENGTH & CONDITIONING IN SPORT AND PERFORMANCE | ||
| OBESITY & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT | ||
| SPORT NUTRITION | ||
| KINE 5360 | FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY | 3 |
| SPECIAL TOPICS IN KINESIOLOGY | ||
| PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE INTERNSHIP | ||
| RESEARCH IN KINESIOLOGY | ||
| KINE 5340 | ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39-45 | |
Coursework that is more than six years old at the time of graduation or teacher/administrator certification program completion cannot be used toward meeting the requirements for a master’s degree or graduate-level certification. Master’s degree and graduate-level certification programs must be completed within six years (time in military service excluded) from initial registration in the Graduate School. Appropriate state exams and application to the State Board for Educator Certification for a standard certificate must be made within six months of completion of residency/practicum/program. If a candidate allows the six-month period to go by without passing all state exams and applying for certification, additional coursework and/or exams will be required.
Admission Requirements for Master of Public Health
Admission to the Master of Public Health degree is based on completion of general admission requirements of the Graduate School as specified under the Graduate School Admissions Requirements and Procedures in the Graduate Catalog.
Admission criteria include:
- Official transcripts showing an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited school, with a 3.0 or higher grade point average for the last 60 undergraduate or the last 18 graduate/post-baccalaureate credit hours completed.
- Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores taken within the last five years are required of all applicants. Preference will be given to applicants with verbal, quantitative and analytic writing scores above the 50th percentile.
Applicants may request a waiver of the GRE requirement if they meet any of the following criteria:
- Hold a graduate or terminal degree from an accredited U.S. university.
- Completed a UTA Graduate Certificate in Public Health Practice and/or a UTA Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and no less than a grade of “B” in any required public health course.
- At least 5 years of full-time professional experience in a public health field.
An approved GRE waiver does not guarantee admission into the degree program. To apply for a GRE waiver, applicants should submit the following items via email to the Public Health Graduate Advisor:
- Completed GRE Waiver Application
- Scanned copies of all college or university transcripts (official or unofficial transcripts)
- Current resume or CV
- A one-page personal statement written in English describing the applicant’s interest in earning an MPH degree and potential for contributing to public health, as well as the applicant’s career objectives, self-assessment of abilities and preparation for succeeding in a public health graduate program. The quality of written expression in the applicant’s personal statement will be considered.
- An applicant whose native language is other than English must demonstrate a sufficient level of skill with the English language to assure success in graduate studies as defined under Admissions Requirements and Procedures in the Graduate Catalog.
- Three letters of recommendation from academic or professional references.
- The applicant’s resume or CV, highlighting professional experience such as accomplishments, linguistic abilities, computer expertise, and analytics expertise.
Probationary Admission
For an applicant who does not meet all admission criteria but shows promise for completing a graduate program based on some admission criteria, in rare cases probationary admission may be granted. Students on probationary admission conditions specified by the Public Health Graduate Advisor.
Provisional, Deferred and Denied Admission
Provisional, deferred and denied admission decisions meet the criteria as defined under Admission Requirements and Procedures in the Graduate Catalog.
Degree Requirements for the Master of Public Health
Degree Requirements
The Master of Public Health is a degree program consisting of 42 credit hours to include required core courses in the following areas:
Biostatistics
KINE 5376 Introduction to Biostatistics
OR
KINE 5305 Applied Statistical Principles in Kinesiology
Epidemiology
KINE 5372 Introduction to Epidemiology
Health Policy and Health Management
KINE 5377 Introduction to Health Systems and Policy
Social and Behavioral Health
KINE 5375 Community and Behavioral Health
Health Communications
KINE 5385 Communication and Health
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COMM 5385 Seminar in Health Communication
Core Functions of Public Health
KINE 5378 Foundations of Public Health
Culminating Practice Experience
KINE 5383 Community Based Internship
KINE 5384 Capstone Experience
Students have five years to complete the program.
Foundation Requirements - No previous specific coursework is required.
Transfer Credit - Students may transfer three courses (9 SCH) into the MPH program from an accredited school, if approved by the Public Health Graduate Advisor. The course must have been completed at the graduate level at an accredited university, with a grade of “B” or above, and be determined to be equivalent to the course offered at UTA. The course should not have been used for another degree or certificate program. Determination of course equivalency will be made by the course instructor on a case-by-case basis.
In addition to the courses required for all concentrations, students enrolling in the Urban Health concentration will take the following concentration courses:
KINE 5380 Urban Community Health Assessment
KINE 5374 Race, Ethnicity, and Health in the U.S.
KINE 5371 Introduction to Program Planning and Evaluation
SOCW 5343 Health Policy and Social Justice
In addition, MPH students will select two electives from the following courses:
KINE 5379 Fundamentals of Population Health
KINE 5373 Introduction to Environmental and Occupational Health
KINE 5370 Global Health
KINE 5385 Chronic Disease Epidemiology
KINE 5386 Big Data for Epidemiology
KINE 5381 Social Epidemiology
KINE 5387 Infectious Disease Epidemiology
SOCW 5345 Critical Issues in Health Equity
SOCW 5353 Mental Health Policy and Social Justice
NURS 5366 Principles of Research in Nursing
PAPP 5345 Evaluation Research
PAPP 5329 Financial Management in the Public and Non-Profit Sectors
PAPP 5309 Local Politics in the Intergovernmental Setting
PAPP 5311 Public Policy Formation and Analysis
PAPP 5324 Urban Public Finance
PAPP 5367Strategic Public and Non-Profit Human Resource Management
COMM 5306 Qualitative Research Methods
PAPP 5352 Conflict Resolution
MANA 5330 Negotiations and Conflict Management
HCAD 5350 Health Care Information Systems
HCAD 5333 Economics of Health
Admission Standards for Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology
Faculty Sponsorship
Please note that all PhD students (regardless of Bachelors – Ph.D. or Masters to Ph.D.) must be accepted by a faculty member based on faculty research/mentoring alignment in order to be accepted into the program: https://www.uta.edu/conhi/academics/kinesiology/phd-kinesiology/faculty.php
Admissions Standards
Please make sure to follow the admissions standards that applies to your degree option.
Masters to Ph.D. option:
1.Master’s degree from a US accredited institution or an equivalent foreign institution.
2.GPA of 3.25 on all graduate work.
3.GRE Quantitative score of 150 and Verbal score of 150. Additionally, satisfactory Writing scores are required. If scores are below these standards the application will still be considered as the Department takes all components of the application into consideration.
4.A minimum score of 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, a minimum score of 213 on the computer-based TOEFL, a minimum score of 40 on the TSE, a minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS, or a minimum TOEFL iBT total score of 79 with sectional scores that meet or exceed 22 for the writing section, 21 for the speaking section, 20 for the reading section, and 16 for the listening section.
5.A resume or CV of the applicant (maximum of 2 pages). This should highlight the educational background of the applicant, work / volunteer history, awards, research experience etc.
6.A Statement of Purpose (maximum of 2 pages). This should highlight the previous achievements and experiences of the applicant that have led to the decision to consider a Doctoral graduate degree in Kinesiology as well as the previous achievements that would qualify the applicant for admission into the Kinesiology Doctoral Program. The statement should also include future career goals following obtaining a Doctoral degree in Kinesiology.
7.Three (3) letters of reference. The Department accepts letters through email and/or postal mail.
§Email: Reviewers can email recommendations directly to Dr. Matthew Brothers (matthew.brothers@uta.edu).
§Postal Mail: Reviewers should directly mail physical forms to the address specified at the bottom of this page. We suggest that prospective students provide their reviewers with the form and a stamped envelope with the correct address as a convenience to their reviewers.
Bachelors to Ph.D. Option:
1.Undergraduate degree from a US accredited institution or an equivalent foreign institution.
2.GPA of 3.5 and/or 3.5 GPA during the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
3.3.5 GPA on all Kinesiology-related work.
4.GRE Quantitative score of 150 and Verbal score of 150. Additionally, satisfactory Writing scores are required. If scores are below these standards the application will still be considered as the Department takes all components of the application into consideration.
5.A minimum score of 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, a minimum score of 213 on the computer-based TOEFL, a minimum score of 40 on the TSE, a minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS, or a minimum TOEFL iBT total score of 79 with sectional scores that meet or exceed 22 for the writing section, 21 for the speaking section, 20 for the reading section, and 16 for the listening section.
6.A resume or CV of the applicant (maximum of 2 pages). This should highlight the educational background of the applicant, work / volunteer history, awards, research experience etc.
7.A Statement of Purpose (maximum of 2 pages). This should highlight the previous achievements and experiences of the applicant that have led to the decision to consider a Doctoral graduate degree in Kinesiology as well as the previous achievements that would qualify the applicant for admission into the Kinesiology Doctoral Program. The statement should also include future career goals following obtaining a Doctoral degree in Kinesiology.
8.Three (3) letters of reference. The Department accepts letters through email and/or postal mail.
- Recommendation Form (PDF)
- Email: Reviewers can email recommendations directly to Dr. Matthew Brothers (matthew.brothers@uta.edu).
- Postal Mail: Reviewers should directly mail physical forms to the address specified at the bottom of this page. We suggest that prospective students provide their reviewers with the form and a stamped envelope with the correct address as a convenience to their reviewers.
Address for Letters of Reference
All letters of reference should be mailed to the following address:
Dr. R. Matthew Brothers
Associate Chair for Graduate Programs in Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Department of Kinesiology
P.O. Box 19259
University of Texas at Arlington
500 W. Nedderman Drive
Arlington, TX 76019-0259
Addresses for Transcripts and GRE Scores
Transcripts and GRE scores should be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions using the appropriate address below.
U.S. Postal Mail for Graduate Admissions
Graduate Admissions
Box 19167
Arlington, TX 76019
Courier Service Address for Graduate Admissions - UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.
Graduate Admissions
701 S. Nedderman Dr.
University Administration Building Room B17
Arlington, TX 76019
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Degree Requirements for Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Kinesiology
The degree requirements differ slightly depending on if a student enters the B.S. to Ph.D. program or the M.S. to Ph.D. program.
- B.S. – Ph.D. program: Requires 18 required course credit hours, 42 credit hours (minimum) of track electives, and 9 – 12 credit hours of dissertation (69 total credit hours minimum).
- M.S. – Ph.D. program: Requires 11 required course credit hours, 22 credit hours (minimum) of track electives, and 9 – 12 credit hours of dissertation (69 total credit hours minimum).
Required Courses (B.S. – Ph.D.)
KINE 6300 Research Methods
KINE 5305 Applied Statistics in Kinesiology, or KINE 5376 Introduction to Biostatistics
3 hours of advanced statistics OR Advanced Research Methods (course can be taken outside of the department).
KINE 6293 Grant Writing
KINE 6105 Laboratory Techniques in Kinesiology I
KINE 6106 Laboratory Techniques in Kinesiology II
KINE 6103 Professional Development
4 hours of KINE 6100 Seminar in Kinesiology (this is a 1 hour credit course that must be taken in a minimum of 4 different semesters).
Required Courses (M.S. – Ph.D.) KINE 5300 Research Methods
3 hours of advanced statistics OR Advanced Research Methods (course can be taken outside of the department).
KINE 6293 Grant Writing
KINE 6105 Laboratory Techniques in Kinesiology I
KINE 6103 Professional Development
4 hours of KINE 6100 Seminar in Kinesiology (this is a 1 hour credit course that must be taken in a minimum of 4 different semesters).
Electives for Either Track
KINE 6322 Metabolism & Exercise Biochemistry
KINE 6326 Cardiocirculatory Physiology of Exercise
KINE 6327 Pulmonary Physiology of Exercise
KINE 6340 Environmental Physiology of Exercise
KINE 6328 Neuromuscular Physiology of Exercise
KINE 5329 Strength & Conditioning
KINE 5331 Obesity and Weight Management
KINE 6338 Exercise Prescription for Special Populations
KINE 6350 Applied Biomechanics
KINE 6360 Fundamental Principles of Integrative Physiology
KINE 6393 Physiology of Exercise Internship
KINE 6394 Research in Kinesiology
Students in the B.S – Ph.D and the M.S. – Ph.D. tracks MUST complete 9 – 12 credit hours of dissertation
Individual graduate advisors / research mentors may require additional courses.
Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology – Dissertation Committees and Candidacy
The Dissertation requirement for the Ph.D. in Kinesiology includes two components:
1.A written Dissertation to include at least 2 manuscripts of quality and format that are submitted to a peer-reviewed scientific journal and
2.A successful oral defense of the Dissertation.
The Dissertation Committee is responsible for the evaluation of both the written dissertation and oral defense. The Committee must be comprised of a minimum of four members, including the Committee Chair who will be the student's primary faculty mentor. This Committee Chair must be a member of the Department of Kinesiology Graduate Studies Committee or have status on the Department of Kinesiology Graduate Studies Committee. The remaining Committee members must include at least one additional faculty member from the Department of Kinesiology. If the Committee Chair is not a full time member of the Department of Kinesiology Graduate Studies Committee the remaining Committee members must include at least two members from the Department of Kinesiology. In addition the Committee must include at least one member who is external to the Department of Kinesiology. The external member may include individuals not working within UT Arlington if applicable. All Committee members must hold a terminal degree in their field and/or demonstrate the required expertise and appropriate faculty status for serving on dissertation committees.
Comprehensive Examination
B.S. to Ph.D. students will become eligible for the comprehensive examination when they have completed 36 hours of their graduate work.
M.S. to Ph.D. students will become eligible for the comprehensive examination when they have completed 18 hours of their graduate work (at UT Arlington).
These completed course hours represent the minimum requirement; however, eligibility for the comprehensive examination will be dependent on approval from the Chair of the Dissertation Committee.
Successful completion of the comprehensive examination makes students eligible for PhD candidacy. Students must be enrolled in the semester they take the comprehensive examination.
The purpose of the comprehensive examination is to evaluate the extent to which students have acquired the basic principles / knowledge in pertinent coursework. The expectation will be that students will be able to apply, integrate, and synthesize their knowledge.
When students are eligible for the comprehensive examination, the student's graduate mentor/advisor will recommend the student for the examination to the Department of Kinesiology Graduate Studies Committee for approval.
Upon completion, the comprehensive examination committee will meet to discuss the merits of the student's examination. Comprehensive examinations will only be held in regular, long semesters.
The composition of the comprehensive examination committee will be decided by the Department of Kinesiology Graduate Academic Committee. This comprehensive examination committee will be comprised of at least one member of the Graduate Academic Committee and a minimum of 2 additional members with relevant content expertise.
Following completion of the examination the Committee may recommend any of the following outcomes:
1.Unconditional pass. With an unconditional pass, students become eligible for PhD candidacy and prepare for the defense of their dissertation proposal.
2.Pass with conditions. A pass with conditions requires that students perform each of the conditions satisfactorily in order to become eligible for PhD candidacy.
3.Unsatisfactory with opportunity to retake the examination. With this recommendation, the committee will specify when the retake will occur.
4.Unsatisfactory, do not continue in program.
If the outcome of the comprehensive examination is an unconditional pass, students immediately become eligible for PhD candidacy. If the outcome is a pass with conditions, students may only become eligible for candidacy when the examining committee determines that the student has successfully met the conditions stipulated by the committee.
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Dissertation Proposal
Following successful completion of the oral examination the student will then need to draft a grant application to be written in the format of a National Institute of Health Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (F31) grant (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-16-309.html).This grant application will describe the student's dissertation projects and will also serve as the student's dissertation proposal. The student will give an oral presentation of the research proposal outlined in the grant application to his/her dissertation committee. This proposal defense must occur within two long semesters following successful completion of the oral comprehensive examination.
Graduate Certificate in Public Health Practice: Mission and Objectives
PROGRAM MISSION
The mission of the University of Texas at Arlington’s graduate Public Health programs is to prepare students to become leading public health practitioners and advocates who serve communities and organizations, promote collaboration between public health and health care practitioners, and protect and advance community health through applying the core public health functions of assessment, policy development and assurance.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Through completing the Graduate Certificate in Public Health Practice (GCPHP), students will:
- Gain graduate-level introductory knowledge and accompanying foundational skill sets in the five core public health disciplines: Biostatistics, epidemiology, health systems and policy, environmental health, and social and behavioral health.
- Be prepared to apply fundamental skills from each of the five core public health disciplines to complement current job skills, or gain new public health knowledge and career opportunities.
- Be equipped to execute skills to assess, implement interventions, and evaluate the health of a population within their organizations or communities.
Admission Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Public Health Practice
ADMISSION CRITERIA
Official transcripts showing an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited school, with a 3.0 or higher grade point average for the last 60 undergraduate or the last 18 graduate/post-baccalaureate credit hours completed.
- Only GPA will be considered for admission to the program. The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or other standardized graduate school exam is not required for admission to the certificate program.
A one-page personal statement written in English describing the applicant’s interest in and potential for contributing to public health, career objectives, and self-assessment of abilities and preparation for succeeding in a public health graduate program. The quality of written expression in the applicant’s personal statement will be considered.
An applicant whose native language is other than English must demonstrate a sufficient level of skill with the English language to assure success in graduate studies as defined under Admissions Requirements and Procedures in the Graduate Catalog.
The applicant’s resume or CV, highlighting professional experience such as accomplishments, linguistic abilities, computer expertise, and analytics expertise.
PROBATIONARY ADMISSION
Applicants who fail to meet the admission criteria may be considered for probationary admission. Applicants admitted on a probationary basis must maintain a 3.0 GPA in the first two semesters of program enrollment.
PROVISIONAL, DEFERRED AND DENIED ADMISSION
Provisional, deferred and denied admission decisions meet the criteria as defined under Admission Requirements and Procedures in the UTA Graduate Catalog.
TRANSFER CREDIT
Students may transfer one course (3 SCH) into the GCPHP program. The course must have been completed at the graduate level at an accredited university, with a grade of “B” or above, and be determined to be equivalent to the course offered at UTA. The course should not have been used for another degree or certificate program. Determination of course equivalency will be made by the course instructor on a case-by-case basis.
Degree Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Public Health Practice
The Graduate Certificate in Public Health Practice is a certificate program consisting of 15 credit hours to include one required 3-hour course in each of the five public health disciplines:
REQUIRED COURSEWORK
The following courses will be required for completion of the Graduate Certificate in Public Health Program. Students have three years to complete the program.
Biostatistics
KINE 5376 Introduction to Biostatistics
or
KINE 5305 Applied Statistical Principles in Kinesiology
Epidemiology
KINE 5372 Introduction to Epidemiology
Health Policy and Health Management
KINE 5377 Introduction to Health Systems and Policy
Environmental Health
KINE 5373 Introduction to Environmental and Occupational Health
Social and Behavioral Health
KINE 5375 Community and Behavioral Health
FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS
No previous specific coursework is required.