Overview

Division of Kinesiology, Health and Sports Studies / Division of Kinesiology, Health and Sports Studies is located in Detroit, MI, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Education (M Ed)	Health education
Master of Education (M Ed)	Kinesiology
Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT)	Athletic training
Master of Arts (MA)	Sports administration
Master of Science (MS)	Community health
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Kinesiology	Exercise and sport science
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Kinesiology	Physical education and physical activity leadership

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	67
Doctoral Degrees	4

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Thesis Required for some
Doctoral Degrees	Comp Exam Required Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

156

Applied

73

Accepted

41

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0; undergraduate degree directly relating to the field of specialization being applied for or one accompanied by extensive educational background in closely-related field; teaching certificates in specific areas (for some programs)
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0; undergraduate degree directly relating to the field of specialization being applied for or one accompanied by extensive educational background in closely-related field
Additional Entrance Requirements	Teaching certificate, undergraduate degree with minimum GPA of 2.5, personal statement

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Recommended	IELTS Paper score: 6.5
TWE: Recommended	IELTS Paper score: 5.5

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

162

Total Graduate Students

4%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.32%
Black or African American	27.78%
White or Caucasian	58%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	1.23%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	4.32%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (46%)

Female (53%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Exercise and sport science, nutrition and physical activity interventions, school and community health, obesity prevention
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 2177 Faculty Administration Bldg.
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI  48202
United States

Contact Dr. Nate McCaughtry
Assistant Dean, Division of Kinesiology, Health and Sport Studies/Director, Center for School Health
Email: aj4391@wayne.edu
Phone: 313-577-0014
Fax: 313-577-5002

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