Graduate
Degree Options
The Department of Health and Kinesiology at Texas A&M University offers an exciting array or graduate programs to equip future scholars, leaders, and educators for the challenges of the 21st century. Our programs emphasize strong academic preparation combined with practical experience and research as a framework for success. The faculty is comprised of talented scholars and teachers who are committed to providing an environment in which students can learn and grow. Facilities are exceptional ...
Annual Review
All doctoral students in HLKN have their academic performance reviewed by their Dissertation Committee Chair and other Committee Members, annually. This review takes place in the Spring semester of each academic year. Purpose: this annual review allows faculty to ‘keep track' of how their doctoral students are moving along their academic work. It allows faculty to assess, for instance, what courses the student has taken, what grades the student has achieved, and whether the student has co ...
Forms
Application for Assistantship / Teaching Preference Form Graduate Assistant Expectations Graduate Assistant Evaluation by Supervisor Application for Graduate Practicum (HLTH/KINE/SPMT 683) Application for Internship; Field Experience (HLTH/KINE/SPMT 684) Application for Teaching Internship (HLTH/KINE 684) Application for Problems Course (HLTH/KINE/SPMT 685) Application for Research Grant Travel Form HLKN Instructional Observation Checklist ...
Graduate Catalog
Graduate Catalog 2008-2009 Health Graduate courses Kinesiology Graduate courses ...
Funding
Approximately $460,000 is allocated to graduate assistantships and another $78,500 in awards and fellowships. Priority consideration is given to applicants with excellent academic preparation and research and/ or teaching experience. Application should be made concurrently with the admissions application. Early application is encouraged to ensure full consideration for all funding opportunities. Graduate Assistantships Graduate assistantships are offered to qualified applicants on availability ...
Graduate Admissions
Admission to study for a master's degree is based on: The applicant's academic record - including an undergraduate grade point ratio (GPR) in the last 60 semester hours Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores Relevant experience Foreign students whose native language is not English must have a score of at least 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination. Students desiring to complete a thesis must be accepted by a member of the gradua ...
Graduate Examinations
Doctoral students at Texas A&M University are required to complete the following examinations: Qualifying Examination (Ed.D. only). At Texas A&M, each Ed.D. student is required to take a departmentally prepared written qualifying examination prior to the completion of 30 hours of doctoral work. Continuation in the program and/or any additional required study is determined by the results of this qualifying examination. The examination is composed of one, three-hour written examination ...
Graduate Handbook
Department of HLKN Graduate Policy Handbook (September 2009 Edition) Office of Graduate Studies Student Handbook Graduate Advising Handbook; published by the Office of Graduate Studies for advisors. ...
Important Links
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