Graduate Degrees in Health and Human Performance

General Information

Master of Science - On-Campus

Study at the graduate level in the Department of Health and Human Performance leads to a Master of Science Degree in Health and Human Performance (HHP). The program provides opportunities for continued development of the conceptual, technical, analytical, and communication skills necessary for successful careers in teaching/coaching, exercise science, and sport administration. The program provides a well-rounded foundation in health and human performance in combination with elective areas of concentration. This enables students to pursue studies applicable to career goals and interests.

Admission criteria includes: 1) acceptance to the Graduate School at Fort Hays State University: 2) completion of minimum of 18 undergraduate credit hours in health and human performance, exclusive of service courses; 3) a minimum grade point average of 3.0 for last 60 credit hours on the bachelor's degree; or 4) a 2.50-2.99 grade point average for last 60 credit hours on the bachelor's degree and a minimum combined score of 850 on the Verbal and Quantitative component of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or a minimum score of 40 on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT); 5) three letters of recommendation. Any student with a GPA below 3.0 must have an acceptable GRE or MAT score on file prior to admission to the program.

Program Content

The program consists of a 17 hour core plus an additional 15 hours accumulated from an area of concentration. Students can select a thesis option in any of the concentration areas with six hours of thesis becoming part of the 15 hour requirement. All students are required to successfully complete a comprehensive examination prior to graduation.

Students at the graduate level are encouraged to complete a graduate project or thesis as a part of their individual program. Core courses should be scheduled as on-campus classes.

Required Theory Core

In addition to core requirements, students must select from the following four curricular sequences for specific program development.