Exercise Science, M.S.

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Our highly qualified faculty, premier laboratory equipment, small class size and opportunities for applied practice offer students an exceptional graduate experience. Students will choose either a thesis or internship completion option.

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Candidates with less than the recommended GPA or test score may be admitted based upon a sliding scale which specifies particular grade point averages and corresponding admission requirements. *Prerequisite course work may be required of candidates that have not completed any exercise science courses. Contact the Office of Graduate Studies by email at grad@montevallo.edu for complete overview.

Program Completion Options

Students will be able to choose between an internship experience coupled with comprehensive exams or a thesis to complete their graduate work. The thesis will require 6 credit hours of study, while the internship will carry a 3 hour credit. It is our intention to assign 90 contact hours to the internship experience (30 contact hours per credit hour) at a program-approved internship location.

Admission Requirements

Online application at montevallo.edu/apply
Bachelor’s degree (recommended minimum 3.0 GPA) from a regionally accredited college/university.
Undergraduate degree in Exercise Science or related field is preferred.
Three letters of recommendation (waived for UM EXNS alumni)
Two-page personal statement vita or résume

WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS DEGREE

Students who complete their degree are prepared for careers of distinction in the many fields of exercise science and strength and conditioning.

Note: The admissions process is competitive and applicants that meet the requirements described above are not guaranteed admission. Prerequisite undergraduate course work may be required.

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