M.A./M.S. Requirements
The M.A./M.S. degree in health studies is designed to provide a research-oriented opportunity for students with an interest in physical activity/exercise. Students must complete each of the common required courses (including the completion and defense of a thesis) as well as a concentration of courses in the area of physical activity/exercise. Some students may be required to complete pre-requisite coursework; the appropriate advisor will determine this on a case-by-case basis. The application and instructions are available online in the Apply Online section of this website.
| Common Required Courses |
Credits |
| PHE 512 Principles of Health Behavior |
3 |
| PHE 520 Qualitative Research Design |
3 |
| PHE 521 Quantitative Research Design & Analysis |
3 |
| USP 534 Data Analysis |
4 |
| EPFA 510/610 Topics: Collecting Qualitative Data |
3 |
| PHE 535 Epidemiology Survey |
3 |
| PHE 503 Thesis |
9 |
Concentration Areas
Complete at least 18 credits from one of the two concentration areas.
Physical Activity/Exercise (Advisor: G.R. Brodowicz)
| PHE 507 Seminar |
3 |
| PHE 456/556 Health Aspects of Aging |
4 |
| PHE 473/573 Physiology of Exercise |
4 |
| PHE 475/575 Exercise Testing Techniques |
4 |
| PHE 576 Physical Activity, Health, and Disease |
3 |
| PHE 577 Exercise, Nutrition, and Performance |
3 |
[Other graduate courses may be substituted only with advisor pre-approval.]
Mind-Body Health
| PHE 507 Seminar |
3 |
| PHE 456/556 Health Aspects of Aging |
4 |
| PHE 466/566 Mind-Body Health: Disease Prevention |
4 |
| PHE 467/567 Mind-Body Health: Human Potential |
4 |
| PHE 513 Health, Behavior, and the Social Environment |
3 |
| EPFA 520 Developmental Perspectives on Adult Learning |
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[Other graduate courses may be substituted only with advisor pre-approval.]
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