Health and Kinesiology, MS

School of Health and Kinesiology, College of Education

Vision Statement

The School of Health and Kinesiology (H&K’s) graduate program prepares students for careers in health, physical education, exercise science, athletic training, and physical activity. By fostering the development of evidence-based work, we train students to be lifelong learners who can perform leadership roles as educators, practitioners and researchers.

Program Contact Information

Dustin Slivka, PhD, Graduate Program Chair (GPC)
207R Health and Kinesiology (H&K) 
402.554.3224
dslivka@unomaha.edu

Ryan Klatt, Graduate Programs Office Assistant
207 Health and Kinesiology (H&K)
402.554.2910
ryanklatt@unomaha.edu

Program Email Address

Program Website

Public Health/Health Behavior Integrated Undergraduate/Graduate Program (IUG) 

The Department of Health and Kinesiology offers an Integrated Undergraduate/Graduate program which allows outstanding students to complete the BS in Public Health undergraduate degree and the MS in Health and Kinesiology with a concentration in Health Behavior graduate degree with a total of 144 total credit hours. The integrated program is designed for dedicated students who are motivated and willing to take on early the challenges relating to graduate education. Interested students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor for more information about this program.

Admissions

Application Deadlines (Spring 2021, Summer 2021, and Fall 2021)

• Applications for this program are accepted on a rolling basis. All materials must be submitted at least one week prior to the first day of the semester in which the student has elected to begin coursework.

Program-Specific Requirements

• Two (2) letters of recommendation
• Statement of Purpose
  • Statement of goals and rationale for entering graduate program (maximum of 300 words)

• Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English.  Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the U.S., OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.

  • A minimum score of 550 on the TOEFL PBT, 80 if internet-based, 6.5 if IELTS, or 53 if PTE is required.

Degree Requirements

Exit Requirements

Thesis Option: Thesis 6 hours HEKI 8990.  All candidates should carefully review the Graduate College requirements for forming the supervisory committee, and submitting the Supervisory Committee and Thesis/Thesis Equivalent Proposal Approval Forms and final approval and submission of the thesis.

Non-Thesis Option: Comprehensive Examination.

Concentrations

Health Behavior Concentration

Physical Education Pedagogy Concentration

Physical Education Coaching Concentration

Exercise Science Concentration

Physical Activity in Health Promotion Concentration