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 Graduate Study
 

Two graduate degree programs are available, including a NEW Master in Education degree in Health and Physical Education.

Master of Education in Health and Physical Education

Master of Science in Sport Science

Click here to go to the IUP Graduate School Admissions page.

Questions regarding the specific HPED programs should be directed to Dr. Madeline Bayles, Coordinator of Graduate Studies.  

 


Master of Education in Health and Physical Education

There are still a few spaces available for the new Summer 2006 cohort now forming! 

Master of Education in Health and Physical Education offers currently certified health and physical educators an opportunity to study advanced teaching techniques and current trends in the field (36 credits).  It also offers non-certified individuals who hold a bachelor's degree to obtain teaching certification in Health and Physical Education (42-48) credits.

More information can be obtained from Dr. Linda Klingaman at (724) 357-4429, Linda.Klingaman@iup.edu.

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 Master of Science in Sport Science

The Master of Science degree in Sport Science is designed to meet the needs students of from non-teaching professions, as well as from the teaching profession.  The program is discipline specific with provision for students to choose from among four different academic tracks: Sport Management, Exercise Science, Aquatics

Administration/Facilities Management, and Sport Studies According to their selected program of study, students are prepared for a variety of competitive employment opportunities including management and administration of sport/athletic programs, corporate and community health and fitness facilities, hospital/medical based exercise programs, and recreation programs in both school and community settings.  See also

Core courses
Track requirements

Students may select either a thesis (30 s.h.) or non-thesis (36 s.h.) program of study.  Completion of a professional internship is strongly recommended for students choosing the non-thesis option. 

Questions regarding the specific HPED programs should be directed to Dr. Madeline Bayles, Coordinator of Graduate Studies.  

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