Program of Study for the Master of Science in Exercise Science
Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Graduate School ; official general GRE exam scores (unless waived); statement of career goals; and completion of the following courses or equivalents prior to formal admission into the program: Human Anatomy and Physiology (E S 2030, 4 hours); Exercise Physiology (E S 3002, 3 hours); Introduction to Biomechanics (E S 3550, 4 hours). This list may not include prerequisites for all elective courses. The applicant must also have two additional science courses. Prerequisites will be assessed by the graduate program director.
To be considered for admission, applicants must meet or exceed the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting these criteria does not guarantee admission. Both qualitative and quantitative aspects of applications are reviewed by the program in comparison to the current applicant pool.
Standardized Exam Waiver Eligibility: The standardized exam requirement may be waived for applicants who:
- have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.4 or higher, AND
- have received a grade of B or higher in all prerequisite courses, AND
- have submitted a writing sample.
Location: On Campus
Additional Standardized Exam Waiver Eligibility Information
Standardized exam (GRE, GMAT, MAT) waiver eligibility for graduate degree programs at Appalachian State varies by program. No exam waiver is automatic and an approved waiver request does not guarantee acceptance into the program. A denied waiver request does not mean that a candidate is denied admission to the program, only that a standardized exam score is needed to more fully evaluate the application. More complete information about standardized exam waivers can be found in the Admissions Requirements section of this Bulletin .
