Graduate Programs
Concentrations
Specialization
To pursue a master's degree in the Department of Health and Human
Performance, candidates must have met all general admission requirements
established by the College of Graduate Studies. These requirements
include a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or
university, with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and academic
preparation and licensure appropriate to the degree, concentration
and/or specialization to be sought.
The student must furnish official transcripts from all colleges and
universities attended and official scores (not more than five years old)
on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Acceptable
GRE scores on the verbal and quantitative sections of the exam are
required for regular admission.
Three recommendation forms in support of the applicant must be
submitted. These recommendations need to be from undergraduate faculty
member who previously taught the applicant and can verify that the
student has the academic ability to do quality work at the graduate
level.
Prospective international students must submit applications and
complete certified copies of official transcripts, certificates,
diplomas and degrees translated to English well in advance of the
semester for which they seek admission. Transfer students from foreign
institutions must provide a copy of a course-by-course equivalency
review performed by an educational credentials agency. The College of
Graduate Studies handles application procedures for all international
students.
An international student also is required to submit proof of
proficiency in the English language. A paper-based score of 500 or a
computer-based score of 173 on the TOEFL Examination is required of
applicants whose native language is not English. Al international
students must provide evidence of financial resources sufficient to pay
their educational expenses.
Graduates of accredited colleges or universities whose previous
academic work and performance indicate potential for success are
encouraged to apply. GRE (Graduate Record Exam) scores are required, and
applicant must also present a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on all
undergraduate work pursued based on a 4.0 scale.
Financial Assistance/Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistantships are available for superior students and are
awarded on the basis of undergraduate GPAs, GRE results, recommendations
from former professors, resumes and interviews. Graduate assistants
(GAs) are paid monthly and are required to work 20 hours per week.
Working hours are flexible and will be arranged around the GA's class
schedule.
Assistantships are available for the academic year in sport and wellness
leadership, public and community health, or health services administration.
Stipends for assistantships are considered scholarships and include tuition
and fee waiver. Applicants interested in a graduate assistantship must apply
for admission and submit a completed Application for Graduate Assistantship
to the College of Graduate Studies. Deadline for
Graduate Assistant (GA) Application* is March 1, annually. Admission and
GA application forms are available in the College of Graduate Studies, 203
Kimbrough Building, and at:
www.apsu.edu/cogs/
In addition to graduate assistantships, Austin Peay offers student loans,
work-study and part-time employment opportunities. Information about these
funding options are available in the Financial Aid Office at (931) 221-7907.
