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Kinesiology (PHD)

Kinesiology (PHD)

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Program description
Degree awarded: PHD  Kinesiology

The Ph.D. in kinesiology is an individualized, interdisciplinary program that integrates graduate courses from a variety of academic units to provide a sound foundation for research leading to a dissertation. Topics for these dissertations come from one of five research areas:

  • Biomechanics.
  • Exercise/health psychology.
  • Human physiology.
  • Motor behavior.
  • Physiology of exercise.

At a glance
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Degree requirements

84 credit hours, a written comprehensive exam, an oral comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation

The plan of study consists of a minimum of 84 credit hours of graduate credit for applicants holding a bachelor's degree (54 credit hours of graduate work beyond the master's degree). Of the 84 credit hours, at least 42 credit hours (which may include research credit) of the approved Ph.D. program, and 12 dissertation credit hours must be completed after admission to a Ph.D. program at ASU. An individual plan of study is selected in consultation with the student's supervisory committee. The plan of study reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the degree program.

Admission requirements

General university admission requirements:

All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
U.S. applicants | International applicants | English proficiency

All applicants must submit the Graduate College online application. In addition to meeting Graduate College requirements, students must submit to the Department of Kinesiology director, in care of the graduate studies committee:

  1. A letter designating a potential area of interest, the name of a potential mentor or mentors (from the list of faculty) and a statement of career goals.
  2. GRE scores (verbal, quantitative and writing).
  3. A professional resume.
  4. Three letters of recommendation.
  5. A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score for all applicants whose native language is not English.

Admission decisions are based on the compatibility of the applicant's career goals with the purpose of the degree program, previous academic training and performance, GRE scores, recommendations, and match of research interests to those of available mentors.

To be considered for research or teaching assistantships, all application materials should be received before Dec. 1. Application materials are due before Aug. 1 for admission in the spring.

Tuition information
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Contact information
What are accelerated programs?
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

3 year programs

These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
What are concurrent programs?
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
What are joint programs?
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

What constitutes a new program?
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What are online programs?
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
What is WRGP (Western Regional Graduate Program)?
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.

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