Degree Requirements
There are no direct admissions into the M.S. in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. Students who are accepted into the Ph.D. program in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology are eligible to receive the M.S. degree upon completing the course requirements described below. In addition to these course requirements, students will work with their faculty advisor to conduct a thesis project as an initial step in developing an independent line of research at the doctoral level.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum grade of B- is required unless otherwise noted. | ||
| Disciplinary Core * | 12 | |
| Select 12 credits from the courses listed below: | ||
| Sport and Performance Psychology | ||
| Social and Psychological Foundations of Performance | ||
| Psychological Sport Performance Enhancement | ||
| Counseling College Student-Athletes | ||
| Exercise and Health Psychology | ||
| Psychological Aspects of Sport Injury | ||
| Ethical/Legal Issues in sport Psychology | ||
| Special Topics (3 to 6 credits) | ||
| Counseling Core * | 12 | |
| Select 12 credits from the courses listed below: | ||
| Counseling Theory and Techniques 1 | ||
| Counseling Theory and Techniques 2 | ||
| Group Counseling Theory and Techniques | ||
| Introduction to Clinical Mental Health | ||
| Children/Adolescents/Parents | ||
| Cultural Issues | ||
| Addictions Counseling | ||
| Ethical Issues in Counseling | ||
| Crisis Trauma Grief Counseling | ||
| Research Practice Core | ||
| SEP 615 | Research Methodology in Physical Education | 3 |
| SEP 697 | Research | 6 |
| SEP 765 | Dissertation and Thesis Seminar | 3 |
| Thesis Proposal | ||
| Thesis Defense | ||
| ETD Submission and Approval | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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Coursework will be selected in consultation with student's graduate coordinator or advisor and according to the Plan of Study.
Performance Standards
Student research will be graded by program faculty each semester. Research grades will be awarded satisfactory or unsatisfactory (S/U). Additionally, graduate student performance will be evaluated annually. Students who do not meet their research requirements by the prescribed deadlines could receive probation notification due to lack of progress. Failure to meet research requirements beyond that point could result in suspension or dismissal from the program.
Major Learning Outcomes
Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology
Following the completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Understand advanced disciplinary knowledge and the primary modes of inquiry that form the basis for evidence-informed practice in their field. (Professional Knowledge)
- Apply evidence-informed strategies in their professional practice to meet the differentiated needs of the client groups and key stakeholders whom they serve. (Professional Practice)
- Contribute to the leadership of communities of professional practice as collaborative learners who can facilitate their own continued development and that of others. (Professional Leadership)