M.A. in kinesiology sample program with an emphasis in human factors/ergonomics

Required program: 30 credits minimum

GPA: A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 is required to maintain good standing and to graduate

Major:
A minimum of 14 semester course credits with KIN prefix (not including KIN 8777 or KIN 8995)

Required courses for all emphasis areas:

• KIN 5981—Research Methodology in Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport, 3 cr.
• KIN 8980—Graduate Research Seminar in Kinesiology, 2-6 cr.

and one of the following research options:

• KIN 8777—Thesis Credits: Masters (PLAN A), 10 cr.
• or
• KIN 8995—Research Problems in Kinesiology (PLAN B), 4 cr.

Recommended human factors courses:

• HUMF 5001—Foundations of Human Factors/Ergonomics, 3 cr.
• HUMF 5722—Human Factors Psychology, 3 cr.
• HUMF 8001—Special Topics: Human Factors/Ergonomics, 2-3 cr.
• HUMF 8002—Proseminar in Human Factors/Ergonomics, 1-2 cr.
• KIN 8211—Perception and Action, 3 cr.

Minor or related field:
A minimum of 6 credits in one or more related fields (not KIN prefix)

Required courses: (3 credits in statistical methods)

• EPSY 5261—Introductory Statistical Methods, 3 cr.
• or
• EPSY 8261—Statistical Methods I: Probability and Inference, 3 cr.

Elective courses in both the major and the minor or supporting program will be selected by the student and the adviser, subject to the adviser’s approval. These will be selected according to the student’s prior academic background and future academic and career goals. Access to graduate level courses in minor or supporting programs may be limited by prerequisites and demand.

updated October 2006