Program Overview
The Kinesiology - Exercise and Sport Psychology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a MSc programme in Psychology over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Kinesiology - Exercise and Sport Psychology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 9,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 9,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Edwardsville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Kinesiology - Exercise and Sport Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Exercise Psychology - Provides an in-depth analysis of psychosocial factors related to preventive and rehabilitative exercise behavior.
- Sport Psychology - Explores the psychological factors influencing participation patterns and performance in sport, and effects of sport upon psychological responses.
- Sport Sociology - Provides an in-depth analysis of the interaction between physical activity and society including the social and cultural processes and institutions which influence, and are influenced by physical activity.
- Rehabilitation and Health Psychology - This course is designed to provide an in-depth analysis of the psychological issues associated with injury and disease rehabilitation as well as the psychological issues related to health.
- Psychology of Coaching OR Physical Activity Promotion
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
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- Submission of all post-=secondary academic transcripts
- Successful completion of a bachelor\'s degree prior to enrollment
- Applicants must have an undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.75 (A=4.0) to be considered for admittance into the program.
- Only courses in which the student earned a grade of \xc2\x93B\xc2\x94 or better will be considered for transfer credit.
- For international students, a minimum total internet-based TOEFL score of 100 is required to be considered for admission.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 9,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 9,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 9,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 9,164 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Southern Illinois University Edwardsville directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, United States
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a public university in Edwardsville, Illinois, United States. Located within the Metro East of Greater St. Louis, SIUE was established in 1957...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2008-12-17
- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months