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Master's Degree Programs
The Department of Sports Education Leadership offers the Master of Education (M.Ed.) and the Master of Science (M.S.) degrees. Both degrees require a minimum of 36 semester hours.
- The M.S. degree is intended for students who wish to increase their knowledge and skills in teaching and coaching effectiveness and for related administrative activities. This degree is designed for those who wish to contribute to the teaching and coaching professional research literature.
- The M.S. degree is also viewed as a potential foundation for doctoral work and includes an appropriate research methods core and culminating thesis.
- The M.Ed. is designed for in-service teachers and administrators who are interested in furthering their careers in physical education. Graduates of M.Ed. degree program have assumed positions as master teachers, department chairs, athletic directors, or curriculum coordinators.
- The philosophy underlying this degree option is that graduate education can be both academic and practical. Specialized skills are developed in program design, program assessment, analysis of teaching, and instructional strategies.
Admission Requirements for Master's Programs
Admission to graduate studies at UNLV requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with either a minimum grade point average of 2.75 overall or a 3.00 in the last two years of undergraduate work. Master's degree programs require that an application for admission be submitted to the Graduate College , as well as transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
Admission to the Master of Science Degree program in Physical Education and the Master of Education Degree program in Physical Education is based on the following criteria. The below documentation will need to be sent directly to the Department.
- GRE scores
- Two letters of recommendation
- Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Resume
Please note: Both the Graduate College and the Department will need transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. The Graduate College does not forward transcripts and requires original documents, but you may send copies to the Department.
Application Deadline
Applications for all programs will be considered 2 times per year. The deadlines for receipt of applications are November 15 and March 1. Applications may be picked up from the Graduate College or download from Graduate College site. Applicants may be admitted under provisional status if they are deficient in no more than two of the admission requirements. If the applicant is admitted under provisional status, satisfactory completion of specified course work will be required in order to obtain full admission status.
Student Advisory Committees
Students are required to select a graduate advisory committee by the beginning of the 3 rd semester of enrollment. Advisory committees must consist of three Sports Education Leadership graduate faculty members (one of which can be an associate graduate faculty member) and a graduate college representative from outside of the department. The chair of the advisory committee must be graduate faculty member in the Department of Sports Education Leadership. Advisory committees should be formed prior to the student's completion of 16 credit hours. The committee oversees the student's progress, including the comprehensive exams. A temporary advisor will be assigned until the student becomes acquainted with the faculty and should then select their own advisor.
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Master Degree Programs Information and Degree Worksheets
