Bachelor’s-Master of Science i - Sacred Heart Un

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Health and Fitness | Physical Education | Sports Science

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Sports

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English

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This program offers two pathways to a Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science: an accelerated 3+2 Bachelor's-Master's option and a 4+2 Bachelor's-Master's option. Students must meet specific criteria as undergraduates to progress to enrollment in the EXSS program. They may switch between the 3+2 and 4+2 options by consulting with their academic advisor.

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Students may pursue one of two pathways to the Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science program:
Accelerated 3+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
4+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
Students admitted to the dual degree program must continue, as undergraduate students, to meet program-specific criteria to progress to enrollment in the EXSS program.
Students may pursue one of two pathways to the Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science program:
Accelerated 3+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
4+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
Students initially pursuing the 3+2 option may move to the 4+2 option by consulting with their academic advisor.
Students admitted to the dual degree program must continue, as undergraduate students, to meet program-specific criteria to progress to enrollment in the EXSS program.
Students may pursue one of two pathways to the Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science program:
Accelerated 3+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
4+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
Students initially pursuing the 3+2 option may move to the 4+2 option by consulting with their academic advisor.
Students admitted to the dual degree program must continue, as undergraduate students, to meet program-specific criteria to progress to enrollment in the EXSS program.
Students may pursue one of two pathways to the Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science program:
Accelerated 3+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
4+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
Students initially pursuing the 3+2 option may move to the 4+2 option by consulting with their academic advisor.
Students admitted to the dual degree program must continue, as undergraduate students, to meet program-specific criteria to progress to enrollment in the EXSS program.
Students may pursue one of two pathways to the Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science program:
Accelerated 3+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
4+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
Students initially pursuing the 3+2 option may move to the 4+2 option by consulting with their academic advisor.
Students admitted to the dual degree program must continue, as undergraduate students, to meet program-specific criteria to progress to enrollment in the EXSS program.
Students may pursue one of two pathways to the Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science program:
Accelerated 3+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
4+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
Students initially pursuing the 3+2 option may move to the 4+2 option by consulting with their academic advisor.
Students admitted to the dual degree program must continue, as undergraduate students, to meet program-specific criteria to progress to enrollment in the EXSS program.
Students may pursue one of two pathways to the Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science program:
Accelerated 3+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
4+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
Students initially pursuing the 3+2 option may move to the 4+2 option by consulting with their academic advisor.
Students admitted to the dual degree program must continue, as undergraduate students, to meet program-specific criteria to progress to enrollment in the EXSS program.
Students may pursue one of two pathways to the Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science program:
Accelerated 3+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
4+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
Students initially pursuing the 3+2 option may move to the 4+2 option by consulting with their academic advisor.
Students admitted to the dual degree program must continue, as undergraduate students, to meet program-specific criteria to progress to enrollment in the EXSS program.
Students may pursue one of two pathways to the Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science program:
Accelerated 3+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
4+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
Students initially pursuing the 3+2 option may move to the 4+2 option by consulting with their academic advisor.
Students admitted to the dual degree program must continue, as undergraduate students, to meet program-specific criteria to progress to enrollment in the EXSS program.
Students may pursue one of two pathways to the Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science program:
Accelerated 3+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
4+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
Students initially pursuing the 3+2 option may move to the 4+2 option by consulting with their academic advisor.
Students admitted to the dual degree program must continue, as undergraduate students, to meet program-specific criteria to progress to enrollment in the EXSS program.
Students may pursue one of two pathways to the Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science program:
Accelerated 3+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
4+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
Students initially pursuing the 3+2 option may move to the 4+2 option by consulting with their academic advisor.
Students admitted to the dual degree program must continue, as undergraduate students, to meet program-specific criteria to progress to enrollment in the EXSS program.
Students may pursue one of two pathways to the Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science program:
Accelerated 3+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
4+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
Students initially pursuing the 3+2 option may move to the 4+2 option by consulting with their academic advisor.
Students admitted to the dual degree program must continue, as undergraduate students, to meet program-specific criteria to progress to enrollment in the EXSS program.
Students may pursue one of two pathways to the Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science program:
Accelerated 3+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
4+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
Students initially pursuing the 3+2 option may move to the 4+2 option by consulting with their academic advisor.
Students admitted to the dual degree program must continue, as undergraduate students, to meet program-specific criteria to progress to enrollment in the EXSS program.
Students may pursue one of two pathways to the Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science program:
Accelerated 3+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
4+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
Students initially pursuing the 3+2 option may move to the 4+2 option by consulting with their academic advisor.
Students admitted to the dual degree program must continue, as undergraduate students, to meet program-specific criteria to progress to enrollment in the EXSS program.
Students may pursue one of two pathways to the Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science program:
Accelerated 3+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
4+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
Students initially pursuing the 3+2 option may move to the 4+2 option by consulting with their academic advisor.
Students admitted to the dual degree program must continue, as undergraduate students, to meet program-specific criteria to progress to enrollment in the EXSS program.
Students may pursue one of two pathways to the Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science program:
Accelerated 3+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
4+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
Students initially pursuing the 3+2 option may move to the 4+2 option by consulting with their academic advisor.
Students admitted to the dual degree program must continue, as undergraduate students, to meet program-specific criteria to progress to enrollment in the EXSS program.
Students may pursue one of two pathways to the Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science program:
Accelerated 3+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
4+2 Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science
Students initially pursuing the 3+2 option may move to the 4+2 option by consulting with their academic advisor.
Students admitted to the dual degree program must continue, as undergraduate students, to meet program-specific criteria to progress to enrollment in the EXSS program.
Students may pursue one of two pathways to the Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science program:

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:

Overall high school GPA of 3.3 or higher
Four years of math and science academic coursework
Grade of a B or better in all math and science coursework

Criteria to Progress to the Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science Program

Successful completion of the bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Successful completion of all required prerequisite courses with no individual prerequisite course grade below a “C”

Prerequisite courses for all students include:

Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab – 4 credits
Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab – 4 credits
Kinesiology – 3 credits
Exercise Physiology – 3 credits

Additional prerequisite courses for 4+2 students not majoring in exercise science include:

Developing Strength & Conditioning Programs with Lab – 3 credits

Highly recommended prerequisite courses include:

Nutrition – 3 credits
Statistics/Research Methods – 3 credits

Other requirements:

Demonstration of scientific writing skill via submission of an essay related to exercise science, nutrition, public health, biology or a related field.
Two letters of reference from SHU faculty members who have had the student in class

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Bachelor’s-Master of Science in Exercise & Sport Science (EXSS) Dual Degree Program