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Graduate Programs

The Department of Health and Kinesiology offers two master's-level programs of study.

The Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program focuses on global health issues. It is designed to prepare students for health administration positions and addresses the graduate-level professional health competencies.

Master of Science in Kinesiology

The Master of Science (M.S.) in Kinesiology program is designed to enhance the professional competence of graduates in health, exercise science and related fields. Primary focus is advanced knowledge of sport, exercise and wellness issues.

Requirements for Admission:

  1. Candidates for admissions to the Master of Public Health and Master of Science in Kinesiology must meet all the admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies and specific departmental requirements and approval.  The verbal portion of GRE should be 146 or higher.
  2. Candidates must also have a 2.5 or greater GPA on a 4.0 scale or a 2.75 GPA in the last 60 hours of their undergraduate degree program.
  3. Candidates must satisfy the necessary undergraduate prerequisites as prescribed for a particular area of specialization.
  4. Candidates with a GPA of 3.0 or greater are not required to take the GRE.

Department Contact

Health and Kinesiology
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P.O. Box 10039
Beaumont Texas 77710

(409) 880-8724
Fax: (409) 880-1761
H-K@lamar.edu