Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Training. Inquiry. Innovation.

Exercise Science PhD

Curriculum

Prerequisites:

Prerequisites common to each area of emphasis are: calculus, physics, chemistry, human anatomy, physiology, statistics, and the completion of a master's thesis. Starting Fall 2006, completion of a master's thesis is not required.

Common Core Courses for current PhD students:

* A minimum of 10 credit hours as dissertation credit (ES598) is required for all students. Doctoral students are expected to spend a minimum of four semesters involved in laboratory research.

** Remaining credit hours in the area of emphasis will be based on advice and consent of the advisor's approval.

Departmental Breadth:

A minimum of 3 credit hours must be taken in formal course work in areas outside the area of emphasis. Courses that do not meet the breadth requirements include, Statistics (ES532), Research Seminar (ES539), Directed Readings (ES589) Thesis (ES597) and Independent Study (ES599). Currently courses that meet this requirement for those in Applied Physiology are; ES 575 (with one credit of independent study), ES 555, NTR 503 and NTR 505 (with one credit of independent study). For those in Nutrition, ES 575 (with one credit of independent study) or ES 555 meet the breadth requirement.

Informal Degree Competencies

In addition to the degree requirements listed above, students in all areas of specialization will be expected to demonstrate knowledge and competency in the following areas: teaching, technical writing and presentation, computer and word processing literacy, logic and ethics. Such competencies may be demonstrated with previous course work or an exhibition of the skill (acquired through other means). Any deficiencies may be met through informal tutorial or designated course work as specified by the major advisor.

Candidacy:

The Application to Candidacy summarizes courses to be applied toward a degree. The filing of this form with the Graduate School of the University indicates that the student is entering the final stages of degree completion. That is, the student has completed all major field experiences, successfully passed the preliminary examination, and presented the dissertation proposal in a Department seminar. Primary responsibility for the development of the student's program rests with the major advisor, however, it is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that the Application is filed in sufficient time to allow review at all levels. Notification of acceptance to candidacy comes from the Graduate School of the University.

Please be advised that the PhD program has been revised and the following revisions apply only to those who are admitted in Fall 2006 and thereafter (see below).

New Curriculum (for students starting in Fall 2006)

For students enrolled in the PhD program in Fall 2006 and thereafter the following will apply:

A total of 72 credits is required to complete the degree; 36 credits are required courses, 24 credits are electives (identified by the student's committee) and 12 credits for dissertation (ES 598).

Required Courses