Kinesiology, PhD
for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology
Department Head: Kim Graber
Director of Graduate Studies: Steven Petruzzello
Graduate Office: Julie Jenkins
Graduate Office Address: 906 South Goodwin Ave, 112 Freer Hall MC-052, Urbana, IL 61801
Graduate Phone: (217) 333-1083
Graduate Email: jjenkns@illinois.edu
Department Website: https://ahs.illinois.edu/kinesiology
Program Website: https://ahs.illinois.edu/kinesiology/phd
Graduate Degree Programs
Kinesiology, MS
Kinesiology, PhD
Joint Degree Program:
Kinesiology, PhD and Master of Public Health, MPH
Admissions
Students may apply to either the M.S. or the PhD program. Applications are due on January 15 for Fall admissions. Applications are due on October 1 for Spring admissions.
Admission to the PhD degree program requires a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (A = 4.0) for the last two years of undergraduate study. Applicants who have a master’s degree should have a grade point average of 3.5 for previous graduate-level work. All applicants are required to submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test scores, a statement of interest, and three letters of recommendation.
International students must also submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)scores, with a minimum for full status admission: greater than 102 (IBT), greater than 253 (CBT), greater than 610 (PBT), or greater than 7.0 (IELTS). Scores cannot be morethan 2 years old. (see https://grad.illinois.edu/admissions/instructions/04c)
Major areas of specialization at both the master's and doctoral degree levels include:
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Cultural, Interpretive and Science Studies
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Exercise Physiology
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Exercise Psychology
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Motor Control / Biomechanics
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Pedagogy & Physical Activity
for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology
Entering with approved M.S. degree
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| KIN 591 | Seminar | 8 |
| KIN/CHLH/SHS 565/RST 560 | Teaching in the Professoriate | 4 |
| Competency in research methods | 12 | |
| Research/Project Hours (8 max applied toward degree) | 0-8 | |
Elective hours to bring total course work hours to 32 | ||
| KIN 599 | Thesis Research (min/max applied toward degree) | 32 |
| Total Hours | 64 | |
Other Requirements1
| Other requirements may overlap | |
| Minimum Hours Required Within the Unit: | 24 (not including 599) |
| Minimum Number of 500-level Hours Required Overall in Program: | 8 |
| Qualifying Exam Required: | No |
| Preliminary Exam Required: | Yes |
| Final/Exam Dissertation Defense Required: | Yes |
| Dissertation Deposit Required: | Yes |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
| 1 | For additional details and requirements refer to the department's graduate programs and the Graduate College Handbook. |
Entering with approved B.S. degree
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| KIN 591 | Seminar | 12 |
| KIN/CHLH/SHS 565/RST 560 | Teaching in the Professoriate | 4 |
| Competency in research methods | 12 | |
| Research/Project Hours (16 max applied toward degree) | 0-16 | |
| Elective hours to bring total course work hours to 64 | ||
| KIN 599 | Thesis Research (min/max applied toward degree) | 32 |
| Total Hours | 96 | |
Other Requirements1
| Other requirements may overlap | |
| Minimum Hours Required Within the Unit: | 40 (not including 599) |
| Minimum Number of 500-level Hours Required Overall in Program: | 12 |
| Qualifying Exam Required: | No |
| Preliminary Exam Required: | Yes |
| Final/Exam Dissertation Defense Required: | Yes |
| Dissertation Deposit Required: | Yes |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
| 1 | For additional details and requirements refer to the department's graduate programs and the Graduate College Handbook. |