Overview

The Sports Science program at Jackson State University is designed to provide each graduate with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to engage in the industry in two areas: (1) sport management and (2) strength and conditioning in a variety of settings.

Program goals and objectives are guided by, but not limited to, the criteria and guidelines set forth in the Standards for an Accredited Educational Program by the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Key Facts

The Sport Science Program (SSP) at Jackson State University (JSU) is housed in the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER). The SSP supports the mission of the HPER Department and JSU's mission where the engagement, "produces technologically-advanced, diverse, ethical, global leaders who think critically, address societal problems and compete effectively".

The Dean in the College of Education and Human Development serves at the top of the organizational structure for HPER. The Chair in HPER provides leadership in the department and reports to the Dean. The Sport Science Director guides the program as designed, reports to the HPER Chair and carries out the responsibilities as specified in the Department's policies related to all graduate level program directors. Faculty members are major stakeholders in the SSP structure. Faculty participation in decision making through shared governance is critical and required.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drug Abuse Education

Health Education

Organization and Administration of School and Community Health

Research in Health

Public and Community Health

Problems of Coaching

Coaching Basketball

Coaching Football

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jackson, United States

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 456 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission. Click here to access the Graduate School Application.
Out-of-state and International applicants must submit a $25.00 application fee. Applications will not be processed without payment of the application fee. Payment is made by using a credit/debit card at the time of application. Application payments are processed as part of the application.
A satisfactory TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS score

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

10144 USD / year

≈ 10144 USD / year
Out-of-State

10144 USD / year

≈ 10144 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6144 USD / year

≈ 6144 USD / year

Living costs

Jackson

United States

1080 - 1645 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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