Overview
With The Master of Science in Education in Kinesiology and Physical Education, Pedagogy and Curriculum offered by Northern Illinois University you will learn skills in program development, technology and assessment, preparing you for leadership roles in physical education and related fields.
Area of Emphasis: Pedagogy and Curriculum Development
Specialization in Exercise Physiology
This specialization is designed to provide knowledge and skills to students in the area of exercise physiology. Students with such a professional background are prepared to assume various roles related to exercise physiology.
Specialization in Physical Education Pedagogy
This specialization is designed to provide relevant theoretical knowledge and experience in contemporary best practices in the discipline of physical education including methodology/ instructional strategies, supervision, program development, and the use of technology and assessment in educational settings.
Specialization in Sport and Exercise Psychology
This specialization is designed to focus on relevant theory, research, and practice in the areas of sport and exercise psychology. The course work will help students examine a variety of predictors and consequences of sport and exercise participation. Emphasis is placed on the application of knowledge grounded in theory and research.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Exercise Bioenergetics
- Exercise is Medicine
- Applied Sport Psychology
- Sport in Society
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Education Teaching Sports Sciences View 3582 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed a four-year undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or one with equivalent recognition.
- Achieved a 2.75 grade point average on a 4.00 scale, or the equivalent.
- If you received a three-year degree awarded through the Bologna process in Europe or a three-year Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration awarded in India, you are eligible to apply (provided you are seeking admission to the MBA or OMIS program).
- Transcripts
- Letters of recommendation.
- Statement of purpose.
- Test scores (if required).
- Resume or curriculum vitae (optional)
- Additional materials required by your program.
Tuition Fee
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International
15714 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 873 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
9072 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 504 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
9072 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 504 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for DeKalb
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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