Applicants to the Master of Science in Kinesiology have commonly received undergraduate degrees in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sport Science, Human Movement, Applied Physiology, and Physical Education. Applicants from other academic backgrounds are also considered for admission, but note that the following coursework needs to be completed prior to commencing the program:
*Anatomy and Physiology are often required as pre-requisites for this coursework.
If pursuing the Applied Data Science track, students need to have completed the following courses:
For prerequisite courses, courses with labs are preferred, but exemptions will be made for those with lecture only.
Review the undergraduate curriculum for the Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology to see comparable coursework.
Please visit the Seattle University Graduate Admissions website for more information about general requirements for graduate applications to Seattle University. Seattle University has eliminated application fees for graduate programs.
The Kinesiology Department also has the following requirements for applications to the Master of Science in Kinesiology:
Please note, to be considered for a graduate assistantship position, the application priority deadline is February 15. Applications received after February 15 are not considered for graduate assistantship positions.
Students may submit applications on a rolling basis through April 15; however, the cohort may be filled before this date.