Career and Academic Opportunities

A ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Master's in Exercise Science is a degree that prepares students with a foundation in research methods, statistical analysis, and administrative skills. The degree focuses on the advanced academic knowledge of Exercise Physiology and concludes with a capstone experience which may include an Administrative Field Experience, Master's Project, or Master's Thesis. The flexible curriculum allows students the ability to prepare for their next professional step and unique career goals. Graduate Career Paths May Include: Doctoral Programs in Exercise Physiology, Graduate Program in Medicine, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Sports Performance Specialist, and Research Scientist.

Graduate Program Information

Salary and Career Information

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Double Owl Admission Requirements

  • Acceptance into the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services undergraduate Exercise Science program.
  • GPA of at least 3.00 in ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ undergraduate work.
  • 60 hours completed toward Bachelor's degree.
  • Completed 12 semester hours at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ.

Double Counted Courses

  • EHS 6510 to count for Major Field Electives
  • EHS 6200 to count for Major Field Electives
  • EHS 6520 to count for Major Field Electives

Pathway of Study

Pathway of Study

Suggested Timeline

Students will need to be accepted into the Wellstar College of Health and Human Services undergraduate program in Exercise Science before they can apply to this Double Owl Pathway. Undergraduate Exercise Science Majors should apply in their junior year, second term for consideration as a Double Owl Scholar.


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Contact Information

Undergraduate Information

Undergraduate Degree
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

Department / College
Exercise Science and Sport Management / Wellstar College of Health and Human Services
Prillaman Health Science Building, Room 1013

Advising Contact
Doris J Morris, Ph.D., EP-C
Undergraduate Exercise Science Program Director
dmorris3@kennesaw.edu
470-578-3897


Graduate Information

Graduate Degree
Master of Science in Exercise Science

Department / College
Exercise Science and Sport Management / Wellstar College of Health and Human Services
Prillaman Health Science Building, Room 4001C

Advising Contact
Jacob Grazer, Graduate Program Director
jgrazera@kennesaw.edu
470-578-4266