A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is preferred and a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in major course work is required. Each graduate department may have additional "special admission requirements" which are noted on this page.

• Completed on-line application and signature page or
• Download the paper application (HTML) | (Acrobat)
• The non-refundable $45 application fee (Waivers accepted for FAMU Feeder Program and McNair Scholars)
• Official transcripts must be submitted directly from the Registrar’s Office from ALL colleges and universities attended
• GRE Scores (Only official score reports are accepted within 5 years of the test date) www.gre.org
• Statement of Academic and Research Interest
• Autobiographical Sketch (Personal biography)
• Resume
• Three letters of recommendation Word

For International Applicants

In addition to the requirements listed above you must meet the following:

• Official transcripts, certificates and/or mark/grade sheets must be sent directly from the college or university to the Office of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions, and must show proof of degree(s) earned, courses taken and marks/grades received. Also, ALL transcripts must be evaluated by World Education Services (www.wes.org) or AACRAO (www.aacrao.org) and be forwarded to Graduate Recruitment and Admissions.
• TOEFL Scores (Minimum computer-based score of 213 is required and only official score reports are accepted within 2 years of the test date) www.toelf.org

Students entering the program without an undergraduate major in health, physical education, or recreation must take 9 hours of deficiency courses or the equivalent, as determined by their graduate adviser.

Applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation, a statement of interest, official transcript(s) delivered and/or mailed in a sealed envelope by the Registrar of the college/university attended, and the most recent Graduate Record Examination scores.

General Degree Requirements

Master's Thesis Required for all programs.

• A cumulative grade point average of 3.00 for graduation
• Minimum number if credits- 30
• Submission of a thesis in partial fulfillment of requirements for M.S.
• Passing of the Proficiency in Expository Writing Examination

All students must take the following core courses: 246-300, 246-301, and 246-303. Students must also choose one of the areas of concentration listed below and take the accompanying required courses. Health and Education; Leisure Studies and Recreation Sports Sciences: 246-360, 246-365, and 246-370.