Exercise Science, M.S. - Sport Psychology

The program course outline and graduation requirements for this catalog year are listed below.  The department website provides an overview of the program, including admission requirements, faculty biographies, learning outcomes, and careers: https://www.southernct.edu/academics/hms/programs  

PROGRAM SEQUENCE – 36 CREDITS

Core Requirements (24 Credits)
HMS 553 – Psychology of Sport
HMS 500 – Foundations in Exercise Physiology 
CSP 569 – Theories of Counseling 
HMS 568 – Motor Learning
HMS 578 – Behavior Change in Health and Physical Activity 
CSP 550 – Counseling Skills and Techniques 
CSP 578 – Social and Cultural Diversity
HMS 554 – Research Methods

Capstone Experience (12 credits)

Thesis Track
HMS 590 – Thesis I:Proposal Development (thesis track only)
HMS 591 – Thesis II: Thesis Completion  (thesis track only)
PCH 515 – Biostatistics 
Select one directed elective from the list below:
     CSP 572 – Psychology of Career Development
     PSY 505 – Contemporary Theories in Motivation
     PSY 557 – Behavior Modification and Therapy 
     PSY 583 – Seminar in Comparative Physiological Psychology
     SMT 516 – Sport Ethics

Comprehensive Exam Track
HMS 595 – Internship in Health and Movement Sciences 
Select three directed electives from the list below:
     CSP 572 – Psychology of Career Development
     PSY 505 – Contemporary Theories in Motivation
     PSY 557 – Behavior Modification and Therapy 
     PSY 583 – Seminar in Comparative Physiological Psychology
     SMT 516 – Sport Ethics
Comprehensive Exam