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 REQUIREMENTS – 33-36 CREDITS

Core Courses (21 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  

Electives (3-6 credits)
Credits based in Capstone selection: (Comprehensive Exam - 6 credits) or (Thesis Track - 3 credits)
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

Research Component (3 credits): 
HMS 554 – Research Methods

Capstone (6-9 credits)

Thesis Track (3 credits)
HMS 590 – Thesis I:Proposal Development (thesis track only)
HMS 591 – Thesis II: Thesis Completion  (thesis track only)
PCH 515 – Biostatistics 

Comprehensive Exam Track (6 credits plus exam)
HMS 595 – Internship in Health and Movement Sciences 
Comprehensive Exam