Exercise Science BS (Combined BS/MS Kinesiology – Exercise and Sport Science Concentration)

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The combined BS in Exercise Science / MS in Kinesiology,Exercise and Sport Science Concentration is an accelerated pathway to earning a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in five years for students in exercise science. The program is well suited for students interested in developing a greater depth of expertise in exercise science under an expedited timeframe. This is especially the case for students seeking admission into doctoral programs or employment in clinical exercise physiology and upper level positions involving exercise training.

In the combined program students take nine credit hours of required “swing courses” at the graduate level in their fourth year, in place of nine credit hours of undergraduate electives. The remaining 24 credit hours of graduate requirements are completed during the fifth year, which may include some coursework during the summer between the 4th and 5th year.

Students benefit from the reduced cost and time for the combined degree, allowing them to embark on their career more expeditiously. Additionally, students may take advantage of earlier access to mentored research training and an expedited application process for acceptance to the fifth year of study.

BS in Exercise Science

MS in Kinesiology

Application Requirements

If you are a prospective Freshman or Transfer applicant, learn more about admission criteria here.

  • Application Deadline: Rolling admission
  • Students will be sent an expedited application from Graduate Admissions to complete

Students with a GPA below a 3.0 are not eligible for admission to a Combined Program, and will need to submit a traditional application to their graduate program of interest. Prior to applying, please speak with your program advisor for more details.

Contact

If you have inquiries regarding your program of interest, please contact:

Undergraduate Admissions Office

Whether you’re looking to begin an application, have questions about transferring to Montclair or trying to check your application status, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is pleased to help you in any way we can.

Graduate Admissions Office

Get guidance on every step of the application process, from admission requirements and deadlines to transcripts, test scores and next steps toward enrollment. The Office of Graduate Admissions provides the information and resources needed to put forward a strong application.