2001-2003 Graduate Catalog - Texas Southern University: ::em.tsu ...

EDAS 770 THE SUPERINTENDENCY (3) Role, functions and characteristics of the school superintendent in urbanAmerica. Historical, legal, political and professional factors discussed.EDAS 780 PROBLEMS IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION (3) Identification of current problems facing schoolbuilding and central administrators and the application of research and decision-making……………………………………………Health & Kinesiology……………………………………………GRADUATE PROGRAMThe Department of Health and Kinesiology offers two graduate degrees, the Master of Science in Health and the Master ofScience in Physical Education. The Department’s objectives are to prepare professionals for:1. Additional study toward the Ed.D./Ph.D. degree.2. Service in urban, multicultural environments.3. Managing wellness and health-related fitness programs.4. Various coaching fields.ADMISSION CRITERIAIn additional to the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School (see general information section of this bulletin),applicants for admission to graduate standing in Health and Kinesiology are expected to present evidence of havingcompleted the following:1. A minimum of twenty-one (21) semester credit hours in undergraduate health or physical education and relatedcourses approved by the Department.2. A course in Anatomy and Physiology.DEGREE REQUIREMENTSMaster of Science in Health Education1. Satisfactory performance on the qualifying examination, if applicable.2. Completion of total of thirty-six (36) semester credit hours of graduate courses (500 level or above); a minimum oftwenty-four (24) of these credit hours must be Health, six (6) semester credit hours of professional development,and six (6) semester credit hours in a resource area which may be taken in related disciplines, such as Public Affairs,Psychology, Sociology, Child Development, or Physical Education.3. Successful completion of the Health Education Comprehensive Examination prior to graduation from the prescribedcourse of study.4. Fulfillment of general requirements for graduation as outlined by the Graduate School. (See the general informationsection of this catalog).CURRICULUM SUMMARYMaster of Science in Health EducationSemester Credit Hours Required: 361. Specialization Area..........................................................................................................24 SCHRequired Courses ........................................................................................................... 9 SCHHED 538 (3) HED 570 (3) HED 831 (3)Electives...................................................................................................................... 15 SCHHED 532 (3) HED 533 (3) HED 534 (3)137