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Information for Prospective Students
Dear Prospective Student,
We welcome your interest in graduate study in the Department of Kinesiology at UW-Madison. This is an exciting time to consider undertaking research in the field of Kinesiology. There is a growing recognition of the value of taking an integrative approach in addressing important questions. In the Kinesiology Department at UW-Madison, we study movement and activity at a variety of different levels - from “molecules and muscles” to “activity and occupation”. We offer both the MS and PhD degrees in a variety of specializations that reflect the breadth of the field of Kinesiology. Graduate study in Kinesiology at UW-Madison combines advanced coursework with an intensive research experience. A thesis or dissertation is required in each of the specialty areas.
A word about the application process: To assure strong mentoring from the outset of studies, all Kinesiology graduate students must have an individual faculty member who agrees, as part of the application process, to serve as the student's advisor. Therefore, a crucial part of the application process is identifying faculty with which you may have common research interests. We invite you to investigate our graduate faculty and their research interests here. If you have questions or need further information about faculty research interests, you should feel free to contact those faculty members directly.
More information about the application process, prerequisites and program requirements, etc., are to be found in the links below. You should also feel free to contact the Kinesiology Graduate Program office at kinesgrad@education.wisc.edu or contact me if you have additional questions. I wish you the best of luck as you investigate the possibilities for graduate study in Kinesiology at UW-Madison.
Sincerely, Gary Diffee, PhD |
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Applying for Graduate Study in Kinesiology
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