Health and Human Performance M.S. - Health Promotion Concentration (Online)
Director: Lisa Griffin, School of Health & Human Performance
Office Coordinator: Toyia Barnes, toyia.barnes@gcsu.edu
Administrative Assistant: Sarah McCook, sarah.mccook@gcsu.edu
The School of Health & Human Performance offers the Master of Science in Health and Human Performance (HHP) with specializations in either Health Promotion or Human Performance. There is a sequenced curriculum that provides opportunities for scholarly investigation in professionally relevant areas and a capstone experience that provides application of administrative topics across specialization area. A thesis option or a significant project in a relevant professional setting is also available for a more in-depth research experience. The Health Promotion concentration is completely online and students take all 36 hours online.
Candidates for the Master of Science in HHP may pursue the Human Performance or Health Promotion programs while remaining in a professional employment position. Once finished with the program, graduates utilize their newly acquired knowledge and skills to improve job performance and to improve the quality of services to clients. Candidates may also pursue advanced study following an undergraduate program or choose to leave a job to engage in a full-time study at Georgia College. These individuals are often looking to make a career change or to seek a new position to commensurate with a Master’s degree. For additional information about specialization options or career information, contact the relevant Program Coordinator.
Master of Science (M.S.) with a Major in Health and Human Performance: Health Promotion
The M.S. in Health and Human Performance: Health Promotion is appropriate for students from a variety of majors including, but not limited to exercise science, athletic training, community health, health promotion, physical education, or nursing. The health promotion program is designed to assist students who wish to gain additional knowledge and skills as a health educator working in the areas of primary and secondary prevention of chronic and acute diseases and disorders and in the promotion of a healthy lifestyle. Coursework includes Kinesiology core courses (9 hours) and health promotion specialization courses (27 hours.) Part-time enrollment is accommodated and students may expect to take laboratory intensive courses at the Milledgeville Campus where our state of the art facilities are located. Students complete one of two synthesis options: thesis or project and related elective.
Online Course Fees
All programs that provide at least 95% of a program through online delivery methods will charge a $50 per credit hour course fee. Click here for information about special fees.
Online Course Structure
The School of Health & Human Performance offers both synchronous and asynchronous online courses. Virtual attendance during synchronous sessions listed at the time of registration through the official Georgia College Course Schedule is mandatory. Any clinical and/or student teaching requirements must be completed in-person unless approved by Program Coordinator, Graduate Coordinator, and Director of the School of Health & Human Performance.
Regular Admission Requirements
The following are elements used to determine eligibility for regular admission:
1. Academic Requirements
2. Application Documents
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Cover Letter/Letter of Application - State why you have chosen the program, how your background has prepared you for the program, and how the program fits with your career goals.
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Professional Resume - Include education; honors, achievements, and awards; observation and/or internship experiences; volunteer experience; professional memberships; certifications; military services; and work history.
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References - Provide the names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses for three references, one of whom must be academic (either faculty or advisor).
Conditional Admission
Applicants who apply too late for full consideration for admission and/or have not submitted all required documents or met minimum entrance requirements for evaluation may be assigned conditional admission status for one semester only with permission of the School of Health Science and Human Performance Graduate Coordinator. This option is discouraged because students failing to submit all required documents or not meeting admission requirements will be required to withdraw from the University. After one semester on conditional status, students must have achieved regular admission.
Academic Dismissal Policy
A graduate student will be placed on graduate academic probation if the student's institutional graduate grade point average falls below a 3.00 at any point during his or her graduate studies.
A graduate student will be dismissed if the student is placed on academic probation for more than one semester, receives more than one C (or lower) during his or her graduate studies, or fails to comply with policy, procedures, and expectations as defined in current versions of the Graduate Student Handbook.
Transfer Credits
Up to 9 semester hours of graduate coursework with grades of B or better may be accepted from other institutions at the discretion of the School of Health and Human Performance Graduate Coordinator and the advisor. All Health Promotion courses are delivered online with synchronous/asynchronous meetings. Please see P.A.W.S. for delivery methods and semester offerings.
Time Limitations for M.S. with a Major in HHP: Health Promotion
The requirements for the degree program must be completed within a period of 6 years from the date that the student begins taking courses at Georgia College. Courses completed more than 6 years prior to completion of the requirements for the Master's degree will be regarded as outdated and will not be applied toward the degree program. This includes courses that may be transferred from other institutions. Outdated courses may be updated through appropriate means at the discretion of the School of Health and Human Performance Graduate Coordinator and the advisor.
Student Liability Insurance
The School of Health & Human Performance requires Human Performance and Athletic Training students to maintain valid Student Liability Insurance for all courses that include a practical/clinical element. Proof of insurance must be provided to the School of Health & Human Performance prior to the first day of classes.
Program of Study
Required Courses
Satisfactorily complete the following courses:
| KINS 6803 | Research Methods and Statistics in Health Sciences | 3 |
| KINS 6813 | Applied Research in Health Science | 3 |
| KINS 6823 | Admin Health & Human Services | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Health Promotion Courses
Satisfactorily complete the following courses:
Elective Courses
Satisfactorily complete 15 hours from the following courses:
| KINS 6543 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| KINS 6553 | Coordinated School Health Prog | 3 |
| KINS 6560 | Health Policy Analysis | 3 |
| KINS 6563 | ATOD Education and Prevention | 3 |
| KINS 6603 | Physiology of Sports Performance | 3 |
| KINS 6623 | Graduate Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| KINS 6653 | Graduate Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| KINS 6833 | Special Topics in Kinesiology | 1-6 |
| KINS 6873 | Masters Project in Kinesiology | 1-6 |
| Other electives approved by Graduate Coordinator | 1-9 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 36
Steps in Completing the M.S. HHP: Health Promotion
- Submit a completed application and all supporting documents to the Graduate Admissions Office
- Consult with the faculty advisor to develop a program of study for the specialization in Health Promotion
- Complete courses with a GPA of 3.0 or better
- Submit the completed graduation application by the date specified in the official university calendar
Contact Information:
Campus Box 112
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Phone: 478-445-4072
Fax: 478-445-4074