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Why the MS in Health, Physical Education, & Recreation Program at ESU?
Emporia State faculty have a long history of teaching, health promotion, coaching, and research. In fact, this was the first MS in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation in the nation to be offered fully online. We’ve served students from coast to coast with this program, qualifying them to improve their classrooms, teaching and coaching methods. Because of the purposeful excellence towards which Emporia State strives, this master's program is one of the most respected and well-known online master’s degrees in health, physical education, and recreation.
FACULTY INVESTED IN YOUR SUCCESS
All faculty members within this graduate degree also have doctoral degrees or are nationally recognized in their fields.
TREMENDOUS VALUE
Emporia State University offers extremely competitive tuition rates, as well as tuition reduction programs and scholarships.
FUTURE CERTIFICATION POTENTIAL
The HPER master’s degree has the potential to be used for initial teacher certification, depending upon the state requirements in which the student resides.
LEARN ONLINE
Online courses and options for conveniently located clinical experience placements so that you can earn a master’s degree without changing locations.
FUTURE CERTIFICATIONS
Students who complete our program requirements satisfactorily will be eligible to sit for the national certification exam for athletic trainers.
Emporia State University’s small size means you aren’t lost in the crowd and professors take a genuine interest in your success.
Why choose ESU for graduate school?
Since 1863, Emporia State University has built a proud heritage of attracting intelligent, competitive students and helping each one reach his or her full potential. We are dedicated to intellectual leadership, collaboration, public service, innovative research and a winning spirit — in academics, athletics and life.
- Competitive tuition rates
- The first & only public university in Kansas to earn the College of Distinction designation
- High impact learning experiences
Frequently Asked Questions
- What sort of job can a master’s degree help me get?
This is industry-dependent. It is best to look at which careers you would like to pursue first, then research the benefits of higher education within that field.
- Does a master’s degree guarantee a higher salary?
A higher salary is not guaranteed, but the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an increase in median usual weekly earnings with each additional level of educational attainment.
- What are the benefits of a master’s degree?
There are a number of benefits that come with increased education, including increased job opportunity, increased likelihood of employment, and increased earnings. There are also many benefits that are not as measurable, such as growth in your professional network.
- What is the cost to attend graduate school?
Estimated graduate program costs can be found here. The Comprehensive Fees Schedule is also linked on that site for more detailed fees provided by the Cashier’s Office.
- Do I qualify for financial aid?
Certificate-seeking and non-degree-seeking applicants do not qualify for financial aid. Licensure students may contact the Financial Aid and Veterans Services to see if the licensure program they are interested in would qualify for financial aid. Master’s and doctoral students are eligible for limited financial aid.
- What is the application deadline?
Most programs have rolling applications, with no hard deadline. We do recommend, however, that you have your application in by March 1 for entry the following summer or fall, and October 1 for entry the following spring. There are a few programs that are exceptions to this schedule.
- How long can I take to complete a master’s degree?
It has to be completed within 7 years per the Emporia State University Graduate Handbook.
- What is the GPA requirement?
The Graduate School requires at least a 2.2 GPA in the overall last 60 semester hours in order to send your file on to the department for review. However, each department has its own GPA requirements for admission.
- Is there an application fee?
Yes. Refer to the table below.
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