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321 S. Columbia St
Bondurant Hall
Suite 3000; CB #7135
UNC-CH
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7135
Phone: (919) 966-4708
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Degree Requirments

The curriculum core requirements allow flexibility in designing programs of study to meet the needs of each track and the student's interests. Other specific requirements will vary depending on the student's background and program track. Each student's program of study is developed under the guidance of his or her advisor and committee.

Core Requirements for All Tracks

  • HMSC 700, 701, & 702 Scientific Basis for Human Movement (9 credits). This core course provides a basic interdisciplinary knowledge in all four areas of the program.
  • Scientific Inquiry. One course in areas such as ethics, logic, and epidemiology.
  • Statistics. A two-course sequence in graduate statistics above the introductory course which is required for admission.
  • Research Methods. One course in research methods specific to the student's needs within his or her area of   research.
  • Seminars in Human Movement Science. These seminars are required of all pre- and postdoctoral students.
  • Two Directed Research Projects.
  • Two Graduate Level Seminar Courses.
  • Laboratory Rotations. Three laboratory rotations are required. Each laboratory rotation will be for 6-12 weeks depending on the faculty supervisor.
  • Directed teaching experiences. Two semesters of teaching experience are required.
  • Student Presentation. Each student is required to present a research proposal or project annually at the Doctoral Seminar.
  • Doctoral Qualifying Examinations.
  • Written Dissertation Propectus
  • Preliminary Oral Examination.
  • Dissertation Defense.


The curriculum core requirements allow flexibility in designing programs of study to meet the needs of each track and the student's interests. Other specific requirements will vary depending on the student's background and program track. Each student's program of study is developed under the guidance of his or her advisor and committee. For more detailed information, please refer to the HMSC Student Manual.


INQUIRIES:

PhD Program in Human Movement Science

Ms. Cindy Atkins, Executive Assistant

Department of Exercise and Sport Science

Fetzer Gymnasium, CB#8700

The University of North Carolina

Chapel Hill, NC 27599-8700

Phone: (919) 962-0018 Fax: (919) 962-0489

atkins@email.unc.edu