NOTE: Credentials submitted for admission become the property of the university and will not be returned to the applicant.

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Application Deadlines

Review of applications for admission to the master’s degree program with a specialization in athletic training begins February 1. The application deadline for those seeking admission to the specialization in clinical exercise physiology is June 1. These are highly selective programs; fewer than 20 applicants are admitted annually to each.

In general, doctoral admission decisions are not made in May, June, July, or August. Master’s, directorate, and doctoral applicants seeking consideration for assistantships, fellowships, or scholarships should be certain that complete credentials have been received by the Records Office, School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Indiana University, HPER 115, 1025 E. Seventh Street, Bloomington, IN 47405-7109, phone (812) 855-1561, before March 1 in order to be considered for the next academic year.

Students must be admitted to a graduate degree program before they may be considered for assitantships, fellowships, and scholarships. Credentials are reviewed for assistantship appointments beginning March 1.

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Admission Status

The types of admission status are as follows:

Admitted
The applicant has met all admission requirements for the degree program and enrolls in accordance with the entry date in the application for admission. Unconditional admission may be granted to applicants having an approved undergraduate degree from a four-year accredited institution and an undergraduate grade point average not lower than 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale). A student may be admitted before completing his or her undergraduate degree with the understanding that the degree will be completed before the student may earn a master’s degree. Students may also be admitted with prescribed prerequisite course work, which must be completed before earning the master’s degree. NOTE: Initial registration for courses must occur within 18 months after the applicant has been accepted for admission.

Denied
The applicant is not permitted to pursue the academic program for which application was made. Applicants whose record would ordinarily qualify them for admission but who are denied because no places are available in the desired program may request to have their applications reconsidered for admission at some future date. Applicants who are denied admission for other reasons may request reconsideration if significant new evidence can be presented concerning their ability to pursue graduate course work successfully. If such evidence includes courses taken at Indiana University (or other institutions), credit for such course work cannot ordinarily be counted toward degree requirements if the applicant is subsequently admitted.

Continuing Nondegree
The holder of a bachelor’s degree who is not a candidate for a graduate degree may enroll as a continuing nondegree student. Those wishing to enroll as nondegree students must be advised by the associate dean for academic affairs. Continuing nondegree students may enroll only in those courses for which they have obtained specific permission to register. Consideration will be given to the academic background of the individual and course enrollment limitations. If a student initially enrolled as a continuing nondegree student later wishes to obtain a graduate degree, a formal admission application must be submitted to the school. It is important to note that no more than 9 credit hours taken before formal admission to a degree program in the school may be counted toward a graduate degree.

Transient Students
Students in good standing in any recognized graduate school who plan to return to their former university may enroll as nondegree students. A statement from the dean or departmental chairperson of the home institution verifying graduate status will be accepted in lieu of transcripts and letters of recommendation.

Audit Status
A student who wants to enroll in a HPER graduate course as an auditor must complete the Permission to Audit Form and return it to the Records Office, School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Indiana University, HPER 115, 1025 E. Seventh Street , Bloomington, IN 47405-7109; phone (812) 855-1561. The privilege of auditing a course is awarded only under special circumstances. Course instructors have the final right of approval on any such arrangement. Credit may not be awarded for any course taken as an audit.

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Admission—Master's Degree

See also ’’Steps for Admission.’’ Individuals holding bachelor’s degrees from accredited institutions, or who are within one semester of meeting degree requirements, are eligible to apply for admission to master’s degree programs.

Unconditional admission may be granted to applicants having an approved undergraduate degree from a four-year accredited institution and whose undergraduate academic average (GPA) is not lower than 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants for admission to the Master of Science programs in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation and Park Administration, and the nutrition program in the Department of Applied Health Science must submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination even if the GPA is 2.8 or better (on a 4.0 scale). Consideration may also be given to applicants whose GPA falls below these minimums if strong Graduate Record Examination scores have been earned or if other evidence of adequate academic potential can be presented.

Professional experience related to the applicant’s area of study is highly desirable. Specific admission requirements regarding professional experience are determined by each department and based upon the particular program of study for which application is made.

Applicants with deficiencies in academic background will be notified of specific courses to be taken as prerequisites or corequisites to degree course work. Such course work cannot be counted toward the credit hours required for completion of the degree but is required to be completed before the degree is granted.

Master's Thesis Option
Applicants who are applying for the master’s thesis option must complete all application materials as described earlier in ’’Steps for Admission.’’ On the application, the applicant must request permission to pursue the master’s thesis option. Admission to a graduate program does not ensure admission to the thesis option. The decision to admit an applicant to this option is based upon the applicant’s academic preparation and area of interest, as well as the availability of a faculty member to guide the thesis research.

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Admission—Director of Recreation Degree

See also ’’Steps for Admission.’’ To be considered for admission, applicants must possess a minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 and a graduate GPA of at least 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale).

Applicants with deficiencies in academic background will be notified of specific courses to be taken as prerequisites or corequisites to degree course work. Such course work ordinarily cannot be counted toward the credit hours required for completion of the degree.

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Admission—Doctoral Degree

See ’’Steps for Admission.’’

Prerequisites
Although most applicants for the doctorate generally have backgrounds in the area of specialty, the possession of degrees in these fields is not a prerequisite to admission. However, qualified applicants who have deficiencies in academic or professional background may be required to take specific courses or acquire specific experience as prerequisites to degree course work. Credit hours earned in courses prescribed for this purpose ordinarily cannot be included in the 90 credit hours required for the degree.

Minimum Admission Standards for Ph.D. Program
Applicants must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0; and a graduate GPA of at least 3.5. The greatest consideration for admission to the Ph.D. programs will be given to applicants who earn at least one of the following GRE scores: Verbal: 500; Quantitative: 600; Analytical: 600; Analytical Writing: 4.5. For international students whose native language is not English, a TOEFL score is required of at least 550 on the paper-based test, or 213 on the computer-based test.

Admission to Doctoral Study in the Department of Kinesiology
Successful applicants for the doctoral program in the Department of Kinesiology will ordinarily have GRE scores at or above the mean scores reported annually by Educational Testing Service in at least two of the three measures (verbal, quantitative, analytical), with a score of 600 in at least one of the three, an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0, and graduate GPA of at least 3.5.

Availability of Advisor
Admission to the doctoral program is dependent on the availability of a faculty advisor in the area of study.

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Financial Assistance (School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation)

Assistantship Positions

March 1

Eligibility
Any graduate student who is officially admitted with a major in applied health science, kinesiology, or recreation and park administration is eligible to apply for an assistantship.

Criteria
Criteria for selection are experience, departmental needs, scholarship records, and recommendations.

Duties
Students may be appointed as associate instructors, research assistants, or graduate assistants. Students are normally assigned to the department in which they are majoring. Duties may involve assisting faculty with teaching, research, or other departmental duties; teaching classes; or working in the Division of Recreational Sports. Other special assignments may also be made.

Stipend
Stipends for academic-year assistantships range from $10,000-$12,000. These are based on whether a student is a master’s or doctoral student and the number of years in the graduate program.

Fee Remission
Limited or full fee remissions may be awarded to any student enrolled in at lest 6 credit hours per semester and working between 15-30 hours per week in a graduate student academic appointment. Fee remission may be awarded if a student is appointed less than 15 hours per week at department discretion. Fee remissions may be awarded for a maximum of 30 credit hours per 12-month period beginning with the start of the fall semester with at most 12 credit hours in any semester or combined summer session. Fee remissions do not cover dedicated fees, mandatory fees, and course-related fees or audit hours. An eligible appointee should be prepared to pay, at the time of registration, the unremittable portion of approximately $22 per credit hour, plus mandatory and special course-related fees.

Doctoral Fellowship Opportunity
The School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation awards HPER Fellowships to qualified doctoral students. All new incoming doctoral students, as well as current doctoral students in residence, are considered for this highly competitive fellowship.

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Federal Student Aid (School of HPER Financial Aid)

Student Research Grant-In-Aid and Travel
The purpose of the HPER Student Research Grant-In-Aid support is to encourage research. Student research support is viewed as an essential component in an academic environment that encourages students to become actively engaged in research-related activities.

The program of financial support for student research in Indiana University’s School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation is intended to provide support for inquiry through the HPER Student Research Grant-In-Aid for doctoral dissertation, master’s thesis, and research project support. Students seeking support beyond normal departmental channels are encouraged to explore funding opportunities at the university level and to submit a grant-in-aid application to the HPER Research Council. A companion program, the HPER Student Travel Grant-In-Aid, provides funding for the dissemination of research results at professional conferences.

The Research Council of the School Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, in keeping with its mission of encouraging high quality research by faculty and students, has established these awards and the application procedures. A subcommittee of the full council, appointed annually by the council chair, processes all HPER Student Research Travel Grant-In-Aid applications.

For more information visit www.hper.indiana.edu/financial/grants.shtml.

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Graduate Student Research and Human Subjects

Indiana University requires that all research using human subjects be approved before the research begins. This satisfies a number of federal, state, and institutional regulations, and more importantly, ensures protection of the rights and welfare of persons used in research. Every research proposal submitted by a student and/or faculty member must contain documentation that clearance has been obtained for the use of human subjects. No thesis or dissertation will be accepted for which such clearance has not been obtained. Forms and procedures for this purpose are available online at www.hper.indiana.edu/~resrisk/index.html.

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Graduate Academic Regulations

The specific degree and certificate requirements that must be fulfilled by each student are those appearing in the current bulletin at the time of matriculation. Course requirements for each of the school’s graduate programs are specified in the following sections of this bulletin.

General Information
Academic Standing
Transfer of Credit
Time Limitations and Academic Deadlines
Residence Requirement
Required Graduate Student Meetings
Employment
Teacher Certification

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General Information

Advisor
Each student will be assigned an academic advisor. The program of each candidate must be planned cooperatively by the student and the advisor, taking into account the student’s educational background and objectives. All phases of the student’s program are subject to the approval of the advisor. (See the section entitled ’’Doctoral Degrees.’’)

Program Requirements/Tab Sheets
In the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, the requirements for each master’s degree program are outlined on a tab sheet, available in HPER 115. The tab sheet for each academic program specifies such requirements as total credit hours needed for completion of the degree, courses to be taken, GPA requirements, suggested electives, and other information. These tab sheets are used by students and their academic advisors to guide the selection of courses and monitor progress. Adhering to the requirements specified on the tab sheet is the student’s responsibility. The program requirements in this bulletin are listed in the same order as found on the tab sheets.

Tab sheets are used in conjunction with a Registration Approval Form. Students meet with academic advisors to identify the courses in which they will enroll, and then submit the completed registration approval form to the Records Office in HPER 115 to receive clearance to register. (Additional registration information is available in the Enrollment and Student Academic Information Bulletin.)

Course Load for International Students Monitored by (SEVIS)
The U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) has created the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) to maintain current information on nonimmigrant students, exchange visitors, and their dependents (i.e., all those in the F or J visa status). Students monitored by (SEVIS) must maintain full-time enrollment during fall and spring semesters (at least 8 credits for graduate students, or 6 credits for graduate students with associate instructorships or graduate assistantships). For more information about (SEVIS), please visit the following Internet site: www.indiana.edu/~intlserv.

Grades
Quality points are assigned for purposes of determining the cumulative grade point average (GPA) as follows: A+ or A = 4 credit points; A– = 3.7; B+ = 3.3; B = 3.0; B– = 2.7; C+ = 2.3; C = 2.0; C– = 1.7; D+ = 1.3; D = 1.0; D– = 0.7; F = 0. No points are assigned for grades of I (Incomplete), S (Satisfactory), P (Pass), or W (Withdrawal).

Grade of Incomplete
A grade of I (Incomplete) is given only when the work of the course is substantially completed and when the student’s work is of passing quality. The student’s instructor determines the requirements and time frame for completion of the course. The maximum time, allowed by the university, for completion of the course is one year from the date on which the grade of I was recorded. Only upon appeal to the associate dean for graduate studies is an extension of an Incomplete possible. If the student fails to remove the Incomplete within the time allowed, the Office of the Registrar will change the grade to an F. Students should not register in a course in which they have a grade of I. Once a student has graduated, an Incomplete may remain on the official record. These regulations do not apply to research and reading courses in which completion of the course work is not necessarily required at the end of the semester. Incomplete work in these courses will be denoted by R (deferred grade).

Withdrawal
A grade of W (Withdrawal) is given automatically when a withdrawal from course work occurs during a specific span of time after the late schedule adjustment period at the beginning of a regular semester or summer session. For the dates of this period consult the Enrollment and Student Academic Information Bulletin. Thereafter, a W will be given only if the student is passing on the date of withdrawal and has an illness or employment obligation. If the student is failing on the date of withdrawal or stops attending class without officially withdrawing, a WF (Withdrawn with Failure) will be recorded on that date and will be treated as a failing grade. For further information regarding withdrawal dates and procedures, refer to the Enrollment and Student Academic Information Bulletin.

NOTE: Reducing the number of credit hours will affect financial aid status, especially in relation to fellowships, scholarships, fee remissions, graduate work study, hourly work study, and scheduled repayment of loans. The details of specific awards should be reviewed before withdrawing to ascertain the effect of a reduction in total credit hours.

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Academic Standing

All graduate students are expected to maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.0. Students whose averages fall below this level will be placed on probation. Master’s degree students who have failed to achieve a GPA of at least 3.0 by the time the credit hour requirements for the degree have been completed will be denied further enrollment. Doctoral students who lack the required minimum average will not be permitted to take the qualifying examinations.

Grades below C will not count toward degree requirements for director’s and doctoral degrees. Grades below C­ will not count toward degree requirements for master’s degrees. However, all grades earned in courses taken for graduate credit will be included in the calculation of the grade point average.

Restrictions on Independent Study
Students whose cumulative GPA is lower than 3.0 will not be permitted to register for the following independent study research and readings courses or for internships and practicums:

Applied Health Science: C640, C641, C644, C717, C777, F640, F641, H640, H641, H642, H643, H717, H740, H741, H777, N640, N641, S640, S641, S642, S643, S717, S777

Kinesiology: K601, K602, K604, K605, K606, K701, K702

Recreation and Park Administration: R640, R641, R740, R741

Pass/Fail
Course work that is prerequisite to a degree program or that is to be counted toward the total credits required for the degree may not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis. With the written consent of the student’s advisor and the associate dean for academic affairs, permission may be given to take other course work under this option.

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Transfer of Credit

The evaluation and approval of credit to be transferred is based upon the following:

1. For Ph.D. degrees, course work completed more than seven years before successful completion of the qualifying examination is not applicable to the program unless it has been satisfactorily updated. The graduate advisor, after consultation with the advisory committee, may recommend to the associate dean for academic affairs that a maximum of 15 credit hours of course work taken before the seven-year time limit be revalidated if it can be demonstrated that the knowledge contained in the course(s) remains current. Currency of knowledge may be demonstrated by such accomplishments as (a) passing an examination specifically on the material covered by the course; (b) passing a more advanced course in the same subject area; (c) passing a comprehensive examination in which the student demonstrates substantial knowledge of the content of the course; (d) teaching a comparable course; or (e) publishing scholarly research demonstrating fundamental principles of the course. Each course for which consideration for revalidation is being requested should be justified separately.
2. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale must have been earned for the work to be transferable.
3. A maximum of 5 credit hours of graduate work may be transferred from other institutions for application to a master’s degree. Exception: Indiana University graduates may transfer up to 10 credit hours from other accredited graduate schools.
4. Credit for transfer course work must be submitted by the advisor on a Request for Transfer of Graduate Credit, HPER 115, for final approval of the associate dean for graduate studies.
5. Any graduate course work to be taken at another institution for the purpose of transfer to an Indiana University program must be approved in advance by the advisor and the associate dean for academic affairs.
6. Director’s degree candidates who have not earned their master’s degrees at Indiana University may transfer a maximum of 30 approved credit hours from other institutions.
7. Director’s degree candidates who have earned a master’s degree at Indiana University may transfer a maximum of 10 credit hours beyond the master’s degree from other institutions.
8. Not more than 30 credit hours from other approved graduate institutions may be accepted toward the requirements for the Ph.D. The acceptance and distribution of the transferred credit are determined by the student’s advisory committee at the time of the formal course prescription meeting and must be approved by the associate dean for academic affairs.
9. Grades of Pass (P) or Satisfactory (S) cannot be accepted unless there is official documentation from the transferring institution to verify that these grades are equivalent to at least a B on a graduate grading scale.
10. No credit can be transferred for a course that cannot be officially documented as carrying graduate credit.

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Time Limitations and Academic Deadlines

Students are responsible for knowing the following time limits and academic deadlines.

Initial Registration
Initial registration for courses must occur within 18 months from the beginning of the semester for which the student was admitted.

Master’s Completion
All requirements for a master’s degree must be completed within six calendar years after initial enrollment in course work.

Directorate Completion
All requirements for a directorate must be completed within six calendar years after initial enrollment in course work.

Doctorate Course Work Completion
A student registered in a doctoral program must satisfactorily complete all course work and the qualifying examination within five years after the date of initial registration.

Doctorate Dissertation Completion
The time limit for completion of the doctoral dissertation (including the dissertation defense and submission of the dissertation copies) is seven years from the date of passing the qualifying examination. Requalifying for candidacy is required if the dissertation is not completed within the seven-year period. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the termination of candidacy and of the student’s enrollment in the degree program. Any student whose candidacy lapses will be required to apply for reinstatement before further work toward the degree may be formally done. (See also the section of this bulletin titled ’’Dissertation.’’)

Eligibility for Graduation
At least six months before the expected date of graduation, candidates for master’s and director’s degrees must file an Application for Graduation in the Records Office, HPER 115. Candidates for the Ph.D. degree must file a similar application with the University Graduate School, Kirkwood Hall 111. Application forms are available from those offices. Failure to file this application by the proper time may result in failure to graduate at the expected time. The responsibility for checking degree requirements rests with the student.

Graduation
Doctoral students who wish to participate in the May or December Commencement exercises must have completed the data-collection phase of the dissertation research by the deadline date for filing the graduation application. Arrangements for Commencement regalia are to be made with the Indiana Memorial Union Bookstore. Diplomas will be mailed to the permanent address on file at the Office of the Registrar. Allow approximately eight weeks following the date of graduation for the delivery of diplomas.

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Residence Requirement

Residence is defined as full-time pursuit of academic course work on the Bloomington campus. In meeting residence requirements students are expected to be on campus in regular contact with faculty and fellow graduate students during the specified time period. A full-time schedule is normally considered to consist of 12 to 15 credit hours of course work. For full-time graduate assistants, research assistants, and associate instructors, 6 credit hours constitute a full-time course load.

A period of full-time residence is not required for students in master’s or director’s degree programs. However, master’s degree students must take a minimum of 25-30 of the required 35-45 credit hours at Indiana University. Doctoral students must be enrolled for a minimum of two consecutive semesters of full-time course work on the Bloomington campus.

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Required Graduate Student Meetings

The graduate student is expected to meet regularly with advisory and/or research committees for academic and research advising. In addition to these informal meetings, the following official meetings are required for each of the graduate degrees:

Master’s thesis option students: proposal meeting and thesis defense

Directorate thesis option students: course prescription meeting, directorate qualifying examination, proposal meeting, and thesis defense

Directorate internship option students: course prescription meeting, directorate qualifying examination, and final internship evaluation

Doctoral students: course prescription meeting, qualifying examination, proposal meeting, and dissertation defense

The proposal meeting and the thesis/dissertation defense are public meetings, open to the academic community. Those attending these meetings are expected to follow the established protocol.

The proposal meeting is open to faculty and students in the university community. During the first portion, the student formally presents the research proposal in an open forum. Committee members and visitors have the opportunity to ask questions. Visitors leave after the formal presentation. The remaining time is determined by the student’s research committee.

NOTE: No meetings may be scheduled during final examination week or vacation periods.

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Employment

Persons who are employed full time should carry only 5 to 6 credit hours of graduate course work per semester. Those employed half time should not take more than 9 credit hours. The maximum credit load for associate instructors, research assistants, and graduate assistants depends on the number of credit hours indicated in the work assignment notice sent at the time of the appointment.

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Teacher Certification

Students who wish to teach in Indiana public schools must meet the minimum state licensing requirements and obtain a standard license. More information is available from the certification office in the School of Education, Indiana University, Education 1074, 201 N. Rose Street, Bloomington, IN 47405-1006; phone (812) 856-8511.

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Graduate Certificate Programs

A graduate Certificate of Health Studies is available through the Department of Applied Health Science for nonmajor students with an interest in health education and health promotion. The certificate requires a minimum of 15 credit hours of graduate course work, including HPER C589, and 12 credits approved by the student’s advisor.

A graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Outdoor Programs (TOP) is offered through the Department of Recreation and Park Administration. TOP provides students and professionals with a comprehensive foundation of therapeutic interventions, theory, and practice offered through Indiana University and Bradford Woods. The certificate requires the successful completion of a package of six courses (HPER R504, HPER R511, HPER R512, HPER R561, HPER R564, and HPER R643) totaling 15 credits. Additional course work may be possible depending on the goals and training needs of the student.

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Master's Degrees¹

Degrees offered by the school include a Master of Science in Applied Health Science, a Master of Science in Kinesiology, a Master of Science in Recreation, and a Master of Public Health. Students pursuing a Master of Science degree may select specific "options’’ for concentrated study within their major. The Master of Public Health degree prepares students to serve as health educators or health promotion specialists in business, industry, higher education, voluntary agencies, government, and public and private sector health care settings.

Students who want to earn a second master’s or a dual degree in a different department in the school should contact the associate dean for academic affairs. Requirements vary for specific degree combinations.

Thesis Option
When a student is admitted to the thesis option, a member of the graduate faculty will be appointed to serve as the student’s advisor and as the chair of the master’s thesis committee.

This committee consists of the chair and at least two other graduate faculty members. Information regarding the eligibility of faculty members to serve on the master’s thesis committee is available in the Office of Academic Affairs, HPER 121. The chair/advisor will guide all phases of the thesis development. After the thesis topic has been identified, the student must prepare a detailed outline of the research proposal; the outline must then be submitted to the committee for approval. The committee is also responsible for the evaluation of the completed thesis.

Before formal approval of the master’s thesis proposal by the student’s thesis committee, the proposed research must be presented at a public proposal meeting. Information about and applications for the proposal meeting are available in HPER 115. Approval of the master’s thesis committee by the associate dean for academic affairs is required before the public proposal can be scheduled.

During the first portion of the proposal meeting, the student formally presents the research proposal in an open forum. Committee members and visitors have the opportunity to ask questions. Visitors leave after the formal presentation. The remaining time is determined by the student’s research committee.

NOTE: Every proposal must contain documentation that clearance has been obtained for the use of human subjects. No thesis or dissertation will be accepted for which such clearance has not been obtained. Forms and procedures for this purpose are available in HPER 115.

The format and procedures for writing a master’s thesis are identical to those for the doctoral dissertation, with the following exceptions: (1) extent of the study and (2) items submitted upon completion. For more information regarding submission of materials upon completion of the defense of the master’s thesis, contact the Office of Academic Affairs, HPER 121.

Master’s students pursuing this option must consult with the graduate recorder in HPER 115 for information on such topics as format, meetings, and procedures.

All requirements for a master’s degree must be completed within six calendar years after initial enrollment in course work.

An international master’s thesis student, who has already registered for the required 5 thesis credits and has not completed requirements for the thesis, may maintain enrollment status for fall and spring semesters by registering for HPER G599, Thesis Research. This course carries no credit, but satisfies enrollment requirement for international students involved in research. HPER G599 is not offered during the summer sessions.

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Master of Science Degrees

General Information
Master's Degree—Double Major
Dual Master's Degrees
Applied Health Science Options
Kinesiology Options
Recreation and Park Administration Options

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General Information

For a Master of Science degree, students are required to successfully complete a minimum of 35 credit hours, at least 20 credit hours of which must be in the major department (applied health science, kinesiology, or recreation and park administration).

1. Athletic training requires the completion of 27 credit hours in the concentration area. Elective credits must be selected from a pool of approved courses.
2. The Master of Science in Kinesiology with emphasis in clinical exercise physiology requires 45 credit hours of approved course work. Elective credits must be selected from a pool of approved courses.
3. The Master of Science in Kinesiology degree with an emphasis in ergonomics requires 38 credit hours of approved course work.
4. The Master of Public Health degree requires 40 credit hours of approved course work and 30 credit hours in the major.

In pursuing a master’s degree, students may select one of the options listed in their major department. HPER courses required to fill the requirements for a given option will be counted toward the total 20 credit hours required in the major field. Even though a course from a discipline outside of the school may be required in a given option, it cannot be counted toward the total 20 credit hours required in the major field. Wherever a choice between two courses is permitted in meeting option requirements, the alternative not chosen may be used as an elective. All electives used to meet degree requirements must be approved by the advisor.

A maximum of 6 credit hours in independent study, readings, and research courses (not including internships) may be used to meet degree requirements unless special permission is obtained from the associate dean for academic affairs. A student must have at least a 3.0 GPA to enroll in independent study courses.

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Master's Degree—Double Major

A student may decide to complete two majors or areas of emphasis in the same department. All requirements for each program of study must be met. The student must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours from each area and must have a minimum of 45 credit hours combined for the two areas of study.

The student may use the same course to satisfy requirements in each major when that course is required in each degree program (e.g., T590 and T591), and courses from one major may be used to satisfy elective requirements for the other when an obvious relationship exists. However, such courses may be counted only once for credit.

In all cases, the academic advisor must recommend the use of the course work from the second major, and this must be approved by the associate dean.

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Dual Master's Degrees

To be eligible to earn two master’s degrees, the student must be formally admitted by both departments. All requirements for each degree must be met. If the student decides to complete a thesis, the thesis committee shall include two faculty from the department where the thesis is being completed and one faculty member from the second major.

The student must complete a minimum of 20 credit hours from each department where the degrees will be awarded and must have a minimum of 55 credit hours combined for the two degrees. In many cases it will be possible to use courses taken in one major as part of the other major, especially when the same course is required in both departments, and courses taken in one department may serve as electives for the other degree when it is obvious a close relationship exists. However, such courses may be counted only once for credit.

In all cases, the academic advisor must recommend the use of course work from the second degree, and this must be approved by the associate dean for academic affairs.

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Applied Health Science Options

Listed below are the courses required within each of the respective options:

Health Promotion
C589, H500; 15 credits selected from C602 or H502 or C501 and C516, H594, H642; T590; 9 credits selected from C514, C515, C518, C591, F560, H517, H518, H520, H521, H522, H524, H525, H526, H527, H528, H540, H555, H595, H617, N530.

Human Development/Family Studies
C589, C591; T590, H599 (5 cr.) or F598 (3 cr.); at least 6 credits from F541, F543, F546, F554; at least 6 credits from F517, F557, F559, F560, F656; at least 3 credits from F542, F553, or H555 or H540, F558, F640.

Nutrition Science
C589, N530, N532, CHEM C483 or CHEM C484 or MCHE C580, C591, T590, T592; specialization core choose 8 credits from N520, N525, N531, N533, N536, N620, CHEM C485, MCHE C583. Students in thesis option must take H599 for 6 credits, and those pursuing the nonthesis option must take N640 for 3 credits and either N641 or N539 for 3 credits.

Safety Management
C589, S510, S513; 12 credits chosen from S502, S570, S630, S640, S641, H599; 6 credits chosen from T590 or C591, T592; 9 credits chosen from C510, C611, E555, H511, K530, S517, S617, S642.

School and College Health Education
C516, C589, H500, H502, H510, H594, H601, T590; 6 credits selected from C591 and/or other C-, F-, H-, N-, and S-prefix courses; 3 credits selected from graduate R-prefix courses.

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Kinesiology Options

For each of the following emphasis areas, certain core courses or their equivalents are required. Depending on individual career goals, and in consultation with an advisor, the student will select additional courses to complete the 35 required credit hours (45 in clinical exercise physiology) in one of the areas listed below (a minimum of 20 credit hours is required in kinesiology).

Adapted Physical Education
For students interested in working with adults and children with disabilities in both school and community settings. Required core courses: K545, K572, T590. Required adapted physical education courses: K550, K551, K552, K577, K650, EDUC K548.

Applied Sport Science
For students interested in coaching at the high school or college level and/or in the scientific aspects of sports and human performance. Required core courses: K530, K533, K525, K535, K541 or K542, T591.

Athletic Training
For students interested in certification by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association and athletic training careers in both school and nonschool settings. Admission to the Athletic Training Program is by separate application. Deadline: March 1. Required core courses: A581, A582, A584, A585, A586, A590, A603, K535, T590, T591.

Athletic Administration/Sport Management
For persons interested in careers in organized sport settings that require a background in and understanding of the foundations of sport as well as management and administrative competencies. Required core courses: K500, K510, K511, K512, K514, K516, K615, along with 9 credit hours of foundation courses.

Exercise Science
For students interested in biomechanics, exercise physiology or biochemistry, or motor learning/motor control. Prepares students for further graduate study. Required biomechanics courses: K530, K531, K535, K542 or K543, K630, K631, T590, T591. Required exercise physiology courses: K501, K530, K542 or K543, K635, K636, K690, K705, T590, T591. Required motor learning/motor control courses: K530, K535, K542, K543, T590, T592, T599.

Ergonomics
For individuals who are interested in careers in ergonomics. The ergonomics program emphasizes the study of the performance of physical skills and its application to the design of systems that will enhance productivity, safety, convenience, and quality of life. Required core courses: K598 and K599.

Social Science of Sport
For students interested in the study of sport as a social/cultural phenomenon in areas such as history of sport, psychology of sport, or sociology of sport.

Clinical Exercise Physiology
Academic and practicum preparation for Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist as defined by the American College of Sports Medicine. Preparation includes knowledge and skills of exercise testing, exercise prescription, exercise leadership, exercise counseling, and program administration. Clinical experience begins with the operation of the Adult Fitness Program. The second and third semesters include clinical rotations to Bloomington Hospital (cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, diabetes care, physical therapy, and wellness), Internal Medicine Associates or Bloomington Cardiology (exercise testing; stress, echo, and nuclear), and the YMCA (arthritis, cancer, pregnancy, and cardiac rehabilitation). The final semester culminates in a full-time internship in one of more than 75 sites nationwide. Deadline: June 1. Required core courses: K561, K562, K563, K564, K565, K566, K567, K569, K660 or K600, K635, T590 or T591 and PHSL P431; prerequisite: P409. Comprehensive exam required for graduation; American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist exams are offered. For more information, please visit the Web site at www.indiana.edu/~afp.

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Recreation and Park Administration Options

Listed below are the courses required within each of the respective options:

General Administration
R500, R520, R522, R525, R530, R539 or R544, R599, T590, T591, and T594. Remaining credits selected in consultation with advisor in accordance with career objectives in public agencies, private/ commercial agencies, college unions, and general administration.

Outdoor Recreation
R500, R520, R539 or R599, T590, and T591. Remaining credits selected in consultation with advisor in accordance with general interest or specialization in resource management, outdoor interpretation, and outdoor leadership.

Recreational Sports Administration
R500, R520, R525, R539, R544 or R570, R571, R572, R599, T590, T591, and T594. Remaining credits selected in consultation with advisor.

Therapeutic Recreation
R500, R525, R560, R561, R562, R563, R642, T590, and T591. Remaining credits selected in consultation with advisor in accordance with career objectives in a clinical setting.

Tourism Management
R500, R520, R522, R523, R539 or R599, R540, R580, T590, and T591. Remaining credits selected in consultation with advisor.

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Master of Public Health Degree

Each student is required to complete at least 40 credit hours for the degree. All electives for completing the degree must be approved by the advisor.

Master of Public Health Option

Public Health Education
C589, H500, H594, T590; 23-25 credits from C501, C510, C512, C591, C602, C611, C644 (5 cr.), C650 (2 cr.); 3 credits from C514, C515, C516, C518, C640, C641, H510, H525, H530, H595, H645, N530, R505, R531, R543

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Director of Recreation Degree¹

General Information
Program of Studies
Directorate Advisory Committee
Thesis
Internship
Final Examination

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General Information

The director’s degree is an intermediate degree between the master’s degree and the doctorate. It provides professional preparation beyond the master’s degree for those who are interested in supervisory, administrative, or master teaching positions in the field of recreation.

Candidates applying for admission should consider this level of graduate study to be a terminal degree.

Candidates for this degree will pursue a program of studies that places primary emphasis on planning, organizing, and developing programs; managing program finances; dealing with staff and public relations; and/or specializing in specific teaching areas.

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Program of Studies

A total of 65 hours of approved graduate credit, including 30 credits beyond the master’s degree, 35 credits in the major field, in addition to the 8 credits of thesis or 6-8 credits of internship; and 9 credits outside of the major department. Students who have not earned their master’s degree at Indiana University may transfer a maximum of 30 approved credit hours from other institutions. Students who have earned a master’s degree at Indiana University may transfer a maximum of 10 approved credit hours from other institutions. A maximum of 10 credit hours earned in ’’independent study’’ courses may be counted for the director’s degree. Specific programs will be planned in conjunction with the Advisory Committee. For a listing of independent study courses, see ’’Restrictions on Independent Study’’ under the ’’Academic Standing’’ heading earlier in this bulletin.

Independent study courses such as readings, independent study, thesis, and practicum credit hours completed at another institution or as part of the master’s program, may not be counted toward the director’s degree.

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Directorate Advisory Committee

The student’s advisor (who will serve as chair) and at least one other graduate faculty member will make up the directorate advisory committee. The committee prepares a ’’prescription of courses’’ for the program of studies, writes and evaluates the written comprehensive examination, and supervises the thesis or the internship experience. Information on the eligibility of faculty members to serve on the directorate advisory committee is available in the Office of Academic Affairs, HPER 121.

The directorate advisory committee will work with the student to prepare the course prescription. It must be approved by the advisory committee and filed in the HPER Records Office, HPER 115, for approval by the associate dean for academic affairs. This official meeting should occur during the first semester of full-time enrollment. Deficiencies in academic background will be diagnosed by the committee and remedial course work prescribed. In general, such remedial course work cannot be counted as a part of the credit hours required for the degree. Should the advisory committee prescribe requirements for completion of the degree that are not stated in the bulletin, this should be specified in writing as part of the formal course prescription.

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Thesis

The candidate is encouraged to pursue a significant study in the major field. Appropriate scientific tools should be used and application should be made of relevant principles and procedures. The conclusions and recommendations should reflect the candidate’s grasp of the study and reveal the complexities, depth, and application of the findings of the investigation. Eight (8) credit hours are given for a satisfactory thesis.

NOTE: Every proposal must contain documentation that clearance has been obtained for the use of human subjects. No thesis or dissertation will be accepted for which such clearance has not been obtained. Forms and procedures for this purpose are available in HPER 115.

The format and procedures for writing a director’s thesis are identical to those for the doctoral dissertation, with the following exceptions: (1) extent of the study and (2) number of copies (two) submitted to the Office of Academic Affairs, HPER 121. Before formal approval of the proposal by the student’s director’s committee, the student is required to present the proposed research at a public proposal meeting. Information about and applications for the proposal meeting presentation are available in HPER 115. Approval of the director’s thesis committee is required before the public proposal can be scheduled.

The research proposal meeting is open to faculty and students in the university community. During the first portion, the student formally presents the research proposal in an open forum. Committee members and visitors have the opportunity to ask questions. Visitors leave after the formal presentation. The remaining time is determined by the student’s research committee.

After completing all course work, the directorate candidate must enroll each semester for thesis or research credit at the regular fee until graduation. Candidates must be enrolled during the semester (including summer) in which the degree is awarded.

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Internship

The internship lets the candidate work under the direct supervision of an experienced professional, gain practical insights into a major area of concentration, and keep up-to-date with new tools and techniques used by the profession. Special care is taken to avoid duplicating previous professional experiences, and emphasis is placed on developing and exercising new competencies.

The candidate cannot be employed in a full-time position during the internship. In all probability, the candidate will be required to establish residence in the city of internship. At least 6 and no more than 8 credit hours are given for satisfactory completion of the internship. The advisor must submit the Internship Agreement Form to HPER 115 after consultation with the student, the additional committee members, and the professional field advisor. Normally, only independent study courses can be taken during the period in which the internship is being conducted. Two copies of the intern experience report are to be submitted to the Office of Academic Affairs, HPER 121. A final oral internship evaluation is conducted by the advisory committee following the completion of the internship.

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Final Examination

Each candidate for the director’s degree is required to pass a three-hour written comprehensive examination in the major area of study. A final oral examination is conducted by the advisory committee following the completion of the written comprehensive examination. If the advisory committee members concur, the final oral internship evaluation may be combined with the final comprehensive oral examination.

The qualifying examination is scheduled to be held twice during the academic year. If all members of the student’s advisory committee are available and if approval is obtained from the associate dean for academic affairs, a student may apply to take the qualifying examination during the summer session. A student must file the Application for an Examination with the HPER Records Office, HPER 115, at least one month before the qualifying examination. To be eligible to take the qualifying examination, students must be within one course of completing their prescribed program of study and receive the recommendation of their advisor. With the recommendation of a student’s advisory committee and approval from the associate dean for academic affairs, a student who fails the qualifying examination may be allowed to retake the examination once only. All requirements for a directorate must be completed within six calendar years after initial enrollment in course work.

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Doctoral Degrees

About the Program
General Requirements
Doctoral Advisory Committee
Qualifying Examinations
Admission to Candidacy
Dissertation Research Committee
Enrollment after the Qualifying Examination
In Absentia Enrollment
Dissertation
Concluding Activities
Publication of the Dissertation
Final Examination
Ph.D. Requirements
Prerequisites
Major, Minor, and Dissertation Course Work Requirements
Doctoral Minors available through the School of HPER
Options for Doctoral Minors in the Department of Kinesiology and the
  Department of Recreation and Park Administration
Research Skill/Foreign Language Requirement

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About the Program

The school is authorized to qualify candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in health behavior, human performance, and leisure behavior. The Ph.D. degree is offered through the University Graduate School but administered by the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. This degree provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the field of interest and an intimate knowledge of research methodology.

The Department of Applied Health Science offers the doctoral degree in health behavior. The doctoral degree in leisure behavior is offered by the Department of Recreation and Park Administration. The Cooper Graduate Program in Kinesiology offers the doctoral degree in human performance with specialties in adapted physical education, biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor learning/control, and sport management.

Admission to Doctoral Study
See ’’Steps for Admission’’ and ’’Admission—Doctoral Program’’ in this bulletin.

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General Requirements

Procedures and policies for admission, appointment of committees, and related matters are presented in the following sections. (See also "Graduate Academic Regulations’’ in this bulletin.) Students seeking the Ph.D. must be familiar with and meet all the requirements stipulated in the Indiana University Graduate School Bulletin. Bulletins are available in the University Graduate School, Kirkwood Hall 111 or on the Internet at www.indiana.edu/~grdschl/grdblt/bltcont.html. (See ’’General Requirements for Advanced Degrees’’ and the section entitled ’’Health, Physical Education, and Recreation’’ in the University Graduate School Bulletin.)

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Doctoral Advisory Committee

A member of the graduate faculty with full graduate faculty status will be appointed to chair the student’s doctoral advisory committee. After some familiarity has been established with the courses and faculty, the student will nominate two additional graduate faculty members to represent the major and minor areas on the advisory committee. The committee must include at least one member from outside the major department. Final confirmation of committee representatives is the responsibility of the associate dean for academic affairs. Information regarding the eligibility of faculty to serve on the doctoral advisory committee is available in the Office of Academic Affairs, HPER 121.

The doctoral advisory committee will work with the student to prepare a ’’prescription of courses’’ for the program of studies. The prescribed course of studies must be approved by the advisory committee and the associate dean for academic affairs no later than the eighth week of the second semester of full-time enrollment. The advisory committee will be responsible for prescribing course work and writing and evaluating qualifying examinations. Requirements for completion of the degree that are not stated in the bulletin must be specified in writing as part of the formal course prescription.

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Prerequisites

Although most applicants for the Ph.D. generally have backgrounds in appropriately related fields, the possession of degrees in these fields is not a prerequisite to admission. It should be recognized, however, that applicants with deficiencies in academic backgrounds will be required to take specific courses as prerequisites (or corequisites) to degree course work. Deficiencies in academic background will be diagnosed by the doctoral advisory committee and remedial course work prescribed. In general, such remedial work cannot be counted toward the credit hours required for the degree.

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Major, Minor, and Dissertation Course Work Requirements

Requirements totaling a minimum of 90 credits beyond the bachelor’s degree are to be distributed as follows:

Major area requires a minimum of 30 credit hours in the major department.

Minor area requires 15 credit hours in a cognate field outside the major department.

Dissertation requires 20 to 30 credit hours.

Elective credit hours may range between 0 and 25. An optional second minor may be included in the elective credit hours. Courses used for the second minor may be within or outside the major department.

Total, 90 credits.

Stipulations:
Courses used to satisfy research skills and languages are not counted in the 90 required total credit hours.

Courses used to satisfy the 90 required graduate credit hours and the research skills and language requirement may not have been completed more than seven years before the time the student takes the qualifying examination. The graduate advisor, after consultation with the advisory committee, may recommend to the associate dean for academic affairs that a maximum of 15 credit hours of course work taken before the seven-year time limit is revalidated if it can be demonstrated that the knowledge contained in the course(s) remains current. Currency of knowledge may be demonstrated by such accomplishments as (a) passing an examination specifically on the material covered by the course; (b) passing a more advanced course in the same subject area; (c) passing a comprehensive examination in which the student demonstrates substantial knowledge of the content of the course; (d) teaching a comparable course; or (e) publishing scholarly research demonstrating fundamental principles of the course. Each course for which consideration for revalidation is being requested should be justified separately.

A minimum of 15 of the 90 required graduate credit hours must be completed outside the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. This excludes courses taken to complete the research skills and languages requirement.

All Ph.D. students must complete T590 and T591, or their equivalents, as prerequisites to the major work. Credit hours earned in T590 will not count toward the major or minor, but may be counted toward the 90 total credit hours required for the degree.

HPER T591 or its equivalent will not count toward the 90 total credit hours required for the degree. It should not be listed on the doctoral course prescription.

A maximum of 15 credit hours of independent study, readings, and research courses are allowed.

Independent courses such as readings, independent study, thesis, and practicum credit hours completed at another institution or as part of the master’s program, may not be a part of the doctoral course prescription.

Elective or minor course work must clearly support the development of research competency in the major field. Frequent involvement in research projects (with or without academic credit) is an essential element of the program. Deficiencies in course work must be made up during the first year. The major will consist of appropriate course work prescribed by the doctoral advisory committee.

The pattern of distribution of the total number of minor credit hours is flexible; however, provision must be made for at least one minor outside the department in which the degree is being earned.

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Doctoral Minors available through the School of HPER

Applied Health Science Options for Doctoral Minor
The courses required for the applied health science doctoral minor options are as follows:

Addictive Behaviors
HPER C516, C518, C589; an additional 6 credits in consultation with an advisor.

Health Promotion
HPER C589, H500; 9 additional credits in consultation with an advisor.

Human Development/Family Studies
HPER C589. Select 12 credits from F517, F541, F543, F546, F554, F557, F558, F559, F560, F640, F641, F656 in consultation with an advisor.

Human Sexuality Education
HPER C589, H515, H540, H555; 3 additional credits in consultation with an advisor.

Nutrition Science
HPER C589, N530, N532, CHEM C483 or CHEM C484 or MCHE C580; select one course from N520, N531, N536, N620, N640, N641 in consultation with an advisor.

Public Health Education
HPER C501, C589, C611, H500; select one course from C510, C514, C515, C516, C518, C640, C641, H530 in consultation with an advisor.

Safety Management
HPER C589; an additional 12 credits in consultation with an advisor.

School and College Health Education
HPER C589, H500; select two courses from H502, H510, H601; an additional 3 credits in consultation with the advisor.

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Options for Doctoral Minors in the Department of Kinesiology and the Department of Recreation and Park Administration

Minors in these departments are individually determined through consultation with a faculty advisor.

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Research Skill/Foreign Language Requirement

A candidate for the Ph.D. degree must select one of the following research skill options. A minimum grade of B (3.0) must be obtained in each course used in meeting this requirement. Credits earned in meeting research skill requirements may not be counted in the total of 90 credits required for the degree.

Option I
Appropriate research skill courses such as those described below for a total of at least 9 credit hours.

1. Advanced statistics courses, typically HPER T592, HPER T691, and HPER T693.
2. Engineering (mandatory for biomechanics): one course in each of statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials. These courses should have the content of standard theoretical courses in engineering. Acceptance of equivalent courses requires support of the student’s advisor and approval of the associate dean for graduate studies.
3. Other appropriate research skills that have been endorsed by the doctoral advisory committee and approved by the associate dean for graduate studies. Some examples of other appropriate skill areas are computer science, mathematics, and electronic techniques in physics.

1. Advanced statistics courses (6 credits). Students typically select two courses from among HPER T592, HPER T691, and HPER T693.
2. Other appropriate research skills that have been endorsed by the doctoral advisory committee and approved by the associate dean for graduate studies. Some examples of other appropriate skill areas are computer science, mathematics, and electronic techniques in physics.

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Qualifying Examinations

Before taking the qualifying examination in the major and minor areas, the student must fulfill one of the research skill options listed under ’’Research Skill Requirement’’ in this bulletin. The qualifying examinations may be taken when students are within one course of completing their prescribed program of studies. Passing the qualifying examination, as certified by the doctoral advisory committee, admits the student to candidacy for the degree, providing all other requirements for admission to candidacy have been met and all prescribed course work is completed. With the recommendation of a student’s advisory committee and approval from the associate dean for academic affairs, a student who fails the qualifying examination may be allowed to retake the examination once only. The associate dean for academic affairs shall notify the student and the doctoral committee of admission to candidacy, after which the student will generally be registered for dissertation research hours only.

Each student is required to pass a comprehensive qualifying examination covering the fundamentals of the fields in which specialization has been elected. The examination will not be limited to the subject matter of the courses taken. The student must be registered during the semester in which the examination is expected to be taken and must file an examination application with the Records Office of the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at least one month before the scheduled examination period. The doctoral qualifying examination is scheduled during the first and second semesters. If all members of the student’s advisory committee are available, and if approval is obtained from the associate dean for academic affairs, a student may apply to take the qualifying examinations during the summer session.

The oral portion of the qualifying examination is ordinarily scheduled to be held within a month of the written portion of the examination; however, it is not to be scheduled during recess periods.

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Admission to Candidacy

Admission to candidacy for a doctoral degree requires the student to (a) complete successfully one of the research skill options, (b) complete successfully all prescribed courses, and (c) pass the qualifying examinations. A student registered in a doctoral program must satisfactorily complete all course work and the qualifying examination within five years of the initial registration. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the nomination to candidacy form is filed in the HPER Records Office.

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Dissertation Research Committee

Upon successful completion of the qualifying examination, the student is admitted to candidacy for the doctoral degree. At this point the responsibilities of the advisory committee have been discharged and that committee is technically disbanded. A new committee—the research committee—must be appointed for the purpose of guiding the candidate’s dissertation research. In most instances the membership of the research committee is very similar, if not identical, to that of the advisory committee. However, the actual makeup of the committee will be determined by the nature of the research to be pursued and the interests and qualifications of faculty.

Membership on the research committee requires formal nomination and appointment procedures. The Ph.D. committee must have at least four members. All members must have graduate faculty status. The committee chair and at least one other member must have full graduate faculty status. All dissertation research committees must include at least one member from outside the major department. Confirmation of committee representatives is the responsibility of the associate dean for academic affairs. Information regarding the eligibility of faculty to serve on the Dissertation Research Committee is available in the Office of Academic Affairs, HPER 121. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the Nomination of Research Committee form is filed in the HPER Records Office.

For a Ph.D. candidate, the membership list of the research committee and a two-page synopsis of the dissertation proposal must be submitted to the University Graduate School at least six months before the defense of the dissertation.

It is expected that all doctoral candidates conduct their dissertation research under the direct supervision of a faculty member in the major department. Under certain circumstances it may be desirable to deviate from this policy. Within very strict limitations, and only with special permission, it may be possible to arrange for a specially qualified faculty member of another department to supervise the dissertation as either director of research or as co-chairperson of the research committee. In every case, however, the chairperson, or the co-chair, of the dissertation research committee must be in the major department.

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Enrollment after the Qualifying Examination

After passing the qualifying examinations, a doctoral candidate must enroll each semester for dissertation or research credit at the regular fee until graduation. If the required number of dissertation credits is reached before the dissertation is completed, the candidate must continue to enroll for dissertation or research credits or G901 (a 6 credit hour course with a flat $150 fee). Candidates must be enrolled during the semester (including summer) during which the degree is awarded. NOTE: (1) G901 is not offered during the summer sessions and (2) registration in G901 is restricted to six semesters.

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Off-Campus Enrollment

Doctoral candidates who are off-campus and wish to enroll must contact the Records Office, HPER 115, for registration authorization. Students will be billed by the bursar for the appropriate tuition and fees.

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Dissertation

Each candidate must present a satisfactory dissertation in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the doctoral degree. The dissertation permits the candidate to demonstrate creative ability in identifying and treating a significant problem; to collect, analyze, and interpret meaningful data by appropriate research methods; to make valid generalizations based on the findings; and to present the study in acceptable written form. The dissertation should be designed and carried out so as to make a positive contribution to the knowledge base of the profession. Completion of a dissertation normally requires at least one year of concentrated effort. Dissertation proposal materials are submitted to the chair of the candidate’s research committee within a sufficient time frame prior to the proposal meeting to permit a thorough review. Materials include an introduction to the study, a review of literature, and a description of research procedures to be used. A one-page abstract, formatted according to specified guidelines, and signed by the chair of the research committee, must be submitted to the associate dean for academic affairs a minimum of two weeks prior to the date of the proposed meeting.

The research proposal meeting is open to faculty and students in the university community. During the first portion, the student formally presents the research proposal in an open forum. Committee members and visitors have the opportunity to ask questions. Visitors leave after the formal presentation. How the remaining time is used is determined by the student’s research committee.

Note: Every proposal must contain documentation that clearance has been obtained for the use of human subjects. No dissertation will be accepted for which such clearance has not been obtained. Forms and procedures for this purpose are available in HPER 115.

It is suggested that at the time of the proposal meeting, publication expectations of the research (including such factors as publication time lines, coauthorship, ordering of names in publication) be formulated and submitted to the candidate’s file. Candidates should be aware that some faculty members may require this form. Guidelines and forms for this agreement are available in the Records Office, HPER 115.

After approval by the committee, the research is conducted under the supervision of the dissertation director. The acceptability of the completed dissertation is first passed by the chair and then by the doctoral committee at a formal meeting.

The dissertation must be completed within seven years after the successful completion of the qualifying examinations. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the termination of candidacy and of the student’s enrollment in the degree program. To be reinstated to candidacy, the student must (a) apply for reinstatement and (b) retake and pass the qualifying examination or its equivalent (defined by the doctoral research committee in advance). A recommendation for reinstatement to candidacy must come from the chair of the doctoral research committee and receive final approval by the associate dean for academic affairs. Progress toward dissertation completion will be a factor in granting permission to continue. Such reinstatement, if granted, will be valid for a period of three years.

After the completed dissertation has been approved by the chair, it will be typed in accordance with established regulations. At least four weeks before the final examination, a copy of the completed dissertation must be presented to each committee member. Each copy of the dissertation must be accompanied by an acceptance page, a 350-word abstract, and a vita sheet. An additional 350-word abstract, an additional title page, and a one-page announcement of the dissertation defense must also be submitted to the chair.

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Final Examination

Final Examination The final oral examination in defense of the dissertation is a public meeting conducted by the candidate’s committee. An application, along with an approved abstract, for the final examination must be filed at least five weeks before the scheduled date of the exam. Failure to meet this deadline will delay the scheduling of the final defense. Formal announcement of the examination (which includes the abstract), with the approval of the committee chair, will be circulated to faculty and students of the school. For Ph.D. candidates, the announcement (including the abstract) will also be forwarded to the University Graduate School for distribution to all graduate faculty. It is the candidate’s responsibility to secure the application form from the Records Office, HPER 115, and ensure that it is filed at the appropriate time.

A minimum of four working weeks must be allowed for the committee to examine the dissertation before its final defense.

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Concluding Activities

After the final examination in defense of the dissertation has been passed and the dissertation has been approved, Ph.D. candidates must submit the following to the School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Office of Academic Affairs, HPER 121:

1. A signed University of Oregon microfilm contract.
2. Two photocopies of a 200-word abstract for publication in Completed Research in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation.
3. Two photocopies of the title page.

1. One unbound and two bound copies of the dissertation on 100 percent rag paper.
2. One signed and one unsigned 350-word abstract (in addition to those included in each copy of the dissertation).
3. Signed UMI ’’Doctoral Dissertation Agreement."
4. Receipt of microfilm fee (and copyright fee, if desired) paid by the student to the bursar.
5. An additional photocopy of the title page.
6. Completed Survey of Earned Doctorate.

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Publication of the Dissertation

At the time candidates are recommended for the degree, they must obtain a UMI Doctoral Dissertation Agreement for microfilming the dissertation. Following are the conditions for publication:

The candidate will submit a 350-word abstract of the dissertation that has been approved by the committee. This abstract will appear in Dissertation Abstracts International, published by University Microfilms, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The unbound copy of the candidate’s dissertation will be loaned to University Microfilms International for complete microfilming. The resulting film copies are available for purchase by all who request them. Copyright may be secured if desired. If you indicate on the UMI Doctoral Dissertation Agreement that you wish to have your dissertation copyrighted, UMI will act as an agent with the Library of Congress Copyright Office. This includes the preparation of the application and submission of the required deposit copy of your work, along with the application fee. You will receive the certificate of copyright registration from the Copyright Office approximately four months after your abstract appears in Dissertation Abstracts International.

The unbound copy will be returned by University Microfilms International and forwarded to the university’s Main Library, where it will be bound. The fee for publishing the abstract and for the microfilming is the financial responsibility of the candidate.

Candidates for the Ph.D. must follow guidelines and procedures for completing the dissertation as outlined in the University Graduate School Bulletin.

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