College of Health and Human Sciences

Graduate Programs

Take the next step in your career with a graduate education grounded in the science of health, exercise, nutrition and human performance.

Our graduate programs are designed to deepen your expertise, strengthen your critical thinking and prepare you for what comes next. Through rigorous coursework, faculty mentorship, research and hands-on learning, you’ll build the knowledge and experience to advance your career, pursue a new specialty or prepare for doctoral study.

Our faculty are actively engaged in research and scholarship, bringing current, real-world insight into the classroom and creating opportunities for students to engage with meaningful work in their fields.

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Master's Programs

Eight master's degrees across nutrition, exercise science, teaching, and sport business.

On-Ground

An intensive MS in Nutrition with Dietetic Internship and Residency, built for students pursuing credentialing as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Includes roughly 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice.

Fully Online

Study the relationships between food, nutrition, and the environment, with a focus on sustainability, traditional food practices, and modern food concerns. Ideal for professionals in schools, healthcare, industry, government, and nonprofits.

On-Ground

Go deep on nutrient metabolism, health and disease, development and aging, and research methods. Built for future nutrition researchers in industry or academia, and strong preparation for a PhD.

Fully Online

Coursework in exercise physiology, cellular nutrition, and research methods, plus supportive electives you choose. Designed for working professionals pursuing career advancement or preparing for advanced graduate study.

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On-Ground

Comprehensive study of physiology, biomechanics, and motor behavior, supported by research methods and statistics. Ideal for future researchers and students preparing for a PhD in exercise science.

Fully Online

Build a foundation in evidence-based lifestyle medicine and sustainable health behavior change. Prepares graduates for wellness coaching, corporate wellness, healthcare, and public health, or for doctoral study.

Fully Online

Advance your teaching with evidence-based strategies, advanced curriculum development, and leadership skills. Designed for practicing physical education teachers and students preparing for a PhD.

Hybrid or Fully Online

Develop expertise in sport marketing, finance, governance, and revenue generation through applied, hands-on learning. Prepares graduates for careers in professional and collegiate sports, entertainment, event management, and sponsorship.

Doctoral Programs

Research-intensive and professional doctorates in biomechanics, physical therapy, physiology, and nutrition.

On-Ground · PhD

A research-intensive PhD examining body mechanics and musculoskeletal structure in human movement, with mentored work inside faculty research labs. Entry is post-bachelor's or post-master's; post-bachelor's students earn an MS in Exercise, Sport and Movement Sciences first.

On-Ground · DPT

A residential professional doctorate combining foundational and clinical sciences, hands-on lab training, evidence-informed practice, and extensive clinical education. Graduates practice across orthopedics, sports medicine, neurology, pediatrics, and acute care, including rural and underserved communities.

On-Ground · PhD

A mentorship-driven PhD that immerses students in the full research process alongside a faculty dissertation mentor in their chosen area of study. Entry is post-bachelor's or post-master's; post-bachelor's students earn an MS in Nutrition Science first.

Graduate Certificates

Focused credentials you can finish alongside full-time work.

Fully Online · Certificate

Focused content in nutrition and dietary supplementation specific to athletic performance. Ideal for registered dietitian nutritionists, personal trainers, and strength coaches adding a credential.

Fully Online · Certificate

A program focused on administration in athletics at all competitive levels — high school, college, and beyond. Ideal for students who wish to pursue careers in the business side of sports.

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College of Health and Human Sciences Graduate Programs

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