Ph.D. Program
Mission Statement
The mission of doctoral training in Kinesiology at Michigan is to educate and train independent scholars. The goal is to develop professionals who are proficient in both research and the dissemination of knowledge gained from research. Each student’s program will be tailored to develop his/her particular skills in knowledge generation and dissemination.
Program Description
The doctoral program leads to the highest degree awarded by the Division of Kinesiology and the University, and provides for the study of movement at an advanced level. The program seeks to develop scholarly and research competence, and culminates in an original doctoral dissertation that adds to the body of knowledge. The program is designed for those who intend to make their careers as scholars, teachers, researchers and professionals in Kinesiology or allied fields.
Ph.D. students choose from a set of core courses in Kinesiology, as well as cognate courses from other units, and complete a minimum of 30 pre-candidacy credits beyond the Master's level. Qualifying examinations must be passed before advancing to candidacy, after which the student completes an original doctoral dissertation. A minimum of 50 credits of pre-candidacy and candidacy work must be completed to graduate.
All Ph.D. students work closely with faculty advisors from the beginning of their degree programs. Working with the student and advisor, a Guidance Committee, Qualifying Examination Committee, and a Dissertation Committee, provide advice and evaluate progress at successive stages of the program.
Academic Requirements as described in the 2007-08 Kinesiology Bulletin PDF
Graduate Faculty Mentors in the Doctoral Program
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