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Required Curriculum (36 credits)

EXS 510 Introduction to Research and Statistics (3 credits)
EXS 515 Organizational Management of Exercise Programs and Facilities (3 credits)
EXS 520 Applied Exercise Physiology (3 credits)
EXS 522 Applied Biomechanics (3 credits)
EXS 525 Pathophysiology of Chronic Diseases (3 credits)
EXS 530 Exercise Testing and Programming (3 credits)
EXS 535 Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription (3 credits)
EXS 540 Human Performance Practicum (3 credits)
EXS 545 Clinical Exercise Practicum (3 credits)
EXS 550 Applied Research (3 credits)
EXS 570 Clinical Internship (3 credits)
EXS 580 Research Seminar (3 credits)

General Admissions Information

Students are admitted to graduate programs at Â鶹ÊÓƵ on the basis of individual qualifications.

Applications for the Master of Science in Integrative Exercise Science program are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Students are admitted to the program primarily in the fall semester, however accommodations may be made, at the discretion of the program director, to facilitate a spring or summer semester admission.

Application materials and all correspondence relating to admission should be sent to:
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School of Adult and Graduate Education
100 College Drive
Blaney Hall, Room 212
Allentown, PA 18104-6196
Phone: 610-740-3770
Email:
Office hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 am-6:30 pm; Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm

International applicants should send materials and correspondence to:
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International Admissions
100 College Drive
Allen House, Room 202
Allentown, PA 18104-6196
Phone: 610-606-4666, ext. 4587
Email:
Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Applicants and prospective students may contact the admissions office to schedule a campus tour or in-person, online, or phone appointment with an admissions counselor.

Please see the Admission of Students section at the beginning of the catalog for more information related to admissions processes and policies.

Master of Science in Integrative Exercise Science Application Requirements

To be considered for admission to the program, applicants must submit the following items:

• A completed admission application, found at www.cedarcrest.edu/apply
• Official transcripts from the bachelor’s degree-granting institution and any other institutions where relevant coursework was completed.
  • Transcripts from institutions located outside the United States will need to be accompanied by an official course-by-course evaluation, with degree equivalency, completed by a NACES-recognized foreign transcript evaluation agency, such as World Education Services (www.wes.org).
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Statement of Intent
• For international applicants, official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
  • A score of at least 79 on the TOEFL exam or 6.5 on the IELTS exam is required.

The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required.

Criminal background check, immunization, and medical clearances will be required to complete the clinical internship course.

Master of Science in Integrative Exercise Science Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree awarded by an accredited college or university. Applicants may apply while finishing their bachelor’s degree requirements; however, the degree must be conferred, as shown on an official transcript, prior to the start of the student’s first matriculated semester at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree GPA of 2.5 (3.0 in major) on a 4.0 scale. However, applications are reviewed holistically, and applicants with a GPA below 3.0 may be granted conditional admission at the discretion of the program director if their application materials demonstrate the potential for success in the program.

Admissions Decisions

A committee of faculty members from the Health Sciences Department will make final admissions decisions based upon the criteria specified above. Each applicant will be considered from a holistic perspective. The Program Director reserves the right to ask the prospective candidate for additional information.