Arkansas State University
2105 East, Aggie Rd, Jonesboro, AR 72401, United States

Arkansas State University is a public research university in Jonesboro, Arkansas. It is the flagship campus of the Arkansas State University System and the second largest university in the state. The university was founded in 1909 and is located atop 1,376 acres on Crowley's Ridge.

The Arkansas State University Masters in Exercise Science program is designed to prepare students for a variety of jobs in health, wellness, and the clinical settings through course work, practical experiences, and research opportunities. Graduates of the program will be prepared to take certification exams offered through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).  Obtaining this degree along with nationally recognized certifications will prepare individuals to work and manage commercial and corporate wellness facilities as well as work in the clinical settings.

Recommended Course Sequence

Admission Process

Students wishing to pursue a graduate degree must have graduated from an accredited four year institution with the appropriate undergraduate background in the field of proposed academic emphasis.  For a Master of Science degree in Exercise Science, typically the appropriate preparation will be an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science (or equivalent), a minimum of 18 semester hours of appropriate course work is required.  Each applicant will be individually evaluated by the department’s Graduate Program Coordinator as to what may be appropriate for them.  These courses may be completed concurrently with graduate work, but must be completed before the student is admitted for candidacy for the degree.

Curriculum

Curriculum and degree requirements can be found in the most current Graduate Bulletin.

https://www.astate.edu/info/academics/degrees/degree-details.dot?mid=9ae8f3d6-652b-4063-b7c2-861629f596a9 

Submit a completed online application for admission and the nonrefundable application fee of $30 for U.S. Applicants/$40 for International Applicants/$50 for Doctoral Applicants to Graduate School Admissions, along with the required program documents, by the deadline on the department website.

Earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution (or its equivalent as determined by the Graduate School).

Achieved a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale or a 3.00 GPA on the last 60 hours.

An applicant whose native language is not English but who has completed a four-year bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution in the United States, or in any of the above mentioned countries, will be considered proficient in English. Students who have successfully completed a CEA accredited English program in the United States may also be considered proficient in English.

TOEFL-Internet Based***                                                           90

IELTS*                                                                                              6.5

PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic)                                    70

Duolingo*                                                                                        120

 

https://www.astate.edu/a/global-initiatives/international/admissions/graduate/ 

Applied to Summer and Fall

To implement for all Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025 students.

https://www.astate.edu/a/global-initiatives/international/admissions/graduate/

Click Here for Undergraduate Application
Click Here for Graduate Application

 

Start the application online using the link provided above. 

Application Coding: In the online application, students must indicate they are working with Indo Global Studies.

In the online application 'Additional Information' tab select 'Yes' to the question "Are you applying through an agent or representative?" Then type 'Indo Global Studies’ and provide the email ceo@indoglobalstudies.org

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Documents cannot be uploaded until the application fee has been paid. 

The financial documents are needed for a decision to be issued.

Note - Please share tagging proof, student details and documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org after submitting the application.