Graduate : About the Program
Congratulations to our excellent faculty and graduate students
Our Doctoral Program has achieved a #3 ranking
by the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education
(click the icon at right to read more at http://www.aakpe.org)
General Introduction
The University of Maryland is located in the metropolitan area of Washington DC, approximately 8 miles from the many libraries, museums, research institutions and cultural activities associated with the Nation's Capitol. The College Park campus currently enrolls approximately 33,000 students, of whom 8,000 are graduate students. There are currently 95 students pursuing graduate work in the Department of Kinesiology. Most students are enrolled full-time in graduate study.
Degrees and Specializations
The Department of Kinesiology offers research training in areas consistent with faculty expertise. Graduate work leading to the Master of Arts (MA) degree and Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees is offered in the following areas:
- Cognitive Motor Neuroscience
Motor control, motor development, biomechanics, computational motor neuroscience, sport psychology, exercise psychophysiology - Exercise Physiology
Exercise and genomics, cardiovascular physiology, hypertension and exercise, exercise epidemiology, muscular physiology - Pedagogical Studies
Curriculum, instruction - Physical Cultural Studies
Physical culture, cultural kinesiology, sport marketing, sport sociology
Supporting courses are also offered in research methods, experimental design, statistics, and computer data acquisition and processing. The graduate student may pursue specialized interests through appropriate independent research or projects.
Graduate School Policies
Both perspective and current students are encouraged to visit the graduate School website at www.gradschool.umd.edu. This online resource includes the graduate school catalog with information on UM graduate school policies and procedures. It also provides a link to the listing of important deadlines for graduate students.
