Program Structure
The Ed.D. in Kinesiology (online) is an interdisciplinary degree program specifically for practicing professionals with a minimum of three years’ professional experience in Kinesiology or related fields, and desire a doctorate focused on scholarship and professional practice in leadership, advocacy and teaching.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
All students begin the program in the Fall semester and move through the program as a cohort, working in learning communities. Students take two courses (six credits) each semester and summer over three years and complete their dissertation in the fourth year.
- Students will address current professional practice issues in the field from an applied, interdisciplinary perspective.
- Professional Learning Communities will support student academic and professional growth throughout the degree program.
- All coursework will be completed online.
REQUIRED CAMPUS VISITS
Students are required to visit campus three times over the course of the program. These visits allow students to connect with their peers, meet UNC Greensboro faculty, and fulfill their residency requirement.
- Orientation (Summer prior to Year 1 coursework; 3 day)
- Orientation dates: June 10-12, 2024
- Dissertation proposal (Year 3 Spring; 3-5 day)
- Dissertation showcase (Year 4 Spring; 3 days)
INTERDISCIPLINARY FOCUS
Coursework is interdisciplinary and focuses on:
- Inquiry
- Problem solving
- Teaching and learning
- Application of research
- Leadership in Kinesiology programs
APPLICATION AND ADMISSION
In addition to the application materials required by The Graduate School, applicants must submit supplementary application materials required by the department.
Applications are reviewed in the spring for fall admission. The application deadline to receive full consideration for admission is January 15; however, applications will be accepted through mid-April.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The Ed.D. in KIN requires 48 credit hours: 36 hours of coursework and 12 hours of dissertation. Of the required credit hours, a minimum of 24 hours must be completed in KIN, excluding dissertation hours.
Required: 48 credit hours
- Program Leadership and Interdisciplinary Concepts in Kinesiology (12-15 credits)
- Practicum/Independent Study (2-3 credits)
- Added Electives (0-6 credits)
- Research/Dissertation Preparation (13-18 credits)
- Dissertation (13-19 credits)
PROGRAM LEADERSHIP AND INTERDISCIPLINARY CONCEPTS IN KINESIOLOGY (12-15 CREDITS)
Select three to four courses (9-12 credits) from the following:
RESEARCH/DISSERTATION PREPARATION (13-18 CREDITS)
Select one course (3 credits) from the following:
PRACTICUM/INDEPENDENT STUDY (2-3 CREDITS)
Select one course from the following:
ADDED ELECTIVES (0-6 CREDITS)
Select additional courses from any section to complete 36 credit hours minimum of course work.
DISSERTATION (13-19 CREDITS)
A minimum of 48 credit hours (a minimum of 36 credits of course work and a minimum of 12 credits of dissertation) are required to earn the degree.
See the UNCG Catalog for more information.