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Health and Human Performance - MS

Graduate Program Application Information


Graduate Program - Health and Human Performance

Program Website - http://www.coehs.umt.edu/hhp/graduate_programs/default.html

NOTE - BEFORE APPLYING, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED APPLICANTS REVIEW THE "Admission Section" OF THIS SITE FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.

Degree/Major/Option - MS/Health & Human Performance

Admission Semester(s) and Application Deadline(s):

  • Fall - To ensure consideration for a teaching assistantship for Fall semester, all application packet materials must be completed and postmarked by March 1st. All applicants are highly encouraged to apply by March 1st. Otherwise, application packets submitted after March 1st are reviewed by the HHP Graduate Committee on a case by case basis depending upon various factors such as program space and need.
  • Spring - Applications to enroll in the graduate program beginning Spring semester are highly discouraged.

Deadline(s) if also Applying for Assistantship:

  • Complete application packet must be postmarked by March 1.

Test Requirements:

  • GRE - average combined verbal and quantitative scores is 900.  For the new GRE scoring system the graduate committee has not set a minimum, but will use percentile scores to rank applications.
  • GRE scores with a test date that is within the past five years OR verifiable GRE scores if the test date is over five years old.
  • The TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB are also required of international applicants and can substitute for the GRE.
  • All official test scores must be sent to the UM Graduate School.

The following "Additional Application Materials" must be mailed directly to the department (address below):

  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation unless they have been electronically generated through the online application.
  • Statement of purpose (100-300 words) of your background and goals.

Health and Human Performance Department
32 Campus Drive
McGill Hall 101
Missoula, MT 59812-4536
(406) 243-4211
Fax: (406) 243-6252
hhp@mso.umt.edu  

For more information contact: 
Charles Dumke, PhD, FACSM, Associate Professor
HHP Graduate Coordinator
406.243.6176
charles.dumke@mso.umt.edu

Updated 9/12