Norfolk,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Education - Human Movement Sciences in Norfolk United States | Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University
|
Norfolk United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
25,900
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The Department of Human Movement Sciences provides advanced degree programs culminating in Master's qualifications across three specialized fields: Health and Physical Education, Park, Recreation & Tourism Studies, and Sport Management. The Physical Education track offers focused study paths in Adapted Physical Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Coaching Education, and Initial Virginia Teaching Licensure for Health & Physical Education. Learners may also pursue a graduate certification in Adapted Physical Education. For doctoral candidates, we provide a PhD in Education with a Human Movement Sciences specialization, featuring focus areas in Health & Sport Pedagogy plus Sport & Recreation Management.
As University standards evolve, along with national accreditation criteria and state licensure policies, the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies continuously updates its program offerings.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An application to the University. Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions for applications. Applications for graduate study can be completed online or submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions (757-683-3685Call: 757-683-3685). Apply for the Ph.D. Human Movement Sciences Concentration.
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate courses and degrees completed. To be considered for the program, applicants must have completed a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from regionally accredited colleges/universities. At least one degree should be in a related discipline to the emphasis area. A minimum GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) for the Master's degree is required.
Two writing samples. The first writing sample should be a research-based document that includes citations and a list of references. This could be a submitted manuscript or published article, a summary of your thesis, or a research paper from a graduate course. The second writing sample should be a personal statement that explains your qualifications, professional and career goals, and reasons for seeking the Ph.D. In this second essay, you must also identify the potential professor(s) at ODU with whom you share common research interests.
A current copy of your r'sum or Curriculum Vitae.
Three letters of recommendation from professional sources qualified to assess your suitability for study at the doctoral level. One letter of recommendation should be from a graduate advisor or faculty member and one should be from a current or former supervisor.
Official GRE scores taken within the last 5 years that indicate a total score of at least 297 (1000 by former scoring standard) for both the verbal reasoning and quantitative reasoning sections and a minimum of 4.5 on the analytical writing component. While these scores are recommended, other portions of the total application package will be considered. The Sport and Recreation Management emphasis area will also accept GMAT scores of 470 or higher.
Applicants whose native language is not English must also submit current scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of at least 550.
All Official Transcripts. All prior College/University transcripts and Diploma. TOEFL IBT - 79. TOEFL Paper-Based - 550. IELTS - 6.5.
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate courses and degrees completed. To be considered for the program, applicants must have completed a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from regionally accredited colleges/universities. At least one degree should be in a related discipline to the emphasis area. A minimum GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) for the Master's degree is required.
Two writing samples. The first writing sample should be a research-based document that includes citations and a list of references. This could be a submitted manuscript or published article, a summary of your thesis, or a research paper from a graduate course. The second writing sample should be a personal statement that explains your qualifications, professional and career goals, and reasons for seeking the Ph.D. In this second essay, you must also identify the potential professor(s) at ODU with whom you share common research interests.
A current copy of your r'sum or Curriculum Vitae.
Three letters of recommendation from professional sources qualified to assess your suitability for study at the doctoral level. One letter of recommendation should be from a graduate advisor or faculty member and one should be from a current or former supervisor.
Official GRE scores taken within the last 5 years that indicate a total score of at least 297 (1000 by former scoring standard) for both the verbal reasoning and quantitative reasoning sections and a minimum of 4.5 on the analytical writing component. While these scores are recommended, other portions of the total application package will be considered. The Sport and Recreation Management emphasis area will also accept GMAT scores of 470 or higher.
Applicants whose native language is not English must also submit current scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of at least 550.
All Official Transcripts. All prior College/University transcripts and Diploma. TOEFL IBT - 79. TOEFL Paper-Based - 550. IELTS - 6.5.
Tuition
USD
25,900