Ph.D. in kinesiology sample program with an emphasis in human factors/ergonomics
Required program: 72 credits minimum including 48 course credits plus 24 thesis credits
GPA: A minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 is required to maintain good standing and to graduate
Major:
- A minimum of 24 semester course credits with KIN prefix
(not including KIN 8888) - A minimum of 12 semester course credits of KIN 8xxx
including KIN 8980 - At least 3 KIN cr outside selected area of specialization
(KIN 8980 or other courses)
Required courses for all emphasis areas:
- KIN 5171—Foundations of Kinesiology (with grade of A or B), 3 cr.
- KIN 5981—Research Methodology in Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport (with grade of A or B), 3 cr.
- KIN 8980—Graduate Research Seminar in Kinesiology, 2-6 cr.
- KIN 8888—Thesis Credits: Doctoral, 24 cr.
Recommended human factors courses:
- HUMF 5001—Introduction to Human Factors, 4 cr.
- HUMF 5722—Human Factors Psychology, 3 cr.
- HUMF 8001—Special Topics: Human Factors/Ergonomics
- HUMF 8002—Proseminar in Human Factors/Ergonomics
- KIN 8211—Perception & Action
Minor or related field:
A minimum of 12 semester credits in one or more related fields (not KIN prefix)
Required courses:
A minimum of 9 semester credits in statistical methods is required. Take statistical sequence in Educational Psychology (EPSY) and one additional course.
- EPSY 8261—Statistical Methods I: Probability and Inference (must receive grade of A or B), 3 cr.
- EPSY 8262—Statistical Methods II: Regression and the General Linear Model or equivalent (must receive grade of A or B), 3 cr.
Recommended:
- PSY 5051—Human-Machine Interaction, 4 cr.
- IEOR 5071—Human Factors Engineering, 4cr.
- CSCI 5110—User Interface Design, 4 cr.
Elective courses in both the major and the minor or supporting program will be selected by the student and the adviser, subject to the adviser’s approval. These will be selected according to the student’s prior academic background and future academic and career goals. Access to graduate level courses in minor or supporting programs may be limited by prerequisites and demand.
Revised June 2003