Program Admission

Graduate School Application

After reviewing the admission requirements below, please select the appropriate application. The University is transitioning application platforms; pay close attention when selecting the application below.

• 2021-2022 Application (Winter 22)
• 2022-2023 Application (Summer 22, Fall 22, or Winter 23)  

The program you are applying to may not accept applicants every semester.

For additional information regarding the application process, please see Graduate Admissions or International Admissions.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Graduate School Requirements

A four-year baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. institution. In addition, a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.0 in the last half of the undergraduate program, is required for full admission. Applicants who do not meet minimum admission requirements may be considered for conditional admission. See International Admissions for international applicant requirements.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with a 2.75 GPA
• Completion of Human Anatomy (EXSC 201  or an equivalent), Human Physiology (EXSC 202  or an equivalent), and Exercise Physiology (EXSC 300  or an equivalent)
• Three letters of recommendation

Note: Conditional admission may be an option for those with a Bachelor’s Degree in a non-related field will be considered, provided that the student completes Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, and Exercise Physiology courses approved by EMU with a B or above.

School Information

Health Promotion & Human Performance | Christopher Herman, Ph.D., Director | 319J Porter, 734.487.2815, cherman2@emich.edu

Advisor Information

Catherine Gammon, Ph.D​., Assistant Professor, 319N Porter Building, 734.487.7675, cgammon1@emich.edu

Degree Requirements: 33 hours