Prior to formally applying to the doctoral program, students should familiarize themselves with the research interests of graduate faculty members in the Department of Kinesiology and identify a faculty member whose research agenda aligns with their interests. A prospective applicant should then contact that faculty member to discuss their "fit" with the faculty member's research interests. If possible, prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the MSU campus. When an informal understanding is reached regarding the student's suitability to enter the doctoral program under the guidance of the faculty member, the student may then formally apply to the Graduate School. This does not guarantee a student admission to the doctoral program, but it is a necessary step prior to the formal application. The following items are required to formally apply to the doctoral degree programs in the Department of Kinesiology: A completed MSU Graduate School application form, Official transcripts from all institutions attended since high school; students must have completed a master's degree prior to being admitted to the doctoral program, Three professional letters of recommendation; at least two letters should be from university professors from whom the student has taken courses or worked with in a research capacity that can speak directly about their academic ability, research ability, and potential for success in a doctoral program, A written statement of purpose, which should clearly explain the applicant's research interests and highlight how these interests align with faculty members in the department, particularly the faculty member who the applicant wishes to serve as their advisor, An academic writing sample (e.g., a published research article, thesis, or other academic paper), A curriculum vitae

Prior to formally applying to the doctoral program, students should familiarize themselves with the research interests of graduate faculty members in the Department of Kinesiology and identify a faculty member whose research agenda aligns with their interests. A prospective applicant should then contact that faculty member to discuss their "fit" with the faculty member's research interests. If possible, prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the MSU campus. When an informal understanding is reached regarding the student's suitability to enter the doctoral program under the guidance of the faculty member, the student may then formally apply to the Graduate School. This does not guarantee a student admission to the doctoral program, but it is a necessary step prior to the formal application. The following items are required to formally apply to the doctoral degree programs in the Department of Kinesiology: A completed MSU Graduate School application form, Official transcripts from all institutions attended since high school; students must have completed a master's degree prior to being admitted to the doctoral program, Three professional letters of recommendation; at least two letters should be from university professors from whom the student has taken courses or worked with in a research capacity that can speak directly about their academic ability, research ability, and potential for success in a doctoral program, A written statement of purpose, which should clearly explain the applicant's research interests and highlight how these interests align with faculty members in the department, particularly the faculty member who the applicant wishes to serve as their advisor, An academic writing sample (e.g., a published research article, thesis, or other academic paper), A curriculum vitae

The following items are required in applying to the master’s programs in the Department of Kinesiology. The application portal can be found online at the Mississippi State University Graduate School website: A completed MSU Graduate School application form, Official transcripts from all institutions attended since high school, Three professional letters of recommendation. Ideally, the individuals writing the letters should be in a position to specifically comment about the applicant's academic ability--work ethic, and potential for success in graduate program. At least two letters should come from academic sources (professor, instructor, advisor, lecturer), A written statement of purpose, which should reflect a strong sense of career direction and highlight the applicant’s qualifications, skills, and professional experience. The statement of purpose be directly related to the applicant's research interests. A résumé or curriculum vitae

The following items are required in applying to the master’s programs in the Department of Kinesiology. The application portal can be found online at the Mississippi State University Graduate School website: A completed MSU Graduate School application form, Official transcripts from all institutions attended since high school, Three professional letters of recommendation. Ideally, the individuals writing the letters should be in a position to specifically comment about the applicant's academic ability--work ethic, and potential for success in graduate program. At least two letters should come from academic sources (professor, instructor, advisor, lecturer), A written statement of purpose, which should reflect a strong sense of career direction and highlight the applicant’s qualifications, skills, and professional experience. The statement of purpose be directly related to the applicant's research interests. A résumé or curriculum vitae

The following items are required in applying to the master’s programs in the Department of Kinesiology. The application portal can be found online at the Mississippi State University Graduate School website: A completed MSU Graduate School application form, Official transcripts from all institutions attended since high school, Three professional letters of recommendation. Ideally, the individuals writing the letters should be in a position to specifically comment about the applicant's academic ability--work ethic, and potential for success in graduate program. At least two letters should come from academic sources (professor, instructor, advisor, lecturer), A written statement of purpose, which should reflect a strong sense of career direction and highlight the applicant’s qualifications, skills, and professional experience. The statement of purpose be directly related to the applicant's research interests. A résumé or curriculum vitae

The following items are required in applying to the master’s programs in the Department of Kinesiology. The application portal can be found online at the Mississippi State University Graduate School website: A completed MSU Graduate School application form, Official transcripts from all institutions attended since high school, Three professional letters of recommendation. Ideally, the individuals writing the letters should be in a position to specifically comment about the applicant's academic ability--work ethic, and potential for success in graduate program. At least two letters should come from academic sources (professor, instructor, advisor, lecturer), A written statement of purpose, which should reflect a strong sense of career direction and highlight the applicant’s qualifications, skills, and professional experience. The statement of purpose be directly related to the applicant's research interests. A résumé or curriculum vitae