M.S. in Kinesiology: Emphasis in Motor Neuroscience
Motor Neurosciences prepares students for teaching and research careers in motor behavior.
Laboratories support the motor behavior programs with emphases in Motor Control, Motor Learning and Child Movement. These laboratories provide the most modern facilities and use technologies that allow online data collection and processing, sophisticated presentation of auditory and visual stimuli, as well as the opportunity to use human and animal research models.
In addition to work conducted in the laboratories, supplemental experiences are available in:
- Electrical engineering (robotics),
- Computer science (artificial intelligence),
- Industrial engineering (human factors), and
- Psychology.
Curriculum
The M.S. in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Motor Neuroscience (Motor Behavior), provides advanced training with an emphasis on research. This program is experimentally oriented and is specifically designed to provide students with a thorough foundation in the theoretical processes that assist the performance and learning of perceptual motor skills.
Admissions
Application Deadlines
Fall : January 15
Program Details
Degree: Master of Science in Kinesiology
Emphasis: Motor Neuroscience
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Faculty
The Division of Kinesiology faculty prepares students as leaders and innovators in careers in the public education forum and exercise science.
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Masters
I still have further questions—who can I contact to help me answer those?
The Graduate Advising Office is located on the third floor of the Gilchrist Building. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Graduate Advisor: Brandi Hatzenbuehler
- Office: Gibb Gilchrist Building
You can email us general questions at knsm-grad@tamu.edu.
What are the typical program costs?
The following website can help you estimate the cost of the program, including current costs of tuition and fees: Estimate your attendance cost.
Please note: you must update the program hours.
Can you guide me through the application process?
Completed Application: A completed application. Fill out information on the GraduateCAS website. The name on your application must match your name as it appears in your passport. Application Fee: A non-refundable $89application fee for domestic applicants and $114 application fee for international applicants. The application fee may be paid by check, money order or approved credit card. Applicants who wish to pay by credit card may do so as part of the online application. If you are unable to pay the fee online, you may call the Graduate Admissions Office at 979-845-1060. Official Transcripts and Records: Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. NOTE: You do not need to submit an official transcript from Texas A&M University. For information on submitting official transcripts to Texas A&M University, please visit their website.
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I live out of state. Do you accept out-of-state applicants?
Yes, we accept in-state and out-of-state applicants.
Is there any opportunity for financial assistance?
Yes, there are opportunities for financial assistance through the following offices: Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid
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Tuition & Fees
“For a better understanding of your total cost of attendance (COA), please visit our cost and tuition rates webpage (https://aggie.tamu.edu/billing-and-payments/cost-and- tuition-rates). This webpage will provide you with an opportunity to review estimated COA information for undergraduate, graduate and professional students, as well as other resources such as the tuition calculator and billing and fee explanations.”