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Master of Science in Kinesiology

San Jose State University

USA,California

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 17,494/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 70

Application Fee

Aug 2025

Apply Date

USA, California

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1857

Total Students: 36,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 Washington Sq, San Jose, CA 95192, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science in Kinesiology

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Kinesiology, offered by the Department of Kinesiology, includes five specializations. Our rapidly growing program regularly enrolls 70 to 90 students with varied interests, backgrounds, and goals. Our alumni successfully obtain jobs across the Bay Area, the state of California, the US, and abroad. In addition, the program has placed numerous students in top-tier doctoral programs across the US and Canada.The newly re-developed M.S. Degree in Kinesiology consists of 30 units. Students may choose one of five different specializations to guide their program of study. The specializations include:

Exercise Physiology
Movement Science
Sport Management
Psychosocial Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity
General (No Specialization-Specific Coursework Required)

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Closed
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 70

Tuition Fee

CAD 17,494 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in San Jose State University

CAD 23,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 53.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Global Spartan Scholarship:

Open to new and continuing SJSU international students at both levels
Only available to new students enrolled in the fall intake
Application is required (student will receive the email on registered email id)

More Scholarship opportunities available to apply for after the first full-time semester

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.