MA - HPPE - Application Process
Students desiring to enroll in the Master of Arts degree program in the Department of HPPE must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, preferably in physical education. An acceptable minor in physical education or the equivalent from an accredited institution will be considered. Students without undergraduate majors in physical education or related areas may be required to take prerequisite or "leveling" courses. These may vary according to the student's specialization.
All applicants must submit the following information to:
- The Graduate School
- Adams State College
- 208 Edgemont Blvd.
- RH Box 31
- Alamosa, CO 81102
- An application for admission to graduate study
- A $30.00 non-refundable application fee
- An official transcript sent directly from the institution to the Adams State Graduate School verifying receipt of the baccalaureate degree. Transcripts from ASC need not be requested; however, official transcripts confirming transfer courses are required. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.
- A letter of application and resume
- Two recent letters of recommendation from associates who can speak to the applicant's academic strengths and potential.
In Addition...
- An undergraduate GPA of 2.75 is expected. The HPPE Department Committee will determine whether an applicant with an undergraduate GPA lower than 2.75 must take the verbal, quantitative, and analytical sub-tests of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Millers Analogies Test (MAT). The Department Committee will finalize admittance into the program based on the applicant's performance on one of these examinations.
- Additional information may be requested by the Department Chair before a decision can be determined.
- The HPPE Department Chair will notify students of admission decisions.
For further information, contact:
The Graduate School
Adams State College
208 Edgemont Blvd.
RH Box 31
Alamosa, CO 81102
719.587.8152
866.407.0013
Fax: 719.587.7522






