MA - 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:

 HPPE Department
Adams State College
208 Edgemont Blvd.
Suite 4000
Alamosa, CO 81101

  • Completed online application
  • A $30.00 non-refundable application fee
  • Letter of Intent
  • Resume
  • Two (2) recent letters of recommendation from associates who can speak to the applicant's academic strengths and potential.
  • An official transcript from all institutions attended sent directly from the institution to the Adams State Human Performance and Physical Education Department 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.

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.
  • If applicant's undergraduate degree is in something other than Human Performance and Physical Education, the student may be required to complete additional pre-requisites.
  • 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, please contact

The Human Performance and Physical Educatioon
Adams State College
208 Edgemont Blvd.
Suite 4000
Alamosa, CO 81101
719.587.7208
866.407.0013
Fax: 719.587.8230

aschppe@adams.edu