GRAD PROGRAM: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Graduate Study in Human Movement Sciences

Announcing an opportunity for those with degrees in kinesiology and/or
sociology of physical activity.

The Department of Human Movement Sciences (College of Health Sciences)
at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking motivated graduate
students for our M.S. Kinesiology and Ph.D. in Health Sciences programs.
These multidisciplinary programs provide instruction and research
opportunities for students interested in studying the biopsychosocial
aspects of human movement from the perspective of five sub-disciplines
represented by faculty in the program (sociology of physical activity,
sport and exercise psychology, motor behavior, exercise physiology, and
biomechanics.

Students would also have the opportunity to work with new UWM faculty
members who bring strong backgrounds in nutritional science to the
college of Health Sciences. Examples of currently ongoing research
involves sociology and epidemiology of nutrition and body weight.

Department of Human Movement Sciences and MS Kinesiology program
information, including admissions criteria, can be found at
http:///www4.uwm.edu/chs/academics/graduate/hmsgraduate/. Please
direct MS Kinesiology questions to Dr. Barbara Hart (414.229.5678) or
hart@uwm.edu

The college of Health sciences Ph.D. program information can be found
at http://cfprod.imt.uwm.edu/chs/academics/doctoral/hs_phd/. Please
direct Ph.D. program questions to Ms. Linda Miller (414.229-3226,
ljm@uwm.edu)

Graduate teaching assistant (GTA) positions are available in a number
of areas. For full consideration for a GTA appointment, materials must
be received by January 15, 2008. A limited number of fellowships and
free standing awards ($5K-$20K) may be available to outstanding students
as a stipend supplement. In addition, research or project assistantships
may be available pending individual faculty funding cycles. Only
students admitted to the MS or PhD programs will be considered for a GTA
appointment. Candidates may individual their interest in being
considered for a GTA within their documentation for admission to the
program.

Appointments begin in mid/late August and are for one academic year (9
months), renewable and dependent on funding. GTA appointments are
half-time (Approximately 20 hours per week) and carry a waiver of
tuition plus a stipend of approximately $11,000 per academic year.
Students are responsible for paying fees.