Master in Exercise Science and Kinesiology (Master's)

At Barton College, tuition is $625 per credit hour.

The programme is a 32-credit, 100% online, two-year master's degree delivered in a cohort format starting in the fall. It offers two tracks tailored to clinical or applied exercise physiology careers, with integrated certification preparation and hands-on practicum experience. Students complete a thesis research project and gain practical training through supervised internships. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based practice and professional credentialing in exercise science.

Focus areas include Clinical Exercise Physiology, Applied Exercise Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Strength and Conditioning, Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing, Rehabilitation and Recovery.

The programme requires 32 total credits, including 15 credits of specialized coursework, a thesis research project, and practicum experience. Students in the Clinical Exercise Physiology track complete 600 hours of field experience, while those in the Applied track complete a minimum of 320 hours.

Graduates work as clinical exercise physiologists in cardiac rehabilitation, or as strength and conditioning specialists in athletic performance settings.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.75 GPA, or a 3.0 for full acceptance. Required materials include official transcripts, a personal statement, resume, two recommendations, and an interview with the program director. International students must meet English proficiency requirements via TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or equivalent.

The programme totals about 32 credit hours. 100% online, full-time, two-year programme with fall entry. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 96% of applicants.

Wilson gives Barton students a college-town setting with a walkable historic downtown and convenient access to the wider region. The campus is close to the I-95 corridor and Research Triangle Park, with Raleigh about 45 minutes away. The coast is two hours away and the mountains are four hours away. Campus life includes residence halls, dining, health and wellness resources, clubs, spiritual life, and campus safety support.

Barton offers a liberal arts education through more than 40 majors and minors, alongside graduate programs and professional studies. Academic options span arts and humanities, business and innovation, education and social sciences, and health sciences. Programs include accounting, biology, business administration, nursing, pharmaceutical chemistry, psychology, social work, Spanish, and sport management. Graduate study includes business administration, criminal justice, exercise physiology, nursing, and school administration. Mandatory internships and pathway programs connect study with professional experience.

Students can join organizations, create events through the Campus Activities Board, or take part in intramural sports such as soccer, basketball, flag football, and dodgeball. Barton also fields 26 NCAA Division II teams. Prospective students can tour academic buildings, classrooms, residence halls, recreational facilities, and other campus spaces. Tours are walking visits led by student ambassadors when classes are in session, giving visitors a direct introduction to campus routines and student experiences.