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Applied Physiology & Sport Management B.S. Specializations: • Applied Physiology & Health Management • Sport Management • Sport Performance Leadership

Counseling Graduate Studies M.S. | Graduate Certificates

Dispute Resolution & Conflict Management Graduate Studies M.A. | Graduate Certificates

Health Promotion Management M.S.
Higher Education M.Ed. | Ed.D.

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PK-12 School Leadership M.Ed. | Ed.D.

Ph.D. Research • Education • Applied Physiology

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Teacher Education B.S. | M.Ed | MBE | Ph.D. • Bilingual • Special Ed • ESL • Gifted • Literacy • Math • Montessori • STEM • Urban Education

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Center on Research & Evaluation (CORE)Offers comprehensive program evaluation services, largely in the non-profit sector, and performs education research

Research in Mathematics EducationConducts research in mathematics education and disseminates findings
Applied Physiology LaboratoryInvestigates autonomic function and thermoregulation in healthy and clinical populations

Locomotor Performance LaboratoryStudies terrestrial locomotion and the relationship of muscle function to metabolic energy expenditure and performance

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Institute for Leadership Impact Leaders in education, health and social enterprise enhance skills to lead organizations and solve real-world problems

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Project Connect A repository of ideas, activities and videos for educators interested in improving instruction for English Language Learners

The Writer’s PathNoncredit classes on story-writing skills for adults

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About McNair Scholars

The Ronald E. McNair Post-baccalaureate Achievement Program at Southern Methodist University combines faculty mentoring, undergraduate research, and academic support services to prepare and engage SMU students academically and encourage them to pursue postgraduate studies.

Program participants benefit from a variety of services, such as:

Intensive faculty-mentored research experience
Peer support
Academic, career, personal and financial literacy counseling
Assistance with applying to graduate school
Research conference & graduate school tour travel opportunities
Professional and personal development workshops.