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

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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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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.