Graduate Student Information
Graduate Assistantship
The Department of Health and Kinesiology does offer graduate assistantships for students in our graduate programs. Teaching opportunities exist within the Physical Activity Program, the laboratory portion of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Healthful Living, and Clinical Instruction in Athletic Training. A few graduate assistantship positions involve university health education or combine teaching with research, sports medicine or strength training responsibilities. Stipends are also provided for work opportunities with various agencies and as part of Grants and Contracts. Graduate assistants are paid a stipend of approximately $6,500 for fall and spring semesters. Graduate assistants must pay all appropriate fees, including a reduced matriculation fee, a technology fee, a university health fee, an activity fee, RAC fees, an athletic fee and a transit fee.
Initial application review for fall term is February 1st. The Application for Admission to the College of Graduate Studies is available on the Graduate Studies website:http://www.applyweb.com/apply/gasou/menu.html.
To apply for a Graduate Assistantship in the Department of Health and Kinesiology, please visit our PAHL web site:
PAHL Web site
If you have any questions, please contact:
Bridget Melton, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor
Healthful Living/Physical Activity Program Director
Department of Health and Kinesiology
Georgia Southern University
PO Box 8076
Statesboro, GA 30460
(912) 478-1973
bmelton@GeorgiaSouthern.edu
