Graduate Assistantship Information
The Department of Kinesiology offers a number of graduate assistantship (GA) positions each year.
In addition, some KIN students are interested in assistantship positions working with MSU varsity sports teams. These assistantships are administered by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, not the Department of Kinesiology. Interested students should contact the coach or sports operation director in the sport of interest.
Compensation
Typical annual stipends for a half-time GA position range from about $13,500 to $15,500 depending upon the student's qualifications and experience (2006 data). In addition, GAs receive: (a) a tuition waiver for 9 credits in the fall and spring semesters and 5 credits in the summer semester; (b) exemption from out-of-state resident tuition; and (c) health insurance. For more information on current stipends and benefits, consult the GA information in the MSU Academic Programs catalog and the GA brochure on the MSU Graduate School web site.
GA Rights, Responsibilities, and Policies
- KIN Graduate Assistantship Policies
- College of Education Graduate Student Employment Policy
- Graduate School Information for Graduate Assistants
- Rights and Responsibilities of Graduate Students at MSU
Professional Development Opportunities
- MSU Handbook for Teaching Assistants
- MSU Teaching Assistant Programs
- Teaching Assistantship Programs(English language instruction)
- Certification in College Teaching
For More Information
- Application Procedures - Graduate Studies Secretary (kingrad@msu.edu)
- Teaching Assistantships - Sue Creagh (shcreagh@msu.edu)
- Research Assistantships - the director of the research team
- Athletic Training Assistantships - Dr. John Powell (powellj4@ath.msu.edu)
- Employment Contracts - Verna Lyon (vlyon@msu.edu)
- Grievances - Dr. Deborah Feltz, Department Chairperson (dfeltz@msu.edu)
