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Master of Arts in Education
Sport Administration
Whether
you're an assistant coach looking to become a college instructor or a
college graduate seeking a career as an athletic director, this program
provides the tools you need to be successful. Classes are held evenings at
the convenient Wingate University's convenient downtown Matthews location
serving the metro Charlotte area.
The
Master of Arts in Education in Sport Administration was established by the
Wingate University School of Sport Sciences in
2006. This quality program is designed for students who have earned an undergraduate
degree in any field and who aspire to work in the sport industry's public or
private sectors with an emphasis on athletic administration.
A degree in sport
management/administration, physical education, business or related fields
might be beneficial, but is not required. The program consists of 36
semester hours leading to the Master of Arts in Education in Sport
Administration.
Emphasis:
All
courses include a research component that involves the
administrative/leadership process. Students complete a portfolio as a
culminating project consisting of related research materials designed to
enhance the decision-making and leadership abilities of the graduates. The
students who complete the program are prepared to assume a major role in
formulating individual/group goals and planning approaches to meet them.
Also, they will have an enhanced knowledge in the use of technology.
Admission
Requirements:
To be considered for admission to the Master of Arts in Education in
Sport Administration, an applicant must:
• Hold a bachelor degree in any domain from an accredited college or
university.
• Submit a completed Wingate University Graduate School application form.
• Have a 2.5 GPA or higher during the last two years of undergraduate work
and/or 2.5 or higher in the major.
• Submit official satisfactory scores on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or
the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). If the student fails to meet the
minimum score, conditional admission will be considered.
• Provide two recommendations from administrative or supervisory personnel.
• Submit official transcripts of all previous academic work beyond high
school. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all transcripts sent
directly from each institution attended.
• Acceptance by the School of Graduate and Adult Education
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descriptions
MAED in Sport Administration
Curriculum:
The MAED in
Sport Administration curriculum offers students two options for completing the degree program:
1.
A thesis option (for those interested in academic research and/or
moving on to graduate school)
2.
A project and internship
option for those planning to go immediately into administrative practice.
All students will
complete the following:
Sport Management
Core
(3hrs) Ed 534: Understanding
and Using Research Methods and Techniques
(3hrs) MASA 553: PR and
Technology in Sport
(3hrs) MASA 555: Financial
Aspects of Sport
(3hrs) MASA 557: Sport
Marketing and Promotions
(3hrs) MASA 559: Sport
Venue and Event Management
(3hrs) MASA 561: Sport Law
and Ethics
(3hrs) PE 591: Organization
and Administration of Physical Education and Athletics
(3hrs) PE 600: Seminar:
Issues in Sport and Physical Education
Total: 24 Hours
Restricted Electives
Choose two of the
following:
(3hrs) PE 571: Historical
and Socio-cultural Aspects of Physical Education/Sport
(3hrs) PE 531: Sport and
Exercise Psychology
(3hrs) PE 541: Analysis and
Supervision of Teaching in Physical Education and Sport
(3hrs) PE 543: Advanced
Foundations of Teaching and Coaching
(3hrs) MASA 573: Management
and Leadership in Sport Seminar
Total: 6 Hours
Options for Elective Courses
(3hrs) EDLD 600:
Introduction to Educational Leadership
(3hrs) EDLD 634: Measurement
and Assessment
(3hrs) EDLD 620: School
Finance and Budgeting
(3hrs) EDLD 630: School Law
(3hrs) BUS 603: Legal
Environment of Business
(3hrs) MASA 575: Special
Topics in Sport and Physical
Education
(3hrs) Any MBA course with
permission of the graduate
school
All
students will choose one of the following two options (6 hours total):
Option #1. Project
(3hrs) MASA 620: Sport Administration
Internship
or
Elective Course
Student will submit a
proposal to the Sport Management Graduate Committee stating whether they
intend to engage in a 225 hour practicum or enroll in an elective course
depending on past administrative experiences.
(3hrs) MASA 630: Sport Administration Project
and Comprehensive Exam
Students choosing this option will complete a research project (possibly
suitable
for publication) that will culminate in a comprehensive written and oral
exam.
Option #2. Thesis
(6hrs) MASA 631: Sport Administration Thesis
Total Program: 36 Hours
Program
completion requirements:
Candidates for the Master of Arts
in Education in Sport Administration must complete a minimum of 36 semester
hours of course work in accordance with the prescribed program of study with
an overall grade point average of 3.00 (B) or higher and no grade below a
“C.” An approved project or thesis must be completed. Students are allowed up to six years from the date of
official acceptance to complete the program.
Graduation
requirement check sheet
Tuition: $645 per 3-credit course
School of Sport Sciences
faculty:
Dr. Michael R. Judd, Dean and
Associate Professor
Ph.D. University of Southern
California
Tom
Appenzeller, Associate Professor of Sport Sciences
Ed.D., University of North Carolina Greensboro
Christi DeWaele, Assistant Professor of Sport Sciences
Ph.D., University of Nevada Las Vegas
Dennis Johnson, Associate Professor of Sport Sciences
Ed.D., University of North Carolina Greensboro
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