MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPORTS ADMINISTRATION (MS)

The Master of Science in Sports Administration is a one or two year program of study. Students who successfully complete the program will be able to use the degree for advancement and promotion in their school and college athletics, parks, and recreation professions / sport organizations. The degree will also provide those students a solid background if they choose to continue their graduate work in pursuit of doctoral degrees.

The development of the academic and professional competencies of the student;
The knowledge of the major literature in the field of Sports Administration
The development of competencies for independent study in methods of inquiry through quantitative and qualitative research methods;
The knowledge of the subject matter content in the field of Sports Administration.

Entrance Requirements:

All prospective students to the MS on Sports Administration program will write a letter of application stating the reason's why they wish to pursue an advanced degree, a goal statement, and what work background and educational experience they have related to Sports Administration. Letters of application will be reviewed by a committee of the Sports Administration graduate faculty and recommendations will be submitted to the Graduate School.
All prospective students will have to meet the Henderson State University Graduate Admissions requirements.

Course Requirements:

EDU	6413	Introduction to Research
HPR	5773	Financing Sports and Leisure Activities
HPR	6193	Seminar in Sport and Activity Management
HPR	6243	Ethics and Philosophy of Sport and Activity
HPR	6263	Public Relations in Sports and Activities
HPR	6403	Psychology of Sport Physical Activity
HPR	6433	Marketing Sports and Activities
HPR	6683	Legal Aspects of Sport and Activity Management
HPR	6713	Social Dimensions of Sport and Physical Activity
HPR	6793	Methods and Materials of Research in Sport and Physical Activity
HPR	6396	Field Experience in Sport and Activity Management
		OR
HPR	5273	Physiology of Exercise
		AND
HPR	6233	Scientific Analysis of Motor Activity

Exit Requirements

All students in the MS in Sports Administration program will upon completion of their course work or while completing their course work take a comprehensive written exam over the course material.
All students will prepare a portfolio of materials to be submitted at the conclusion of all their course work to be reviewed by a committee of the graduate faculty in the Sports Administration program for determination of successful completion.