Physical Education, Athletic Administration Concentration, M.S.

1. A minimum of 36 semester hours:

A minimum of 36 semester hours with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.

2. Major in either Physical Education or Recreation:

The student will be able to major in either Physical Education or Recreation in order to complete this concentration.

3. Successful completion:

Successful completion of a reading proficiency examination in a foreign language, or completion of EDGR 5910 - Introduction to Statistical Methods in Education (3) .

4. Successful completion:

Successful completion of ENGG 5115 - Advanced Professional and Technical Writing (3) 

5. Successful completion of a written examination associated with the course work.

6. Admission to candidacy.

7. Successful completion of a thesis/project and oral examination

8. Completion of the following core requirements in the Physical Education/Recreation Administration Concentration

• PEDG 5010 - Management in Athletic Administration (3)
• PEDG 5100 - Sociology of Sport and Leisure (3)
• PEDG 5210 - Research Techniques and Modern Problems in Physical Education and Recreation (3)
• PEDG 5180 - Legal Issues in Athletic Administration (3)
• PEDG 5150 - Sports Marketing (3)
• RECG 5630 - Internship in Recreation and Leisure Services (3)

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• PEDG 5900 - Thesis or Research Project (1-6)

• or

• RECG 5900 - Thesis (1-6)

9. Required Electives (15-18 hours)

• RECG 5160 - Financial Management in Sports and Athletic Administration (3)
• PEDG 5170 - Event Management (3)
• PEDG 5130 - Facilities Management (3)
• PEDG 5140 - Seminar in Athletic Administration (3)
• RECG 5800 - Independent Study in Recreation and Physical Education (3)
• RECG 5000 - Computer Application s in Recreation and Physical Education (3)
• PEDG 5320 - Organization and Administration of Intramural Sports (3)
• Business/Marketing/Accounting/Public Administration 3

10. Language Requirement Substitute

• EDGR 5910 - Introduction to Statistical Methods in Education (3) (Does not count toward the 36 required hours)
• ENGG 5115 - Advanced Professional and Technical Writing (3) (Does not count toward the 36 required hours)

Fall Semester

• PEDG 5130 - Facilities Management (3)
• RECG 5630 - Internship in Recreation and Leisure Services (3) **

•  

• PEDG 5900 - Thesis or Research Project (1-6) **

• or

• RECG 5900 - Thesis (1-6) **

•  

• PEDG 5140 - Seminar in Athletic Administration (3) ***
• RECG 5000 - Computer Application s in Recreation and Physical Education (3) ***
• EDGR 5910 - Introduction to Statistical Methods in Education (3) **

Spring Semester

• PEDG 5100 - Sociology of Sport and Leisure (3)
• PEDG 5210 - Research Techniques and Modern Problems in Physical Education and Recreation (3) ***
• PEDG 5160 - Financial MGMT/SPORT
• RECG 5630 - Internship in Recreation and Leisure Services (3) **

•  

• PEDG 5900 - Thesis or Research Project (1-6) **

• or

• RECG 5900 - Thesis (1-6) **

•  

• EDGR 5910 - Introduction to Statistical Methods in Education (3) **
• ELECTIVE: Business/Marketing/Accounting/Public Administration (This elective must be approved by advisor.)

Fall Semester

• PEDG 5010 - Management in Athletic Administration (3)
• RECG 5630 - Internship in Recreation and Leisure Services (3)
• RECG 5000 - Computer Application s in Recreation and Physical Education (3)
• EDGR 5910 - Introduction to Statistical Methods in Education (3) **
• PEDG 5140 - Seminar in Athletic Administration (3) ***

•  

• PEDG 5900 - Thesis or Research Project (1-6)

• or

• RECG 5900 - Thesis (1-6)

•  

• PEDG 5180 - Legal Issues in Athletic Administration (3)

Spring Semester

• RECG 5630 - Internship in Recreation and Leisure Services (3) **
• PEDG 5210 - Research Techniques and Modern Problems in Physical Education and Recreation (3) ***
• PEDG 5150 - Sports Marketing (3)
• EDGR 5910 - Introduction to Statistical Methods in Education (3) **
• PEDG 5170 - Event Management (3)
• PEDG 5320 - Organization and Administration of Intramural Sports (3)

•  

• PEDG 5900 - Thesis or Research Project (1-6) **

• or

• RECG 5900 - Thesis (1-6) **

•  

• ELECTIVE: Business/Marketing/Accounting/Public Administration (This elective must be approved by advisor.)