This program is designed for students who wish to qualify for college administrative positions. It does not qualify graduates for Kentucky administration certification. This degree is also available for distance education through on-line instruction.

Program Admission Procedure

 Admission:

• Evidence of a Bachelor’s Degree and 2.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA).
• Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work.
• General Test score on the Graduate Record Examination of 800 (verbal + quantitative).
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Department committee reviews application materials and makes recommendation to School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies.

Concentration in Sport Administration

Professional Area

ELFH 607 Principles of Educational Leadership 3

ELFH 620 Legal Issues in Education 3

EDFH 682 Organ. & Admin. of Higher Educ. Institutions 3

EDFH 600 Introduction to Research Methods & Statistics 3

EDFD 680 The American College and University 3 OR

EDFD 681 The Philosophy of Higher Education 3

SPAD 625 Sport Administration 3

Specialization Area

SPAD 618 Rise of the Sport System in America 3 OR

SPAD 680 Athletic in Higher Education 3

SPAD 505 Sport Facility Management 3 OR

HSS 575 Administration of P.E. Programs & Athletics 3

SPAD 684 Current Trends & Issues in Sport Administration 3

SPAD Elective as approved by the advisor 3

Exit Requirements, 4-6 hours

ELFH 699 Thesis or Professional Paper 3 OR

SPAD 692 Internship in Sport Administration 6

Minimum Total Hours 31-33

Minimum Total 31-33 hours