Master of Arts - Sport Administration

 The Master of Arts in Education in Sport Administration was developed and established by the Sport Sciences Department at Wingate University in May, 2006. This program is designed for students who have earned an undergraduate degree in any field and aspire to work as an athletic administrator either in the public school or in the higher education setting. A degree in sport management/administration, physical education, business or related domains 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:

 In order to be considered for admission to the Master of Arts in Education in Sport Administration, an applicant must:

• Hold a bachelors 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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Class schedule for May 2008 and Summer 2008

May 2008 Registration form

Summer 2008 Registration form

MAED in Sport Administration Revised Curriculum

 This revised MAED in Sport Administration curriculum will be implemented in January of 2008   and provide students with two options for completion of the degree program: first, a thesis option (for those interested in academic research and/or moving on to graduate school) and second, a project/comprehensive exams 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:

  $630 per 3-credit course

 MAT Test Information

 The Sport Sciences Department faculty:

Tom Appenzeller (1989) Associate Professor of Sport Sciences
Ed.D., University of North Carolina Greensboro

Christi DeWaele (2006) Assistant Professor of Sport Sciences
PhD., University of Nevada Las Vegas

Abbey Dondanville (2001) Assistant Professor of Sport Sciences
Ed.D., University of North Carolina Greensboro

Traci Gearhart (2002) Assistant Professor of Sport Sciences
PhD., University of Florida

Dennis Johnson (1999) Associate Professor of Sport Sciences
Ed.D., University of North Carolina Greensboro

Dan McLaughlin (2006) Assistant Professor of Sport Sciences
PhD., University of North Carolina Greensboro

Lauren Merkle (2000) Associate Professor of Sport Sciences
Ed.D., University of Houston

 

To apply click here.

or call 704-321-1470

or e-mail name, address, phone number, program of interest to lwimberley@wingate.edu

Classes taught at

Wingate University Metro Campus

110 Matthews Station St.

Matthews, NC 28105

704-849-2132