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Master of Science in Education with a Specialization in Athletic Administration (Degree Only)

ABOUT THE SPECIALIZATION

The master of science with a specialization in athletic administration at the Fischler School of Education prepares educators to become athletic directors or sport managers. This specialization helps provide educators with leadership skills through practical application and broad knowledge of social, political, and economic forces at work in society that affect sports and athletics. Course content in the sports administration graduate program is research based and aligns directly with the professional standards set forth by the Sport Management Program Review Council.

WHO SHOULD APPLY
  • Practicing physical education teachers, coaches, and athletic administrators who wish to obtain graduate degrees and increase their expertise in their current field
    OR
  • Individuals with bachelor’s degrees who wish to obtain graduate degrees and increase their knowledge and skills in athletic administration
  • Overview
  • Entrance Requirements
  • Curriculum
General Information
Contact Numbers
2nd Session Summer Classes Begin:
 Total Credits:
6/25/2012
 36
 		Financial Aid:
Enrollment Counselor:
1-800-806-3680
 1-800-986-3223 Ext. 21559

Important term dates are posted here to help you get started through the application process. To apply to the program that best meets your needs, use the links below to direct you to the application page. Have questions before enrolling?  Talk to one of our friendly enrollment advisors or financial aid assistants.  We are happy to assist you through every step of your education.
 
 

  • Completed admission application packet, including a $50 nonrefundable application fee made payable to Nova Southeastern University
  • Official transcript indicating conferral of a bachelor’s degree by a regionally accredited institution (2.5 minimum cumulative grade-point average required)
  • Official transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions

PROGRAM OF STUDY

(36 CREDITS)
Core Courses
EDU 5000
Orientation to the Graduate Teacher Education Program

CUR 526
Educational Research for Practitioners

EDL 510
Ethical School Leadership

EDL 500
Problem Solving and Visionary Leadership

EDL 525
HR – Process and Staff Development

Specialization Courses
ATH 500
Leadership in Athletic Administration

ATH 510
Socio-Cultural and Ethical Foundations of Sport

ATH 520
Essentials of Sport Law

ATH 530
Marketing in Athletic Administration

ATH 540
Economics and Finance in Athletic Administration

ATH 550
Event Planning and Public Relations in Athletic Administration

ATH 560
Field Experience Advising

Applied Experience - CHOOSE ONE
(ATH 670
Applied Field Experience in Athletic Administration Iand

ATH 675
Applied Field Experience in Athletic Administration II)

  OR
(ATH 671
Applied Research in Athletic Administration I and

ATH 676
Applied Research in Athletic Administration II)

CONVENIENT DELIVERY OPTIONS

Coursework in the athletic administration master’s degree program is conducted entirely online. This approach allows students – including international students and those who don’t live near our South Florida campuses – to receive and submit coursework and interact with participants and professors via the Internet. This distance education option allows busy professionals the option to complete their athletic administration graduate program online without having to leave their jobs or travel long distances.

 
Applied Professional Experience
The applied professional experience is one of many practical applications included in the athletic administration specialization. This capstone project is the final step in the completion of the program. Conducted in an appropriate educational setting, candidates will maintain a reflective journal and create a file of samples of their students’ work and the assessment instruments used to demonstrate achievement of the state professional and content standards. All applied professional experiences are accompanied by a portfolio detailing the rationale, process, and evaluation of the project.
 
Faculty

Faculty members for the master of science degree program in education are scholars and educators from Nova Southeastern University and other major universities and institutions throughout the country. In addition many are also highly respected professional practitioners, who are carefully selected on the basis of their subject expertise, teaching abilities, and professional involvement. Most importantly, they are united in their desire to not only educate, but to inspire students to use what they learn to motivate others.

 
COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
  • Satisfactory completion of all required coursework
  • Successful completion of the Field Experience
  • Cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher
  • Completed application for degree
 
State Requirements for Certification
Students are advised to contact their state department of education or an Enrollment Services Representative (Academic Advisor) to determine if this program is suitable for certification/licensure and their career goals.
 
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05/23/2012 05:30 PM
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05/30/2012 06:00 PM
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05/30/2012 06:00 PM
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06/02/2012 09:00 AM
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