Sport and Exercise Science Ph.D. – Sport Administration Concentration
College of Natural and Health Sciences
See “Sport and Exercise Science Ph.D.”
Degree Requirements — 64 Credits
Prerequisites — 3 hours
| SES 602 | Introduction to Research in Sport and Exercise Science | 3 |
| | or | |
| | A graduate research course from Psychology (PSY) or Applied Statistics and Research Methods (SRM). Advisor approval is required for this choice. | |
Students in the Sport Administration Concentration are required to successfully complete all requirements for the Applied Statistics and Research Methods minor with a grade of “B” or better in each course.
Required Concentration Credits — 15 hours
| SES 705 | Doctoral Seminar for American Professoriate in Sport | 3 |
| SES 706 | Seminar in Sport Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| SES 724 | Seminar in Theory & Sport Organizations | 3 |
| SES 750 | Seminar in Sport Finance | 3 |
| SES 790 | Seminar in Sport Consumer Behavior | 3 |
Elective Credits — 18 hours
Students are allowed 18 hours of electives in the doctoral program (64 credits beyond the Master's is required for graduation). After consulting with their advisor, students should select courses which contribute to their academic and research goals. The following courses are offered as a guide for elective course selection. Students should also review the Catalog for course options in other cognate areas.
| SES 560 | Critical Thinking and Ethical Considerations in Sport Administration | 3 |
| SES 570 | Administration of Sport Organizations and Employees | 3 |
| SES 576 | Sport Promotion and Marketing | 3 |
| SES 650 | Financial Management for Sport Organizations | 3 |
| SES 665 | Advanced Sociological Kinesiology | 3 |
| SES 670 | Sport and Higher Education | 3 |
| SES 671 | Fundraising & Development in Sport | 3 |
| SES 675 | Sport Facility and Event Management | 3 |
| SES 679 | Advanced Sport Marketing and Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| SES 688 | Legal Aspects of Sport | 3 |
| SES 696 | College Teaching | 3 |
| SES 755 | Supervised Practicum in College Teaching | 1- 6 |
Research Core — 15 hours
| SRM 602 | Statistical Methods I | 3 |
| SRM 603 | Statistical Methods II | 3 |
| SES 702 | Seminar in Sport Administration Research Methods | 3 |
| SES 703 | Research Seminar in Sport and Exercise Science | 3 |
| SRM 610 | Statistical Methods III | 3 |
| | or | |
| SRM 680 | Introduction to Qualitative Research | 3 |
Research Proposal/Dissertation — 16 hours
| SES 797 | Doctoral Proposal Research | 1- 4 |
| SES 799 | Doctoral Dissertation | 1-12 |
Research Tools
Doctoral students in this degree must demonstrate competency in two research tools. Three possibilities are listed below:
- Research Design. Applied Statistics/Quantitative Methods. Complete 9-12 hours (excluding SRM 600 and SRM 700).
- Research Design. Applied Statistics/Qualitative Methods. Complete 9-12 hours (excluding SRM 600 and SRM 700).
- A collateral field of study may be used as a substitute for a research tool. See Graduate School policies for details.
Program Note
In addition to Graduate School candidacy and graduation requirements, doctoral students in the School of Sport and Exercise Science must complete requirements associated with the SES doctoral matrix.